Pets Being the Obvious Exception

British individual rights professor: States can't go around cutting people's bollocks off because they've been naughty.

Law Class
St. Louis, Missouri

Posted on November 13, 2009
Balls, Class, Missouri, Teachers, Violence

…”The Lord” to You Christians and Jews

Teacher, lecturing on post WWII German artwork: Creepy sneaky guy is watching you!

History Class
Eugene, Oregon

Posted on October 28, 2009
Class, Education, Oregon, Teachers, Threats, Weirdness

…And Bring Out the Visual Aids.

Student, about the economy: Well, what if I just took my big stick and made them give me their resources?
Professor: Well, let's just imagine that your stick isn't big enough to extract the resources you want. (chuckles) Sometimes there's no pleasure in the big stick. Okay, I'm gonna stop talking about sticks now.

Classroom
UC Santa Cruz, California

Overheard by: Kelly

Posted on October 27, 2009
California, Class, Compare and contrast, Education, Politics, Questions, Sex, Students, Teachers, Violence, Wishes

It's Vital to Be Clear About Which Classes You're Cutting

Biology professor, a month into school: You have an exam next Monday… I mean Tuesday. Next Tuesday. (chuckle) You don't have this class on Mondays.
Really blonde girl in the back: Wait! We don't?!

Blinn College
Brenham, Texas

Overheard by: Face Palm

Posted on October 1, 2009
Class, Education, Questions, Students, Stupidity, Teachers, Texas, Time Management

Their Gary Glitter/ Al Gore Poster Became a Worldwide Sensation

Teacher: So, what would you like to put on your poster?
Third grade boy: Glitter!
Third grade girl: Gore!

Acting Class
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Posted on August 27, 2009
Class, Education, Questions, Students, Teachers, Weirdness, Wisconsin

Now Everyone Brace Yourselves While I Release the Bee

Teacher: If there's a bee flying around the classroom, I don't want you to freak out. But, if you get stung by a bee, I want you to jump up, scream, run for the door, run into the door because you didn't open it, scream again, and run out. If you're going to disturb the class, we might as well get a laugh out of it.

Bristol, Vermont

Overheard by: Misaki

Posted on August 5, 2009
Class, Education, Insects, Students, Teachers, Vermont, Weirdness, Wishes

Or Don't Be the Idiot Who Schedules Things Before Noon

Professor, at 8 am: If coffee doesn't work, drink RedBull. But if that doesn't work, I suggest amphetamines or heroin.

Class, SUNY
Purchase, New York

Overheard by: Jessica

Posted on August 4, 2009
Advice, Class, Drugs, Education, Food, New York, Students, Teachers, Weirdness

Or “Dy-no-miiiiite”?

Kooky English professor, leading discussion: Now, what if the raven had said “chicken soup”?

Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama

Overheard by: lenore

Posted on June 22, 2009
Alabama, Birds, Books, Class, Food, Questions, Stupidity, Teachers

You've All Signed Your Liability Waivers, Right?

Professor: Are there any questions before we begin the final?
Girl: Can we tear pages out of the exam?
Professor: Yes, we have the technology to reassemble it. (waves stapler around)

Managerial Accounting Class
Santa Barbara, California

Overheard by: Ariel

Posted on June 7, 2009
California, Class, Default, Education, Girls, Questions, Students, Teachers, Technology

Can You Prove He Didn't?

Teacher: Who lived at Monticello?
Student: Darth Vader!

History Classroom
Idaho

Posted on April 29, 2009
Class, Default, Idaho, Movies, Questions, Students, Teachers, US Geography