With the Possible Exception of the Dominant Chord

Professor: So, how was survey of western music?
Girl: It was terrible: someone would always find a way to bring up gender issues. I mean, I hate to break it to you, but eighteenth century tonal music doesn’t give a shit about your vagina.

Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York

Posted on January 7, 2022
Colleges & Universities, Default, Education, Gender issues, Girls, Gripes, Music, New York, Questions, Students, Teachers, Vagina, Words

So Basically All Your Problems Are in Your Head?

Girl on cell: My life totally sucks right now. I went to an intellectual conference and people were saying smart things and I was asking myself, ‘Why can?t I say things like that?!’ And I?ve forgotten all essay-writing skills I learned in high school! Ugh, I am, like, totally ESL right now. Like, what am I doing with my life?! I’m not getting into law school, I’m not going to get a position at the UN… Ugh! I might as well get married to a rich Arabian prince!

http://www.overheardatmcgill.com/archives/2007/06/11/who-will-then-promptly-have-me-executed-for-tarnishing-the-uns-reputation-by-instigating-the-oil-for-weed-program-3/

Overheard by:

Posted on November 26, 2021
Canadia, Colleges & Universities, Default, Education, Gripes, Overheard at McGill, Stupidity

We Fear You Lack the Brainpower to Be an Effective Stripper

Teacher, explaining sign up sheet: So, where it says “What are your plans?” You need to just put something like “Doctor,” “lawyer,” etc.
Blonde in back, whispering to girl next to her: Girl, I'm putting down “stripper,” then all of my classes will be in the humanities building!

College Orientation
Washington State Community College

Posted on November 20, 2021
Colleges & Universities, Default, Education, Girls, Jobs & Careers, Questions, Sexuality, Students, Teachers, Washington

The Schoolhouse Rock That Was Too “Edgy” for the U.S.

Math teacher: Use the ratio test if you can expect to cancel out many many factors, like a happy schizophrenic child flailing his factor-canceling-crowbar.

Philippines