Some Of Emily Dickinson's Later Work Fell a Bit Short

Literature substitute teacher: Did I hear that correctly? Did you say “Please don't rape me with your feelings”?

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/291242665/thats-pretty-emo.html

Overheard by: yep, your hearing is perfect.

Posted on September 21, 2009
Education, Feelings, Offers and requests, Overheard in Minneapolis, Teachers, Violence

You Taking Evisceration and Dismemberment Next Term?

Girl #1, about classes she's taking: Oh, yeah, and then there's Murder and Genocide.
Girl #2: That sounds awesome!
Girl #1: I know, right?

http://eavesdropdc.blogspot.com/2008/05/im-getting-my-masters-degree-in-mayhem.html

Overheard by: Ian

Posted on September 19, 2009
Eavesdrop DC, Education, Girls, Murder, Stupidity, Violence

Didn't I See This in Kindergarten Cop?

Teacher, pointing to female student: You have ovaries. (pointing to self) I have testes.

High School Classroom
Englewood, Colorado

Posted on September 18, 2009
Balls, Body parts, Colorado, Compare and contrast, Education, School [Elem., Middle, & High], Students, Teachers

Wait– Are Periods Supposed to Have Placentas?

Sarcastic teenage girl to mom: Guess who just got their period three days before prom!
Mom, putting hand over heart and exhaling in relief: Oh, thank god!

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/overheardinminneapolis/~3/281721439/sounds-like-its-a-little-late-for-relief.html

Overheard by: Jon

Posted on September 17, 2009
Education, Health & Hygiene, Moms, Overheard in Minneapolis, Pregnancy, Teens

Who Wants to Volunteer for My First Demonstration?

Economics professor, discussing equilibrium in trade curves: When you reach that point, the climax, everyone can go home satisfied and exhausted. So as you can imagine, we're going to fool around with these curves quite a bit.

http://eavesdropdc.blogspot.com/2008/04/american-university-where-you-can-get.html

Overheard by: au

Posted on September 15, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Eavesdrop DC, Education, Sensory experiences, Sex, Teachers, Weirdness

This Would Be a Great Porno Opening.

Professor, near the end of two-hour lecture, taking a few deep breaths: I'm losing it myself, I'm bored!

Michigan State University

Overheard by: almost-facinated student

Posted on September 10, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Education, Michigan, Students, Teachers, Weirdness

…Right Next to Our TA

Communications professor: There are no stupid questions. If you have a question, that means you don't understand something. If you don't ask the question you will be behind for the day, for the week, semester, and the rest of your life. You will find yourself sucking cheap wine out of a paper bag and sleeping on a grate.

Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Posted on September 6, 2009
Colleges & Universities, Education, Jobs & Careers, Questions, Stupidity, Teachers, Washington

We Won't Know 'til We Take the Bar Exam

Law student: The professor was late the first day because he couldn't find his keys until he realized they were in the ignition of his car, and then he came in and sat cross-legged on the desk and talked about Woodstock. So it could be worse, I suppose.

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Overheard by: Jennifer