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April 21, 2006
Favorite Moments from High School: Volume II
As previously mentioned, my high school economics teacher was nothing short of amazing. Every time he returned our tests, he would read through the questions and answers to make sure we understood why we got points for some answers and didn’t get points for others. After one such review, the Cigarette Peddler went up to the teacher and complained that he should have received more points for a particular answer.
High School Econ Teacher: What’s the matter, babe?
Cigarette Peddler: I think I should get more points for my answer on question #2.
High School Econ Teacher: Well, let me see your exam. (Reading the answer.) No, no. See you left out half the analysis. You talked all about demand, but didn’t even mention supply once. That’s why I only gave you half credit.
Cigarette Peddler: I totally disagree. I basically said what you just said, but in a different way.
High School Econ Teacher: Babe, I read your answer. You left out half the analysis.
Cigarette Peddler: (Getting agitated) No, I didn’t. I just didn’t use the exact words you wanted me to use.
High School Econ Teacher: What are you some kind of asshole?
He didn't end up getting any more points.
Comments
I had a math teacher who was just like that. You brought back fond memories of laughing at idiots, a practice I still enjoy.
Posted by: Teller at April 22, 2006 12:10 AM
E for Effort I guess. But what a yutz, (not the teacher!)
Posted by: LisaBinDaCity at April 23, 2006 06:39 AM
