Silly Things People Say

I appologize for missing last week's post. Tonight, you get two!
 

The first day of classes each semester provides several awkward moments for me. Each of my new professors typically have his or her students introduce themselves to the rest of the class and, as usual, some form of “tell us something unique about you” was expected. My introduction always includes that I am married and have a daughter. Eyes usually widen and mouths tend to gape in response to my statement. I am used to answering questions about how long I’ve been married, how old my daughter is, or what her name is. Some of the reactions I receive have been a little more surprising than the afore mentioned general questions.

 

1)      Professor X: Well, what are you doing here then?

Me: I’m here to finish my education.

Professor X: Why?

Me: To get an education, like everyone else in this room.

Professor X: You’re not like everyone else though.

Me: *Pause with a confused look on my face*

Professor X: Well, I just mean… uh… good for you! Moving on…. 

 

Really? I’m not like everyone else? Thank you, Professor X, for pointing that out because I hadn’t noticed yet.  

2)      Professor Y: You’re pulling my leg.

Me: No. It’s the truth.

Professor Y: See me after class. 
 

We met in his office where he explained the work load of his course, although we had gone over it in class not even 30 minutes prior. He then proceeded to advise me to drop his course as it would be too “intense” for me to manage “with that lifestyle” that I lead. I thanked him for his advice and assured him that I would keep up with the material and assignments for the class. After he again suggested that I could not handle his course I replied with something along the lines of “You have no idea what I can handle” then left without another word. I earned a 97% in his class. The next highest grade was a 93%.  

3)      Female student: Oh my God! That’s the best excuse to skip class and homework I have ever heard. Why didn’t I think of that? 
 

Yes. That’s why I had a kid – to sleep in and be lazy.