Things overheard in class today.

[Anubis]

your kids have a bright future, just like this lady who was on TV

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/TheEvil1/Dumbass.jpg

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
edit: don't forget, if you ask were to ask random Americans what a feather would do if it were released 3 feet above the ground on the moon, a significant percentage of them would reply "it would float away." And a significant number would point out, "we don't know, because we've never been to the moon."

not enough information. we need the wind speed and direction to calculate that

 

[Tobolo]

talking about needing some chlorine in the gene pool.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2
We're watching part of the BBC's documentary "Planet Earth." It's a really fantastic piece. These are things I've heard so far today in this 10th grade classroom:

Emperor Penguins on screen are shuffling around with their eggs under their feet:

Student - "Is it cold there?"

Me - "Yes, very."

Student - "Then why do they live there? Stupid penguins."

Another instance

Student - "Is there really *an animal called a 'Moose'?!"



EDIT: for my own typo.

Do these kids take the short bus to school?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: KB
I love the planet earth series, especially the BBC version. David Attenborough > Sigorney Weaver

I am guessing this is a classroom full of city kids. They don't know much about animals at all except bushy tailed rats and sky rats.

Fixed.

 

[AdamK47]

So, is there an animal called a Moose?

 

[bonkers325]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: KB
I love the planet earth series, especially the BBC version. David Attenborough > Sigorney Weaver

I am guessing this is a classroom full of city kids. They don't know much about animals at all except bushy tailed rats and sky rats.

Fixed.

the bushy tailed ones arent so bad. the sky rats ruined my new car

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: AdamK47
So, is there an animal called a Moose?

these is

http://www.pics.bbzzdd.com/bet...s/Buck_Naked/moose.jpg

http://www.pics.bbzzdd.com/bet...moose/lasermoose-2.gif

a moosen

 

[ForumMaster]

shens. no way someone would be that stupid. right...?

 

[Jschmuck2]

I dunno what else to tell you. I'll be re-telling the "fictional moose" story for years to come though, of that I am sure.

 

[5to1baby1in5]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
It doesn't surprise me a bit, especially if these are "city kids." Don't forget, a lot of kids have never even seen a cow. Most zoos don't have meese ( ), so they probably haven't seen them either. And, since they don't have the good cartoons on television any more (Rocky & Bullwinkle), you've lost that avenue as well.



edit: don't forget, if you ask were to ask random Americans what a feather would do if it were released 3 feet above the ground on the moon, a significant percentage of them would reply "it would float away." And a significant number would point out, "we don't know, because we've never been to the moon."

Unfortunately, some of these kids may grow up to be substitute teachers

Fixed.

 

[Jschmuck2]

Ouch.

 

[NoShangriLa]

Originally posted by: 5to1baby1in5

Originally posted by: DrPizza
It doesn't surprise me a bit, especially if these are "city kids." Don't forget, a lot of kids have never even seen a cow. Most zoos don't have meese ( ), so they probably haven't seen them either. And, since they don't have the good cartoons on television any more (Rocky & Bullwinkle), you've lost that avenue as well.



edit: don't forget, if you ask were to ask random Americans what a feather would do if it were released 3 feet above the ground on the moon, a significant percentage of them would reply "it would float away." And a significant number would point out, "we don't know, because we've never been to the moon."

Unfortunately, some of these kids may grow up to be substitute teachers

Fixed.

'Unfortunately, some of these kids may grow up to be the President of America '

 

[boomerang]

Ummm, like, hello ............. if those questions aren't on the test, why would they need to know the answers.

 

[Lithium381]

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welcome to Earf!
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[Oceandevi]

Yes this is how most young ones are. My own sister is this stupid. She loves the alcohol and partying and does not know a damn thing about anything else. I hate talking to her you have to speak slower and explain all the "big" words.

And no she is not a retard. Just lazy and uneducated.

 

[nakedfrog]

Well, I knew it was cold there, but I still called the penguins stupid when I watched that one.
"Look at me! I'm a bird, but I can't fly! I guess I'll go live somewhere where it's colder than crap so there's something distinguishing about me!"

 

[kranky]

Originally posted by: FoBoT

Originally posted by: DrPizza
edit: don't forget, if you ask were to ask random Americans what a feather would do if it were released 3 feet above the ground on the moon, a significant percentage of them would reply "it would float away." And a significant number would point out, "we don't know, because we've never been to the moon."

not enough information. we need the wind speed and direction to calculate that

Excellent!

 

[Jschmuck2]

Nothing more to report thus far today. One period left - I'll letcha know.

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Apparently the quality of the 10th grade has greatly diminished since I was in high school.

No, by then its too late. The quality of the 1st through 9th grade is what has diminished.

 

[Epic Fail]

The comment about why Penguins stay in the cold is not that stupid, it's a good question. I don't think Planet Earth mentioned protection from other predators as the reason.

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: Anubis
your kids have a bright future, just like this lady who was on TV

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/TheEvil1/Dumbass.jpg

That was debunked as a PhotoShop job.

 

[zinfamous]

hmmm, but why are the penguins so stupid?

seriously, I think I've known about penguins guarding eggs for more than half my life (son of biology professor-go figure). regardless, I made that very same comment to my GF the other day while watching planet earth. It was in jest; perhaps the students meant it that way as well?

Although...I have tutored city kids before--and this only makes me wish I had recorded some gems....

 

[azazyel]

If kids think that Joan of Ark was Noah's wife then I'm really not surprised by this.

 

[Captante]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Bateluer
Apparently the quality of the 10th grade has greatly diminished since I was in high school.

No, by then its too late. The quality of the 1st through 9th grade is what has diminished.

Sad but true.