Instructors Share 23 Horrific Things Pupils Have Really Said

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You never know what they’re going to say! Check out these really accurate and entertaining things that students have said to their professors.

Children say the funniest things, so teaching is always interesting, surprising, and never boring. These are downright lovely. Have fun!

1. “Oh, I see. Since it’s math class, I can’t wear my new glasses. They are only for reading, the doctor stated. —Debra D.
2. Instructor: “When is the best time for you to do your homework—at night, after school, or in the morning?”

Learner: “Well, my mother handles my schoolwork.so I’m not really sure how to respond to this query! —Wayne R.

3. A student asked me, “Is this actual footage?” as they were viewing a Walking with Dinosaurs film. —Wade Cat.
4. I once had a student complain to me about being called the “E word” by another student. The student said, “Idiot,” in response to my question as I had no idea what it was. —Glana G.
5. I used to say in class that if your parents wear glasses, you will most likely need to have them as well. A pupil of mine exclaimed, “Oh no! Mom wears glasses! Wait, what?I’ve been taken in by adoption. —Michelle C.
6. “You look pretty good for your age.” —Christy T.
7. “I’m only eight years old, so I don’t know my ancestors, but did YOU know my ancestors when you were alive during the Pilgrim period?” — Sarah E.
8. “Did you highlight your hair with white color?!” (My grey was peeking through.) —Vonni D.
9. During our conversation, I scribbled the following on the whiteboard: William Shakespeare (1564–1616). A sixth grader asked me, “Is that Shakespeare’s real phone number?” — Kevin M.
10. “My name was written in cursive once.” I just write in English now. —Monty P.
11. A 5-year-old didn’t deserve a sticker, therefore I didn’t give it to him. “When I grow up and become a man, I’m going to buy stickers and I’m not going to give you any,” he sobbed. –Nicole B.
12. I said aloud that I was done for the day after a demanding day. “Well Mrs. S. you just need a wine cooler,” remarked one of my smart little pre-K children to me. —Sandra M.
13. “How is UFO spelled?” — Jennifer C.
14. From a disgruntled middle school student: “Miss Polly, you work well as a teacher. I don’t hate you as much as I do. —Wendy W.
15. A student asked me if the water bottle I was carrying contained beer. It contained a tea packet. He said, “Well you should because my dad says it takes the edge off,” when I told him no. —Rashana R.
16. One of my PreK girls said, “No, my car only goes to the supermarket,” in response to my questioning about whether any of my pupils had ever gone apple picking. —Nitz N.
17. “You’re just loud; you’re not mean like some kids say!” —Mary D.
18. “Recall the American Civil War?” —Vicky V.
19. “Miss Lopez, I stepped over the line to fart.”—Valerie L.
20. “Your breath is incredibly fresh.” —Terri P.
21. “You have a Las Vegas scent.” —With Carrie N.
22. “You seem like my mom.” —Halif H.
23. “I gave my bunny your name.” — Brittany L.