Some Funny Responses From Some Students Who Aren’t Very Smart

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As a teacher, I take pleasure in discovering articles, lists, or images that highlight amusing and ridiculous things that students have said or done. Because of this, when I came across the list of 20 dumb things that kids say or ask…I had to tell you about them. I hope they make you smile a little and make your life happier!

1. “Why do terrorist nations not have to abide by the constitution?”
2. “Why were all the women working so hard to make war shells during World War I when they could have just gone to the beach and picked them up there?”
3. “So one house houses all 435 representatives?”
4. Professor: Who can provide me with information regarding Pearl Harbor?

Girl: My goodness. I adore that film.

5. “Why hasn’t anyone used our weapons if they have the capacity to destroy the entire world?”
6. “Why didn’t they warn us about 9/11 if China is a day ahead of us?”
7. “Hey, are you aware of the day the instructor distributes the textbook?”
8. “I apologize for being late, but could we start over?”
9. Professor: Which Indian helped lead Lewis and Clark, and what was his name?

Sohcahtoa, student?

10. “In what fields does rice grow? I assumed it was made from potato chips.
11. “Can I get an extension? I have a note from my mom.”
12. Professor: This exam will take 90 minutes.

Student: We have an hour and a half, you said!

13. We talked about the ozone layer hole in class. A girl exclaims, “Oh! The space shuttle flies through the hole, correct?
14. A girl questioned, “How can the fires keep burning for more than one day?” as we were talking about forest fires that were occurring in the Midwest at the time. Is it true that they restart every morning?
15. Following the tsunami, an English professor began gathering food and supplies, including rice, to bring to Japan.

“Is it to soak up all the water?” the girl said, holding up her hand.

16. Professor of Biology: Take a look at your seatmate. They have 99 percent of your DNA.

Student: Whoa! Is that the reason you created this seating chart?

17. “Did electricity originate with Albert Einstein? Or did he just find out?
18. “Would a bear and a deer mate if they were the last creatures on Earth?”
19. A student raised their hand during a greenhouse effects lesson and questioned, “Why wouldn’t they just stop building greenhouses?!”
20. Freshman bio class, discussing how free radicals may damage DNA and how certain foods contain antioxidants. “So, like, how many blueberries should I eat if I, like, tan twice a week?” said the annoying, extremely tanned girl in the front row.