We have to see the chimp playing hockey! That's hilarious! The ice is so slippery, and, and monkeys are all irrational. We have to see this!

Anya ,'Bring On The Night'


Spike's Bitches 40: Buckle Up, Kids! Daddy's Puttin' the Hammer Down.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Hil R. - Apr 10, 2008 7:35:59 am PDT #3992 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I got one of my absolute least-favorite student comments today:

Student: Are there any chances for extra credit?
Me: Just the few extra problems I've told you about before. (These were generally kinda-tricky problems that required a tiny bit beyond just basic comprehension of the material.)
Student: Oh. Well, what can we do if we're getting a D, but we don't think we're D students?
Me: Well, you've got two homework assignments, one quiz, and the final left. You can come to my office hours or hire a tutor to try to do better on those and bring your average up. Student: Oh. (Clearly disappointed with this answer.)

I've gotten this sort of "I'm not a D student" or "I'm not a C student" argument before (sometimes way more hostile than this girl was), and I so don't get it.


Miracleman - Apr 10, 2008 7:37:19 am PDT #3993 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

I've gotten this sort of "I'm not a D student" or "I'm not a C student" argument before

"You're right.

But they don't let me give you an 'effin' idiot' grade."


Dana - Apr 10, 2008 7:37:30 am PDT #3994 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Well, what can we do if we're getting a D, but we don't think we're D students?

Go back in time and stop sucking?


Miracleman - Apr 10, 2008 7:38:31 am PDT #3995 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

Well, what can we do if we're getting a D, but we don't think we're D students?

Be more realistic in your self-perception.


Sean K - Apr 10, 2008 7:41:48 am PDT #3996 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Well, what can we do if we're getting a D, but we don't think we're D students?

"You're not a Buffista (and dog knows we wouldn't want you to be), but see the Movies thread for a discussion about your specialness and what everything thing else in the Universe think of it."


lisah - Apr 10, 2008 7:43:05 am PDT #3997 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate

Go back in time and stop sucking?

Exactly!

I would not be able to not laugh in their faces. And that's just one of the reasons I knew teaching was not for me.


Hil R. - Apr 10, 2008 7:43:18 am PDT #3998 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Be more realistic in your self-perception.

It took every ounce of self-control I posess to not respond with something like this.


Miracleman - Apr 10, 2008 7:44:02 am PDT #3999 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

It took every ounce of self-control I posess to not respond with something like this.

And we applaud you for it.

Even as we secretly wish you had said it.


Hil R. - Apr 10, 2008 7:44:02 am PDT #4000 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

The thing is, this is far from the first time I've had this conversation. Generally, at least one or two students per semester.


Miracleman - Apr 10, 2008 7:45:08 am PDT #4001 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

Just for kicks I sometimes wish I could go back to school so I could say

"What can you do if you're getting an A, but you know damn sure you're not an A student?"