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...Why Are You Not Taking Notes?

History professor : Before our lecture today I'd like to start off with a quote by Paul Eldridge. "History is the transformation of tumultuous conquerors into silent footnotes." Student : (raises hand) History professor : Yes? Student : What the fuck does that mean? History professor : It means until I'm dead you will not cuss in my classroom, dammit! --NYU Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.
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...To Use One of Emily Dickinson's Lesser-Known Similes

United States / New York : Overheard in New York (5 years ago)

English professor: So who here is eligible to vote but isn't?(student raises hand)English professor: Why aren't you voting?Ditzy Asian girl: I dunno... I just don't know who to vote for.English professor: But...they're so different.... Read Post

Then He Wiped His Butt on It and Crotch-Walked Down the Street

United States / New York : Overheard in New York (4 years ago)

American history professor: One of the Southern patriots even drafted a proposal to free several hundred slaves and form an army regiment with them in the revolution.Student: Did it happen?American history professor: Well he handed ... Read Post

Sven Is Learning English in Fits and Starts

United States / New York : Overheard in New York (4 years ago)

Professor, musing: I wonder what I'm going to do this weekend...Student in lecture: Party!Professor: Barbecue?Student: No, party!Professor: I think I'm a bit old for that.Student: Party!--NYUOverheard by: Spazz Alsome | Thumbs up | ... Read Post


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