Whenever a student like this comes into my office, I always think of one particular Calvin and Hobbes comic:
I know that everyone has bad days, and sometimes we do boneheaded things. But then there are some people where you have to question how they manage to get around.
Me: The application was actually due in April.
Student: Yeah, April 1st. So I've still got a few weeks.
Me: No, it was due over a month ago.
Student: But this says April 1st.
Me: Yes, and its May 16th.
Student: uhhhh
Me: It goes April, then May.
Student: Of course it does.
Me: ....
Must have been a Yotes fan
ReplyDeleteGood grief, Shaun. You make me worried for the future. ;)
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