tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post8784140557876621983..comments2023-10-15T04:23:50.187-04:00Comments on College Misery: "Of Students and Squirrels," from Dr. Magnus.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-42525527144940349002013-11-19T14:10:46.519-05:002013-11-19T14:10:46.519-05:00On the last day of add/drop this semester, I had a...On the last day of add/drop this semester, I had a Secret Squirrel come to my office to speak to me about my (popular and not at all easy) course on Robot Hamsters in a Fictional Setting. When I gave him a copy of the syllabus, he immediately began criticizing the book and film selection, and giving me advice on what should be in the course. I managed to hang on to my temper, and reader, I BurntChromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055976331443607569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-46875677832048582692013-11-17T21:08:47.673-05:002013-11-17T21:08:47.673-05:00I tell my classes that "only stupid people ge...I tell my classes that "only stupid people get bored. Y'all are in college and are therefore not stupid." Nobody tells me they are bored for some reason after that! (As if they don't pull other crap.)CrayonEaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126396989880932207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-20450887292021362222013-11-17T20:47:29.164-05:002013-11-17T20:47:29.164-05:00If there's a small furry creature in your next...If there's a small furry creature in your next post I'm going to think something is up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-50349614135357415702013-11-17T15:35:12.790-05:002013-11-17T15:35:12.790-05:00I did something equally mean. I gave those in att...I did something equally mean. I gave those in attendance a review for their next exam. The fearsome Dr Tesla here at the Sanctuary has been a bad influence on me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03125007135941146815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-42548672396459786152013-11-17T14:26:06.243-05:002013-11-17T14:26:06.243-05:00And complaints to chairs about how "mean"...And complaints to chairs about how "mean" we are.The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-36065540019227054982013-11-17T01:11:57.084-05:002013-11-17T01:11:57.084-05:00I proceed to share really important information af...I proceed to share really important information after that. Mean? Probably. I don't care.The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-24271266673418283602013-11-16T18:17:10.741-05:002013-11-16T18:17:10.741-05:00I,too, liked the description of the chattering noi...I,too, liked the description of the chattering noises. I've heard those noises. The really bad news is that while some of them follow up by running and hiding, others do, indeed, throw nuts (evaluation and site-that-shall-not-be-named comments, whiny emails, etc.). Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-84718523072571324492013-11-16T18:14:29.049-05:002013-11-16T18:14:29.049-05:00Good point, indeed. There were some advantages, I ...Good point, indeed. There were some advantages, I suspect, to students who didn't trust anyone under thirty. The current combination of thinking they know better than the so-called authority figures in their lives (normal for late adolescents) *and* wanting approval from said figures (less normal, or at least less normal to show it) makes for some very weird conversations. Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-38100722101469875092013-11-16T17:26:20.794-05:002013-11-16T17:26:20.794-05:00I say, "YES, GODDAMMIT!!!" And I scream ...I say, "YES, GODDAMMIT!!!" And I scream it at them. Sometimes it does penetrate their thick skulls.Froderick Frankenstien from Fresnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11653942918068535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-31790464925087919362013-11-16T14:18:28.124-05:002013-11-16T14:18:28.124-05:00Tom Wayman's poem said it all much better than...Tom Wayman's poem said it all much better than I could ever say it, so my short answer works for me.The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-49886929337651399062013-11-16T14:17:28.894-05:002013-11-16T14:17:28.894-05:00When students ask if we're doing anything impo...When students ask if we're doing anything important in class, I've just started to say, "No," and ignore whatever else they say.The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-58575704117729460352013-11-16T14:16:27.493-05:002013-11-16T14:16:27.493-05:00Hey, I miss your old "twisted" smile tho...Hey, I miss your old "twisted" smile though. It was eerily comforting to me. But this post is great!The Contemplative Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088570661592922436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-67371963292788443922013-11-16T13:11:52.096-05:002013-11-16T13:11:52.096-05:00Excellent point, Froderick. I only wish I had tho...Excellent point, Froderick. I only wish I had thought of that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03125007135941146815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-10653297880658403542013-11-16T13:10:55.667-05:002013-11-16T13:10:55.667-05:00Thank you, Proffie Galore..Thank you, Proffie Galore..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03125007135941146815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-78802298775265340742013-11-16T12:32:22.428-05:002013-11-16T12:32:22.428-05:00Hey, be careful of squirrels! They carry rabies, y...Hey, be careful of squirrels! They carry rabies, you know!<br /><br />A symptom of rabies is when they become demented, lose their natural fear of humans, and become overly friendly. Squirrels 1 and 2 are showing this.Froderick Frankenstien from Fresnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11653942918068535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-53059752054968299342013-11-16T12:30:22.056-05:002013-11-16T12:30:22.056-05:00"The snowflake squirrels . . . started making..."The snowflake squirrels . . . started making chattering noises that signify they sense danger. The danger? They had to THINK."<br /><br />This. Also, I enjoy your posts and your new graphic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906546940408742913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-15326496919414713612013-11-16T12:11:20.556-05:002013-11-16T12:11:20.556-05:00To Squirrel #2: If this is so easy for you, then ...To Squirrel #2: If this is so easy for you, then you should have no trouble getting an A+. While you're bored, help someone else who is having trouble or sit quietly in the back and do homework or read or surf the web. Just don't ever say, "You never covered that in class."Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331203839723194193noreply@blogger.com