It really is unbelievable the things that come out of teenagers' mouths. In fact, I should probably have an entire blog dedicated to the things that come out of teenagers' mouths, but I've got to draw a line somewhere.
Today, however, a student in my WASL group inspired me to begin this series...yes, that means I am committing to sharing with the world the amazing things that come out of teenagers' mouths. This is Entry 1, and it goes a little something like this:
Teacher (who shall remain nameless because he was just my WASL partner and nothing else): Have you heard of that family with 18 kids that has a T.V. show?
Me: I HATE that show! Those people freak me out! Although, I did watch the one show where their oldest son got married and I must admit, it was fascinating.
Teacher: Yeah, yeah!!! Did you know that that kid and his wife are expecting their first baby?
Me: Surprise, surprise.
Enter in Student (who has been listening to our conversation): How many kids do they have?
Me: 18. And their oldest is getting ready to have a baby.
Student: 18???
Me: Yes, 18.
And here comes the good part...
Student: My God! It's a vagina, not a circus car!
Me: Mouth drops to floor...SILENCE. After all, what left is there to say?
The thing is, I'm not quite sure I could have said it better myself.
5 comments:
Ha! I laughed again after reading this even though I knew how it ended! Teenagers are the best. How could anyone have Ephebiphobia!
I have added that as my word of the day. That list is filed in the same drawer as my sayings of the day (get your a$@ off the ship)
Keep the high school quotes coming! You are inspiring me to start sharing some of the quotes my dementia folks say.... people are hilarious!.
You must be a special type of teacher in order for a student to say that in front of you. I always love a story with a good quote in it. Post some more!
You may not have been able to put it better, but I am sure you could have said it better- pretty much because I can just HEAR your voice and your expression when I read the quote. Des is right- it takes a special teacher for a student to feel that comfortable and unfiltered- but then, we knew you were great :)
I think I just peed a little....that is CLASSIC. And right on target, if you ask me...!
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