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October 27, 2022
Education/Schools

“If you thought you hated homework as a child, trust me, you’ll hate it more as a parent”

"Hated homework when I was in school, hate it more as a parent" was posted on Twitter by Jo-Ann Rogan on April 14, 2010. "I hated homework as a kid, I swear I hate it more as a…

December 5, 2012
Education/Schools

“If you want to get laid, go to college; if you want an education, go to the library”

"If you want to get laid, go to college. If you want an education, go to the library" is a popular quotation credited to the musician Frank Zappa (1940-1993). Zappa loved libraries, but…

July 18, 2019
Education/Schools

“If you were anti-pencil,  would you be erasist?”

"Erasist" (or "eracist"), meaning someone who erases, sounds like "racist." A joke was told by Arin Hanson of Game Grumps on a YouTube video on March 3, 2014: "If…

April 14, 2020
Education/Schools

“If you’re down by the schoolyard, stay away from Rosie. She’s the Queen of Corona”

New York City-raised singer-songwriter Paul Simon sang these lyrics in the song "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard" (1972): "Goodbye to Rosie, the queen of Corona." Simon was…

December 8, 2017
Education/Schools

“If you’re having trouble understanding fractions, don’t worry, our helpline is open 24/7”

"The Improper Fractions Helpline is now open 24/7" is a math joke that has been printed on coffee mugs. "My top-heavy fractions helpline is now open 24/7" was posted on Twitter…

April 3, 2020
Education/Schools

“If you’re homeschooled, all your work is homework”

Many people are schooled at home. "Since I am home schooled all my work is homework" was posted on Twitter on February 12, 2009. "Being home schooled all work is homework. *lame…

April 11, 2015
Education/Schools

“If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room”

"If you're the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room" is a saying that has been printed on many posters. The saying is usually not credited to any author.…

May 5, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job comes with an ‘appreciation week,’ you’re probably not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

May 7, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job requires an ‘appreciation week’ it means you’re not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

May 7, 2025
Education/SchoolsGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“If your job requires an appreciation week,’ you are probably not getting paid enough”

"If someone's job requires an 'appreciation week' it means they're not getting paid enough" (or "If your job comes with an 'appreciation week,' you’re…

April 6, 2020
Education/Schools

“In 20 years, this country will be run by people home schooled by day drinkers”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in the closing of many schools. Children were home schooled by their parents. Many parents took alcoholic drinks during the day. "You think it’s…

June 12, 2020
Education/Schools

“In boring classes, I always improve my drawing skills”

"In boring classes, I always improve my drawing skills" is a school saying that has been printed on many images. "Benefits of boring classes: 1)improve drawing skills" was…

July 3, 2019
Education/Schools

“In college, I double-majored in accounting and dentistry” (joke)

A joke about college majors was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on July 2, 2019: "In college, I double-majored in accounting and dentistry. Now I can crunch numbers AND numb crunchers."…

December 31, 2023
Education/Schools

“In conclusion, there are ten letters”

People often wrap up a presentation with "in conclusion." "In conclusion, there are ten letters" is a joke. There are ten letters in the word "conclusion." "In…

June 23, 2023
Education/Schools

“In high school, our gym teacher asked us who we thought the smartest teacher in the school was…”

Who is the smartest teacher in a school? This was posted on Twitter by 𝕤𝕦𝕟𝕗𝕝𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 on February 29, 2020, and received over 1,100,000 likes: "in high school our gym…

August 17, 2020
Education/Schools

“In my physics exam today a question asked ‘What’s the unit of power?’ I answered ‘Correct’”

"Watt" (a unit of power) sounds like "what." The joke has been cited in print since at least 1919. "The same friend asked 'what's the unit of power?', only…

January 4, 2021
Education/Schools

“In order to get glasses, you have to fail a test that they give you the answers to”

Many people associate someone wearing glasses to be "nerdy" or "smart," but they have to fail a test (an eye exam) to get the glasses. "Eye glasses make you look smart, but…

November 1, 2017
Education/Schools

“In school, kids are grouped by date of manufacture”

Students in school are usually grouped by age ("date of manufacture"). "Is your child provided with opportunities to learn with those who share his passions and interests or just…

August 29, 2017
Education/Schools

“In the binary system, we count on our fists instead of on our fingers”

Entry in progress -- B.P. TwitterMurray Bourne‏ @intmathDaily Math Tweet: In the binary system we count on our fists instead of on our fingers. ^_^8:00 AM - 27 Apr 2009 TwitterTheAlgebraOfData‏…

July 7, 2019
Education/Schools

“Intelligence is like underwear—have it, but don’t show it off”

"Intelligence is like underwear -- have it, but don't show it off" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Intelligence is like underwear; everybody should have some,…

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