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Wacky prof quotes

The Rose Thorn

“Anybody can get a 100%; let’s shoot for 90.02%.”

-- Prof. Goldman on appropriate effort



“I’m going to cheat...well, make efficient use of the time I have left on Earth.”

-- Prof. Galinaitis using Maple to solve by hand



“It sounds like I am stepping on gerbils up here!”

-- Prof. Clifton on squeaky whiteboard markers



“Imagine you’re laying out on a hot summer day, throwing a frisbee, girls in tank tops... no, scratch that... boys in tank tops... scratch that too.”

-- Prof. Hoover getting distracted