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Wacky prof quotes

The Rose Thorn

“Show of hands, who wants 69?” - Dr. Sutterer, who advises us not to make decisions like this in practice

“If you cheat I will kill you” - Dr. Cornwell, on an upcoming exam

“If I am not caught up by Monday, kill me and my life will be easier.” - Dr. Bremmer

“IRAs just spend it... I’ll never retire, you’ll never retire, don’t worry about it.” - Dr. Serbezov

“So, what do you guys think about joints? They’re good right?” - Dr. Evans, on more joint distributions

“Do not let the fact that people from Australia suck influence your conclusion.” - Dr. Mohan

“I don’t think I’ve given a PowerPoint presentation in which stuff blew up.” - Dr. House

“Little Spanish school-children have to use the round scissors; we’re big and can use the point scissors.” - Dr. Gardner

“You can’t win, you can’t break even, and you can’t get out of the game.” - Dr. Olson, summarizing the ConApps course

“I forgot to put a belt on this morning, so if my pants fall down…” - Dr. Lugenbiehl, making up an excuse for mooning us

“I could stuff a pipe full of rocks.” - Dr. Artigue, on questionable teaching practices

“I typically bend over.” - Dr. Artigue, with too much information



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