Teaching is a tough job that requires patience, creativity, and the ability to handle unexpected moments of humor from students. A teacher in Kentucky asked her grade school class to use the word “fascinate” in a sentence, expecting simple responses. Molly raised her hand and said, “My family went to my granddad’s farm, and we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating.” The teacher gently corrected her, asking for “fascinate,” not “fascinating.”
Next, Sally raised her hand and said, “My family went to see Rock City, and I was fascinated.” Again, the teacher explained that “fascinate” was needed, not “fascinated.”
Then came Little Johnny. The teacher hesitated, remembering the chaos Johnny’s answers often caused, but decided to call on him anyway. Johnny proudly said, “My Aunt Gina has a sweater with ten buttons, but her chest is so big she can only fasten eight.”
The room erupted with laughter. The teacher sighed, knowing she’d fallen into Johnny’s trap once again.
