Our teacher asked us what our favorite animal was, and without missing a beat, I said, “Fried chicken.”
She said I wasn’t being funny, but that couldn’t be true—because the entire class burst out laughing.
My parents always taught me to tell the truth. So I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal.
I went home and told my dad what had happened. He just chuckled and said, “Your teacher’s probably one of those PETA folks. They love animals… in a very particular way.”
I laughed and said, “Me too! Especially chicken, pork, and beef.”
Anyway, my teacher wasn’t amused and sent me to the principal’s office. When I told him the story, he laughed too—but warned me not to pull that stunt again.
The next day, my teacher tried a different approach. She asked, “What’s your favorite live animal?”
I smiled and said, “Chicken.”
She asked why, and I replied, “Because you can make them into fried chicken.”
Back to the principal’s office I went. And once again, he laughed—but told me not to repeat it.
I don’t get it. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn’t seem to appreciate it.
Today, she asked us to name a famous person we admired most. Without hesitation, I said, “Colonel Sanders.”
Guess where I am now?
LOL!
Hope this brought a smile to your day!
The Teacher Asking a Student About His Father’s Work
It was a sunny Tuesday morning in Mrs. Anderson’s third-grade classroom, and the students were settling in for another day of learning.
Mrs. Anderson, known for her engaging and friendly style, decided to start a lesson about different careers.
“Class,” she began, “can you tell me what your parents do for a living? Let’s start with you, Johnny.”
Johnny, always quick with a cheeky grin, proudly answered, “Sure! My dad presses Ctrl+Alt+Delete for a living.”
The classroom erupted in laughter, and even Mrs. Anderson had to hide her smile.
“That’s an interesting job, Johnny,” she said. “Is your father a computer technician?”
Johnny shook his head, grinning even wider. “No, Mrs. Anderson. He’s just really good at rebooting the Wi-Fi router!”
The whole room burst into even louder laughter, including Mrs. Anderson herself.
Once the laughter subsided, she seized the moment to turn it into a lesson. “Well, Johnny,” she said, “your dad might not have a fancy job title, but he plays an important role in keeping your home connected. Being tech-savvy is a valuable skill, and it sounds like he’s great at it!”
Johnny beamed with pride, realizing his dad’s job—though unconventional—was something to be proud of.
As the lesson continued, Mrs. Anderson invited more students to share their parents’ jobs, discovering a wonderful diversity of careers.
The class learned an important lesson that day: every job has its value, even the ones that don’t seem traditional.
And Johnny? Well, he taught everyone that even something as simple as rebooting the Wi-Fi router is an essential skill in today’s digital world.