Academic Underdogs Mugs

"If we only use 10% of our brains, how am I supposed to get passing grades?"

Stan Mack's Real Life Funnies: The Science of Love

"It says 'break glass' but it doesn't say what glass!'

'It says I missed freshmen Orientation and I have to take it in summer school in order to graduate.'

"Sorry mum, but I just don't get the decimal system..."

"I was planning to grow old with Matthew Nelson, but it looks like I'll be growing old with my algebra teacher."

"Excuse me, Professor. I think I might have spotted a flaw in your theory!"

'She flunked me, but I plea-bargained my way up to a C-plus!'

"Remember, education pays, unless you end up an adjunct - like me."

Football team discussions.

'And from this point follow me very carefully.'

Well, wish me luck. Mom and dad can handle an 'A' and two 'B's, but I've REAL-L-L-L-Y got to spin the 'D' in math!

'This game is going to be a character-building experience.'

"Don't pull any wisdom teeth. I need all the help I can get in school."

'I wish there were true and false questions on math tests. At least that way I'd have a 70% chance of getting one right.'

A heated argument between dons of applied maths and ancient history.

"Oh, my, I can tell—everybody in there has read Barbara Tuchman."

'Medea' Studies

'At least you won't have to worry about the rising costs of a college education.'

'I've gotten over my fear of tests, but now I seem to have developed studying anxiety.'

Cleaner in front of interview panel - 'So what makes you want to apply for the job of Equity Fund Manager?'

'...no you can't phone a friend!'

Opening arguments would begin after the intimidation round.

'Sir, I was wondering if I could get an extension on my paper?'

'I probably won't be asked to be the first brain donor.'

"I'm broke, I'm back...and I'm willing to discuss law school."

History exam marked as an 'Epic fail'.

Mathematicians' put down.

Student wrestling with life issues.

'Well, I guess a master's degree is a master's degree, even if it is in skateboarding.'

Undergraduate talking to college porter