Reluctant Academic Mugs

"Son, we didn't spend a fortune on your education so you can 'just be yourself.'"

"I got tired of 'Moby-Dick' taunting me from my bookshelf, so I put it on my Kindle and haven't thought of it since."

"I tried getting good grades without studying, but it isn't working."

"That was one of the hardest exams ever. I don't think anybody got a good grade."

'I had a great year and I wasn't even trying.'

The Boys of Indian Summer

'I failed history again. I guess those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.'

"Homework! Homework! Homework! I'll be doing this for hours! Talk about a misspent youth."

'Your mother and I want you to know that you wouldn't be hurting our feelings if you decided not to go to University.'

Desk boxes: 'In', 'Out', and 'What ever'.

'Studies show that most boys my age don't like to read. Who am I to tamper with statistics?'

"You'll be pleased to know you haven't got any homework this evening."

"Sorry... My School Aversion Syndrome is totally bad today."

“Okay, Cindy, don’t think of it as learning ... think of it as a software upgrade!”

"When I hear the word mathematics I immediately think of three things. Boring and useless."

'It has nothing to do with relativity. He's trying to figure out his cable bill.'

'Before I read the investment committee's report - I would remind everyone that I never asked to be on this damn committee.'

"What did I learn in school today...I learned I don't like school!"

"I have to write a book report for school. . . do you have any books with lots of pictures?"

"Enjoy my first day at school? You mean there'll be others?"

'Derek's a big fan of resisistance workouts. He always resists working out.'

Back to school anchor

Summer Reading

'I'm going, but if school didn't have a 'Kids Get In Free' policy...'

"My art speaks for itself."

'I couldn't decide what to wear to work so I just didn't go.'

'Who cares where Waldo is?'

Man Readig Paper

"My physical therapist says this is the worst possible position you can lie in."

"Mom, don't believe it. It's Fake News."

'I'm not counting the days 'til school's out. I don't do math unless they make me.'

'Don't worry, Mom - I'll do my book report during the next commercial.'

This week, House Manager Blowviatt has been asked to avoid the appearance of playing to the cameras.

"The long wait for greatness to be thrust upon one."

'He loves all sports, he can sit and watch others do it all day.'