Do Juneau How Stupid You Sound
(We are learning the names of countries and states in French. The teacher pulls down a large map of North America and begins lecture.)
Student: “Wait, where’s Alaska?”
Teacher: “What?”
Student: “Alaska!”
(The teacher points to Alaska. This particular map is large enough that it has Alaska in its proper place above Canada, as opposed to in a box separately.)
Student: “But Alaska is an island!”
(Everyone is confused and silent.)
Student: “Next to Hawaii! Haven’t you ever seen a map of the United States?”
(It dawns on us that many maps have Alaska next to Hawaii on a corner of the map to save space.)
Class: “You thought Alaska was an ISLAND?”
Question of the Week
Tell us your story about a customer who couldn't understand the most simple concept.