Baptism Of Lightning
(Because of the weather, we have been cooped up inside all day so my classmates and I are restless. Right after lunch is civics class. Our teacher, as we all know, also serves as a Baptist preacher. As this happens, we are in the midst of a massive thunderstorm.)
Teacher: “Be quiet, please.”
Us: *talking more*
Teacher: “I said settle down.”
Us: *talking even louder*
Teacher: “I’m serious; y’all need to quiet down, now.”
Us: *completely ignoring him*
Teacher: *losing his temper* “I said SHUT UP!” *slamming his hand on his desk*
(As his hand hit the desk, lightning struck a tree in the parking lot, about 30 feet from our classroom. Every one of us freezes and stares at him in fear. He waits about five seconds and then…)
Teacher: “The next time a Baptist preacher tells you to be quiet, you BETTER listen!”
(We behaved remarkably well for him the rest of the year.)
Question of the Week
What is the absolute most stupid thing you’ve heard a customer say?
