Ask anyone who's been in education, and they'll tell you: Teaching is not easy.
On top of all the planning and the endless grading of papers and tests, you also have to be endlessly supportive to scores of children, most of whom are totally oblivious.
But of course, everyone has their limits. And we mean everyone. In the photos you'll see below, 16 teachers have reached theirs.
They teach all different subjects to all different ages, but they're all equally done. And we've all had those moments, even over something as seemingly trivial as fashion.
But even though you can sense the frustration, you can also sense a lot of good humor, and while their commentary might have initially shocked some of their students, they'll likely make for some hilarious memories — and they might even teach a lesson or two. Which is kind of the point of being a teacher.
As you read this, remember: The person with the red pen always has the last word.
(h/t: Distractify)
This teacher takes joy in the little things — like these good-humored binder clips.
Some people complain about too many awards, but if you do it right, you can make the right statement.
And if that doesn't work, a wall of shame is a pretty good tactic, too.
The English language can be tricky, but thanks to this teacher, this student will never again confuse the words "cereal" and "serial."
Although sometimes, things just get confusing. All kinds of confusing.
Sometimes, it's all too clear what's going on, and it's time for some tough advice.
Of course, some teachers have slightly different takes on things like cheating.
A good knowledge of pop culture doesn't hurt, either. Gotta reach the kids somehow, right?
But then again, you have to make sure the kids get your references, too. Otherwise, this can happen:
But it's always good to teach them that old sayings have truth in them. This one is a real-life example of the pen being mightier than the sword.
It's a good use of the image, but how long do you think this teacher spent practicing it?
This IS depressing, but at least teacher and student have the kind of rapport where they can be honest with one another, right?
But don't expect that kind of compassion when you take your grievances to Facebook.
I think someone's had enough of Judy.
Then again, with the right motivation, some teachers can be bribed.
But while some may respond to bribes, threats aren't usually taken seriously.
Okay, so if you're in the education profession, we do advise you to use discretion if you're going to out-snark your snarky students. And if you're not, you can bask in the glory of these teachers who have finally had enough.
Don't forget to SHARE with your teacher friends for a laugh (and some catharsis).
