Kids are pretty funny. They’re just starting to learn about the world and they have a lot of knowledge to share. Of course, most of that knowledge is dead wrong. But some of it is right, and some of it — well, some of it’s wrong but they’re confident about it anyway.
Meanwhile, if you’ve ever dealt with a smart kid, you know that being smart and being a smart aleck often go hand-in-hand. Who can say why that is? It might be because their intelligence gives them confidence. It might be because they want to test social and mental boundaries. Or maybe it’s just because smart people are funny.
We try so hard not to laugh at the super sassy kids, but be real — it’s almost impossible. Sometimes, kids with attitudes are just really funny.
Parents get the brunt of it at home but when the kids are in school, all that sass gets funneled to their teachers. Those poor men and women have to deal with attitude from kids who aren’t even theirs. Maybe they get through it by knowing that these sassy little pranksters are the smart ones. They might be frustrating now, but they’re bound to go far.
According to online commenters, this actually is a letter in character, written in Chinese. But honestly, unless the teacher can read Chinese, it’s a pretty brilliant workaround to the assignment.
One teacher told their class they could use reference notes for their exam but only as much as would fit on a 3 by 5-inch notecard. One student noticed they didn’t specify the measurements were in inches, which meant they were totally allowed to bring a notecard that was 3 by 5 FEET.
I’m assuming if this student even knows what class they’re in, they know this isn’t the right answer. But, from a certain standpoint, maybe they’re right.
In Warren’s defense, this is a downright ridiculous assignment. It’s even unlikely for kindergartners to be alive a century from now and he’s not afraid to admit that.
To be fair, since I wasn’t in this class and have no idea what this could be referring to, I think this answer is completely legitimate. I’d probably write the same thing.
To be fair, that’s kind of a hard thing to show. How does one show their thhoughts? This kid might have actually found the best way to answer the question.
This kid found an absolutely brilliant way to answer this question. But the best part is that random “octopus” thrown in there. I think they were just really proud of their ability to spell that.
Frankie doesn’t mince words when it comes to how he (or she) earns money at home. It kind of makes you wonder if Frankie’s parents have said that a couple of times.
This kid knew the correct answer but they just couldn’t resist throwing a little bit of extra knowledge at the teacher. Why do I get a “teacher’s pet” vibe from this answer?
This illustration isn’t exactly how evolution works but this kid is right. If you’re just going by what this picture shows, these giraffes come across as total jerks.
The best thing about this answer is how much thought she put into these names. I want to know where she got “Tedison” though. She gets 10+ points for name creativity.
Fun fact: the correct answer is, yes, men with only one testicle can still reproduce! I can only assume this smart-aleck student got partial credit because the teacher thought their answer was funny.
That’s not exactly what we were going for but you’re not technically wrong. I guess this kid’s parents have already had the “where meat comes from” talk with them.
I don’t know what grade this child was in, but there are some parts of school that definitely could be described as hell. As to what that says about our education system, you can decide for yourself.
Either this kid had no idea what the answer was and just decided to be a smarty pants or they really think this is the answer. Either way, it does qualify as a brief description.
This child is clearly creative, and the teacher is loving their imagination. It must be a nice break in the midst of grading regular, less interesting assignments.
This kid thinks they’re being funny because they know what Communism is in theory. Unfortunately, it doesn’t exactly pan out this way in reality. Either way, no, that’s not the answer.
I’m definitely worried about Albert, but I’ve got to say that David’s answer has me a little worried, too. You like explosions — that’s not part of a firefighter’s job description!
If I were this kid’s teacher, I wouldn’t know exactly how to respond to this. Of course, they can’t get credit for this answer. But privately, I would think it was really funny.
24. This is a somewhat precocious description of firemen
This little girl clearly meant hot in the literal sense — that is, the firemen are hot because they’re in a fire. But grown-ups who are familiar with the sexy fireman trope will crack a smile.
This kid thought this would work and, it’s actually a pretty decent shot. Unfortunately, the teacher saw through it. At the same time, my first impression is to admire the guts this took.
Aren’t kids adorable? Sure, except when they say absolutely terrifying things like this. Has someone introduced Graham to horror movies a little bit early?
28. And that’s all the explanation you’re going to get
Yes, they got the right answer, which is a great thing! But their answer to the second question makes me think they might be a little more advanced than this classwork.
All right, let’s clarify — we don’t mean the VISUAL difference between those numbers. Because yes, you’re technically correct about 8 being the curly one, but that’s not what we meant.
Extra credit questions are great! If you know the answer, you get the extra points, but if not, you don’t lose anything. This kid decided to take a risk and guess a very wrong answer.
This child was part of a class that went on a field trip to see a play. Unfortunately, they didn’t enjoy the show in any way, shape, or form. But good news, they had fun on the bus!
When you were in school, did you ever take an exam where you were so lost that you knew there wasn’t any point in even trying? I think that’s what was going on here.
34. This is how I feel after reading an internet comments section
Promise is probably still in elementary school, but she’s got a real “This world can only be cleansed through fire” vibe. Sorry, Promise, that doesn’t change as you get older.
Well, that’s a real idiom (although it’s the PG version) and they did show they know how to use it correctly. But dang if that isn’t a distressingly colorful illustration.
36. Right, right, because the number in the ones’ place is even
I’m imagining the teacher’s face as they looked through the class assignments to mark them. This kid was just being goofy, but it’s still kind of an awkward situation. What exactly are you supposed to say to that?
If you look at it one way, this kid sort of has the right idea. But just telling yourself to “suck it up” isn’t exactly a healthy way to manage stress. May I suggest some meditation instead?
Some kids have absolutely zero chill when it comes to dishing out rude or personal comments. For example, this child is ruthlessly frank about their reasons for not wanting to swim with the person in the picture.
This “Where I will be in 100 years” assignment seems to be popular in schools and more than a few kids have been upfront about – well, the realities of life. But not all of them have been colorful enough to draw themselves in their own grave.
The teacher wasn’t impressed with this one, but in the student’s defense, the instructions said the equation could be as simple as possible! What kid wouldn’t take advantage of that?
Okay, it’s a little bit weird that peeing is this kid’s favorite activity, but in his defense, it’s not necessarily wrong. Kids are weird and this teacher needs to learn to roll with it.
Okay, um, I’m not sure what point this student is trying to make. Are they comparing Lady Gaga to a tapeworm? I know she’s a little bit eccentric, but that seems extreme.
Teachers hear and see a lot of stuff from their students, sometimes things that might give them a call for concern. I can see this coming up in the next meeting.
This student is completely wrong, but you have to give them points for creativity. It might not help them in this class, but it could in a future career.
This little girl isn’t ashamed of her ambitions — she wants to be able to rip the loudest belch. Her parents, who shared the post, said they were extremely proud, as they should be.
You’ve got to hand it to students like this — they see a chance and they seize it. But ultimately, it’s a desperate move to try to cover for the fact that they didn’t know the answer. This time, at least, it didn’t work.
Remember teachers, if you leave things open-ended like this, you’re going to get some weird answers. For example, you might have some students who draw butts.
Even the most relaxed teachers might be making a call home after seeing an assignment like this. This kid makes it pretty clear they know the real meaning of “exterminate” — if you doubt it, there’s an illustration!
This smart-aleck kid wasn’t turning in a school assignment — he was being a smarty pants to his parents. His dad told him to go upstairs and draw his curtains, so that’s exactly what he did.
This letter goes from so sweet to so mean in no time at all. The first 75 percent of it is all about how wonderful his mom is and how much she’s done for him. But he just had to sneak in those last lines about how terrible her jokes and dancing are.
I’m pretty sure the book was looking for a description of pigeons as “dumbasses” but to be fair, this kid isn’t wrong. Seriously, if you’ve ever interacted with a pigeon, you know why they earned their reputation.
Well, this kid certainly wasn’t mincing words about the potential problems of eating that many candy bars. But to be fair, the adult who wrote this question should’ve chosen apples or bananas instead of candy bars.
This one is pretty sweet since the kid answering the questions made a point to say we should always be gentle to dogs. But you kind of have to raise an eyebrow at that test question.
55. These days, Rick might be a happily married man
Rick was only 10 when he discovered the true path to a happy marriage. All right, there’s more to it than that, but he’s got the main part down — be nice to each other no matter what!
The story behind this one is that the students were learning English as a second language, so we’ll cut them some slack. But still, as they say, ask a stupid question and you’ll get a stupid answer.
I can’t decide which is funnier: does Peter know the right answer and just wants to mess with the teacher or does he not know the answer and just wants to distract from that fact? The world will never know.
This kid clearly has some experience with tornados, which means they probably live somewhere in the U.S. where they’re fairly common. Although they missed the point of this assignment, they definitely know what they’re talking about.
Kids have a way of making their parents look really awkward. Maybe it’s the way they innocently point out your flaws — for example, your raging alcoholism.
You’ve got to hand it to them, this kid is being honest. They have no idea what Earth Day is and they can’t see the knowledge of it benefiting them in any way. Well, points for being forthright?
You’ve got to admire a kid who’s this gutsy and who cares so little about the results of a test. Why do I feel like this might be a kid who’s getting close to graduation?
Math isn’t a strong suit for many of us, so shortcuts like these make sense. Okay, they’re not shortcuts as much as cheats. Actually, they’re not even cheating.
63. When you don’t know the answer so you bomb it on purpose
This student had no idea what the answer was, so they decided to have some fun. And even though the teacher was good for a laugh, they didn’t get the points. C’est la vie.
This answer is so out of left field that it’s impossible not to laugh at it. The teacher might not have given them credit, but they did have a good giggle!
Some kids are just born flatterers and know how to charm their way out of trouble. For this teacher, all it takes is a well-placed mustache compliment and he’s putty in their hands.
What kind of question is this? I’m going to assume it’s for an elementary school class about measurements. I’m also hoping no one said that a football is 8 feet long.
This might be the single gutsiest move that’s ever been pulled off by a student in school. But it’s the perfect example, and I defy the teacher not to give them full credit for it.
Well, they lose points for not supporting their argument with examples. Even though gladiator games do technically cut down on the population size, there are some better solutions.
This kid didn’t have the time to do all that maze nonsense. They saw the most straightforward path and decided to just skip the whole thing. Enjoy your treasure, Davey!
Every student in America learns that President Abraham Lincoln was shot during a play at Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth. Telling Lincoln not to go to any plays would change — well, a lot of stuff in the course of history.
Sometimes, teachers can tell when a student is so completely unprepared for a test that they have no idea what’s going on. Why do I get that feeling about this test-taker?
Don’t you hate it when your student turns in a perfectly correct test, but some of the answers are classified and the rest are covered by coffee stains? Guess you’ll just have to give them an A.
It looks as though this student actually knew what they were doing on the rest of the test, but they decided to get smart with the final answer. The teacher didn’t think it was very funny.
75 Funny Kids Who Have Potential To Go Far In Life
Cedric Jackson
09.18.19
Kids are pretty funny. They’re just starting to learn about the world and they have a lot of knowledge to share. Of course, most of that knowledge is dead wrong. But some of it is right, and some of it — well, some of it’s wrong but they’re confident about it anyway.
Meanwhile, if you’ve ever dealt with a smart kid, you know that being smart and being a smart aleck often go hand-in-hand. Who can say why that is? It might be because their intelligence gives them confidence. It might be because they want to test social and mental boundaries. Or maybe it’s just because smart people are funny.
We try so hard not to laugh at the super sassy kids, but be real — it’s almost impossible. Sometimes, kids with attitudes are just really funny.
Parents get the brunt of it at home but when the kids are in school, all that sass gets funneled to their teachers. Those poor men and women have to deal with attitude from kids who aren’t even theirs. Maybe they get through it by knowing that these sassy little pranksters are the smart ones. They might be frustrating now, but they’re bound to go far.
