It's almost the end of the school year, and teachers are just as antsy and drained as the students with senioritis et al., and with end-of-semester exams making time virtually stand still, excruciating boredom adds to the dreaded mix.
Time fillers and a hearty guffaw have become a necessity, a situation lamented by my high school teacher pal Louise Rocco, who gleefully shared some sweet relief in the way of a May 29 Buzzfeed post. The feature includes photos and graphics of some special jokes and mini-vindications, savored by teachers of all types — from Yo Mamma insertions in math tests to candid cell phone pics to inventive "quiz shaming," a Lady GaGa-inspired periodic chart, clever grading, alternative homework assignments and gay clowning.
