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Two Cold-Calls and a Funeral (of Sorts)

Week 5 and all is well among the 1Ls. Sure, some of us are starting to wilt a little from the new workload (or mysteriously disappear*) but Fall Break is sure to put a little spunk back into our step!

*As in the intriguing case of Prof. L*vy?s torts class last week?

Professor: Hmm, let me call on someone who hasn?t spoken yet. Is _______ here?

[Awkward silence]

Student #1: Uhh, professor? That guy used to sit here. I... I don't see him around anymore.

Professor: Oh, well in that case, how about _______?

[Another awkward silence]

Student #2: She hasn't been here since week 2.

At which point we collectively erupted into nervous-slash-mildly-disturbed laughter. Personally, I'd like to think those kids didn't call it quits - but were giving us an expert-level demonstration of The Marvin.

Full post as published by Nuts & Boalts on September 15, 2009 (boomark / email).