WHO I AM….
July 14th, 2005
It was the final examination for an introductory English
course at the local university. The examination was two
hours long, and exam booklets were provided. The professor
was very strict and told the class that any exam that was
not on his desk in exactly two hours would not be accepted
and the student would fail. A half hour into the exam, a
student came rushing in and asked the professor for an exam
booklet.
“You’re not going to have time to finish this,” the professor
stated sarcastically as he handed the student a booklet.
“Yes I will,” replied the student. He then took a seat and
began writing. After two hours, the professor called for the
exams, and the students filed up and handed them in. All except
the late student, who continued writing. A half hour later,
the last student came up to the professor who was sitting at
his desk preparing for his next class. He attempted to put his
exam on the stack of exam booklets already there.
“No you don’t, I’m not going to accept that. It’s late.” The
student looked incredulous and angry.
“Do you know WHO I am?”
“No, as a matter of fact I don’t,” replied the professor.
“DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?” the student asked again.
“No, and I don’t care.” replied the professor with an air of
superiority.
“Good,” replied the student, who quickly lifted the stack of
completed exams, stuffed his in the middle, and walked out of
the room.