4 Jokes For Substitutes

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Updated on: Aug 05 2024

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You ever notice how substitute teachers always act like they're secret agents infiltrating the world's most dangerous classroom? They come in with this cautious optimism, like they're about to diffuse a bomb instead of teach algebra. "Alright, kids, my name is Mr. Johnson. I'll be your substitute teacher today. Let's hope I survive the next 45 minutes."
I had this one substitute who was so lost; I swear he thought he was auditioning for a survival reality show. He looked at the attendance sheet like it was a treasure map and called out names with a mix of confusion and fear. "Uhh, Jake? Is Jake here? Should I be worried if Jake's not here?"
And then they always have that list of students they can't discipline. It's like they're given a cheat sheet of troublemakers. "Don't mess with Billy. Sarah has a glare that can melt steel beams. And avoid Timmy; he thinks he's a ninja." It's like the substitute teacher survival guide.
You know it's bad when the substitute starts reading the lesson plan and realizes they have no idea what's going on. It's like watching someone try to perform brain surgery with a butter knife. "So, uh, who here knows algebra? Anyone? No? Great, let's talk about the quadratic butter knife equation.
Going to the gym is a commitment, or at least you pretend it is for the first week of January. It's the only place where people willingly pay money to be in pain. "Hey, I'm going to lift heavy objects and run on a treadmill until I can't feel my legs. Sounds like a great time!"
But the real struggle is figuring out the gym equipment. It's like trying to decode an alien spaceship control panel. There's always that one machine that looks like a medieval torture device, and you're not sure if you're supposed to sit on it or sacrifice a goat.
And then there's the unspoken gym etiquette. You accidentally make eye contact with someone while they're lifting, and it's like you've invaded their personal space. You quickly look away, pretending you were just admiring the motivational quote on the wall. "Yes, 'No Pain, No Gain.' I totally wasn't staring at your biceps."
Oh, and the gym mirrors are a cruel joke. They're strategically placed to show your most unflattering angles. I catch a glimpse of myself doing squats, and suddenly I'm questioning all my life choices. "Is this really worth it? Can't I just live on a diet of pizza and hope for the best?
Our smartphones have become an extension of ourselves, but they're also the ultimate saboteurs of human interaction. We used to strike up conversations with strangers, but now we just pretend to be engrossed in our phones to avoid eye contact. "Oh, sorry, I can't talk. I'm in a very intense game of Fruit Ninja."
And don't even get me started on autocorrect. It's like having a passive-aggressive roommate who thinks they know what you're trying to say better than you do. "No, I definitely meant to say 'ducking.' Thank you for your input, though."
The worst is when you send a risky text message and then anxiously stare at your phone, waiting for a response. It's like playing a high-stakes poker game with your emotions. "Come on, blue bubbles, don't let me down!"
But the real challenge is when you're in a group, and everyone is silently scrolling through their phones. It's the modern-day campfire, except instead of telling stories, we're all watching cat videos. "Remember that time Fluffy fell off the couch? Classic!
Fast food drive-thrus are a game of culinary roulette. You never really know what you're going to get. You place your order, and it's like you're sending a message to the kitchen through a time portal. "I'd like a burger with no onions, please." And then you cross your fingers and hope for the best.
I once ordered a burger with no pickles, and they gave me extra pickles as if they misheard me and thought, "Oh, he said extra pickles. That's a bold choice." I'm convinced fast food employees have their own version of interpretive dance when it comes to order requests.
And don't get me started on the condiment packets. They're like hidden treasure. You ask for ketchup, and they hand you three packets like it's the last ketchup on Earth. "Use it wisely, my friend. May your fries be ever coated."
But the real challenge is when they ask if you want to upsize your meal. It's a trick question. "Do you want to turn your small meal into a large for just 50 cents more?" Of course, I do! But then I end up with a large drink that could hydrate a small village and a bucket of fries that could feed a family of raccoons.

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