I Heard He Got the Clap

If we are going to take the time to hand out applause to every professor, regardless of his or her performance . . .

The least they could do is collect their notes and books in a reasonably speedy manner and quickly exit the room.

I hate that awkward moment when everyone has decided the 30 seconds of clapping is enough . . . and the professor is just leaving the lectern.

But we have our coping mechanisms--

Stare at the desk and pretend he is no longer there.