Once upon a time there was a woman married to an annoying man. He complained about everything. One day he went to the creek with his mule and as he went, he complained so much that the mule got annoyed and kicked him to death.
At the funeral, as men walked by, the wife shook her head "yes". Every time women walked by, she shook her head "no".
The minister asked, ''Why are you shaking your head 'yes' for men and 'no' for women?''
Her response was, ''When the men walk by saying how sorry they feel for me, I respond saying, 'Yes, I'll be alright.' When the women walk by, they keep asking if the mule is for sale."
A motorist was on trial for striking a pedestrian. The motorist's lawyer made this point, "Your honor, my client has been driving for over thirty years."
To which the lawyer for the plaintiff retorted, "Your honor, if we are going to judge this case by experience, may I remind you that my client has been walking for over 55 years!"
Today we'll let a member of the class lead the discussion. It will be a good educational experience.
(I stayed out too late last night and didn't have time to prepare a lecture.)
The gist of what the author is saying is what's most important.
(I don't understand the details either.)
The test scores were generally good.
(Some of you managed a 'C'.)
Some of you could have done better.
(Everyone failed.)
It's been very rewarding to teach this class.
(I hope they find someone else to teach it next year.)