Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA
(Overheard at the start of the second week of class in introductory astronomy, going over student comments and questions submitted online.)
Instructor: (Reading student question.) "'Do you believe in astrology?'"(This is the lead-in to discussing student-submitted opinions on astrology.)
(Beat.)
Instructor: (Picking up a Mattel™ Magic 8 Ball®, speaks into it.) "Do... I... believe... in... astrology?" (Places Magic 8 Ball®, window up, under video overhead projector, such that reply is visible to the rest of class, which will be one of 20 possible responses:Students: (Murmuring, snickering.)
- It is certain
- It is decidedly so
- Without a doubt
- Yes – definitely
- You may rely on it
- As I see it, yes
- Most likely
- Outlook good
- Signs point to yes
- Yes
- Reply hazy, try again
- Ask again later
- Better not tell you now
- Cannot predict now
- Concentrate and ask again
- Don't count on it
- My reply is no
- My sources say no
- Outlook not so good
- Very doubtful)
Instructor: "Well, there you have it. The Magic 8 Ball® cannot lie."
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Photo by Cuesta College Physical Sciences Division instructor Dr. Patrick M. Len.
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