Writing Center work isn't without its occasional amusements.
On Tuesday, I had a walk-up client working under time constraint. Normally, it's rather irritating when someone drops in and says something to the effect of, "This is due in 20 minutes, but I just wanted to have someone read it over real quick." His paper wasn't long, though, and I was of a decent disposition. The following is a pretty accurate rendering of the session's dialogue.
Client: I'm one of those guys that can wait until the last minute to write a huge paper and still get an A.
Me (filling out preliminary paperwork): That's good.
Client: I've just read A LOT. And I have a very strong grasp of how a sentence should sound. I don't think you'll find a whole lot wrong with (my paper).
(My peripheral vision catches one of my fellow tutors turn her head to my table)
Me: Well, that typically comes in handy.
Client: I really don't write much though. It's not my idea of a good time. I have a level 70 character on World of Warcraft. (Stretching & leaning back in his chair) Fear my hunter!
(At this point, I'm having to summon every ounce of restraint I've accumulated in my 23 years. Don't laugh at him, Brandon)
I'm struggling to find something to say in response, so I start reading his paper...half-expecting to encounter prose that sings.
Me: Okay, this sentence ends in a preposition.
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You expected songful prose from someone whose claim to fame is his WOW level?
Speaking of which:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpC3lZdk2HM
Who needs a social life?
Bahahahaha!
I LOVE when students tell me about how awesome they are. Really? You got all As in high school?
Whoopty-freakin-do.
Hahaha. Oh dear. *wipes tear* That's rich.
Absolutely hilarious. I would say something more eloquent, but I'm busy laughing.
This is a gem. I've never had someone brag to me about Warcraft; you lucked out on that one.
wow. not world of warcraft, just wow.
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