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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

When most of us grew up with films, shows, and stories that all indicated that college professors were these intellectual dynamos, unparalleled wits who had mastered the ins and outs of their field, the reality of actually going to school has shown that is quite often not the case at all. 

College students shared stories and screenshots of the unhinged experiences they have had with college professors. From bizarre emails and strange rules to just chaotic vibes and hilarity, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorite examples, and share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. 

#1

For All The People That Think They Are Bad At Responding To Emails

Tweet about a professor replying to an email 12 years later, highlighting unhinged college professors experiences.

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    My Previous Math 1060 Professor Has Nearly A 50% Drop Rate, 30% Fail Rate, And A Mere 20% Pass Rate. Didn't Take Me Long To Find Out Why. (Actual Snapshot From Hw) [oc]

    Screenshot of a math quiz with multiple choice answers and red text comments from frustrated students about unhinged college professors.

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    #3

    Knew I Had To Switch Econ Classes When I Got This Trifling "Syllabus"

    Screenshot of a college syllabus highlighting strict policies from one of the most unhinged college professors.

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    #4

    My Professor Is A Terrible Human Being

    Email screenshot showing a student requesting quiz reschedule and professor demanding a proper closing and relevant subject line.

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    #5

    High School Teachers: College Professors Are Serious. College Professors:

    Photo of a college exam paper with a matching question referencing the lyrics of an unhinged professor's test.

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    #6

    A Teacher In Texas Is Giving As To Students That Buy His Book And Leave A 5 Star Review On Amazon

    Classroom projection showing a bonus offer with unusual requirements from a college professor.

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    #7

    My Professor Doesn’t Believe That Covid Is Real Or That I Got It Twice

    Text message exchange showing a student informing about quarantine ending and a professor dismissing it as an excuse for missing class.

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    #8

    Does Anyone Else Feel Like This Is Crazy? I’m Only Taking It For An Elective So I’ve Already Decided To Drop The Course, But I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This In A Syllabus Before

    Text post about unhinged college professors stating no grade curves, competition-based class, and no awards for second place or participation.

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    #9

    Smell Test

    Email from a college professor warning students about hygiene with a smell test before entering the exam room.

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    #10

    Not Only Is My Calculus Professor Not Going To Let Us Use Calculators On Our Upcoming Exam, He Also Said That If We Take Over 30 Minutes To Complete The 30 Question Test, He Will Start Deducting Points. I Legitimately Am Considering Reporting Him To The Department Chair

    Chalkboard with complex mathematical equations written, related to college professors and unhinged student posts.

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    #11

    Professor Made Each Of Us Print Out 30 Pages Worth Of Tables To Bring To The Exam, Rather Than Provide Them For The Students. We Don't Have Free Printing At My University

    Stacks of printed academic tables and data sheets on a desk, reflecting college professors' detailed coursework materials.

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    #12

    Class Did “Too” Well On The Midterm So The Professor Is Capping Everyone’s Grades For The Final As A Result

    Screenshot of a professor capping grades to counter grade inflation, illustrating unhinged college professors behavior.

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    #13

    Question About Changing Marks After May 9

    Email exchange showing a college professor admitting a grading mistake but unable to fix it due to a deadline error.

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    #14

    The Desktop Of The Professor Who Teaches The Class Before Mine

    A college classroom scene showing a projector screen cluttered with many icons, highlighting unhinged college professors.

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    #15

    My Professor Just Sent Out An Email Announcing That They Won’t Be Providing Desks For The Final

    Text message about exam room seating rules, highlighting unhinged college professors' strict guidelines on materials allowed.

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    #16

    Prof Realizes The Ta May Have Graded A Problem Wrong And Gave Some Students Points For An Incorrect Answer. Now She Wants Those Students To Email Her So She Can Deduct The Points From Their Grade

    Screenshot of a professor's email discussing grading errors and point deductions in a college course assignment.

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    #17

    As A Commute Student Whose Professors Don't Believe In Email

    Paper sign on door stating a college hydrology class canceled today, illustrating unhinged college professors’ unexpected actions

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    #18

    Ethics Professor Requiring Students To Purchase A Textbook That He Wrote

    Ebook package priced at $48.51 with faculty review copy option, related to unhinged college professors stories.

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    #19

    Email From My Newest English Professor

    Screenshot of an unhinged college professor’s message demanding students work double time and use course messages.

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    #20

    Professor Asked Us How Our Mental Health Was Then Added This

    Slide showing an announcement about a new Life Happened Quiz Pass policy from unhinged college professors.

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    #21

    My University Canceled Class Today Due To The Weather (Freezing Rainstorm Causing Thick Layers Of Ice All Over Campus) But My Professor Still Wants Us To Go To Our Lab

    Screenshot of a college announcement about mandatory AER E 344 lab attendance, illustrating unhinged college professors.

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    #22

    When Professors Don't Realize The Difference Between A Smartboard And A Whiteboard

    Empty whiteboard with faint erased notes in a college classroom setting, related to unhinged college professors.

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    #23

    Is This Allowed For Professors To Send To Their Former Students? From What I Know This Was Sent To Others. We’re Required To Fill Out A Review Of Our Professors At The End Of The Semester So I Don’t Know What Others Would Have Said

    Screenshot of a professor sharing the challenges of teaching multiple classes without a TA and facing unhinged college professor ratings.

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    #24

    My Professor Wouldn't Move The Mouse, So We Had To Watch Two Versions Of The Video

    A man wearing a blue shirt with an Android logo speaking at a presentation about unhinged college professors.

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    #25

    My Professor Really Hates Giving Full Points

    Grade report showing 148 points out of 150, highlighting high scores related to unhinged college professors posts.

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    #26

    My Professor Left Me On Read, So I Hobbled To School With A Pinched Nerve In My Spine. Still In Pain Days Later

    Text message to college professor requesting to take final exam remotely due to severe back pain and transportation concerns.

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    #27

    Professor Gave Extension On An Assignment Then Docked Me 22 Points For Taking Advantage Of The Extension

    Email exchange between a student and a college professor discussing book delivery delays and deadline extensions.

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