The Most WTF Moments We’ve Had At School

We’re feeling nostalgic recalling the rollercoaster ride that is a school assembly. Brace yourself for Tell's ridiculously hilarious take on students' unionizing, and Gabe's priceless narration of a middle school anti-drug assembly gone very wrong. Not quite the inspiration we were looking for.

In the spirit of safety (and hilarity), Lauran introduces us to the most memorable fire safety magician, who taught kids about safety while pulling a rabbit out of his... fireproof hat? We also relive the terror of the legendary fundraising assembly skits. And let's not forget Tell's revelation about grade inflation, sparking a debate filled with wit and sarcasm.

We're also applauding our heroic students in this episode. From a 7th grader taking over a bus when the driver faints, to a brave class handling their teacher's unexpected fall, these kids give us hope for the future.

Just when you think it can't get any crazier, we cap off the episode with a story about a school with a very unwanted guest, pretending to be a substitute teacher. We promise it's even wilder than it sounds!

Join us for a jaw-dropping trip down memory lane in the world of school assemblies. We assure you, it's an episode you won't want to miss!

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[braylanbelew]

Bre’s laugh absolutely takes me out😭😭😭😭😭 this is the SUPREME cast combination

[beckymccarthy]

When I was a senior we had a sub that was like 80 but was an Olympic swimmer back in the day....some punk was being disrespectful to him calling him names and everything and told the guy there was no way he could beat him in a swimming race. It was decided that the two would race 30minutes before school ended that day. The whole school heard about it and all classes literally stopped early that day to have an impromptu assembly to watch the race. We thought it was the coolest thing our school had ever done. Needless to say the 80+ Olympic swimmer kicked that kid's ass in the race and the kid was put in his place...they shook hands afterwards and the 2 got along from then on. We weren't a small school either. It was insane.

[FailedFuturist]

Your story about the kid choking brought up a memory, a student saved a teacher who was choking in my school a few yrs back. She started choking, the kid went into action and saved her life.

[lindamoulton]

I taught in Southeast Asia for a few years (not in a big city, in the middle of the country) and we would have ALL sorts of wildlife come into the classroom- mainly reptiles etc. but because we also lived so close to a couple of farms we'd sometimes get farm animals that would wander over (like chickens, goats) and since most of the students lived in town and commuted out to the school they were JUST as weirded out as the teachers were whenever it'd happen. Probably the biggest WTF moment I had with that was when a stray cat came into my classroom mid lecture and gave birth to two kittens right then and there. (Actually it was really sweet because I fostered the mom and babies for a bit and then one of the students whose mom is a veterinarian ended up adopting all three- I still get photo updates about them!)

[heathercorley]

36:48 Tell makes Bri laugh til she can't breathe!!!! And now I can't breathe!!! Love yall.

[CoolPonies]

Not a teacher, but a nurse. I relate so much to having get someone to cover you so you can pee

[blugreen]

I literally gasped at the urologist part! Wtf?!

[mrsbtheo]

My oldest daughter decided in 5th grade that she was not going to do homework. Our school district has a 90% homework policy. I battled with her the first three marking periods and at the end of that period, I flat out told her that she would be repeating 5th grade. Trust me, when the problem started, I offered all of the support she could possibly need. It was the best thing that happened to her, because she learned that there were consequences for every decision made!

[emilygatsos]

I’m so glad Gabe retold the story about passing out, just for Bri’s reaction!

[poppysundquist]

Having a microphone in class not only saves your voice and the energy level that you use throughout your day. It is also can be an access tool for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. As someone who is hard of hearing and is an educator in a hearing school it is the most beneficial to create access for everyone!

[catm]

In 2004, the elementary school next to the 6-12 grade school where I taught, was destroyed when Hurricane Charley passed over central Florida. That school held classes in a local church from September to January of that school year. Literally, the 4th and 5th grade were in the sanctuary with rolling boards for the teachers to use and no wifi.

[sourdoughpolaroid]

It has been a rough week and hearing that health class birth video story made me laugh so hard. I needed that lol thank you

[sunshineash]

The bus driver story: bus drivers in my county have “emergency helpers” that we have 4 kids on our routes that help with evacuations and we teach them “hey if something happens to me, here is how to stop the bus safely, here is my emergency phone, and this is what you gotta do from there” for that very reason.

[alexc]

D.A.R.E actually scared me so I guess it was effective for one student 😭😭🤣🤣

[tbh_ines]

These laughs and 🌟CACKLES🌟 kicked out all the nostalgic memories of NanaPudding and Louie the lightning bug out my brain like we live here now! 😂😂

[brendac]

I think teachers should make random noises/meows during teacher inservice, especially if it’s on classroom management. You know the presenter hasn’t been in a classroom in ages, if ever. I’d love to see their response. 😂

[Hungry_Hufflepuff_]

I really remember the fundraiser assemblies in elementary. Because I was in charge of one. And yes, I was in 4th grade at this point. I had cancer and had shirts for chemo, so it’s really easy for kids, and wanted to give them to other kids in the hospital. So, I have a flyer to my nurse and she talked to the principal, and we made a video to share on all social media for all schools in the district. Then I got to skip gym and make a speech, and I talked in an assembly for all 6 grades, k-5.

[carrieswank]

I graduated from HS in 1998 in a Missourian suburb of Kansas City. (There were over 500 graduates in my class.)We had SADD; students against drunk driving. During Red Ribbon Week they’d have a completely trashed car parked in the lawn in front of the school that had a sign in front of it “His car didn’t survive; neither did he.”

Then on Friday then one day of the week, they’d bring in several cars that were smashed and totaled set up in our back parking lots. Our student council would have fake blood all over them, half hanging out of them. Basically, it was supposed to be a drinking drinving accent with OUR friends the ones that were “hurt and or dead .” They’d bring ambulances and fire trucks, taking them away in stretchers. For a high school kid this really kinda messed with my gears. But I still remember, so it was effective.

[chelseabowden]

The only anti drug assembly I remember having was one where the DA taught us about Good Samaritan laws and that if someone’s needs help you can call 911 and won’t be prosecuted I don’t know if they exist in all states but that was lifesaving information that I wish was more common knowledge to kids that age

[JennaGetsCreative]

I understand the code "TOD" for these offers is for "Teachers Off Duty, " but that also means "time of death" 🤣