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I haven't met a professor that I'd be comfortable with referring to as Mr. Professor (DW is not currently, although it's likely she'll pursue that course after the children are a little older). My original post was a bit tongue-in-cheek as I have never had to correct anyone. But when the opportunity comes up--and it generally does--it's not hard to politely let them know about DW. Given that school admin's with PhDs are addressed as Dr. So-and-so I'm not sure why we'd act any differently... ?

I definitely don't flaunt that (or what I do). In the non-academic and social world, we don't bring it up unless someone asks.

JB

Wow. This is all a really sad commentary on our society and how an innate quality like intelligence can be called "elitist." Reactions like the eye-rolling one described above say a lot about the mentality of the eye-roller and speak volumes about why so many of us have so much trouble with the schools. I mean seriously, what kind of cretin was this guy?

Also unfortunately, this type of attitude helps drive bright kids out of the public schools.

Sorry, I just had to vent. This was too appalling.

Val

When people do this my DW asks them if they have an eye problem. When they say no, she then mimics what they did and asks them if they are aware that they have this problem. She then goes on at length about how it may be the result of a rare brain condition. When they fall for the bait and ask what condition it is, she TELLS them. The next time she meets them in public, she asks how their brain tumor is doing and if they still have that eye symptom. Most of the time, the non-clued-in people around them ask for more information and she shows it to them. She does it such Southern Belle voice, too. LOL.

your wife sounds sooo cool...

[quote=AustinWhen people do this my DW asks them if they have an eye problem. When they say no, she then mimics what they did and asks them if they are aware that they have this problem. She then goes on at length about how it may be the result of a rare brain condition. When they fall for the bait and ask what condition it is, she TELLS them. The next time she meets them in public, she asks how their brain tumor is doing and if they still have that eye symptom. Most of the time, the non-clued-in people around them ask for more information and she shows it to them. She does it such Southern Belle voice, too. LOL.

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Oh Austin, I'd love to see that!
Can you get her to do her bit on a YouTube?
For my Birthday?
Please?

((wink))
Grinity

LOL, how does she keep a straight face?

ROFL! Austin, it sounds like you have a real gem at home. I love it!

Thanks! She does have a firehose on her face sometimes! Some of the things that pop out of her mouth are priceless!

Oh, my! Perfection, Austin & Austin's DW!

BTW, in some other thread when I talked about "playing dumb" about what people are saying when they say something dumb (or in this case, do something dumb!), this is EXACTLY the sort of "dumb" I meant. Calling people on their words and/or actions in a clueless way that is actually FAR more clued-in is right on the money!

I love it!

What's the brain tumor/condition called? I'd love to steal her schtick, Austin!

Its unprintable here. Just pick an adult synonym for cloaca.