Not paying attention in class is an art form.
It requires great
skill to seem to be fully engaged in
front of a boring professor. With the
Internet being the vast wasteland that it is, it’s easy to find yourself on the
wrong website during class. One wrong click and the professor knows immediately
you’re not paying attention.
Have no fear, readers. I have spent
countless of class periods researching the perfect websites to distract you
during those pesky credit hours also known as “class.” I mean, it’s not like we
are paying to be taking the class or anything…
Best Website to Seem Like You’re Furiously
Typing Lecture Notes:
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| 3rd grade typing class with a twist |
I know what you’re thinking: really, Maggie? One of those
Facebook games? Are you going to suggest Farmville next? Don’t worry, guys. I
have spent hours on this game and I know it’s worth.
Pros:
Addicting: I just wasted 15 minutes of
my time trying to beat my high score instead of writing this blog post.
Cons: Social
embarrassment: If one thing comes up on your news feed that you just won the
“MANIAC AWARD!” on a Facebook game, your social life is officially over. A word
of advice: turn off the sound and hide the notifications. It’s for your own good.
Best Website to Seem Like You’re Laughing at
your Professor’s Not-So-Funny Joke:
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| I'll have what she's having. |
I have three words for you: You. Are. Welcome.
Pros: Inclusivity:
This website makes us realize we are not alone in the world of awful iPhone
autocorrects. (Sorry, Dad. Of course I’m not going to “be there in just a sex”
It’s not my fault that the C and X
are next to each other on my phone.)
Cons: Could Blow Your Cover: Some of these autocorrects will
make you laugh way harder than necessary for a stupid professor joke. He knows
he’s not that funny. So keep the chuckle to a minimum and bite your tongue.
Best Website to Waste An Entire Class Period On:
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| I'll take the shirt, you can keep the guys. |
This website has a cult following and I have jumped on the
bandwagon. It’s hard for Non-Chivers to understand why the website is so
entertaining. Think of it as a smorgasbord of funny things: pictures, memes,
stories, and much more, all there for your time-wasting enjoyment.
Pros: Never gets old: The Chive is updated at least 5 times
a day with funny stuff. You could waste your entire morning class and have new
material by your afternoon class.
Cons: PG-13: Sometimes you have to sacrifice cleanliness for
humor. Be prepared for some bikini pics, but nothing too raunchy.
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| Until next time. |
