THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED TODAY
My professor loaned me a few of her textbooks so I could do some research this weekend. I was getting really distracted at home, so I decided to use my annual pass for the zoo and go study there. It was really busy but there weren't many people by the hippo area, so I set up there with my books, notepad, pens, etc. I had only been studying for a few minutes when a hippo came right in front of me and pooped. It wasn't a big deal because the poop was behind the wire fence. However, remember that hippos don't use toilet paper. What I didn't know was that hippos also mark their territory. Shortly after pooping (and not wiping), this particular hippo chose to mark her territory. Out of her "nether" regions came a huge spray of yuckiness, PLUS all the poop that was still hanging out in that area. It covered me AND the textbook I was studying from!
2006-10-28 13:58:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I have a few days before I see that professor again. Should I just order a new (expensive) copy of the book now and hope it arrives in the mail before our next class? Should I explain what happened and offer her the choice of me buying a new one or her keeping the one with the poop on the pages (only two pages!) Or should I just give her back the pooped-on book and hope she doesn't notice?
2006-10-28 13:59:42 · update #1
That is hilarious. I think you should just 'fess up and tell her what happened, I'm sure your professor will think the story is genuinely funny. I think the polite thing to do, however, is order a new textbook and tell her you bought a new one. She'll most likely really appreciate the effort and it's possible the school might refund your money on the textbook.
2006-10-28 14:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is truly a funny story. I would tell the professor what happened and ask you how much you owe her for the book. She/he may just say no problem and laugh it off with you. Or they may want you to pay for it. Either way at least you would of done the right thing. Good Luck with the poppy book
2006-10-28 14:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her what happened. You could also dampen a tissue with some isoprpyl alcohol and wipe the affected pages. She may decide the funny story is worth the soild book.
And be glad it wasn't a lion.
2006-10-28 14:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scrape it off. Any stains there should be rinsed out with 409 or something like it. Go ahead and tell the Professor what happened. But, if you can get rid of the residue, there's nothing to pay for!
#1denverfan
2006-10-28 14:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by #1denverfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say explain the situation. You obviosly didn't plan for this to happen, and if the do want the book replaced, they might let you pay it off over time. Just try to tell them in private though, things like this will spread like wildfire!
2006-10-29 00:38:15 · answer #5 · answered by arcanehex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give her back the book without telling her what have happened and gift her some juicy hippo steaks
2006-10-28 14:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe ur story, I've seen it happen, just tell ur prof. and ask her how much u owe her for the book. she will probably LOL and say forget it
2006-10-28 14:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make one of your mortal enemies lick it clean
2006-10-28 14:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by neanderstrat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell him he's sh*t out of luck!
2006-10-28 14:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by Carolinablues 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋