2006-11-28 00:19:52 · 17 answers · asked by ? 5 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Never mind, pet. At least at the shallow end you're less likely to drown.
Get yourself a lilo and an inflatable penguin and just float around enjoying the experience.
2006-11-28 02:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a metaphor for someone simple - things with simple genes - such as pond life - things which simply function, and don't think about things very much - if the gene pool is the whole world of available genes, you are at the shallow end of it - ie not one of the brighter or more advanced examples. Whoever wrote it was insulting - I hope it is not from a teacher, as that would be inappropriate.
2006-11-28 00:36:15 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's on your report, your teacher deserves to be disciplined for throwing such a massive insult in your direction. Take it to your parents, and get them to take it to the govenors / PTA / headmaster....
"Shallow end of the gene pool" basically means you're dumb. Do you have brothers or sisters at the school? If so, the report is saying you're nowhere near as good as them. This isn't the sort of thing anyone should be writing in a report - even if you're the worst student ever (which I fail to believe, as you're on this site) constructive criticism is what is needed.
2006-11-28 00:30:14 · answer #3 · answered by demnity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "not too bright". Actually, the strongest genes or sperm are those that make it the farthest and become the most successful. So, take what you will from that...
2006-11-28 11:53:42 · answer #4 · answered by stutommies6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, you're not as good as some are. You haven't got the best looks, nor probably the best body. Some of us also lack intelligence, athough without knowing you I would not like to say!
2006-11-28 01:05:16 · answer #5 · answered by Clare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
means you didn't inherit the brainy genes . not a very nice comment for a report
2006-11-28 00:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a bit like southern us states - not that many genes in the pool mixing (ie inbred) like a bnp britain
2006-11-28 00:21:47 · answer #7 · answered by england til i die 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means somone's been watching The Lion King a bit too much...
2006-11-28 00:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Bel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you're a bit slow... as in a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
2006-11-28 00:40:12 · answer #9 · answered by robdunf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Example: My cousin marrying and having a baby with his step sister. Get it?
2006-11-28 04:59:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋