Today, I sent out my monthly curriculum list to the parents of the kids in my math class so they can see what their children will be learning. I usually end my e-mails with the phrase 'math is power'. Now, 154 parents got an e-mail saying 'meth is power'. FML
I agree, your life sucks (26970) - you totally deserved it (12890)
On 07/05/2009 at 2:16pm - misc - by shit... (man) - United States (Georgia)
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ydi for ever sayin math is power and ydi for being a douche
#93 - On 07/06/2009 at 12:25am by NDnation44
no, its his fault for living in georgia, where most of those parents will now thinks he deals meth
#105 - On 07/06/2009 at 2:07am by eggnogg
Hahahah, I did something similar to my math teacher, he had a name tag that said his name, and underneath it, it said "Math Expert" I changed the "Math" to "Meth" hahah.
#126 - On 07/06/2009 at 9:36pm by SkeetingSergio
Yeah, it sounds a bit gay. And also, how can you mix the A and the E? The S and W is in between them, unless you using a Dvorak keyboard, then I don't know.
I was just about to say the same thing. How can you mistype an 'a' with an 'e' they are pretty far apart.
#111 - On 07/06/2009 at 2:55am by chinchilla
Hahaha that sounds like something a teacher would do at my school!
#6 - On 07/05/2009 at 4:56pm by NoSoupForYou
haha i'm not sure english would be the best option either...
#98 - On 07/06/2009 at 12:51am by you_know_who10
like they don't know what you meant?! I'm sure most are laughing at your mistake.
#9 - On 07/05/2009 at 4:57pm by littlemisslee
Um... The a key isn't near the e key, do I wonder what you were thinking when you typed that? Well technically, you aren't lying.
#10 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:01pm by Compwiz1993
I don't know what kind of keyboard you're using but the A key is definitely near the E key. W and S are the only keys in between them.
#22 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:28pm by EJade
a and e is close enough to make a mistake when your typing really fast. Sometimes I make mistakes with the w and t keys.
wtf? You need to most of the 12+ years of math you learned in school to be able to do calc and linear algebra!
#112 - On 07/06/2009 at 2:57am by delfinofrank
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It's ok, with the exception of calculus and linear algebra, math is completely useless.
Are you actually calling calculus useful? Almost no one uses calculus in real life. If you're not an engineer or a mathematician then you'll probably never need to use calculus.
Ever work in finance? or consulting? (elasticity rates are crucial in many fields, I spent my time determining ideal deposit)
To a lesser extent, if you play games a lot of the engines employ rate changes.
Additionally, almost all economics is based upon calculus and statistics.
#35 - On 07/05/2009 at 6:03pm by BeeperMcGee
Then there's the tons of trig and other advanced stuff involved in 3D graphics. You may not find a use for these things every day, if you have a boring job, but there are plenty of uses for them.
haha! you just made my day. :) it's okay! one time I typed "virgin is" instead of "virginia". the space key gets in the way on my phone. and since I have spell check...
Lol, that's pretty funny. If you always end your e-mails with "Math is Power" I'm sure the parents will realize that you just made a typo this time.
#21 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:25pm by shananigans
as a math major, i totally fucking love you lol. But that's what these stupid helicopter parents get for needing to know every single detail of their children's lives. maybe they should trust that the teachers are doing a good job or teach their kids themselves.
#23 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:29pm by heyyou1203
Proofreading does not always catch everything... Often people will read their own work and read it how they think it is rather than what is actually there. This is why in school when they do peer editing and people switch papers... This isn't always the case and some people do catch their mistakes..but a lot don't. Proofreading may not have saved this.
So proofreading is somehow bad? Those of us in the big scary world successfully use it without having to "switch papers with the student behind us".
When did they say proofreading was bad? They said it doesn't catch everything and has its flaws.
God, I hate when people assume shit and put words into other peoples mouths.
#37 - On 07/05/2009 at 6:10pm by shaBAMalex
as a math major, i totally fucking love you lol. But that's what these stupid helicopter parents get for needing to know every single detail of their children's lives. maybe they should trust that the teachers are doing a good job or teach their kids themselves.
#26 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:31pm by heyyou1203
YDI for trying to say something as stupid as "math is power"
#28 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:37pm by electropop
# 16 says "besides calculus & algebra, math is useless" ... have you ever balanced a checkbook LoL?
#29 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:45pm by Colby_Colbert
You sound like a good teacher always keeping demanding parents on the down-low! Even professionals make mistakes however. Lmfao.
#33 - On 07/05/2009 at 5:55pm by eli_guerra
i was thinking along the same lines, i dont think many of the parents actually read the dumb list of curriculum
haha I used to go to math labs, and I would always accidentally call it "meth lab"
"Time for me to go to my meth lab."
ahh... good times :)
#42 - On 07/05/2009 at 6:36pm by meanie_monday
I wonder if anyone will notice...dont you think?
mabie you should teach them about meth...xD
wow..#32
#45 - On 07/05/2009 at 6:40pm by xxmychemdianaxx
i'm sure they'll all understand the typo. and sry but LMAO THAT'S HYSTERICAL!!!
#49 - On 07/05/2009 at 7:02pm by liteupthestage
sorryy, but ydi for not checking over :(
still sucks for you though!!
#50 - On 07/05/2009 at 7:04pm by xo_emily_xo
#52 - maybe you use a different keyboard to the OP?
I use a QWERTY keyboard, maybe you are from a country that uses a different type? For me, a and e are close together.
Also, haven't you ever gone for a letter far away because you automatically type out words you know that may not actually be what you're trying to say?
#56 - On 07/05/2009 at 7:19pm by lightburns
At least you don't teach English. My old math teacher couldn't spell at all. O.o but how the fuck did you manage to hit the 'e' key? it's really not near the 'a' key. but; whatever. I'm not voting either. I just don't like this FML. :P
#60 - On 07/05/2009 at 7:29pm by SusanaSaysRawrxD
hahaha :)
this is funny!
well you should teach them that meth "has the power" to do bad things! lol
#63 - On 07/05/2009 at 7:41pm by ily_hun996
YDI for being a math teacher. lol But seriously, that is awesome, and I love you and your wacky meth. It's not that what your e-mail said was wrong, exactly... just... more like the wrong place at the wrong time. ;) Any other time, I'm sure it'd be fine to tell 154 people what meth can do.
If all of them end with Math is Power, I'm pretty sure most of the parents that read them would realize what you meant to type.
FYL, though.
#76 - On 07/05/2009 at 10:02pm by BLNovelist
Dude, same thing happened at my school. Hehehe genius.
#79 - On 07/05/2009 at 10:12pm by Niko_Peiko_Boo
Reminds me of the time my school made a typo in the school newsletter and wrote, "All students will be testes during the next week."
Meth is power? Wow, coming from a teacher, that sounds true LOL
#89 - On 07/05/2009 at 11:29pm by Shyman4ever
Just because you're a math teacher doesn't give you an excuse to be be a poor speller
#91 - On 07/05/2009 at 11:56pm by spillproof
Haha, meth IS power...just don't give it to students in class. Don't worry, lots of people good in math are poor in spelling! But that's why they invented "spellcheck." Hell, some browsers underline stuff as you type nowadays.
I said I agree but I should of said you deserve it. you're a math teacher. you probably deserve to get hit by a bus.
HAHAHAHAHAH. I'll admit this is one of the *few* FMLs that made me BURST out laughing.
Thanks!
#108 - On 07/06/2009 at 2:25am by cutebebe778
Hey, No one said you were a spelling teacher or computer teacher now did they?
Kindly explain that you made a typo and voila. Your fine. You will live.
#115 - On 07/06/2009 at 4:22am by gorguz14evar
Lmao!! But really though, saying "Math is Power" is so damn cheesy (:
#116 - On 07/06/2009 at 4:32am by Avenging_Angel
When I send out mass emails, the addresses are the very last thing I fill in. That way you have plenty of time to look over your wording and you don't accidentally hit send.
#120 - On 07/06/2009 at 1:27pm by woltfire
1. well your a math teacher not an english teacher so its not as bad
2. im sure some wont notice and those who do wont be upset..typos happen just correct it in another email and proof read next time :-)
how do you accidentally hit an 'e' instead of an 'a' aaaaaand your a teacher so you should learn to proofread
#129 - On 07/06/2009 at 11:39pm by killadelphia215
I laughed pretty hard at this one.
YDI because all my teachers FORCE spell check on us, and I'm sure you do as well.
;]
Simple solutions: Correct your typo in another email. God, people are really stupid. And by the way, unless they've never gotten emails from you they already know the saying so they won't read it. That's how a lot of people are. Besides, if they do read it they know it was an accident and probably laugh about it.
#135 - On 07/08/2009 at 11:03am by HeyThereGorgeous
first people dont put their stories on FML so people can ACTUALLY give advise ... its for entertainment people seriously, how much time do you have to comment saying dumb crap. post a simple lol or lmfao and move on ...
that was hilarious... i was cracking up!
#139 - On 07/09/2009 at 1:55pm by misz_carter
just send an email to them all telling them that you fucked up (not in those words of course). explain the typo and no one will care
haha how do u accidentally press "e" when ur trying to type an "a"?
#144 - On 08/04/2009 at 8:04pm by Smiley011
Why are you sending out an e-mail with the phrase 'math is power' anyway?? If I got an e-mail like that I would CRINGE.
I also agree that there is NO WAY you can mix up 'A' and 'E' on a keyboard.
fortunately "meth is power" is a true statement. maybe some of the parents can relate
#152 - On 10/18/2009 at 10:32pm by RedisDead88
I love this fml it makes me laugh every time I see it lmao
#154 - On 10/29/2009 at 8:37am by 0ut0fThisWorld
There is an alarming number of people agreeing with this statement in the comments...
#155 - On 01/02/2010 at 1:32am by SickSickSick7511
