An eminent mathematics professor writes:
It rained yesterday. As usual when this happens the roof in my office leaks. As usual when this happens I call Physical Plant. As usual a guy comes over and says he will look at the roof.
The curious thing is it is never the same guy. As far as I can tell, these people are never seen again. I’ve called Physical Plant and asked what’s happening with my roof. They never have a report. “Nope, we don’t have a report,” they tell me. “Nobody, looked at your roof. We would have a report if somebody looked at your roof. The next time it rains, you call us and we will send somebody over to look at your roof.”
Well, two can play at this game. I know what I am going to do. Next time a student comes by and says “Professor, isn’t there something I can do to pass this course?”
“Sure,” I’ll answer. “Next time it rains you go up to my roof and find the leak.”