Every Classroom Has One

[Belated]

I'm referring, of course, to annoying types of people who seem to show up all the time at school or college, and in many forms. For example:

The Storyteller: This "that guy" has to tell a story for every single subject the professor brings up. Raises his hand to say "Something happened to me once that's vaguely related to what you're talking about. I didn't learn anything new or useful from the experience but I'm going to pad out the story with personal commentary because I don't want to admit that calling on me was a waste of time."

The Anti-Everything: A "that guy" who has to raise her hand (very fast, stiff, and eagerly just to show you how much she hates you) to disagree with every single thing you say. I say "her" because this one is usually a girl. Against eating meat, against drinking, thinks it's wrong for women to dress sexy, thinks video games are corrupting children. In short, simply seems to be against anything fun.

The Little Prick: This "that guy" argues with the professor under his breath with snide, whiny remarks. Everybody pretends they can't hear him when we actually can and all of us secretly want to sock him in the teeth. Usually a Conservative. Lately can be heard muttering mean things about the Occupy protesters. For some reason this guy is usually short, or at least shorter than you.

These are just three kinds of "that guy" who I can pick out in almost every classroom. Now it's your turn! Describe any "that guy" you can find in your typical classroom. Or, if you've seen any of the above "that guy", recount your experience with him or her.

 

[sir.rutthed]

That guy who brings Ponies into everything just by his presence. What assholes.

 

[Guffe]

I've never actually thought about putting people in sections like this but yeah I recognize somewhat this.

Then there's of course the joke cracking one who turnes everything into a laughing matter and the always late one.

Hey this is fun!!! xD

 

[Belated]

Jeez. Pardon me for thinking of a unique, relatively funny concept. I mean, some of the greatest humor is based around common experiences. A "you know what I'm talking about" sort of thing. I didn't think I did such a bad job, did I?

 

[Zeema]

The Popular Dick: that's one guy that's really popular but treats people like poop and is pretty much a scumbag that's popular

 

[saucecode]

Wow, so true.

Theres also that one person who is seen as a sort of natural leader. There is a guy in my class, when he shares an opinion on an interesting topic (especially in Social studies) the room goes dead quiet. Kidna weird.

The Anti-Everything: A "that guy" who has to raise her hand (very fast, stiff, and eagerly just to show you how much she hates you) to disagree with every single thing you say. I say "her" because this one is usually a girl. Against eating meat, against drinking, thinks it's wrong for women to dress sexy, thinks video games are corrupting children. In short, simply seems to be against anything fun.

Lol, I know noone with opinions as severe as these. And all my friends are some form of avid PC/Console gamer.
Awesomeness.

 

[York_Beckett]

The "that guy" who always has to analyze every, single word you say to find some tiny detail to correct or make fun of, even when it's meant as a joke. And of course, everyone except you finds this hilarious.

 

[Von Strimmer]

People that hate these kinds of lists are usually the assholes that are doing it.

Never going to look at Misty the same way again.............................

That guy who broadly steretypes a classroom and sits in ignorant bliss without bothering to get to know the people he is generally stereotyping... I dislike "that guy".

 

[Belated]

Wow, so true.

Theres also that one person who is seen as a sort of natural leader. There is a guy in my class, when he shares an opinion on an interesting topic (especially in Social studies) the room goes dead quiet. Kidna weird.

Y'know what? One of my classrooms has a guy like that. He's a Muslim foreigner with a peaceful answer for everything. Very insightful, and one time he even received applause at the end of his mini-speech.

Okay people, new rule: "That guy" doesn't necessarily have to refer to someone with bad traits. Just any kind of person who seems to be relatively reoccurring.

 

[Kimarous]

The Prof's Techy: The person almost never speaks up in class about course-related manners, but if the older professor is having some issue with the overhead projector, accessing an email attachment, or something of the sort, this person will either call out instruction or scurry up front to show the prof hands-on.

The Arrogant Atheist: If anything religious, spiritual, or otherwise mysterious comes up in either the course or in conversation, this person will blurt out objections and outright insults. Either has no concept of tact or doesn't give a crap if they offend anybody. Tend to label various ideas or actions as "pretentious", failing to realize the irony that they themselves come across as such.

The Old Guarde: A sole student, usually female, who is at least one generation older than the rest of the class. Tends to bring up issues or opinions that almost everyone else will overlook or consider old-fashioned. Relatively vocal, but argues with the prof more than other students.

 

[DeadXV]

I've never actually thought about putting people in sections like this but yeah I recognize somewhat this.

Then there's of course the joke cracking one who turnes everything into a laughing matter and the always late one.

Hey this is fun!!! xD

I remember this guy being me. Always late even though i live two minutes from the school i went too. Also the joke bit, but only ever in classes i shared with my friends.

OT: That one stoned kid that thinks he can take anyone on becuase his stoned friends say he can.