“What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy student?” (riddle)

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Entry from December 22, 2017

“What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy student?” (riddle)

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Robert Nykvist
3/2/95
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17. What is the difference between a fisherman and a lazy student?
The fisherman baits his hooks.
The lazy student hates his books.

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David Wain‏
@davidwain
I’m not the first to say it, but it bears repeating: A fisherman is like a dull student. One baits his hooks, the other hates his books.
6:53 PM - 18 Aug 2009

Posted by Barry Popik
New York City • Education/Schools • Friday, December 22, 2017 • Permalink

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