A “Why were you late for school?” joke was posted on Twitter by mahmoud on January 20, 2017:
Teacher: Why didn’t you come school yesterday?
my dad’s in the hospital.
*7days later*
is your dad still in the hospital?
Yes he’s a doctor!
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mahmoud
@me4mohm
Teacher: Why didn’t you come school yesterday?
my dad’s in the hospital.
*7days later*
is your dad still in the hospital?
Yes he’s a doctor!
8:13 AM · Jan 20, 2017·Twitter for Android
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January 21, 2017 ·
Teacher: Why didn’t you come school yesterday? Student: my dad’s in the hospital. 7days later, Teacher: is your dad still in the hospital? Student:Yes.... he’s a doctor!
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@SarcasmLiving
Why didnt u come school y/day?
My dads in the hospital.
7days later, Teacher: is ur dad still in the hospital? Student:Yes hes a doctor!
10:03 AM · Mar 23, 2017·Mobile Web (M2)
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May 4, 2017 ·
Teacher: Why didn’t you come school yesterday?
Student: my dad’s in the hospital.
7days later,
Teacher: is your dad still in the hospital? Student:Yes.... he’s a doctor!
Twitter
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@idiotic_tales69
Teacher: Why are you late ?
Student : My dad is in the hospital.
*7 days later * Teacher: Is your dad still in the hospital ?
Student : Yes he is a doctor.
11:34 PM · Apr 6, 2020·Twitter for Android
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Posted by u/porkchoptowel July 19, 2020
“Why are you late?” my teacher asked.
“My dad’s in the hospital,” I replied. Seven days later I was still late. Teacher said, “Is your dad still in the hospital?”
“Yes, he’s a doctor.”
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