40 Student Reviews Of Professors That Are Just Too Funny To Ignore

Professors aren’t usually known for browsing their own reviews online, but when they do, RateMyProfessor can be a goldmine of unintentional comedy. Recently, someone on Reddit asked, "Professors of Reddit, what’s the funniest thing a student has said about you on RateMyProfessor.com?" and the responses did not disappoint.

From backhanded compliments to brutally honest observations, these reviews prove students have a unique way of capturing their classroom experiences, and sometimes the feedback ends up being funnier than the lectures themselves. Here are some of the funniest answers shared in the thread.

#1

Image source: AKUtahrd, Johannes Heel / Unspalsh (not the actual photo) One of my professors in air traffic control school was especially strict and ran the simulator for the air traffic control tower. A student wrote in a review, "sometimes when he is running the simulator, I wonder who is running hell.".

#2

Image source: Ut_Prosim, Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu / Unspalsh (not the actual photo) My dad was a prof and his best was from a guy who had missing his final exam. The guy said he walked into my dad's office 40 minutes after the exam ended and pleaded for a chance to take it anyway. Instead of making up an excuse, he decided to be honest and admit he slept through it. Apparently my dad laughed at him, called him and idiot, then let him take it anyway, saying "*ahh, you remind me of my son...*" That's right guy, if I hadn't been such a failure, you would have failed that class. You're welcome!

#3

Image source: lejetwerkengwa, Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo) My Calc 3 professor told us on the last day about some of the stuff he has read about himself. The one I remember him talking about most was: "He is very oddly shaped and flails his arms about to try and depict 3D shapes" His response was: "Even though I do flail my arms, I believe I am not oddly shaped. Just look at me...this is 100% math bod right here".

#4

Image source: Turian-Fetish Not me, but one of my writing professors would always share her favorite review she'd ever been given. "She's a good professor but I'd be able to focus more if she didn't look like a hobbit.".

#5

Image source: Tupptupp_XD, Dear Sunflower / Unsplash (not the actual photo) I know a high school teacher who tells all of his students to rate him on ratemyteacher, but say something 'squiddy'. He has tons of reviews like "Great class but I think I saw a tentacle hanging from his desk drawer one day...".

#6

Image source: yourhairisonlyfornow, Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo) My boyfriend had a review that complained about his obsession with the Romans. He teaches Classics.

#7

Image source: shedontknowjack, Aiony Haust / Unsplash (not the actual photo) One of my O-chem profs had "Looks like a Calvin Klein model and teaches like one too.".

#8

Image source: mmedimanche, Tatiana Zanon / Unspalsh (not the actual photo) One semester I helped an ancient professor with some of her research. She was one of the most disorganized people I've ever met. One of her reviews nails it: "I am pretty sure that she was unaware that she is a professor. For that matter, I think she was unaware that she lives in the state of Wisconsin.".

#9

Image source: doughaway7562, Curated Lifestyle / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Not a professor, but there's this work of art one student posted on koofers: > [professor]'s eyebrows suit the man with a perfection rarely found in nature. They bristle from his forehead with the stubborn arrogance of a bougainvillea hedgerow, defying all attempts to question their inexorable will. Perched on his face like a pair of unusually hairy caterpillars engaged in a passionate kiss, they meet at an angle only slightly less obtuse than the man who wears them.

#10

Image source: broniyak, Zoshua Colah / Unsplash (not the actual photo) One of my professors has an evaluation that reads: "knowledgeable great funny. drinks two bottles of snapple per class. thirst is his only weakness" ... It's true.

#11

Image source: PM_ME_DUCK_FACTS, Glenn Carstens-Peters / Unspalsh (not the actual photo) Not a professor, but as a TA we get semester reviews. I had a student who didn't show up once. On the 'anonymous' review, one student said, "I know I'm not passing this class, it's not PM_ME_DUCK_FACT's fault. My parents wanted me to be a doctor and are paying for my school so I had to 'try' their way. Since that didn't work out, now I can take classes I actually want.".

#12

Image source: mahou_kid, Deniz Altindas / Unsplash (not the actual photo) My favorite professor was my Intro to Geology professor. He was an old man who had been a geologist for over 30 years. Saying he loved rocks was an understatement. Here are two real reviews from his RMP. "Jim is clearly passionate about two things: Rocks, and teaching people about rocks!" "Leave your cell phone in your car. Don't show up late. And be prepared to get rocked." Another student goes on to talk about how he has a major man crush on the prof. and countless others talk about how much he ROCKS.

#13

Image source: b8le, freepik / freepik (not the actual photo) TA in Calc. Pretty much broke down to 3 different types - good reviews, bad because the class was 'too hard' or them complaining about my handwriting. Did have one memorable one something like this: 'Does a great job teaching, I am not a math major and did well enough in his class. BUT he takes off his wedding ring before class, I'm sure in hopes that he can pick up students. I saw the tanline on his finger.' Not married, never have been, and have never worn a ring of any kind.

#14

Image source: anon, Hao Zhang / Unspalsh (not the actual photo) "Our keyboard harmony professor has first-hand experience in how to *Handel* a large organ.".

#15

Image source: zeezrum, Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo) There was a particularly difficult class and the teacher got this review: "Taking a class from him is like playing Russian roulette with five bullets loaded." After taking the class, I would have to agree.

#16

Image source: jusjerm Coach Jusjerm is oddly knowledgeable about Harry Potter, and has strong opinions on 90's rap.

#17

Image source: anon Not me, but one of my favorite professors at my university has "Prof [So-and-so] is like the Luna Lovegood of Science.".

#18

Image source: stuchapin, Getty Images / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Mr. X is a beautiful and intelligent human being who inspires all those around him to achieve greatness. There is nothing that compares to the opportunity one has to bask in his magnificent glory. That being said the sudden changes in facial hair can be somewhat unsettling .

#19

Image source: Kidwisdom I was like Gwen Stefani and Henry Rollins' love child. I took it as a compliment.

#20

Image source: HeloisePommefume, Andrea Ferrario / Unsplash (not the actual photo) One student claimed I bragged to a class that I was a wanted felon. I have no idea what this was about.

#21

Image source: pmay, Mike Lloyd / Unsplash (not the actual photo) My dad is a professor and is very proud of his ratemyprofessor reviews, his personal favorite that he brags about regularly includes the phrase "sometimes I feel like biting him".

#22

Image source: Nikcara Former TA, but one of my students who reviewed me write that I was "like a cross between Rachel Maddow and Justin Timberlake". I was also friends with a professor who got a review in Japanese. It translated to "wow you are delicious". We weren't sure if they were flirting or trying to show off that they actually had learned something (the professor taught Japanese, this was from one of his 101 classes).

#23

Image source: tic-tac-cat, DC Studio / freepik (not the actual photo) Not a prof, but this is one of my favourite reviews of my biology professor: "I used to like bio, not anymore. I could have cured cancer, but because of [prof's name], we'll never know. Solidified my major in chemistry.".

#24

I teach college level aviation (professional pilot) courses at a local college. "No one has ever taught me so much while making me feel so worthless and stupid, and I keep going back for more because it makes me feel good when I get something right after being told how [stupid] I am." In his defense, he's not wrong. Image source: El_Q

#25

Image source: E30bigturbo, Antoine Dautry / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Not really funny but back when I was in eighth grade I had math with this sketchy kid. He hated our teacher so he made a post on rate my teacher about following her after school to her home and blowing her house up. The cops were called in and our whole class was interrogated. Fun experience that was.

#26

My professor had a review that said " moves so little in class that a fly died on his head and it didn't fall off until he got up to walk out at the end of the day". Image source: He_Need_Some_Milk

#27

Former student, not professor, but I do have a story. One of my professors, who was a good lecturer but also made exams that were almost impossible to do well in, mentioned that his mom found the entry about him after a particularly brutal exam and called him, crying about how *meeean* everyone was about her son. He said it with a laugh but, once the day was over, his entry was *full* of comments along the vein of "Dr So-and-so is a great teacher! His mother should be so proud!" Personally, I think he was lying through his teeth. Image source: anon

#28

Image source: Photovoltaic, Food Photographer | Jennifer Pallian / Unsplash (not the actual photo) Not a professor yet, just a TA EVERY single TA is the hardest grader ever. My students liked that I baked cookies though. That's the only positive review I got. It was either no response or "GREAT COOKIES!".

#29

One of my ex-professors taught a dendrology lab (the scientific study of trees). The review is as follows: Taking this class wasn't occidental. Just show up and study a bit, and you'll Acer the class. I betula've it! Yew won't regret it. Image source: professorbeech

#30

Not me but I read... "If I had one day left to live, I would spend it in your class because it feels like an eternity.". Image source: LogikalReason

#31

My father is a professor. He got something like "Looks kind of like and his humor similar to Bill Murray." I guess maybe a little bit... Image source: Sack_Of_Motors

#32

My dad was a professor around 10 years ago, back when they did written teacher evaluations. He only ever kept two--both made his ego go through the roof. One said "Dr. Name was amazing, and if he ran for president I would vote for him!" The other said "I wish that Dr. Name would adopt me so that he could be my dad.". Image source: underscore_mc

#33

I was referred to as an "overlord." For reference, I'm a nerdy, introverted, soft spoken, math professor. So I'm more proud of this than anything. Image source: melis6586

#34

Image source: beardedsamurai, Daria Nepriakhina ?? / Unsplash (not the actual photo) My dad used to teach and he got a chili pepper. I find it hilarious.

#35

My dad was a prof for a number of years for a masters level class. One review was just "take class at your own peril." He also got a chilli pepper and being an upper division computer engineering class it was primarily guys so that was interesting. Image source: Ekleo

#36

"She came into class half waisted." Not only is that not true but I was teaching a composition class. Waisted. Shudder. Image source: lejetwerkeng

#37

I looked up a family friend once and most of the comments were along the lines of "I'd rather watch paint dry, it would also be easier to understand". Image source: spoiledbutawesome

#38

Image source: anon, Sergey Zolkin / Unsplash (not the actual photo) I'm not a teacher but I saw a review going along the lines of ".. THE ONLY THING THAT DESERVES DEGREES IN YOUR CLASSROOM ARE THE PROTRACTORS..."

#39

A colleague of mine, currently one of the best dancers in the country, had a student from a beginning class write, "For a national champion he sure doesn't dance like one.". Image source: Metallic52

#40

One of my professors had several reviews and probably 70% of them were "he's really hot for a 75 year old man". ...they were not totally incorrect. EDIT: for those asking for pics, it's a small class and if anyone found it they would probably know who I was, so unfortunately can't post. Image source: shiguywhy