Yeah, I’m pretty certain I might fail 5th grade if I took their year end test today.
So, the young’uns and I watched this show tonight. Holy Crap! I’m an idiot.
You know, at one time, I thought I was pretty smart. But tonight, I discovered that common sense and smarts are not necessarily synonymous.
Ursa Major? had no idea it was the constellation in which the Big Dipper resides.
NA? it’s the elemental abbreviation for sodium. (yeah, at one time, I know that. But now that I’m a tainted adult…the only thing NA stands for is Narcotics Anonymous.)
How many teaspoons in 5 tablespoons? Okay, I cook and still didn’t know. I thought 20…but actually it was 15.
Anyway, if you ever have a desire to feel inadequate and still be slightly entertained, tune into Fox and Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader. Seriously. It’s enlightening.
(BTW, my 3rd grader was as smart as the 5th graders. He correctly answered two more questions than I did. Is it strange that I felt shame and pride simultaneously?)
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 
I could totally kick a 5th grader’s brain’s ass. When it gets to 6th graders however, I have trouble.
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We caught some of that — funny what we grown ups don’t know. I did pretty well, but the one I didn’t know was the first impeached president (my 4th grader knew). Embarrasing. LOL.
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I watched that too. Cute show. I didn’t get the Tablespoon thing right either – I guessed 10. I did get the NA right, but probably would have copied or peeked because I wasn’t 100% sure. It’s hard! My friend made a very valid point. One of the questions was from 1st grade grammer. How many pronouns are in this sentence (can’t remember sentence)…now really – did you learn that in 1st grade? I know I didn’t!
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My kids love that show. They think it’s a hoot, especially the part where the adult has to look in the camera and say “I’m NOT smarter than a 5th grader!”
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So far, the only one that got me is the tablespoon one I thought 2 vs 3. Of course, sister Kellie got that one b/c she’s the queen of all conversions.Other than that, the show is basically the redneck’s millionaire show…still i watch…kinda like a waiting for the accident at a car wreck or fight at a hockey game.
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of course i meant wreck at a car race….jeez I must be a redneck *-)
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I don’t need more reasons to feel stupid.
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