A teacher stands in front of the class, determined to make math relatable.
She says, “Alright, class, here’s a practical math problem. If your father earns $500 a week and gives half to your mother, what will he have?”
The students sit silently, scribbling calculations and furrowing their brows. The teacher scans the room, her eyes landing on little Timmy, who seems lost in thought.
She calls on him, “Timmy, what will your father have?”
Timmy, without missing a beat, looks up and says, “A heart attack.”
The class erupts in laughter, and the teacher realizes she should’ve seen that coming.