We’ve all been there. Teachers say one thing, then do the complete opposite, and we’re left sitting there like, “Wait… what?” It’s one of those funny-but-slightly-frustrating things that happen in school all the time. Let’s look at some classic examples of teacher hypocrisy that are way too relatable.
1. The “No AI” Teacher Who Uses AI Anyway
Here’s the scenario: your teacher spends half the class talking about how using AI for assignments is cheating. “No ChatGPT! No shortcuts!” they warn. You nod along, trying to look like you’re listening, but in the back of your mind you’re like, “Okay, sure, no AI.”
Fast forward 30 minutes, and guess who’s pulling up an AI-generated lesson plan to teach you about the solar system? That’s right. It’s the same teacher who told you to “avoid shortcuts.” Sure, AI is a “bad influence” for you, but totally fine to use when making the PowerPoint, huh? We see how it is.
2. The “Check Your Email” Teacher Who Never Does
Teachers are big on communication, right? They love to remind us over and over to check our emails, stay on top of assignments, and communicate with them if we need help. And then… you send an email asking about something important—like, “What’s the assignment I missed when I was absent?”—and you get nothing. Absolute silence.
Then, a week later, they send a Remind to the class at 8 p.m. about something, like, “Don’t forget to turn in that project!” But the question you asked? Crickets. It’s like they read your email and thought, “Nah, I’m good.” Honestly, it’s a mystery how “checking emails” only applies to them when it’s something unimportant.
3. The “No Phones” Teacher Who’s Always On Their Phone
Ah, yes. The classic “no phones” rule. It’s enforced like it’s the law of the land. No phone use in class, they say, and you better follow the rule or else. You’re sitting there, putting your phone away like a responsible student, while your teacher’s sitting at the front of the room… texting. Or scrolling through Instagram. Or, let’s be real, probably watching TikToks or Facebook Reels.
It’s honestly kind of impressive how they manage to enforce the rule so strictly while doing the exact opposite themselves. But hey, at least they’re giving you some live demonstrations of how to break the rules discreetly.
Final Thoughts
Look, no one’s perfect. Teachers, students, we all make mistakes and slip up sometimes. But it’s hard not to notice when the people who are supposed to be role models get caught in their own contradictions. The good news is, we can all laugh about it together. Maybe we just need a little more understanding that, sometimes, people are a little hypocritical—teachers included.
