Today’s comic originates from a real-life incident, but not one in my own classroom.Â See how that frees me from ethical responsibility?Â This is akin to saying I know how someone was murdered, but I was not directly involved.

Students come up with bizarre explanations for cheating.Â Professor Hobo’s stunned one-word reactions seemed the most fitting for anyone who’s ever taught.Â Often you’re left so dumbfounded by the explanations that you can’t muster an intelligent response.