A.S.S--Anglo Saxon Sex

Ok, so I want to make a little extra cash since everything in my life is costing way too much or is starting to break down and cost too much. I went today to a local career college on an interview for an adjunct composition teacher. The interview went well, as did the teaching presentation, but the questions they asked were just odd.

Dean: So how comfortable are you with the Anglo Saxon 4 letter word for sex?

Me: [quizzical look, resisting the urge to say, "You mean FUCK?"] Um, in what capacity?

Dean: Well, these students get off work in their work boots with mud all over their shoes, and most likely they'll sit in the back of your class uttering that word like it's appropriate for formal dinner conversation.

Me: I've taught in inner city schools and in Pasadena; I'm not really bothered by foul language. [resisting the urge to say, "I say FUCK all the time. It's like second nature, especially in formal dinner conversation."]

**Question 2**

Dean: So the syllabus is written out for you already but there's a little room for creativity within the strict barriers. Are you ok with that?

Me: [ after naming some examples of creative ideas I've had in the classroom] So would I be able to use blogs in lieu of normal classroom journals?

Dean: Where would you get this--blog--you speak of?

Me: [startled again since I am applying for a job at a fucking technical school] Um, they're out there everywhere. Blogger. Live Journal.

Dean: I've never heard of this--Blogger--you speak of [he's sounding way like Captain Kirk right now]. How do you do it?

Me: [brief intro to blogging]

Dean: Hmm. That sounds really nice. I bet the students would really like that. Just make sure they don't write anything derogatory about the school online. One time this student had a sex website going that was dedicated to the school. The board didn't like that much.

Me: yes, I'll add that to my syllabus

**Situation 3--the teaching presentation**

I did a presentation on freewriting, where I passed out pictures and asked the two interviewers to write about what they see, feel, think about the picture without stopping until I tell them to stop.

Dean's response to his choice of a classic black stiletto with clippings of blond hair all around it: This picture is totally cool. I can totally see the students picking this one. It's like a midget crossdresser.

Me: [stunned silence]

Yeah, so so weird.