More laff riots with students.

I forgot -

I was telling my writing students about how effective short punchy sentences can be if used in moderation, when some (white) girl at a nearby table in the campus cafe where I was holding this meeting shouted out in my direction as part of her conversation at her table, "You have got to be kidding!".

So, without missing a beat, I turned my head to speak to her as if she was addressing me, and was like, "No, I'm *not* kidding, short, punchy sentences can be highly effective in writing, when used judiciously!".

A lot of the kids laughed at that.