The Funniest Moments of Examiners during Exams

Exams can be nerve-wracking, but not always for the reasons you expect. Whether it's a room full of silence or examiners behaving unexpectedly, there are often humorous moments that make the test slightly more bearable. Here are a few anecdotes shared by different individuals witnessing these peculiar examiner behaviors.

Board Exam Mishaps: An Enthusiastic Examiner Naps During Your Paper

This incident took place during a board exam, and it was a rather unexpected turn of events. As you sat in the last row, one examiner walked in with full enthusiasm, making the atmosphere light and engaging. Alas, 30 minutes later, there was a chair next to you for the examiner to sit on. And sat he did, but not for long. In just 15 minutes, he fell asleep!

The supervising examiner noticed this and approached the dozing examiner, playfully saying, 'What are you doing, sir? He's waiting for you.' The examiner, upon realizing the situation, just stared blankly before faking as if he was deep in thought. This simple moment of confusion was a sight to behold for those around.

A Gynaecologist’s Viva Voce Experience

Another amusing incident occurred when a gynaecologist, in her 70s, shared her experience from 50 years ago during her post-graduate (PG) vivis and evaluation in anatomy. She began her examination by gracefully bowing and saying 'namaste' (a gesture of respect). The examiner, who was unfamiliar with this gesture, asked her about the muscles and their nerve supply used in 'namaste.'

The gynaecologist was genuinely trying to answer as she pondered whether she inadvertently touched the examiner's feet during the namaste. This interesting story highlights the unexpected twists exam settings can take and how humor can come out of them.

Tea, Biscuits, and Echoing Chatter: The Noisy Examiners

For this story, we turn to someone who shared their experiences during the 10th and 12th-grade board exams. The exams were conducted in a huge hall where the air was eerily quiet while students were writing their papers. The atmosphere was tense, but the presence of two examiners who were clearly there for some 'fun' rather than their duties added some much-needed humor.

The examiners started chatting, and their voices reverberated throughout the massive hall, heard by all students. A staff member brought them tea and biscuits. As the examiners relaxed, they unknowingly sat near the microphone, making the conversation audibly heard by everyone and even the sound of their biscuit crunching. This memory is still a cherished one for many in the batch who took the exams.

The Fragile Examiner: An Unfortunate and Embarrassing Moment

Yet another story is about an extremely delicate examiner during the 12th-grade boards. This examiner dropped everything she touched—papers, pens, her purse, and even the microphone. Clearly, this was not a planned behavior, and it caused a lot of disturbance to the students. One brave student had to politely inform another examiner about the issue, but the memory of the fragile examiner remains one of the funniest and most unforgettable moments for this student's batch.

Conclusion

These stories, and many more, show that no matter how serious the environment of an exam should be, the elements of human behavior can sometimes introduce some unexpected humor into the ordeal. Whether it is a sleepy examiner, a gynaecologist making an impromptu gesture, or examiners having a gala time, these funny moments can turn the most challenging situations into memories worth recalling.

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