More than Meets the 👀 with Eggs...I once took a Year 7 Biology cover lesson on Human Reproduction. The class was of course very giggly, so I launched in with verve and determination that this was serious and important learning. "Dogs do it, ants do it, elephants do it, mosquitoes do it, giraffes do it, bears do it. I understand why you might be a bit embarrassed, but all creatures mate, including humans, and it is normal otherwise we wouldn’t be here", I said. The guffawing ended and they settled down.
The lesson plan was very sketchy – read page 24 of the KS3 Biology Text Book, and complete questions. Several announced that they had finished this task. I’d checked the chapter so asked, “How many eggs are baby girls born with?" There was a variety of answers from 60,000 to 100,000. I hit with them with it: “250,000 eggs!” And then a boy called out, “And boys have trillions of sperm!” “Yes, yes!” I said. “It is a miracle that of all the people in the world, all the eggs and the trillions of sperm, that we are here – we are the ones that made it.” There was silence. I think they were impressed. “Make sure you double check your answers next time!” I winked...
I was stalling, because the second task on the lesson plan was “Draw the journey of a sperm.” “Hmmmmm.” I thought. But I had to reveal the task, which produced some graphic results, none of which I thought were quite right, and surprisingly, I didn’t have a model answer in my head!
It’s Easter, a time when there are eggs everywhere. I’m no longer a chocolate fan, but I do enjoy a poached egg. Those delightful Year 7 students will all be grown up now. I do recall them saying, “Miss, you’re better that Mr Smith (name changed). He just mumbles things under his breath.” 🙄
Jokes go through a period of gestation – the process can be painful at times, though not as painful as childbirth (from my own experience!). Unlike humans, there can be perfect jokes, honed through time and practice.
If you have a story about the gestation of a joke, please share. I promise not to poach.
A bunch of budding comedians will be sharing their best creations on Easter Saturday for the next Exmouth Mash-Up. Join them on their comedy journey – promise you will crack up!
And if you miss that cracker, there is another Comedy Mash-Up in Exeter on Thursday 4 April.
Also, women who would like to produce some eggscellent comedy in a safe and supportive setting. Join the Women’s Get Together on Monday 8 April.
I might have no eggs left (there’s no might about it!), but I’m still giving birth to new ideas and helping others to deliver their best.
As usual, a huge thanks for your support from Maggie and the team :)
***Exmouth Mash-Up Comedy Night @The Parade NightclubSaturday 30 March***
Exeter Comedy Mash-Up @TheCitygateHotelThursday 4 April***
Mon, 8 April
16 April
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