Mr. Schidtler: Now class, as we are going on a field trip, I think it is most important [points to the word "BASEX" written on the blackboard] that we know the basics of nature. Can anyone tell me what are the four natural elements of the universe? ... Lisa?
Lisa: Earth.
Mr. Schidtler: Right, that's one. Kevin?
Kevin: Air.
Mr. Schidtler: Yeah, that's right, that's two. Christine?
Christine: Uh... fire!
Mr. Schidtler: Right! And now, Vanessa. Can you tell me what the fourth element is?
Vanessa: Yeah, but I'm not going to.
Mr. Schidtler: Well Vanessa, either you tell me what the fourth element is, or you tell me you don't know.
Vanessa: Well, either way I get something dumped on me. [gets a look of resignation on her face] Okay, water.
[Vanessa is drenched.]
Mr. Schidtler: [laughing] Oh, it's moments like these that make teaching worthwhile.

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