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Bengaluru techie shares quirky text exchange with maths professor, internet finds it too funny
Bengaluru techie shared a hilarious chat with his ex-professor, who mistakenly thought he was still in college.
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In a light-hearted post that had social media buzzing, Bengaluru-based software engineer shared a hilarious conversation with his former Mathematics professor. The exchange, spanning years, revealed just how unforgettable some students can be — even for their maths files!
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Neil Agarwal posted a screenshot of the chat on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a wave of laughter and nostalgia online. Captioned, "They still think I’m a failure," Neil’s post quickly went viral, with users relishing the humour.
From 2018 to 2024: The unexpected texts
The story began in April 2018, during Neil’s first-year engineering days. Neil had texted his professor twice that day, seeking permission to submit his maths files. The first text read:
“Ma’am, this is Neil from A1, FE. Will you be accepting the maths files today?” The professor replied briefly, “Signing only.”
Determined to finish his task, Neil sent another message later:
“Ma’am, have you come to college today? We want to submit our files.” This time, he received no reply.
Fast-forward to 2024 — three years after Neil graduated in 2021 — he received a sudden text from the same professor.
“Neel, are you in college today?”
Startled and bemused, Neil replied, “What is this regarding? I passed out in 2021.” The professor’s response? “Ok, I thought you are in 8th sem.”
Check out the post here:
Internet reacts with laughter
Social media users couldn’t contain their amusement. Comments poured in, showcasing a mix of disbelief, nostalgia, and hilarity.
One user joked, “Once a student, always a student. Professors have their own timeline!” Another quipped, “Your maths file must still be haunting her dreams.”
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Others shared similar anecdotes, with one saying, “This reminded me of my professor who emailed me years after graduation asking for lab reports.” A bemused user wrote, “The professor clearly believes in parallel universes. 8th sem Neil exists somewhere!”
The post also struck a chord with engineering graduates, many of whom reminisced about the unforgettable quirks of college life.
