sometimes, my econ professor shows glimmers of brilliance.

Professor: They're saying the unemployment rate next year is going to be in the double digits.

Columbia Student (sarcastically):  Oh, how great for us.

Professor:  Actually, you're going to be at the top of the feeding chain.  You're coming out with a degree from a good school.  I don't think any of you need to worry.  It's the people who are living at the margins of unemployment that this is going to affect. 

Columbia Student: ...

I hate how self-obsessed this school is.