Finally!

So whenever I bring up pop culture references in class, my students make me feel like a dinosaur because all I get are blank stares.

Has anyone seen E.T? (when trying to teach them 'alienation')

silence

O.J Simpson? (when trying to teach them 'acquit')

silence

Indiana Jones?

silence

Notorious BIG (when trying to teach them 'notorious')

SILENCE REALLY?!

Today I finally got something when I asked if anyone has heard of Lil Wayne. Some of my students were big fans and they got super excited. Further proof that Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive.