27 ‘Technically Correct’ Answers That Students Gave to Teachers

If you ask a child why the chicken crossed the road, and the child responds, “He likely had business over there or was compelled by force,” just pack it up, dude. It’s over. The kid has not only refused to fall for your stale joke setup, but he’s introduced a level of logic that he’s already deduced you aren’t capable of. Not only is the child’s answer “technically correct,” but it’s honestly the preferable response, and moving forward, we should do away with the joke altogether. 

These are the kinds of answers the teachers of Reddit have received from students — impressive, unexpected, thought-provoking responses that prove not all children are dumb enough to ask what animal chicken nuggets are made of.