Since the dawn of time, kids have hated homework. And can you blame them? It’s a total drag — but there are ways to keep things interesting.
Case in point: These hilarious homework answers. Whether the kids who completed these assignments are dead serious or just pulling their teacher’s leg, we can’t help but applaud their efforts.
Originally published June 2016. Updated June 2017.
Technically correct
But really, they were just following the directions very, very closely.
Girl code is sacred
This child is a genius, and so is her mother.
A for effort
Even this sad stick figure knows this isn’t the best answer.
This kid clearly loved ‘The Lion King’
With such a clear setup, it’s kind of hard to resist this one…
Animal lover
This student is 100 percent correct.
Captain obvious
If you’re going to try a cheeky answer, at least make sure you spell it correctly.
Stickler for details
Probably safe to assume this student will not end up being the teacher’s pet.
True or false
What takes longer, studying for the exam or practicing how to write “fruse”?
Math can solve anything
Short, sweet and sadly wrong.
Not very nice
Going to go out on a limb and assume this student isn’t in the marching band.
Environmentalist in the making
Give the kid an A for knowing at such a young age what so many adults can’t seem to comprehend.
Funny, but wrong
If they can’t hack college, they’ve got a bright future as a stand-up comedian.
The fierce female form
Failed the biology exam, nailed the tiger drawing.
Easier to spot than Waldo
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All the single ladies
You just know that after she graded this paper that teacher had this song stuck in her head for the rest of the night.
Good book, bad answer
Great book, bad answer.
The metric system is tough
If only conversions really were this simple.
Now add the head bob
Haddaway approves.
When less isn’t more
It’s not technically wrong, but it sure isn’t correct either.
An expansive answer
Peter’s math teacher may not find it funny, but his philosophy teacher would likely approve.
This kid’s a survivor
If the zombies ever attack, this is the kid you want on your team.
Confidence is key
It may not be the answer the teacher was looking for, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true.
A hobbit-approved answer
Gollum would probably find this answer to be precious.
Shaping up
Be right back, putting Tedison and Cate on the list of potential baby names.
Minor clarification
Snow shovels are the new controversial topic.
Getting punny
A sad day for the birds of science community.
You didn’t specify which anagram
I’ll explain it when you’re older.
Literary critic in the making
It’s great to see a professional’s thought processes.
An etiquette lesson
Rumor has it, they also don’t poop or burp.
Drawing isn’t for everyone
A blob is whatever you want it to be.
A blast from the past
It doesn’t get more accurate than this.
The lesser known President Lincoln
Four score and seven years ago, our fathers invented sliced deli meat.
Celebrity guest appearance
Kids know the darndest things.
The loose change debate
You can’t blame her for not wanting to carry around pennies in this day and age.
School electives
What happened to taking home ec?
Slight spelling mistake
One letter can really change a word.
Sunday school blunder
The history books depict it a little differently.
Celebrity gossip
But he hides it so well!
Getting philosophical
The film industry begs to differ.
Homework wars
It’s impossible to avoid spoilers these days…
A little too creative
Weird questions deserve weird answers.
Angry confusion
Bubble letters don’t cushion the blow.
Homework reveals a lot
Dad probably won’t be putting this one on the fridge.
Learning more about the public school system
And Mrs. Edwards, too.
A+ imagination, D- following directions
With little studying comes great banana car.
The dark side of recess
Some children have different dreams.
Empty commands
Now if you had said brother…
The shape naming game
Really.
One-upping the teacher
Sometimes, answers are better left unsaid.
Freudian slip
Compliments to the president
This “Letter to Elected Official” assignment says it all: About your war against terrorism? I like what you did there.
Spelling bee fail
Apparently, there was more than one “correct” answer.
Best answer ever
By referencing the Wounded Warrior Project the student just became the teacher.
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