
While teaching Fashion, I reviewed the students on the Elements and Principles of Design. They were to look around the room at their classmates and find examples of each element and principle to demonstrate their knowledge. When I asked for input on the element of Shape, one young lady said, "I used you! [oh God, here it comes] You're pear-shaped!" Well, yeah she's got me there, but does she really have the concept down? "Can you explain further? Why am I pear-shaped?" I prompt. "Because of your ghetto-booty!" Then the thought pops up, "Damn! I've taught them too well!"