The Hare
This is the type of specimen who lends its three copybooks to
its friends because it has already revised them and is now on the fourth one.
It is the kind of candidate who has already completed the 2 hours paper in 30
minutes only and has worked out the paper thrice, ‘just in case'!
The Parrot
This one will go on repeating its notes, now engraved in its mind (an ever-ending storage device.) They are what we
alternatively call the ‘Radio’, reciting the entire chapter!
The Hibernating Bear
These are normally the bunch of fellas who sit as far as
possible from those holding books in their hands 15 minutes before exams for
some last minute revision. They are scared to death that they might confuse
whatever they have in their heads and they sit down quietly, lost in some black
and white checkered flooring that suddenly has gained much importance!
The Feline
Seeming aloof, but in fact very attentive with its ears held
straight up, this specimen scans all the conversations taking place like a
super radar.. for it looks for that new spicy piece of information or tip that
might be useful in the next exam. Always greedy for more, this type will ogle
you just like a cat on the hunt!
The Chameleon
This species are the type who would walk up to everyone and
be all like: “Ayo, pareil mwsi! Mo pann revise sa tah! Pa kone kip u fer la.”
During the whole rant it’ll be like: “ :O”
And after exams it would be like: “:D *Ting!”
And on Results Day: “Class Topper!” (Mwsi pareil -_-)
The Mice
Desperate since they know it for sure that they are going to “fane
gros dal” otherwise read (Spill the peas :P).. Therefore mission “Batt lakol”
starts.
You will hear from this now extra sweet and suddenly extra
close friend of yours: “Hey dude, if ever you find me peeping into your paper,
just play the game!” Then in the exams, it’s eyes will even defeat professional
Kathakali dancers in moving any given angle to fish out answers!
The Frightened Puppy
This one is going to step into the school compound with its notes clutched to its chest like its life depends on it. It is going to sit
down amid-st the group of great players and start stressing like hell because
apparently you are talking about things it never heard in its entire life.
Because ah- it was sleeping in class and doesn’t take any- ANY tuition. But
then, at the end of exams, while everyone is sweating hard, it makes it
through with a triumphant smile!
The Fox
“Ayo, mw mo enn BOM mw! Nanier mo pan fer! Mo enn ti kaka mw!”
It is the one who boasts about about shirking classes and never takes its notes clearly. It is what we colloquially
call the “taper” But when results are out, note that it ranks among the best
candidates!
The Selfish Mangoose
“Yo Man! DreC net, mo avec zot man!” Famous phrase of this
species while making plans of ‘team work’ for exams. But Haha, in time of need,
while you are trying to move heaven and earth to try catch its attention to ask
your question, you’ll find its eyes riveted on its paper. It’s neck as if
suddenly made of concrete, wouln’t even budge!
The Monkey
This is the species who is going to remind you before every
exams of how good you are: “Eyta ey! Tw to enn bon tw! Pa necessaire reviser
tou sa la, sa kitt sa pou bann bom kumen nou!” They will butter bananas for you
before every exams and lavish you with innumerable praises because guess what-
They’ll be taking the giant banana for them!
The Well-Trained Horse
This is the rarest species, always wearing a “Like a Boss”
attitude, it trots in the yard. At home, they have whipped themselves to death
to mop out each and every question in the classified book. As if that was not
enough, they take at least two tuitions per subject. Being so well-trained,
they just have to perform the acts on stage and then grab the trophies!
+Maheemah Sonia Bokhoree : See the contrast between that guy who works just, JUST enough for the 40% and the other one who panics about the 80-90 %. Our first guy, call him Eddy and second one Moonpie. So, Eddy, stuck in the library for a night or so before the exam, often is seen rushing through the pile of books he’s selected from the shelves, while Moonpie has been in there for weeks and weeks slowly, carefully examining the pages, make his own notes, organizing like a god – millions of shades of highlighters, sticky notes. He is the perfect example, teacher’s pet, sometimes. This isn’t always so pretty – as soon as they are done with the paper, you hear him ranting about it, about how he might be “failing”, about how he “screwed up”. They are most of the time the tidy ones, well shaved, clean clothes, nice accessories, etc. Moving on to Eddy, he is the one seen to walk in in last night’s clothes, unshaved, hair almost close to a bird’s nest, sometimes ketchup stain on his tshirt. WAIT, HE HAS DONE ENOUGH TO PASS. HE WILL PASS!!!
So People, if ever you have more descriptions of the QEC Folks or have any other Type of Phenomenon you know during exams, don't hesitate to tell us about that!