It's that time of the week again, the time when we post the stupidest questions you heard in class. If you send in the absolute stupidest, you get a free Big Shocker. Read all five and cast your vote. And, if you heard something stupid in class this week, send it to me at CHStupidQuestions @ Gmail.com.

The Nominees A) Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Submitted by Judd

In a theology class, talking about Pope John Paul II
Genius: "Did John Paul think that Jews could get into heaven?"
Priest: "…Well, Jesus was a Jew."
Genius: "So did John Paul think that Jesus got into heaven?"

B) Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Submitted by Adam

Professor: "Why was Eli Whitney's cotton gin such an important invention
in 1793?"
Rich Girl From Georgia: "Cuz it gave black people steady jobs?"
Angry stares from all around

C) Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Submitted by Kevin

During a presentation by a member of the SWAT team, who was talking about guns and drugs being smuggled into campuses.
Speaker: "I wouldn't be surprised if the buildings on campus start to put in metal detectors."
Incredibly smart girl: "Metal detectors don't detect drugs, do they?"

D) Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
Submitted by Stuart

In econ, talking about guns and butter – economics during wartime
Professor: "Today we will be discussing guns and butter."
Douchebag: "What kind of guns? I know a lot about guns. What kind of guns are they?"
Professor: "The guns are fake. They are just used to symbolize any product that is in demand."
Douchebag: "So…they're toy guns?"

E) Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Submitted by Jonathan

In comparative politics, talking about how women have no rights in Iran
Professor: "Women in Iran have no social or political rights. They have no say in Iran's society."
Asshole: "So where did we go wrong with our society?"
Professor: "This is another instance where you should not speak."

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Whoever sent in the stupidest question, as determined by you, wins a Big Shocker! And for any of you interested in winning one of your own, send us the stupidest question you've heard in class to CHStupidQuestions @Gmail.com and remember to include your school or we won't be able to use it.