Asked Quote by Kelly Oram
““I’m just not, okay? Can we please drop it? I’m done working on the experiment for the day. We’re supposed to be helping Grayson with his physics too, and he’s got a make up quiz tomorrow on Newton’s Laws.” This seemed to stop everyone. I wasn’t sure why they were suddenly all staring at me until Brandon said, “Did you really fail a quiz on Newton’s Laws?” Okay. So they were staring at me because they all thought I was a moron. “What?” I asked a little defensively. “Like it’s easy? ‘Don’t steal’ I get. ‘Red means stop’ makes perfect sense. That Newton guy was smoking some serious crack when he made up his laws. When the hell will I ever use that stuff anyway?””
About This Quote
The speaker feels overwhelmed and doubts the relevance of school lessons, especially physics, while fearing judgment from peers.
In simple terms: Student feels stressed about physics and peer perception.
Recognize that learning fundamentals builds problem‑solving skills.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schoolwork
- study groups
- exam prep
- asking for help
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you connect physics to everyday life?
- What strategies help when you feel judged?
Understanding abstract concepts can be challenging without clear context.