We’ve already copped to being jealous of all the kids who are headed back to school in the coming weeks. And while we previously waxed nostalgic over school supplies, today we’re fondly remembering that epic, make-or-break moment when you found out whose class you were going to be in each year. Would your teacher be someone who would inspire you, or would they conspire to make your life a living hell? After the jump, meet 50 of the most culturally relevant teachers we could round up, and be sure to add anyone who we’ve missed in the comments.
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Once upon a pilot season, the diabolical geniuses at FOX pinpointed a rare, under served demographic — grown-up High School Musical fans — and voila! Glee was born. Skeptics be damned, the weekly valentine to musical theater geeks found an audience right away (Josh Groban cameo’ed in the third episode, which must be some sort of record) and just scored a full-season pickup. Is it possible, though, that FOX network execs are even more cunning than we’re giving them credit for? Behind all the choreography, Glee is, at its core, a show about a teacher no 10th grader could resist crushing on. Join us as we explore this important cultural type and most timeless of secret weapons: the cute teacher. Read More »
