The phenomenon of a “that kid–” the annoying student in one of your core classes who won’t stop bringing up irrelevant points, speaking over classmates, or arguing with the professor, all simply because they enjoy the sound of their own voice, can probably be found on many campuses, but has become a staple of UChicago culture because of how many people bring it up. I can understand the humor of a joke among first-years once or twice, but after seeing how many people on poll party make detailed descriptions of a super specific person they should really talk about in therapy, I must say it’s gotten out of hand. I understand that some readers will not want to appreciate my take on this issue, but I must speak my truth: the real “that kids” of this school are the ones who won’t stop talking about this inane stereotype.
First of all, the best way to shut down a stereotypical “that kid” is by simply ignoring them. If they say some bonkers shit in HUM, just don’t engage with them. Address the previous person’s point, and if they don’t get the hint, well, too bad for them, because you can just keep ignoring them. Instead, these self-proclaimed “that kid” critics continue to give the objects of their criticism exactly what they desire: attention.
Additionally, the idea of the “that kid” as a staple of UChicago classrooms has largely consumed much of the discourse around this school’s culture, making it difficult to examine other personality traits that develop here. Again, this is perpetuated by people who can’t stop talking about “that kids,” forcing everyone else to listen to their inane chattering. Enough, I say. If you can’t talk about anything other than how bad “that kids” are, maybe you should just stop talking.
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