After the exaggerated “ohhh” that left student John Berry’s mouth, it was clear he did not understand the explanation. “First he crossed his arms, leaned back and said ‘hmmm’ like he was thinking, but he held that position for too long to
be convincing,” said Berry’s Calculus TA Susie Knowlings. “I asked if he understood but he just held up a finger, and said he was ‘parsing the question’ before giving me a nod to continue.” Berry has yet to be seen since that session of Office Hours, his last words being his announcement that “he’s solved it.”

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