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March 19th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
oh no he dihdn’t!
March 19th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Yes he did. good for him. give it right back to those stoners. (cough) tough love is what our educational system needs more of. At least he cares if his students learn or not.
March 19th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Is he for real? Can he say that?
March 20th, 2008 at 5:17 am
I wish more professors were like this educator. I have a feeling he doesn’t buy into protect the children’s ego and self confidence at all costs.
March 20th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
lol I love this guy! I agree with StonerX. Come on, the minute you step into college you have to realize it’s the real world, whining to your parents isn’t going to get anywhere.
March 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
agree with Scarlett, but still this dude is way more direct about it than any prof I ever had. I think teachers get jaded after years and years of students being whiny babies. GUy’s probably been dying to tell them to **** off for ever.
March 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm
I wish there were more professors like this at my school.
Kids need to get over this notion that their professors are there to coddle them for four years straight.
March 24th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
the above person is just stupid. you are dumb and should sit alone in a corner thinking about all the many events in your life that have led up to you being this dumb. do not try to make communication with others because it is wrong to lower their IQ’s along with your own. even though you suffer from intense retardation you can at least refrain from being selfish as well.
March 25th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Awesome. This guy’s responses are the best of any.
March 25th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
hahaha. oh my god i love this guy!
dont worry buddy. i wouldnt hate you. but then again i cant draw for ****……
March 26th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
That’s the wonderful thing about the internet. You can be a *******, and form a ******* support group to root for you: Go *******es!
March 26th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Wow! This guy is awesome, I would love to have a prof like this guy rather than the so many other profs I have that have their head up their ***! All I need is someone who is straight up with me, tells me what I need to know and what I need to do to succeed and I’m happy but there are so many profs who like to play stupid games.
March 26th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Actually, on the Internet, nobody knows your a dog, Alec.
March 28th, 2008 at 12:17 am
above is stupid made one of the best responses here. Nice way to crack on RockUr.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:00 am
right on! i love that he tells his students their parents should have slapped them around! that’s exactly what’s wrong w/ kids today–they need to get slapped around!!!
March 29th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I really liked that he read of some comments that he thought fairly represented him. He really does seem to put a lot of time and effort into teaching his students and sincerely wants them to do well. Nonetheless, I do not think professors should tell students off with a simple ** if they are offended by their comments, no matter how unjustified. His comment about slapping kids around is especially out of line. It does not exemplify how we think people should treat each other, that is, with dignity.
March 29th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I like this guy he’s funny!
March 29th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Ohhhh there really needs to be MORE professors like him. I certainly won’t let my students get away with **** when I become a professor in the future.
I can’t actually do well unless professors give me a good slap that this is the real world. Otherwise I just coast in their class or don’t care to show up. But that’s part of the problem of being at a smal school… everyone knows each other and it’s really recommended not to make enemies…. and students expect to be coddled.
I mean… I thought my advisor was too soft in general until I start working on my honors thesis with her. I almost wanted to cry after our third meeting… and now i’m a much better writer/historian because she got so direct.
March 31st, 2008 at 5:36 pm
“well **** you” ftw
March 31st, 2008 at 6:31 pm
This Prof is on the money, he gives and he expects for it which is the way it should and must be.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am
I would absolutely take his cl***. This guy is bad ***.
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 am
hilarious.
April 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm
He seems proud of being a grade A *******. I cant believe someone is paying him to do this.
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:34 am
A little crude—dontcha think?
April 3rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Haha! I love this guy. I had a photography teacher who was a lot like this. Rock on!
April 4th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
LOL @ Scarlet. Honey. college is not “the real world”. I guess Mom isn’t there to wipe your ***, but c’mon. There is nothing real about it.
April 5th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I would totally take this guy! I wish I had a teacher who would work with me at night or on the weekend. That is def a teacher who cares! Maybe he is tough, but look at what he is doing that he doesn’t need to do. I’ve had teachers who don’t bother to show up on time or be available for help- these are the teachers you need to be givin negative reports about. You are getting even more for your money with this guy! Plus, you can tel he is hilarious. The best teachers are the ones with attitudes.
April 5th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
oh, and to Steve. No offense, but for a lot of freshman, College is like “the real world.” The no longer have someone reminding them when stuff is due or telling them again and again how to do things, which is a lot like a job. Yeah, you can make college like one big party, but if you want to take it seriously and use it to really further yourself, you have that opportunity. College can whip you into shape if you realize you need it and you let it.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I think this guy is great! As a professor of both online and traditional classes, I understand what it means to bend over backwards and kiss one’s own **** for his or her students only to have the losers who won’t come to office hours, who won’t read the voluminous number of comments I write on their essays and use them to improve the next, and who seldom ever come to class write some piece o’ **** evaluation of what I do as my life’s love and labor. While I NEVER use profanity in the classroom, I can understand the frustration that some professors feel that may cause them to use such crude language. I don’t want to offend my students or be offended by their language in my classroom, but students will know when the feeling of walking a tenuous line when they get jobs and work their ****s off only to get a bad evaluation from a boss who misunderstands them and their efforts. The pain is even more intense if one loves what he or she does for a living.
April 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Lol this guy is ******
April 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am
it blocked it out but its suppossed to say bada$$
April 10th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Fantastic! His comments are dead on. Too many students treat college as if it is something owed them and forget that, in fact, it is truly a privilege to be able to learn from people who have mastered those disciplines. I am infuriated by students who won’t help themselves (yet expect the teacher to bend over backwards to help them), and then speak to the teacher as if he or she is their personal servant. Are you kidding?
And to those students who posted ridiculous comments: YOU want something from him–he needs nothing from you. There are not many teachers who will give you questions before the quiz or answer your email the night before. Most of them give you an F*** you by just giving you a pop quiz without warning. Grow up.
April 12th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
“the above person is just stupid. you are dumb and should sit alone in a corner thinking about all the many events in your life that have led up to you being this dumb. do not try to make communication with others because it is wrong to lower their IQ’s along with your own. even though you suffer from intense retardation you can at least refrain from being selfish as well.”
hahahha right on the moneyy
this prof is awesome, all those lazy *** fools who don’t work hard enough deserve to be told to **** off
April 13th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I am slightly disturbed by the people commenting on this site that they “love” this guy’s responses. He is unprofessional, unethical, arrogant, and seems nearly insane. Most of his responses are not even logical rebuttals, they are merely personal insults hurled at no one. He points out that he receives a check from the city and “still” comes to teach — does he deserve a medal for doing his job? I thought Baruch was a quality school. Apparently they are only so on the surface. Below, they appear to have the same low standards you find in all the other CUNYs — a perfect reflection of a small percentage of rich people and a majority of uncivilized animals. I can’t believe he said “**** you” in the video to whichever student called him mean.
Listen, “kids”: the fact that you must “Grow up” when you come to college in no way justifies this guy’s attitude. I am amazed how anyone could draw such a lame-brained conclusion, much less defend this creep.
Someone must inform the music department of the Ombudsperson at Baruch, Ms. Freedman, about this unhinged imbecile.
April 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
John, why does it bother you that a teacher said “**** you”? I think most of us agree that we don’t mind if a teacher is crude as long as he can teach, and especially if his classes are interesting, which it seems as though this professor’s would be.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Totally understand his frustration.
April 17th, 2008 at 6:14 am
i think you’re all dumb***** for saying how students should not be cuddled. what do you mean by that? life really shouldnt be about grades, it should be about the knowledge you gain and how you apply it. unfortunately thats not how it seems to be. if a teacher is cuddling you then he/she is obviously trying their best to help you. now this professor is totally not the cuddling type. in fact those of you who think he’s great to have and go **** yourselfs, this guy is not going to help you out neither in your grades nor your quest for knowledge. all in all i say ditto to the guy above me, John.
April 19th, 2008 at 1:35 am
If there are people who think this guy is a bad professor, then they have never had a TRULY bad professor. Sorry.
P.S. Is it weird that this guy totally turns me on? I want to **** now. Hey I can say it. He did. =P Haha.
April 19th, 2008 at 2:31 am
im not his student, but i LOVE this guy lol he’s got balls lol
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
He has alot of good points. People should want to be in those classes, and not whine when they realize they are going to have to work at this course. Not to mention, when alot of people rate, they don’t try to do it professionally; there might be a personality clash to they will rate the proff bad, even if it was a good proff. They rate on a person level, not professionally.
I think its great that he comes out and says those things.
April 23rd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I love this guys video responses.. funniest crap ever..
April 24th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!! HE’S HILARIOUS!!!!!
April 28th, 2008 at 6:52 pm
Students must have really pissed him off over the years.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:25 am
This Professor’s comments Rock
April 29th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
LOL… that is all I can say about this professor. Seems like a cool person
. Good luck to ya’ll taking him, but his response was hillarious.
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:19 am
Yeah, students shouldn’t be coddled and professors need to be able to actually talk to the students about their behaviour and not tip-toe around it. But this cursing and immaturity really doesn’t do anything to further the cause. If anything, I’d think that it would just put the student’s on the defensive and make them more belligerent.
May 4th, 2008 at 9:41 am
I would take his course, I think he makes a difference as a professor, but I don’t agree with his swearing. It doesnt matter how bad comments u get from ur students, u shouldnt swear.
But, as I said, I would take his course.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
One of the problems with college these days is that students will do whatever it takes to graduate with good grades. That’s why there are now policies on plagiarism and cheating; that is also why students tend to seek out the courses dubbed the “easy-A’s.” How many times have you been able to cram for exams, write mediocre papers, come to class late (if at all) and still receive an A? Well, when it comes to any of Tomasello’s classes the only way to guarantee yourself an “easy-A” is if you actually do the work. What I find unique about Professor Tomasello is that although at times he can come off as a touch arrogant, in actuality he is treating us as his equals, not downplaying our intellectual potential as the lowly students. Because of this he has high expectations for us all—that is one of the reasons for all the course work. He brings the concept of education back into the classroom because, believe it or not, we are students and isn’t the purpose of going to college to learn? If you are actually interested in the subject of music, and you are willing to dedicate the time and work hard, you will reap the rewards of the knowledge he has to offer as well as a sense of accomplishment and a well-deserved “easy-A.” If you can’t handle the hard work then good luck in the real world because it doesn’t get any easier.
May 7th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Will someone please remind me why this insecure pseudo-professional’s use of the “F***” word should EITHER impress OR intimidate me? You DO get paid to teach, Tomasello, so quit your whining and get back to teaching. I can handle my students’ negative comments. Why can’t you? We’re all entitled to our opinions, even you… but where is YOUR self-restraint?
May 8th, 2008 at 2:08 am
I had this guy for music. what an ***. when there was a piece playing he would have a ******* fit if you dropped your pen cap on the floor much less coughed or *gasp* talked. He’s a ******* washed up eric clapton wannabe. anywayyyyy
May 10th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
the kids that failed his class are probably ***hats………. look @ how much help he gives them on the chat/tells them whats on the quiz/tests. *** do you want?
May 15th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Lmfao!!
Ahh… ******* kudos to this professor lmao….
May 17th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Funny but not professional. I have never had this professor before so I can’t comment on his teaching but based on his comments, I can honestly say that I’m not so sure I would want to find out. I prefer to take classes from a teacher who can speak like a respectable adult. If he uses the type of language in his classroom as he uses on this site, then I don’t think I would want to pay to take his class regardless of his helpfulness or the easiness of the course.
May 22nd, 2008 at 5:26 pm
This guy is totally hilarious. I would love to have him as a prof. He takes music seriously.
May 25th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Amazed, do you mean that someone has to be serious and professional 24×7 to be an educator? I don’t think I want to know that person let alone take classes from them!
June 12th, 2008 at 12:22 am
Gotta love this professor. He seems like he really wants to help his students succeed. He seems to teach lower level course, so the students are probably a bit lazy, and like he said, perhaps they will thank him in after fours years. I think this professor would make a great comedian or an actor, he is simply great. He should think about a stand up comedy career when he retires. Enjoyed all the videos, and f*** all the lazy bums.
I am sure he has lot more students that admire him than dislike him, but usually the ones that dislike a person are the most outspoken, so I would encourage the professor to not take what he sees online too seriously, because students that admire him are probably not posting on RMP.
Advice to students, no matter how hard a subject or how difficult the professor, if you put in a reasonable effort, A is not impossible.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I am a Baruch Student. I never took his class thoug. I think this guy should be made the president of Baruch College in order to get rid of all the lazy, cheating, and stupid kids at Baruch College who get stoned in front of school everyday and then complain when they fail easy classes as music and theatre. Thumbs up for professor Tomasello. Keep up the good work
June 21st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
You dont have to show up teach? Really, because im pretty sure you do or else yu will ge fired, *******. I have direct deposit too, mie is from the Federal Government; i also never see a check because they put the money directly into my account. but you wanna know something funny–if i stoped showing up because i felt like i didnt ‘have to.,’ I would get fired. Its called doing your job. Well what else can we expect from a pretentious music teach. Ha, you teah music? What exactly do you contribute to society, I mean besides getting-off on inulting students who think your teaching style needs improvement. They probably have to post their thoghts on Rate My Professor because they will berted if they try to talk to you durin office hours. You are a waste
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:16 am
This guy is great. If I went to Baruch or however you spell it, I would so take this guy. Keep it strong Tomasello
June 22nd, 2008 at 3:18 am
I’m more than a little dismayed at how this professor chooses to portray himself. Let’s just get the obvious out of the way: Cursing out students, via video, text or in person, is appalling. Not only is it unprofessional in dealing with students, but it’s neither intimidating nor endearing – in other words, your video failed in scaring them into being good students, while also alienating them from genuinely wanting to do well in your class. Furthermore, it makes you look lazy, as if delving into your vocabulary storehouse and giving logical, well-reasoned explanations is just too much effort. As for your direct deposit paycheck, you seem to forget that you receive it BECAUSE you teach, not the other way around. If you expect your students to put forth effort and be good students, then yes, you sure as heck had BETTER be a good professor who puts forth effort and is available to his students. To be any less is first-class hypocrisy. While I agree with Professor Tomasello’s position on students who get ***** and don’t do their work, his abrasive personality and delivery would make me want to study for his class last if I were taking classes at Baruch. To all who say you love this teacher based on these videos, are you assessing him in terms of reality show material, or professor material? Because I agree with the former – any producer would love to get this man on a reality show – but his conduct is out of place in the educator department. One final thing, as a question to Mr. Tomasello: Your final video (where you plead with students to not double-rate) pseudo-poignantly asserts “you’re hurting me” – but, let’s be honest here, after you told them “f*** you” seven videos prior, do you really think they care?
July 4th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Consider the plethora of negative comments written about this foul-mouthed, shaggy charlatan, and the defensive, caustic way in which he attempts to rebut: a less than admirable picture of an educator has been painted. In a futile attempt to defend his position as a nurturing, caring educator, it’s sad to hear him state that, if he so desired, he could stay home rather than come to school to teach, and still collect his paychecks — this illegal alternative is a peculiar argument to demonstrate a caring professor! While I don’t think Andy is as course and seedy as he may seem to be, I do think that he reaps what he sows; for example, it’s difficult for a student to respect a professor who uses language that wouldn’t be allowed to air on TV. Additionally, I believe that his failure to establish appropriate boundaries (teaching on weekends, teaching from home, etc.) is counterproductive to the mutual respect that should exist in a functional student-teacher relationship. In summary, I believe that Andy’s heart is in the right place, but I don’t know where the **** his brain is….
July 6th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
I was just checking out this website and came across this professor. If there were more people like him in the world, life would be so much more interesting.
July 8th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Shameful. Did professionalism in the workplace go out the window in colleges?? How in the world is it ok for professors to drop F-bombs in class?? I know we’re all adults here but a little respect is not too much to ask. He needs to take a page from his own book and practice a little self control.
July 12th, 2008 at 1:38 am
This man tells it like it is. Bravo!
July 12th, 2008 at 1:58 am
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July 14th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
I like his honesty.
July 15th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Screw you all, this guy was amazing. You be a teacher for a day, dealing with the swine of our youth who are all about themselves….GROW UP YOU LITTLE BRATS.
July 23rd, 2008 at 4:13 am
Terrible guy. Haha. He’s a joke.
July 26th, 2008 at 1:34 am
This guy is awesome, as a graduate instructor I know exactly what he is talking about and why he is frustrated. In my experience 70% of students do not belong in college, and it is appalling that their high schools graduated them.
Dr. Tomasello is doing you bad students a favor. What is your degree worth if you have no work ethic, no reasoning ability and barely understand your chosen field? A BA or BS will not make you an expert, but certain things are expected from you if you have one. An employer is not going to put up with not showing up, showing up stoned, not understanding basic concepts, or doing half-assed work. They are going to fire you inside a month. This professor and everyone like him are doing you a favor by teaching you the subject and teaching you what it takes to succeed.
College is hard work, not an endless party. Grow up, do the work, or drop out and go flip burgers for the rest of your life.
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:56 am
This is sad. I can tell by listening to him that this is someone who really cares about his students and gets a bucket full of garbage in return. The professor cannot come to your dorm and drag you to class, you have to do the work! This is a guy who is being blamed for the laziness of students.
August 5th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
OMG! This professor is hilarious! I bet he’s not bad in class–I’d take him just to hear him tell some kid to F’ off! He seems like he’s real..and well, seriously look at what he says here you know he’s straight up!
August 13th, 2008 at 6:15 am
I would sympathize with this guy, except for one thing: he makes it seem like students should be grateful that he shows up. That’s his job. He shot himself in the foot by saying that.
August 25th, 2008 at 3:57 am
Oh my God, this prof is the most straight up prof ive ever seen, he speaks his mind, and teaches what he believes in, im tired of professors who are afraid of their students or dont assert their authority, college is for ADULTS and if you are still immature take an online class and take your ******** there. respect to the prof.
August 27th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
WELL LET’S F***ING TOAST TO THAT, MOTHERF*&%$#@!
September 7th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
You dont have to be an ******* to teach a class, you have to find a way to connect with your students so that they enjoy being in ur class. We should not be threatened on our 1st day of class where we run out and drop classes like hot cakes. Teachers are people too, thats why i believe as our “mentors” for the semester they should be able to find a common language with the students not scare them with F’s. Hes rude and obnoxious, he may be on point but hes no better then us.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
i would marry this man. in a nanosecond.
September 11th, 2008 at 12:23 am
I do agree with him to an extent….I just wish he was more diplomatic and less insulting… Hilarious!
September 11th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I like these videos, but do they have to be broken up into 30 sec segments? If I hear that intro music one more time, I’m going to slap someone. In other news… I love this man and I’ve never had him as a professor or met him. Students don’t need to be coddled, and that’s not what we’re paying our tuition for!
September 13th, 2008 at 3:20 am
>> Is he for real? Can he say that?< <
I would assume that whole “Freedom of Speech” thing falls for this guy as well.
He’s not in his class or saying it to someone at school, where there might be guidelines, so why should you give a flying F*CK either way
September 15th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
He reminds me of a serial ******
September 15th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
September 19th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Instructor say WHAT?
September 22nd, 2008 at 2:11 am
This man should not be allowed to teach. He’s a clueless moron that will never “get it.” Also, I happen to know for a fact that this professor has written most of the positive comments on this page.
September 22nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
John,
You know for a fact?
How could you possibly know unless you are spying on him?
October 4th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I agree with that last video.. it’s really easy for students to use different IPs and keep making bad reviews on a professor that they hate. kinda sad but it’s true.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:57 pm
“i think you’re all dumb***** for saying how students should not be cuddled. what do you mean by that? life really shouldnt be about grades, … in fact those of you who think he’s great to have and go **** yourselfs, this guy is not going to help you out neither in your grades nor your quest for knowledge. all in all i say ditto to the guy above me, John.”
are you serious??? like the world is going to cuddle you? your boss is really going to cuddle with you one day to make sure the slow guy gets it. yeah right. life isnt fair and it sure as heck doesnt cuddle. im sure all the big company CEOs cuddled with everyone to get where they are. no, im pretty sure they kicked a$$.
November 6th, 2008 at 4:48 am
I have only had one professor that I wanted her to cuddle with me.
I think the term you people are looking for is ‘coddle’.
Less MTV, more homework.
November 17th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Wow, I am sure the people here who love this guy are as p!$$ed off as I am that you bust your a$$ to get a degree, and watch a bunch of losers get handed a degree for “retain ability”. Come on folks if everyone has a degree what’s the point? I want my degree to mean something. College isn’t for everyone we need ditch diggers too.
November 20th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I wish I had a teacher like this – not afraid to speak his mind, and obviously passionate about what he does.
December 6th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Lucky *******! I would love to have this guy as a teacher.
December 10th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
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December 16th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
This professor, seems like hes down to earth, i don’t think his trash talk is a problem, hes talking to us the students in our own terms, so that we understand his ******* reason. Just cause your a professor doesn’t mean you cant let people know how you feel. I know if i dealt with as much **** as it seems he has, id be cursing and swearing the students to just to whip their ***** in gear so they clue into a reality check.
kudos to you Prof. Tomasello, wish i had a teacher like you up here.
January 15th, 2009 at 12:52 am
Everything talking s h i t is probably mad because they didnt do what they should have. IF you ask me, he is a **** of a teacher. Not many give up all their PERSONAL time to make sure you get the material. Wake up!
June 30th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
All of you that have this guys back are WRONG. Good teachers dont have to be dicks, good teachers dont have to have attitudes. He IS A BAD PROFESSOR because he has a power trip he probably gets off to giving out F’s. This is why this website exist so we can filter out bad professors like this. I would end up hating art if my teacher acted like that and the only reason he acts like that is cuz he knows most of us have to take his class.
June 30th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I am scared of this professor. I am going to my room to cry….wait….i am crying now he scared me…BWAAAAHHHH
You know what ? this professor needs a student like me, I d make his class hell, first, i will be nice to him and then i will post a picture of him naked right on the blackboard board discussion for everyone to see.
Professor i know we can be good friends…
June 30th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Are you kiding me!! WHAT! how can he say that and not get fired. is this a joke. OMG OMG that’s indsane.
June 30th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
This man should not be allowed to teach. OR he’s the best teach ever! I’m terrified of him and i want to take his class. i’m transferring to this school.. holy shitballz! mygoodnessgracious. awesome.
July 1st, 2009 at 12:30 am
The editing of this video is obnoxious. It makes it unbearable to watch.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Like Denzel Crocker from The fairly oddparents! haha
July 1st, 2009 at 11:48 pm
This guy is straight up. Students today are lazy, self-entitled brats. Most of them could use a good “f*** you” every morning they wake up.
Not professional? Any moron can put on a face. You think someone is “professional” because they can be fake? “Professional” is a deep set of ethical values that, above all, includes dedication to the finished product. This man wants to teach students music and if they are coming out of his class knowing music with their hair blown back and a holy-batman-just-harpoon-f*****-me-in-the-face-with-knowledge expression, then he’s doing his job.
We’ve got so few teachers out there that actually take a stand for anything: too many unpassionate lemmings lurking the halls with two sacks of apathy and a dead-pan floor stare to much the established attitude. They won’t cuss at you. They don’t care enough to cuss. But that’s what some people on this board want to focus on? Are you f****** serious?
July 1st, 2009 at 11:50 pm
much=match
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
wow, this guy is horrible.
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm
haha it’s Tomasello!! I had him freshman year as a professor, he’s awesome!
July 3rd, 2009 at 1:42 am
LOL NICE
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
I am in love already. I want to be his mistress…
July 7th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
This professor rocks! I'd take his class; he sounds organized and straight forward. A thumbs up and two snaps, to Professor Andrew Tomasello!
July 8th, 2009 at 2:18 am
wow, we need a professor like him here. I know some professors that don't care at all and they're very easy to spot. They give "easy" exams that have nothing to do with anything you're learning or will every need in life.
July 8th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Dude, he's friggin' awesome! I want a dedicated prof like him!
July 8th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
THis guy needs a life… WE are not all stoners… He looks like he hates his job, DONT COME TO CLASS DUDE… you wouldn't have a job if it weren't for students…
July 8th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
I think that this is what people need. Tough love.
I wish that I was at the school that he teaches at just so I could take one class with him. He's my kind of professor!
July 9th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Hey, RockUrSox, would you tell me what the next winning lotto numbers will be, please? I could really use the money.
Just so you know, your juvenile, malicious comment says much more about you than it does Dr. Tomasello.
July 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Can I transfer to Baruch???? I am a non trad student. I wish all my profs were like him!!!
July 10th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I like this commenter. I wish I could chat with you directly. You're cool and you give good advice.
July 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Non traditional student here too ~ would LOVE to have him as a professor! And would love to be his mistress, too. Maybe I should move to NY…
July 15th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I wish I had a prof like him!
July 16th, 2009 at 2:37 am
lol, and he is a professor, eh!!
July 16th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Wow… i JOINED this site just because of this Professor's comments…. hmmmmmm… I had originally thought about joining to see if my students HATE me or not, but considering so many students really, truly, DESPISE this person, I feel somehow not-at-liberty to join, under my own Free Will, so I have been trapped, if you will, even, into Joining this little Cult of Rating Professors……
Is this man really a music professor at all? Wow…. Look, dude, I hear what you're saying, but I would never say FUCK YOU to one of my students…. First of all…. I cannot believe you would say that to a student… That is Criminal, first of all.
Second of all, who the fuck are you telling a student that they know absolutely Nothing at all? That is sin number 2, imho…
I'm going to check and see, now, if I have any students on here… If not, I'm going to personally invite them to rate me…
Am i on a Holier than thou Diatribe? Well, frankly as somebody that went to school to be a professor myself, I think you're absolutely ridiculous. If I had been in your class I would have got you fucking arrested you asshole…
No questions asked.
July 16th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Wow… i JOINED this site just because of this Professor's comments…. hmmmmmm… I had originally thought about joining to see if my students HATE me or not, but considering so many students really, truly, DESPISE this person, I feel somehow not-at-liberty to join, under my own Free Will, so I have been trapped, if you will, even, into Joining this little Cult of Rating Professors……
Is this man really a music professor at all? Wow…. Look, dude, I hear what you're saying, but I would never say F YOU to one of my students…. First of all…. I cannot believe you would say that to a student… That is Criminal, first of all.
Second of all, who are you telling a student that they know absolutely Nothing at all? That is sin number 2, imho…
I'm going to check and see, now, if I have any students on here… If not, I'm going to personally invite them to rate me…
Am i on a Holier than thou Diatribe? Well, frankly as somebody that went to school to be a professor myself, I think you're absolutely ridiculous. If I had been in your class I would have had you arrested you, sketch mcgee.
No questions asked.
July 19th, 2009 at 11:47 am
OMG,. This professor is so funny, straight-forward and seems cool!! Some students need to GROW UP and quit expecting teachers to hold your hand, read to you, and coddle you!!
Professor Andrew Tomasello, you seem like a cool laid back professor that actually expects your students to pay attention and do boring things like study…omg, how dare you expect that much from them?? LOL
July 20th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
One thing he could control is the language.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:43 am
i love tomasello he is the fucking man!!
July 21st, 2009 at 3:04 pm
If it weren't for teachers like this would we really lean anything to make us "Successful" in our careers? We must actually learn & retain the material in all of our classes that we take through out our College EDUCATION. This means participating in lectures, asking in-depth & mature questions along with completing the assigned work…even though it may be inconvenient for you NOW. Being college educated is a necessity just to get interviewed in today's workplace, however a degree is useless unless your knowledge in your field is above "average". Once you get hired, your true colors show and if your not above average, you'll be one on the list of "lay-off's". (A nice term for being FIRED or not beneficial to the company). If you get lucky and dodge that pink slip, your chances of any future promotions are none. So pay attention and become EDUCATED while in college for your future success. The harder you work now, will pay off huge later. You'll be able to live the life that you've dreamed of…sooner than you can imagine. In addition, you'll be able to financially retire much sooner than the old age of 67!! Whew! (The current retirement age per the US Govt.)! That is what your up against if you don't take your college education serious. Besides as you age in your career, younger graduates will continue to join you and the less you know the faster they will bypass you in promotions, perhaps you'll be working for them! Something to think about!
July 21st, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Your so immature, Holly. This is not the place to express your personal sexual desires. Get a grip, were adults here!
July 21st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Now that's a comeback. I love the intensity.
July 26th, 2009 at 4:50 am
HE acts unprofessionally and tries to be "cool". He probably is a great teacher because he refuses to conform but he acts like a jerk…like House
July 26th, 2009 at 4:51 am
CODDLED
July 29th, 2009 at 12:29 am
It seems that mostly all of the complaining whiners are snot nosed brats that are from 17 to 25. All I ever did was follow my Professors instructions, not use a cellphone in class, came to class, read the assignments and did well. The ones who did not do well are the ones who text during lectures, text after class, text while driving home and text before an exam.
Just grow up.
July 31st, 2009 at 1:43 am
F-you too, Spinach Chin!
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:34 am
I had this Prof at Baruch, as did my sister. Though I received an A (as did she, just for the record) I do not believe this Professor is as awesome as you might assume from watching the video (as a person, f*** yeah, but not as a prof). The truth is he is unnecessarily condescending, and his TA's and extra learning hours are not actually helpful. Although it's not entirely his fault–for some reason this is a communication intensive course which means you have to write subscribed essays in less than five minutes, which basically means memorization and rote repetition. He knows his s***, and does give a 100% to his students, but in the end if you treat me like a stupid f***, and a lot of the learning opportunities are for morons, then what have I learned? To write an essay? To memorize and repeat definitions from the textbook on the test? This is College, not junior high.
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Anyone teaching in college should have a vocabulary large enough to deliver the same direct message without the use of foul language. Thumbs down.
August 6th, 2009 at 1:54 am
i wish i had this professor !!!
August 6th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I am instructor myself. Prof, this is 2009, don't even listen to these loser students. They are selfish, lazy good for nothing, no matter what you do, no respect, they don't respect themselves, their parents and they want everyting for free. Most of them will amount to nothing in life. It is a shame that we teach such poor quality students. Most of them are garbage…
August 8th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
haha he's just telling it like it is no bulls***
August 9th, 2009 at 12:39 am
i want him as my professor
August 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
This guy seems unbelievably down to earth. I think that we need more professors like him. I don't like him because he seems like the funny professor, but I like him because he seems like the professor that would remember me 5 years after I graduate and would still be willing to slap me across the face with remarks on something bad I did once in his class. This is the kind of professor that makes people strive to be better than what they think they are. He seems like he is perfectly clear, understanding, and yet not scared to give you a little kick in the butt. Sometimes, people really need to be kicked before they start walking down the right path. This guy is totally prepared to give the proper kick and help along the path. If I could, I would have him as one of my professors. Granted, this site is AWESOME, but most professors don't care about this site. Rock on, Professor Tomasello! ROCK ON!
August 14th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Someone called him unhelpful???
zero of my teachers have a chatroom set up for quizzes.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Gotta love this guy!
August 20th, 2009 at 4:42 am
I wish I had a teacher like this in MY area!
August 20th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I have a graduate degree, over the age of 50 and cannot believe what I am viewing! Are you a professor or just a jerk? I cannot believe what I am viewing. Good grief, what is your problem? You have a definite problem my "dear professor." Respect? You have respect for your students? I would not allow myself or my children or grandchildren to enter a classroom with a "professor" such as yourself…you my dear man are the problem with our educational system. Someone needs to examine your "paycheck system." You my dear do not need a check from the State of New York or any eductional system.
August 20th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Jimmy…your language is strong…but this "music instructor" has a definite problem. The four year aspect is interesting…since I have a degree in biological science, a masters in psych and a doctoral student at the current time. i wish "never to treat another individual as this individual is treating his 'students' and expects a 'paycheck?" This guy has a problem…a sociopath or psychopath with delusional tendency. I, too am very frustrated to think that our tax dollar is paying this indivdiual to 'teach" me, my children or grandchildren.
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Cuddlecuddlecuddle
August 25th, 2009 at 3:14 am
I don't quite understand the response from the community here. I don't see why he needed to get so sensitive over some comments and to start making random ignorant remarks about students. But I guess we can all rationalize his meanness and celebrate him as a hero.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:43 am
Do they have to an Intro EVERY TIME! "dun dun dun" *screech noise* *click* Every time??? really? not necessary.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:46 am
lmfo this teachers funny i wish we had ones like him at SDSU
August 29th, 2009 at 10:49 am
So im pretty sure this was more entertaining then any possible class, i wonder if the professors get paid to do these reactions! anyways this is very entertaining and he looks pretty insane!! Lets blame it on CUNY!
September 5th, 2009 at 5:13 am
HAAAA, this guy is awesome. He seems straightforward enough to me…If you're on his bad side, it's probably because you're a douche with memememe syndrome that's been coddled your whole life. I'd take his class if I went to that school. Most of my profs are too proper and it's irritating.
September 11th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
i think the problem here is not the students or him but the illegal immigrants…
September 19th, 2009 at 5:00 am
This dude is awesome!
October 1st, 2009 at 4:31 pm
man this guy is straight-up, i wish there were more professors like him! students gotta get in line.
October 4th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
This guy's great! I'd take his class!
October 7th, 2009 at 6:42 am
This prof. is PUNX AS FUX!
Some of the best professors I've ever had have a very same attitude. I learned a lot from people like him, and always enjoyed the freak show.
October 11th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
taking Art in college? just go apply at Domino's now, dude…….
October 17th, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Man, realistic and straight up. I bet he's been holding in these feelings for eons.
October 25th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Students want to be spoon fed and expect to learn without making any effort. Students need to take responsibility for their own learning.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:05 am
This guy is awesome!He reminds me of "Becker"!
October 29th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
what a douche!
November 1st, 2009 at 11:04 pm
This guy is fuckin’ legit.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
love this site, BUT ENOUGH WITH THE ANNOYING LAME guitar hero Riffs for ***** SAKE!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 12:48 am
As a spectator, this mofo however tendentious, is funny as hell. At the same time, I know things would quickly get violent if he actually took that approach with me, so I have considerable empathy for his meek students!
Bahahaha, he fucking bombed on all of you.
November 15th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I am so sick of professors who are concerned with hurting their student's feelings. That kind of mamby-pamby bull**** has no place in a college atmosphere. Professors are supposed to challenge your beliefs and make you think WHY you believe what you believe. Professor Tomasello sounds like he is a fantastic professor and I believe you will be a stronger person by successfully completing one of his classes. If you are looking for someone to stroke your ego or come down to your level, go see a therapist. If you want to learn and become a stronger person, take a class with someone like Prof. Tomasello
November 17th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
U dont keep much of ur education with u after u leave college. after u get a job u can settle 4 ur life is a set routine that has little to do with y u spend 20 years plus in school. Nurses/engineers/scientist etc only keep what they need the other 80% that u paid to learn does to waste.
Some people take studying to the extreme where a A- could lead to suicide. Others just waste money. The best thing is find a balance between work n pleasure, which crazy teachers don't allow even-though they themselves forget things n have to review it b4 teaching.