The lesson this week is very straightforward. In essence the students choose a location, some characters and a situation and write - then perform - a brief sketch.

From one group of (presumably) physics enthusiasts among my English students.

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Einstein and Newton are playing together in Heaven.

Einstein: Do you want to play hide and seek,Newton?
Newton: OK, Einstein.
Einstein: I'll close my eyes and you hide.
Newton: OK

<Einstein closes eyes>
<Newton draws a one metre square on the ground and stands in the middle of it.>

Einstein: Are you ready?
Newton: Yes, I'm ready.

<Einstein opens eyes>

Einstein: Hello Pascal. Where is Newton?

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It took me few seconds to figure out and I have a physics A-level (admittedly from a long time ago.)

This level of humour explains why physicists never get invited to the more interesting parties.

I had to look it up online, but apparently it isn't original: Link; Link; Link Link; Link; Link Link; and there is even a postcard about it.

I have to say, I kinda like the Electron Cafe name that was in one of those links.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Kalleh,

It went entirely above my head as well. Thanks for the links explaining it, Kalleh.

I'm surprised it hasn't been used on The Big Bang Theory - some of the versions (with expositions) sound just like something Sheldon would say.