Discussion of Right Whales in Diversity of Life class today

"Why are they called right whales"

"Because they all left?", I responded

For some background: Right whales are an endangered species and they are called right whales because they was the right whale to hunt.

EDIT: The reaction of my professor was her dropping her head in embarrassment with a smile. Some groans and laughter were had among the students

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