[widebody911]

I've had two instances where I almost failed students. (I teach Unix, Unix Admin and Security classes at Sac State's extension program)

The first was a guy who missed a lot of classes and a lot of lab work. He shows up on the day of the final - late - with his hat in his hand and a sad story. I told him if he could pass the final, I'd pass him. Somehow he did.

Had another girl in a similar situation, and she came up to me after class one day; she tells me she really needs to pass the class, and she'd do anything for a passing grade:
"Anything?" I asked.
She says "Yes, anything!"
I asked again "No, I mean any-thing?"
She smiles and says "Yes, ANYTHING!"
"What are you doing tonight?"
"No plans"
"Are you going to be alone?"
"Yes - my roomate is out of town"
"Well, then I suggest you go home and study your ass off."