Lecturer Left Speechless After Students Misinterpret 'Corporate Dressing' Directive

 

A lecturer from Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) has sparked laughter online after sharing a video of how his students turned up when asked to dress in corporate attire.

The lecturer, known on TikTok as @badboyy.mo, had instructed his students to show up in formal wear for a class presentation. However, the students' interpretation of "corporate" missed the mark entirely.

In the viral clip, some students arrived in wrinkled shirts paired with jeans, others in slippers, and a few simply tucked their casual tops into trousers and added belts—apparently thinking that was enough to qualify as formal.

Amused and mildly disappointed, the lecturer captioned the video:

"Corporate dey cry 😭"

Social Media Reacts

The video quickly went viral, sparking a wave of humorous and critical comments across platforms. Some defended the students, citing financial constraints, while others found the situation outright hilarious.

Here are a few standout reactions:

• BigEhii: “It’s possible this is the best they’ve got. Not everyone can afford real corporate wear.”
• Moyeen_Bodysecrets: “The lecturer should’ve canceled the presentation and told them to come back dressed properly.”
• Baldbambi: “If this is their idea of corporate, then what do they wear on a normal day? 😭😭”
• ❤️Tëëyäh Trêäts❤️: “The guy in the blue shirt had potential—until we saw his slides! 😂”
• KOBI WOLF 🐺: “They really think tucking in a shirt is all it takes to look corporate? I’m concerned.”
• Oyinkansola💕🌸: “I knew it had to be BOUESTI even before I saw the school name 😂”
• JustMercy: “So none of them owns a plain shirt, trousers, and black shoes? 😂”

Watch the Video

You can watch the original video via @badboyy.mo on TikTok

Source: gistreel.com