Your first day of class comes. The syllabus lists intro readings that you skim as the professor reads over the objectives of the course.
The conversation shifts into a discussion of the articles with everyone giving vast and thought-provoking takes on theories you begin to Google furiously.
In a lull in the conversation, you meet the professor's eyes accidentally and they assume you would like to make a comment.
Shift the conversation to something wildly off topic that you do understand
Admit you didn't read the articles
Rise from your seat, walk out the door, and don't stop walking until you're off campus