“Don’t Work on My Nerves”: Learners Dig Up Old Pictures of Teachers, Leaves Mzansi in Stitches

• Monument High School learners shock their teachers by asking them to sign old pictures of themselves
• The TikToker has previously shared fun moments with her students, showing the close relationship between teachers and learners at school
• The prank shows how humour can break down barriers in education, creating stronger connections between students and teachers

A viral video of a Cape Town high school has set social media ablaze thanks to a hilarious prank involving teachers and some unexpected old-school pictures.

The TikToker @chenekim_grobbelaar_ posted a video on 19 September 2025. The video showed learners from Monument High School in Cape Town bring a page to each teacher, asking them to sign it. At first, the teachers are relaxed, but once they realise the image is an old picture of themselves, their faces say it all. They were shocked, surprised and a little embarrassed.

While some teachers laughed off the prank, others responded with hilarious disbelief, with one teacher exclaiming:

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"Wait quickly. Why do you have this?"

This TikToker has previously shared many moments she's had with the high schoolers she teaches. The teacher has shared other videos, dancing and laughing with her students. She takes fun TikToks with her learners, showing the bond and closeness they share. This prank is more than a trend; it is a trip down memory lane. It is a reminder that schools are becoming spaces where both students and teachers can have lighthearted moments, showing how humour can break barriers and create long-lasting connections.

In a world where education often seems to be filled with pressure, moments like these remind us that it's okay to laugh and embrace the past. Whether it is through a funny picture or a spontaneous dance, these connections are what make the school experience so memorable.

user120938641 commented:

"The last teacher literally still looks like her old picture 😅😍🔥"

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omolemo wrote:

"This would’ve gotten you suspended in my school 😭"

Enkosi Ngcali Ncwadi said:

"These were too nice, y’all need to dig deeper"

Thisila Mbuso Mahlangu Jr commented:

"I am deleting my Facebook 🤣"

Andiswamacusi_ wrote:

"I know your names 😭"

neo_m25 said:

"Where did you get this? "Don't worry 😂😂"

Karen Williams 🇿🇦 commented:

"That last teacher's scream 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣"

ʷᵃᵏⁱ_ᵈᵘᵈᵈʸ🎀 wrote:

"The last teacher’s reaction is so priceless🥺🥺❤️❤️ I’m crying 😢❤"

Baddy Mohapi said:

"School in our day was hell… We were taught by dragons! 😩"

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News