Adventures in Gunnerdom

I'm a reTTTard.

So far, I've been a mildly annoying gunner. My saving graces have been (a) speaking softly*, (b) the presence of a more obnoxious gunner, and (c) my overall competence.

Until today. Five minutes ago, I volunteered in Civ. Pro. and answered the question correctly, except for one minor detail: I confused 12(b)(1) with 12(b)(6). Yes, I'm a rock star.

The worst part is, I caught it just as the words were out of my mouth and started correcting myself as Prof. Challener (Severus Snape reincarnated as a southern belle) began her retort. Hilarity did not ensue.

*Perhaps I need a bigger stick.