Back in high school, you weren’t able to arrive late without a note from a teacher or parent. That was the case, because the class size was small and the teachers had a priority to make sure you do well and pass the class. On the other hand, in college the professor does not really care weather you show up late, or even show up to the class what so ever. If you arrive late that is on your part. The teacher wont go over the material again, the teacher wont help you because she will get the feeling that you don’t care much about the class, and you will probably end up failing. In college you have to be responsible enough to show up  on time and keep up with your work. No one is watching over you, because at the end of the day, the future is indeed in your hands. This meme is funny because its showing a college student who arrives late to his class, give his professor a note from his mom. Even though back in high school that was the norm, in college the professor doesn’t care as much because it will only hurt the student.