I was sitting in theshade but itmoved (theclouds/sun/shade)I’malreadyburntHolding myhand/somethingover my/myfriend’s face = ahatWhatabout thatkid overthere?Can Istandunderyours?I understand theclear rule that I havebeen remindedabout on a regularbasis and willcomply without beinga smart alecI’mwearing ahat, but it’sinvisible.Why do Ineed ahat? /WhiningThere’s nodifferencebetween thesun and theshadeBut there’sno sun/thesun’s notshiningMyhat's athome.Two of us aretrying to wearthe same hat,that’s OK,right?But I wantto be outto play!MAGIC HAT(only becomesvisible whenteacher is infrowningdistance)Can Iwearyours?Myfriend’sgot myhat.It’s in theclassroom.Theclassroom’slocked.If I wear ahat, it willmuck upmy hair*Pullshirt/jumperup over headand look like atwit**Stare off into middledistance pretending thatthe teacher’s not talkingto me, then actsurprised when forcedto acknowledge theinstruction*It’s nothottodayI’m in theshade (butyou’renot).I’ve gothair, that’sthe sameas a hat.Runaway!I was sitting in theshade but itmoved (theclouds/sun/shade)I’malreadyburntHolding myhand/somethingover my/myfriend’s face = ahatWhatabout thatkid overthere?Can Istandunderyours?I understand theclear rule that I havebeen remindedabout on a regularbasis and willcomply without beinga smart alecI’mwearing ahat, but it’sinvisible.Why do Ineed ahat? /WhiningThere’s nodifferencebetween thesun and theshadeBut there’sno sun/thesun’s notshiningMyhat's athome.Two of us aretrying to wearthe same hat,that’s OK,right?But I wantto be outto play!MAGIC HAT(only becomesvisible whenteacher is infrowningdistance)Can Iwearyours?Myfriend’sgot myhat.It’s in theclassroom.Theclassroom’slocked.If I wear ahat, it willmuck upmy hair*Pullshirt/jumperup over headand look like atwit**Stare off into middledistance pretending thatthe teacher’s not talkingto me, then actsurprised when forcedto acknowledge theinstruction*It’s nothottodayI’m in theshade (butyou’renot).I’ve gothair, that’sthe sameas a hat.Runaway!

Stupid Hat Excuses - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. I was sitting in the shade but it moved (the clouds/sun/shade)
  2. I’m already burnt
  3. Holding my hand/something over my/my friend’s face = a hat
  4. What about that kid over there?
  5. Can I stand under yours?
  6. I understand the clear rule that I have been reminded about on a regular basis and will comply without being a smart alec
  7. I’m wearing a hat, but it’s invisible.
  8. Why do I need a hat? / Whining
  9. There’s no difference between the sun and the shade
  10. But there’s no sun/the sun’s not shining
  11. My hat's at home.
  12. Two of us are trying to wear the same hat, that’s OK, right?
  13. But I want to be out to play!
  14. MAGIC HAT (only becomes visible when teacher is in frowning distance)
  15. Can I wear yours?
  16. My friend’s got my hat.
  17. It’s in the classroom. The classroom’s locked.
  18. If I wear a hat, it will muck up my hair
  19. *Pull shirt/jumper up over head and look like a twit*
  20. *Stare off into middle distance pretending that the teacher’s not talking to me, then act surprised when forced to acknowledge the instruction*
  21. It’s not hot today
  22. I’m in the shade (but you’re not).
  23. I’ve got hair, that’s the same as a hat.
  24. Run away!