Teacher Elspeth Todd was left giggling after her students likened her outfit to that of a nun. Despite feeling confident she had achieved a professional, sleek look for work, the teacher, who is renowned for sharing insights into her life in education on @_elspxth, pupils took a different view. Her social media video, which has since gained visibility with more than 156,000 likes, showcased her wearing a long black coat, boots, a white turtleneck jumper, and matching hairband - an ensemble apparently reminiscent of a nun's habit.
Elspeth who is an alumna of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts shared what her students told her when she arrived at school: "I walked into school today and the first thing the kids said to me was didn't realise you were performing in Sister Act today miss...
" In her caption, she humorously expressed her disappointment: "So much for being top tier with my outfits as a teacher." The humorous comparison invoked images of the 1992 film Sister Act, which stars Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence, a singer who revitalises a convent choir while in disguise as a nun. This witty critique suggested Elspeth's fashion choice that day brought to mind the attire typical of a nun.
Once the resemblance was pointed out, TikTok users couldn't help but see the funny side, piling into the comments section with their banter. One user playfully commented: "Get it Sister Mary Clarence." Another contributor expressed: "Kids are brilliant," w.
