The dog ate my homework, a colorful and simple statement. Say it out loud with me: The dog ate my homework! You're smiling just now at the thought of saying something like this to a parent or teacher.

It may be the best known bad excuse for being unprepared: "The Dog Ate My Homework." But where does the phrase come from and how has it changed over the years? Weekend Edition host Scott Simon talks ...

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It’s an excuse students have been pitching to their teachers throughout the ages, and no doubt they will again in this new school year. “Uh, my dog at my homework.” Yeah, right! You know what?