In Abbott Elementary, the students call History teacher Jacob Hill, played by Chris Perfetti, “Mr. C.” This has intrigued many fans of the show, who wish to learn why Hill had that nickname. Hill has been a prominent character of the series since the beginning, where he is depicted as a close friend of Janine, whom he has tried to help with her problems and whom he has supported in making the school a better learning place for students.
So, why is Jacob Hill called Mr. C in Abbott Elementary by his students? Here is all you need to know.
Why do the students in Abbott Elementary call Jacob Mr C.?
The students call Jacob Hill “Mr. C” because they find him corny.
This is revealed in Season 2 Episode 3, “Story Samurai,” which details his past and reveals that he used to be a part of the titular traveling storytelling troupe. Hill initially believes the Mr. C. nickname is endearing and embraces it. He thinks that the nickname represents his strong bond with students.
However, his belief is crushed when Janine (Quinta Brunson) tells him the truth about the nickname. Jacob is upset as he has often tried too hard to be a cool teacher in the eyes of his students.
However, Hill eventually embraces his corny side after realizing it’s not too bad. He performs with the Story Samurai by the end of the episode, which everyone enjoys despite finding it corny.
Jacob Hill has experienced a considerable change in his character over the course of three seasons. He has gone from being an overly awkward teacher to a more confident one while retaining his empathy and care for students.
Abbott Elementary airs new episodes every Wednesday on ABC. The episodes are then available to stream the following day on Hulu.
Quinta Brunson, who also stars in the series, created it. Besides her and Perfetti, the show also stars Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and Janelle James.
