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English Teacher Mentality Syndrome 

a trait, carried by most English teachers, that requires over analyzing something in an attempt to feel intellectually superior, or to find a deeper meaning than is necessary.
the teacher said “the walls are blue to symbolize the rising depression in the household”, and the author quickly replied, “no, the walls are painted blue” this is an example of English teacher mentality syndrome
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Gym teachers syndrome 

1 A condition, commonly found in gym teachers but also in teachers of other pointless classes, where the patient tries to compensate for the pointlessness of their job with odd and unnecessary busy work.

2 the same, but for anybody with a pointless job
"My gym teacher gave me a written test today. Why would he do that?" "he has gym teachers syndrome."
"My boss is making us wear a different uniform every day. I wonder if he's getting Gym teachers syndrome."