February 15th, 2008



The Top 9 Best Things
About Parent’s Weekend
(Part II)


9> For two blissful days, there is no vomit, urine, feces, or blood on the dorm hallway floor.

8> Mom always brings tasty treats, so you can finally get a break from all that healthy food you’ve been eating.

7> Incentive to do laundry. Also money to do laundry.

6> The landlord actually does the repairs you’ve been requesting since August.

5> You finally have a real excuse for not getting laid for a weekend.

4> You don’t have to wait as long for bail money.

3> You get to see what your college girlfriend will look like in 25 years, so you know whether to break it off before summer break.

2> It’s nice to sober up for a day and actually see where your classes are held.

and the Number 1 Best Thing About Parent’s Weekend…

1> Mom is able to quickly identify and destroy the mystery odor in the living room.




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Credits:

Selected from 51 submissions from 16 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

John Shurniak, University of Regina — 1 (8th #1)
Derek Matheis, University of New Haven — 2
Andrew Hoenig, Temple University — 3, 8
Josh Sinnett, University of Washington — 3
Gary Reynolds, Indiana University — 4, 6
Mark Sweatt, Student Emeritus, Atlanta — 5
Andrew Hackard, UT-Austin — 7
Michele Lord, U of NE Lincoln — 9
Brandon Eldridge, StL College of Pharmacy — Dean of Students