February 15th, 2008
The Top 9 Best Things
About Parent’s Weekend
(Part II)
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