[OT] a whiney Tulane student rant

[KeithK]

Ben, just onje question. How the hell did you stumble upon this article in the first place?

[Oat]

Matt Thrasher only is only trying to write a funny article. The article turns out to be very insulting and unfunny. His tone is insensitive but not mean-spirited. Well, that's what happens when incompetent people try to do something they are not capable of doing. It's friggin annoying as hell.

[Rich S]

if that' true, then it doesn't reflect well on their being able to make an effort to find the good things the area has to offer...which is what has been discussed above.

But, nice POP from you.  Thanks.   ::laugh::

[Ben Rocky '04]

A friend of mine who is a senior this year sent it out over a listserve for students discussing Cornell's marketing approach and public presence.  The minute I got it, I realized that eLynah was the best place to share this absurdity.  He got it from his frat's listserve.

[Bahnstorm]

It is worth posting the article from the Chronicle showing the positive experiences Tulane students had.
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Dec05/Joyces2.gl.html

[cth95]

Wow.  What a contrast to Thrasher's article.  Maybe someone should just post this link into the Tulane feedback in the original post.

[dbilmes]

Enjoying some of the comments...

[Q]congratulations on finding our hockey rink! I'm sure that was a big step in your life. You should also try finding one of our several fitness centers so you can get yourself up a hill!!
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[Q] at least it's not in the south...[/Q]

[French Rage]

Even though it's mean, I like:

[q]However, it’s OK. I do realize Cornell could never be as difficult as Tulane. What with such difficult courses as “Mardi Gras Survival” and the recent addition, “Advanced Rowboat Navigation” (for getting to class) how could any Cornell student’s schedule compare? It’s understandable how little time you guys have to attend to the little things, like grammar.[/q]

[ninian '72]

Also check out:

http://www.cornellsun.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/11/30/438d36bcdfd1f

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/09/education/09tulane.html

[Liz '05]

Interesting that the Checkis got interviewed in both articles.

Thanks, ninian!

[jtwcornell91]

BTW, to correct an error in the Times article, Tulane is not in the Garden District; it's Uptown.

Edit: ah, the Times corrected it themselves.

[marty]

...thinks of George Carlin these days.  Even a pro like George can sound like a cranky jerk.  I guess his HBO piece is a bit strident.

And yet when I heard him talk (on IMUS) about a biographical piece that he would like to write about growing up in NYC from 1937-57, he was really quite charming.  (Though, who knows how the book would read?)

Which leads me back to the inevitable question.  How the hell am I going to make it until the puck drops in Estero? ::worry::

[mjh89]

That is hilarious. Love how he talks about the hotel school! hahahahaha