[Beowulf] Degree

[Peter Clapham]

On 25/10/2012 14:26, Jonathan Dursi wrote:
> On 25 Oct 9:22AM, Andrew Holway wrote:
>>> Well, there was the propeller-top beanie and hazing when I first arrived
>>> at graduate school, the secret physics handshake, the decoder ring, and
>>> the wierd robes they made us wear in quantum mechanics "to keep us safe
>>> from virtual photons", but by in large, no.  I mean, except for The
>>> Ritual.  But I can't talk about that.  They'd kick me out of the club.
>> I'm sure its connected with a magic circle and league of mystics.
> ..and the snake fighting portion of every thesis defence,
>
> http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-portion-of-your-thesis-defense
> .
>
> 	- Jonathan
>
Outstanding, thank you

Pete


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