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“Knocked Up”

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So what exactly is so brilliant about this movie, “Knocked Up”? Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 91% rating with the general consensus of “Hilarious, poignant, and refreshing; sometimes raunchy, always witty.” Apparently it’s a movie about a one-night stand leading to the wonderful process of becoming parents. Although I haven’t seen the movie, I feel the need to comment on it. What in the heck is exactly so funny about people who don’t know how to use birth control? I mean, seriously, it’s NOT that difficult, and it’s not rocket science. And it’s not expensive, either. So sheesh, there’s no reason to get “knocked up”; so I view the movie more as an attestation to the couple’s stupidity than as an endearing and witty look at an unexpected pregnancy. And also, one-night-stands are so trashy. How can I watch a movie about stupid, trashy, skanky people? I can’t, it’s not going to happen.

Business Tips: How not to impress a client…

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On our first (and possibly only) business tip here on Just Two Nerds, I will show you how to heavily annoy your customer. I will also show you how to lose almost all credibility that you have built with your customer. It’s really easy too… simply show up for an unannounced sales meeting with your client! Yep, just pick any time during the late morning or early afternoon without calling or emailing, ignoring any and all business etiquette, and show up to give your client a proposal! They will love it! *rolls eyes*

Speedbumps at Apartment Complexes

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OK…  I understand that apartments do not want cars speeding through their complexes at obscene speeds.  One way that these complexes will enforce these speed limits is by installing speed bumps.  I think that small speed bumps are fine, but I have a huge problem with speed bumps where I cringe when I am going 5 mph.  I mean, it’s bad enough that my shocks have to go to work on the horrible pots holes that are around Denver after the bad winter (and don’t even get me started about how terrible the lines are after it rains), but I shouldn’t have to drive over these things outside of my apartment.  So, who’s with me?

class on Memorial Day?!

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So I’m taking a class called “Religious and Theological Interpretations of America”, which is a really impressive way to say “small seminar class concerning religious understandings of this country”. The professor is loud and likes to talk, which isn’t always a bad thing, except when you need her to like you so that she will be the second reader of your M.A. thesis. Plus I’d heard (though can’t verify) that a guy left the school a few years ago because she made his life miserable. His story is that he and another student were dating, and he broke up with her. Which apparently made her angry, so she told my prof that he was abusive. The prof took the girl’s side, ignored the guy’s protests that she was fabricating the entire story, railroaded him into counseling and sensitivity training, etc. There’s some background for ya.

Fastforward to the present. The class meets Monday and Wednesday, and since Memorial Day falls on a Monday, we are still having class that day (yes, the school is technically closed) at the prof’s house. Strike number 1. Then she wants to have a double class period that day so she can catch an earlier plane ride that Wednesday. Strike number 2. This past class she asked if anyone had any feelings about meeting for a double class that Monday. I said that I wasn’t even sure if I’d be in town that weekend (which, in my opinion, is reasonable since a lot of people travel that weekend). She looked at me and said, “Well, I guess it’ll [having class that day] affect you either way then.” and proceeded to ignore me. Strike number 3.

Rant over. Have a nice Tuesday!