October 30, 2003

silhouette3.JPG From the desk of Jane Galt:

Intellectual honesty in practice

I'm glad to see that at least a few academic programs are rigorously adhering to the standards of intellectual honesty we expect from our nation's leading educational institutions in their advertising campaigns. It quite restores my faith in the Academy.

(Hat tip: Accordian Guy)

Posted by Jane Galt at October 30, 2003 12:56 PM | TrackBack | Technorati inbound links
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Posted by: Ewin on October 30, 2003 1:48 PM

Hi-LAR-ious!

Posted by: David Perron on October 30, 2003 2:05 PM

The bottom billboard here is visible on my drive to work everyday. I think it's more apt, but it still makes me cringe.

They overlooked one thing, though. If you're going to be an engineer, the not-having-sex part just works itself out. Or at least it used to.

Posted by: markm on October 30, 2003 10:39 PM

Dave, I worked that part out. First, I got married. Then I tricked the Air Force into paying my way - including E5 salary - through engineering school.

Posted by: Bill on October 31, 2003 1:04 PM

I like the idea... But it would probably be more striking of it was an african american girl saying it. A guy has irresponsible sex these days and he's a baby-daddy with optional responsibilities. A girl messes up and ambitious plans like being an engineer may be scuttled for life.

Posted by: Bill on October 31, 2003 1:05 PM

I like the idea... But it would probably be more striking of it was an african american girl saying it. A guy has irresponsible sex these days and he's a baby-daddy with optional responsibilities. A girl messes up and ambitious plans like being an engineer may be scuttled for life.

Posted by: Bill on October 31, 2003 1:06 PM

I like the idea... But it would probably be more striking of it was an african american girl saying it. A guy has irresponsible sex these days and he's a baby-daddy with optional responsibilities. A girl messes up and ambitious plans like being an engineer may be scuttled for life.

Posted by: The Other Dale on October 31, 2003 4:08 PM

I have to wonder whether this message will make engineering less popular among minorities.

Posted by: Mikhel on November 1, 2003 12:33 PM

I was not aware of the similarities between engineering and becoming a priest (or a nun, I suppose).

The campaign would be slightly more effective (one would presume) if the feature were hardcore drugs or mass consumption of alcohol, rather than a natural human process.

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