Less Than Zer0

“They think that I’ve got no respect, but, everything means less than zero.”–Elvis Costello

Med School Quotes of the Week: End of Year Gems December 29, 2008

1) “There’s a lot of cool people in your class.”–KD

“Really? I thought our class was mostly made-up of the wrong kind of white people.”–MA

2) “Wait–who said that? Was it JG? Was it RB? Oh man, it wasn’t me when I was drunk was it?”–CW

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3) “What do you want to bet my phone doesn’t know how to spell that?”–KD

“What? It’s a common text:  ‘Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis, lol!’”–PW

4) “First with water, second without water, third like water.”–RC, on how to drink whiskey

5) “See? It’s an awkward palm tree!”–VR

6)”Paul Farmer sucks and he hates your blouse.”–NV

And your West Texas bonehead-elementary school principal program-naming bonus:

5) “Yeah, the kids who failed their six-week tests have to take special [remedial] classes, and for the last two weeks, we keep hearing lists of names read over the PA system, and then the message, ‘These students should report to ‘Concentration Camp‘ immediately.”–MR, my lovely Jewish school teacher friend.

 

“The Nude Governor Series” December 21, 2008

For those seeking art and beauty, Chicago is full of richness in sights, textures, and sounds.  The Art Institute of Chicago and a boat or walking tour of downtown to experience the epoc of early twentieth century architecture are highly recommended.  And or course, there is good blues music almost everywhere.

And once you’ve taken that in…well, there’s the Old Town Ale House, where Bruce Elliot intends to hang the second portrait in his Nude Governor Series, “The Cavity Search” (featuring Rod Blogojavich) as soon as he finishes it.  He’s already completed a full length Sarah Palin, complete with red heels and an automatic rifle as attributes.  In the article by the Chicago Trib, he compares himself to some of the artists featured now in the AIC: “I guess I fit right in with van Gogh and those guys…who were not appreciated in their lifetime.  I can live with that. I never sell pictures.”  Elliot is supported by his wife, who owns the bar where his artwork hangs, and they do sell poster prints of some of his paintings. You can see the photos included in the Chicago Tribune articles below, or click on the links for the complete stories with video interview.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-sarah-palin-nude-0930,0,273867.story

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/arts/chi-talk-ale-artdec19,0,5136319.story

For other things to do while you’re in Chicago, see THIS LIST. It’s a pretty good starting point if you don’t have any ideas of your own.

 

Thanks again, Fox News, for your fair and balanced viewpoint. December 20, 2008

Because apparently Palin needs to be defended even when no one is attacking her. Or, maybe she’s just a convenient counterpoint, the way every bigot has that “one” gay/black friend they are always talking about.  In the article linked below,

If Caroline’s Last Name Was Palin « FOX Forum « FOXNews.com

Andrea Tantaros points out that Democrats are huge hypocrits because they are okay with a Kennedy senate appointment when they disliked Palin for Vice-President of the US.  Her main argument is that the two are equally plagued by scandal and unqualified for the positions for which they were(are) being considered.

It is ridiculous to watch the media all fall over Kennedy. I’ll give you that, but come on! Lack of experience when being considered for a senate seat is a little different from lack of experience when running for Vice President of the United States behind the man who would have been the oldest president ever elected. [Ahem, never mind that in her previous post, she talks about how having a "thick resume chock-full of political gravitas" isn't important.]

Also, it’s not like Kennedy is an unknown entity the way Palin was in early August. Most Americans knows who she is. Certainly most New Yorkers. It’s clear where she stands politically. She’s co-authored two books that showcase her political viewpoints–she’s ON THE RECORD.

And why, Tantaros, would you expect Couric or Gibson to interview a senate candidate? I’ve never seen them even interview someone who was running in a gubernatorial race. The fate of the country does not hang in the balance of who fills Clinton’s senate seat.  I mean, I’m not sure she’d be my favorite choice, if I had any stake at all in the New York Senate Seat appointment, but like most Americans, I DON’T. I know New Yorkers get confused sometimes and think NYC=United States of America, and of course it does, but not all of it. Get over it, Andrea.

 

He probably wasn’t much fun at holiday parties. December 16, 2008

Filed under: Quotes, Religion, Uncategorized — Kate @ 8:50 pm
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“God is dead.” –Friedrich Nietzsche

“Everything unconditional belongs in pathology.”–Nietzche again.

Don’t be a Debbie Downer!“–Corinne Ulrich

Although Fred certainly is thought provoking from a philosophical and social perspective, Corinne’s practicality wins me over every time.

May the tidings and trappings of the Season bring you warmth.

(and Merry Christmas, C)

 

Med School Quotes of the Week: Xmas/Finals Edition December 10, 2008

1) “I couldn’t take any more of that lecture. I left halfway through.”–KD

“Did she put any of her bikini pictures in? Yep, they’re at the back. Oh, and the nude painting on the first slide.”–EL

“I don’t think that’s her.”–KD

“Come on–like she’d put in nude paintings of anyone else.”–EL, on one our slightly less-than-professional-professors.

2) “She did have…an unusually strong affinity for the gay men.”–KD

“There’s a word for that, K“–SW

3) After stacking small trashcans to trap me in a study carrol: “It’s a granuloma!”–SW

4) On Obama the smoker in a smokeless White House: “You know, Hillary Clinton was the one who made the White House smoke free.  I just wonder what those cigars were doing in the Oval Office.”–RT

“Well, he wasn’t smoking them, R.”–KD

5) “You’re going to come in here, invite CW to your party and not me?”–RB

“I invited you a week ago, on Facebook.”–KD

“So you did. –Pause– Well, I won’t be coming. I scheduled a ‘blue collar work night.’”–RB –So glad we could clear that up.

6) Five minutes into cookie decorating: “Remember, we’re giving them to Ronald McDonald House, so you have to eat any that are anatomically correct.”-KD

“Aw, man!”–GB

“Really? I’m going to have to re-do all of mine then.”–JL

 

Med School Quotes of the Week: Turkey edition December 4, 2008

Over-indulgent, over-stuffed quotes to start your holiday season right:

1.) “Squares are like women.  If they’re thirteen or under, just do them in your head.”–CS

2.) “Do you see those muscles?” –PW playing wingman as DC carved turkey

“Yeah, it must be all the yoga he’s been doing.”–HS (aka unimpressed female)

3.)  “The LOL cat picture you sent was funny, but it was a tortoise-shell.  I’ve always thought of you as more of a Russian blue.”–SH


4.)  “The Wilderness Medicine Club could sponsor your conference poster contest…”–SW

“With what, cash prize $6?”–AY

“Yeah, that sounds about right.”–SW

5.) Speculation on one mismatched couple’s ability to perform a complicated sexual positon: “So kind of a Tea Leoni-Adam Sandler-in-Spanglish thing?”–KD

“Oooh, I’m so jealous of Tea Leoni…because she’s married to David Duchovny.”–CS

“The sex-addict?”–KD

Squinting at CS’ boyfriend: “I can see it.”–GB

6.)  “Emotional trauma is not a free card.  [If your brother thinks taking Lamisil to treat his toenail fungus will help his chances in the post-divorce dating market], it’s your job to tease him. Just give him a hug every now and then.”–SW

7.)  “So that’s how I met Harry Connick, Jr.’s mother-in-law.”–DC

“Who is he married to?”–PW

Jill Goodacre, the Victoria’s Secret model.”–DC

“Wait–you’re telling me you’re ONE DEGREE AWAY from a Victoria’s Secret model but you’re excited because now you know someone related to Harry Connick, Jr. by marriage?”–HS


8.)  “Oh great. Well, now it’s official.”–KD, as coffee spilt all over her hospice clinic office form.

“Is that your hospice completion form? You should draw an arrow and write ‘Poo‘ on it. No, no–Write ‘Coffee or Poo?‘ question mark!”…pause…

“That’s the kind of thing they’re going to cite on the list when they kick me out of medical school for unprofessional behavior, isn’t it?”–SW

Probably, Stew. Probably.

Look forward to the AMSA Regional Conference/X-mas edition–coming soon.

 

Don’t you need to know? December 1, 2008

Filed under: Absurdity, Website Highlight — Kate @ 8:03 pm
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If we are attacked by 5 year old terrorists, how useful will you be to your country?  Take

this quiz and find out. Apparently, I’m worth 25 of the little boogers.

http://www.howmanyfiveyearoldscouldyoutakeinafight.com/