Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for May 14, 2014
Transcript:
Girl: Berkeley put you on their waiting list? What does that mean? Joanie: It means I might be in if some of those who were accepted turn down the school. Girl: You mean you're only offered a spot if someone else doesn't want it? Joanie: Well, yes. That's right. Girl: Doesn't that kind of cheapen it?
BE THIS GUY over 10 years ago
If it cheapens it, they should give her a discount on the tuition.
SKJAM! Premium Member over 10 years ago
First all the legacies have to be given a chance.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 10 years ago
Yes, itdoes, child.it means she is not their first choice but if they aren’t their first choices’ first choice, they’ll settle..It reminds me of the comic strip where the fellow asks the lady, “Will YOU marry me?” Indicating she was not the first asked but that the better choices had rejected him.
montessoriteacher over 10 years ago
I don’t recommend sitting in that sandbox with black pants.
todyoung over 10 years ago
what happened to the ball & bucket? They never even saw the thief! Too busy gabbin’