#3038

99

March 6, 2011, 3:19 p.m.

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//while working on a competition problem involving the Colorado River Lev: Wait, can we call the Hoover Dam? //later, when still unable to reconcile theoretical power output with actual power output (he calculated 120% efficiency) Lev: I think it's because the dam isn't running at full efficiency all day. Like, it doesn't run 24/7. At night and stuff, they turn it down-- Shirley: But that would make your calculations worse! Lev: No, it would make the left side bigger...oh wait, it would. Shirley: 200% efficiency! Lev: Maybe it operates more than 24/7.

#3037

33

March 6, 2011, 9:19 a.m.

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Shirley (mimicking teacher): You can write a program that draws a picture of a flower, and you can label the stamen, and the stigmata...

#3034

22

March 5, 2011, 10:27 p.m.

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Schafer: So you guys have heard by now you can sign up with a friend.  The online form phrases it kinda iffy though.  It's like "Do you need a friend?" or "Do you have a friend?" or "Is there someone you like?" something.

#3032

1111

March 5, 2011, 10:33 a.m.

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Neel: (raving) This is basic multivariable calc! Mythili: That's an oxymoron.

#3031

-68

March 4, 2011, 10:05 p.m.

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//Talking about Amy Chua, the Tiger Mom Shakib: Tiger mom? Dude, she's hot! You know, for a mom.

#3030

2123

March 4, 2011, 9:50 p.m.

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Contreras: I spent 3 hours being 'company' for a sickly, elderly dog. Theresa: That's no way to talk about Andy Gilbert!

#3029

1620

March 4, 2011, 9:48 p.m.

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Theresa: Hey [teacher], I'm still sick, anyone you want me to infect? Teacher: <Points at Contreras> How about this one right here? Theresa: Yeah alright, I'll cough on him or something Teacher: Or how about a kiss? That'd do it too. Contreras: Actually, how about 4 or 5 kisses? Y'know, just to make sure.

#3028

1212

March 4, 2011, 6:59 p.m.

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Thurman: So, have any of you guys seen Dick? [Student], you've seen Dick right? Student: Oh yeah! I liked it! Thurman: Have any of you girls seen Dick? Class: [awkwardness/laughter] Thurman: It's really funny! Dick is great.

#3027

1313

March 4, 2011, 9:51 a.m.

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Schafer: Hey, Mr. Stein, will you do Puzzlepalooza with me? Stein: Yes. Schafer: [squeals] Sorry Mr. Hammond! Hammond: That's what you did at Wallops too. I didn't even get to play kickball. Schafer: Right, so now we're having fun. Hammond: I'm not having fun!

#3026

77

March 4, 2011, 9:49 a.m.

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Stein: Having a partner is not required. You do not need to have a friend to do Puzzlepalooza.