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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 12:42
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This is from the BW. After reading all the threads on BW about how school X is better than school Y for unbelievably lame reasons, I could certainly appreciate this thread. I couldn't resist to post the discussion here... it's so funny!

https://forums.businessweek.com/n/pfx/fo ... &tid=74666
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 13:18
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Hilarious.. i had tears in my eyes from laughing..
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 13:38
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Finally, a BW thread that I truly enjoyed.

Memorable one :

If you are Indian and did not go to IIT, you should just use your hands.
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 13:53
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I had a laughing fit after reading this one while my coworkers stared:

Is there an ethical problem if i pay someone else to take my BMs for me and then flush them? I mean, i dont really see the harm? I'm just levelling the playing field bec i am a small man and i cant compete in this competitive big BM environment.
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 14:33
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pooping is a serious matter.. :lol:
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 16:48
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I think there is some correlation between pooping and b-schools. There is no other way I can explain the lame "Pants pooping..." threads from last year.
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 17:01
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good stuff. but i would have thought there would be more discussion in the Women of the MBA Top 20 Cluster Rankings thread than one about TP
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 17:58
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that's a good one... here's my contribution:

"remember, all that analysis, numbers, stats, and comparisons mean NOTHING. The whole process is HOLISTIC and the best TP will emerge after all the criterias are evaluated thoroughly."
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 05 Mar 2008, 18:40
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Yeah .. finally a fun BW thread. In addition to the ones you guys specified, I liked these too:

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I would choose based on "feel" and "fit"
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From what I understand people are pooping about 30% more this year than last year, so the suppliers may be inundated with large amounts of crap.
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What color is your poo though? It is much easier to get a roll if your poopie is green, yellow or magenta. Your skills aren;t that unusual for a brownie.
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I think the gent is poking fun at all the stupid questions posted on b-school forums. Its like ppl dont have a brain of their own anymore.


What laptop should I buy
what shirt should i wear to class
should I go to pub night on thursdays.
I am JP. I am a robot. I have a robot vagina.
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 06 Mar 2008, 18:00
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dakotus, I'm not sure I agree with your examples... I agree that the guy is poking fun of all the stupid questions, but I wouldn't consider asking which laptop to buy a stupid question. :)

and I consider the robot anatomy comment to be borderline in terms of etiquette on this board, but I'll let others (Praet) decide on that one.
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kryzak

and I consider the robot anatomy comment to be borderline in terms of etiquette on this board, but I'll let others (Praet) decide on that one.
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Teacher, teacher! He said the v-word!
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I believe that's the proper medical term. :roll:
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The MOST deep, intense and satisfying laugh I've had this app season. My coworker actually came running over to my work station.

Just go throught the thread on BW. Crazy stuff!
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What b-school Applications Do to People :-) 09 Feb 2010, 10:37
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I believe that's the proper medical term. :roll:
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I got the Grandma's Boy reference. :)