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Anyone ever read this strip? I think it's pretty funny! Read a few in the archive and tell me what you think.
www.phdcomics.com
www.phdcomics.com
Have you checked out PhD Comic Strip yet?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the comic strip "PhD Comics," with participants sharing their experiences, favorite strips, and humorous reflections on graduate school life. The scope includes personal anecdotes, reactions to specific comics, and the impact of the comics on their perceptions of academia.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants express enjoyment of the comic strip, finding it funny and relatable to their experiences in academia.
- Several participants share links to specific comics they find particularly amusing or relevant, indicating a shared understanding of the humor in graduate school challenges.
- One participant notes that the comics can be intimidating, especially when considering graduate applications.
- There are mentions of previous discussions about "PhD Comics," suggesting a recurring interest in the topic within the community.
- Some participants reflect on the procrastination aspect of reading the comics, humorously acknowledging their inability to stop once they start.
- One participant highlights a specific comic about meetings and the lure of free lunch, indicating a common experience among PhD students.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the humor and relatability of the comics, but there are varying opinions on which specific strips are favorites and how they resonate with individual experiences.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference specific comics without providing detailed context, which may limit understanding for those unfamiliar with the strips. Additionally, the discussion includes personal anecdotes that may not be universally applicable.
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Readers interested in graduate school experiences, humor related to academia, or those looking for relatable content about the challenges of pursuing a PhD may find this discussion engaging.
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Been reading it since the start, my favourite -
http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive/phd0213.gif
http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive/phd0213.gif
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mgb_phys said:
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G01 said:
Today's is great! Every place I've worked sends out those annual asbestos warnings.- #5
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I found that a few years ago when I started to think about grad applications. Very funny, very intimidating!
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I liked the previous one better! You have to have been there to really appreciate most of them.Moonbear said:
We've had a thread or two before, on phdcomics, haven't we? Perhaps it was a long time ago.
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Has this ever happened to you?
http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=939
http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=939
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Maybe once or twice, here, in PF.
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OK. Since I made this thread, I have read about three years worth of cartoons from their archive. They weren't kidding when they said they support procrastination. This is VERY BAD! I can't stop!
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Used to read it all the time -- have some on my office wall, particularly regarding replying to reviewer comments...
Great stuff
Great stuff
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Well. I finally made it through the whole archive...
What do you mean its a week from finals?!
What do you mean its a week from finals?!
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http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=942
This is so true! I've noticed that whenever they want any phd students to go to meetings or some of the general seminars, the thing written in the biggest, boldest font is "lunch will be provided"!
This is so true! I've noticed that whenever they want any phd students to go to meetings or some of the general seminars, the thing written in the biggest, boldest font is "lunch will be provided"!
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J77 said:Used to read it all the time -- have some on my office wall, particularly regarding replying to reviewer comments...
Great stuff
Thanks, I've been trying to find the reviewer comments strip but forgot the name of it.
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