Have you checked out PhD Comic Strip yet?

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The forum discussion centers around the PhD Comic Strip, specifically its humorous take on the experiences of graduate students. Participants share their enjoyment of the comics, referencing specific strips that resonate with their academic journeys, such as the annual asbestos warnings and the stress of finals. Users express how the comics serve as a form of procrastination while also providing relatable content for those in academia. The discussion highlights the community's appreciation for the humor found in the challenges of pursuing a PhD.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with academic life and the challenges faced by graduate students.
  • Understanding of humor in the context of academic stress and procrastination.
  • Knowledge of web comics as a medium for commentary on professional experiences.
  • Ability to navigate online comic archives, specifically PhD Comics.
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  • Explore the complete archive of PhD Comics at www.phdcomics.com.
  • Analyze specific comic strips that address common graduate student experiences, such as stress management and procrastination.
  • Research other web comics that focus on academic life and their impact on student morale.
  • Engage with online forums discussing the relevance of humor in academia.
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Graduate students, academic professionals, and anyone interested in the humorous aspects of pursuing a PhD will benefit from this discussion.

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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.

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G01 said:
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

:smile: Today's is great! Every place I've worked sends out those annual asbestos warnings.
 
I found that a few years ago when I started to think about grad applications. Very funny, very intimidating!
 
Moonbear said:
:smile: Today's is great!
I liked the previous one better! You have to have been there to really appreciate most of them.

We've had a thread or two before, on phdcomics, haven't we? Perhaps it was a long time ago.
 
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 :biggrin:
 
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Well. I finally made it through the whole archive...

What do you mean its a week from finals?!
 
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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 :biggrin:

Thanks, I've been trying to find the reviewer comments strip but forgot the name of it.
 

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