February 2012
3 posts
On class mobility, "the track"
The track to unequivocal success:
Top 1% of High School -> Ivy League -> Investment Bank -> Private Equity/Hedge Fund
Where I stand right now:
Top 30% of High School -> State School -> ?
Is there an existential consulting firm somewhere that can help me bridge the gap? I know I’m leagues behind, but certainly there’s a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles...
On hella
Common usage:
As a modifier, e.g. “that donut looks hella good”
As an affirmation of agreement, e.g. “do you want to get donuts?” “hella”
Suggested usage:
As a standardized unit of measurement, e.g. “may I please have two helladonuts?
On the gradual suckage of television
After Lost, most shows can be described using the ad lib, “Lost if it had _______.”
Selected examples:
Terra Nova: “Lost if it had dinosaurs.”
The Walking Dead: “Lost if it had zombies.”
The River: “Lost if it had… a river.”