Seems to me being able to wake up hungover and with unexplained chest wounds would be a strength, not a weakness.
Yeah, my take is that he’s failed to wake up hungover & wounded, & is being put on probation for being boring. Can’t have that in the 500th Animal House knockoff.
This reminds me of a clever Facebook status I once read:
“This morning I woke up with sore thighs and calf muscles as though I had gone on a long, hard run early in the day. But I had not. I can only conclude that in the middle of the night I was whisked away by some
mischievous and magical creatures and forced to fight for my life and the survival of all of humanity. After I proved to be victorious, I was returned to my bed — my memory wiped of the secrets I had uncovered.
Obviously, this is the only explanation.”
What this the cartoonist’s intention? I doubt it, but it’s fun to think about.
I think the intent is that he’s not fulfilling all of the required student activities.
I’m with Brian. He isn’t getting “actively involved” in student life. It’s actually a requirement at some schools.
I interpreted it as DrownedPuppy and Brian did.
Poor parsing- Norris is excelling academically but is leading a less than exemplary social life- drinking excessively and participating in questionable activities that result in bodily injury.
BTW, what is Norris doing in school? He plays the role of young Millennial struggling in the business world.
It’s ‘chest wounds’ that’s throwing me. That seems awfully specific. Sure, UDIs were common when I was in university (Unidentified Drinking Injuries), but they generally appeared anywhere, not just the chest. In fact, rarely the chest. Bruised arms, shoulders, legs, head, sure, but not often chest. Anyone got an explanation for this type of injury being singled out?
But why would he be on academic probation if his social life is weak?
Am I the only one reminded of the organ-harvesting trope?
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Seems to me being able to wake up hungover and with unexplained chest wounds would be a strength, not a weakness.
Yeah, my take is that he’s failed to wake up hungover & wounded, & is being put on probation for being boring. Can’t have that in the 500th Animal House knockoff.
This reminds me of a clever Facebook status I once read:
“This morning I woke up with sore thighs and calf muscles as though I had gone on a long, hard run early in the day. But I had not. I can only conclude that in the middle of the night I was whisked away by some
mischievous and magical creatures and forced to fight for my life and the survival of all of humanity. After I proved to be victorious, I was returned to my bed — my memory wiped of the secrets I had uncovered.
Obviously, this is the only explanation.”
What this the cartoonist’s intention? I doubt it, but it’s fun to think about.
I think the intent is that he’s not fulfilling all of the required student activities.
I’m with Brian. He isn’t getting “actively involved” in student life. It’s actually a requirement at some schools.
I interpreted it as DrownedPuppy and Brian did.
Poor parsing- Norris is excelling academically but is leading a less than exemplary social life- drinking excessively and participating in questionable activities that result in bodily injury.
BTW, what is Norris doing in school? He plays the role of young Millennial struggling in the business world.
It’s ‘chest wounds’ that’s throwing me. That seems awfully specific. Sure, UDIs were common when I was in university (Unidentified Drinking Injuries), but they generally appeared anywhere, not just the chest. In fact, rarely the chest. Bruised arms, shoulders, legs, head, sure, but not often chest. Anyone got an explanation for this type of injury being singled out?
But why would he be on academic probation if his social life is weak?
Am I the only one reminded of the organ-harvesting trope?
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/youve-got-to-be-kidneying/
Grawlix- while not considering the trope, I did wonder if he woke up with all his parts.