Kristoph Minchau

Random Musings: Why a Girlfriend is like Math 221

By: Kristoph Minchau

Background

I came up with this theory while studying for Math 221 with a bunch of engineering people, most noteably Gary Texmo, who was the inspiration for this, and through his actions (him having to "leave" a very productive study session, to meet his girlfriend for some reason (it was for HER reason, not HIS reason, and hence why I thought he was whipped... ahem... I mean he didn't make the correct "logical" choice)).

For each of these reasons, think of how they apply to a Girlfriend, and to Math 221 (a hard university calculus course).

Why a Girlfriend is like Math 221:

  1. It costs money (221: course fee. girlfriend: chocolates, flowers, gifts, movies, etc.)
  2. It takes time (which is equal to money) (221: you have to study, go to class etc. girlfriend: you have to spend "quality" time with her, and in general be "on call" 24/7 to drop everything and be by her side whenever she wants).
  3. There are going to be tests (221: Miderm, Final. girlfriend: (the hardest question to answer in the universe) "does this make me look fat?" (because you are ALWAYS wrong)).
  4. If you do good on the tests, things are going to be good, if not, things are going to be be bad (221: either you get an A+ or a D- girlfriend: "you look great" = +1 for cuddle time, "yes it does make you look fat" = +1 for dog house)
  5. It is possible to Fail (221: forget a final. girlfriend: forget a birthday)
  6. Even though you failed, it's still a requirement if you want to get what you want. (221: no course, no degree. girlfriend: no girlfriend, no kids, no passing on the genes)
  7. You can always take things again. ("There's never time to do it right, but there is always time to do it over") (221: retake the course, with a different prof. girlfriend: retake the course of girlfriend101 with a different girlfriend)
  8. After Passing, there is more responsability, and more things to do (221: there are more courses that you need to take to get you're degree. girlfriend: there are more responsabilities that come into play ("what!? I have to take out the garbage, cook, and clean now!?").)
  9. You have to study. (221: Study the material, and do better on tests. girlfriend: Study the girl and you will get slapped... I mean... remember important information... like her name, or birthday... and you will do better)
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