Thursday Open Thread | 80 comments (74 topical, 6 editorial, 0 hidden)

One of my colleagues once asked my to tell her what 25% of $100,000 was.

My boss (also an economist) began snort-laughing.

Be nice to America. Or we'll bring democracy to your country.

by Drew J Jones (pedobear@pennstatefootball.com) on Thu Jun 28th, 2012 at 06:54:53 PM EST
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Lawyers get wives like this.

by das monde on Thu Jun 28th, 2012 at 10:30:55 PM EST
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I couldn't watch the whole thing, just too depressing. And who would want to be married to someone that stupid? I would never feel safe. But I also see the funny underneath all the layers of horrifying.

'tis strange I should be old and neither wise nor valiant. From "The Maid's Tragedy" by Beaumont & Fletcher

by Wife of Bath (kareninaustin at g mail dot com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 12:15:27 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (4.00 / 2)

My reaction to that video is what has she done to deserve a husband that will post this on youtube.

If you are not convinced, try it on someone who has not been entirely debauched by economics. — Piero Sraffa

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 01:27:58 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (none / 1)

If you ever get close to a human and human behaviour...

Along with millions of views, the video has racked up a lot of comments, with many wondering whether the husband is in hot water with his spouse.
"I was like, 'How could you do this to me?' I was pretty upset, but I realize that our marriage is deeper than that. I can't let this little thing affect how I feel about my husband," she said. "I love him and our relationship has just kind of grown from this."
Her husband does apologize though for any hurt he might have caused his spouse.
"I definitely do apologize to Chelsea for teasing a little bit," he said today. "I'm sorry for the emotional roller coaster it's put you through. I am glad that you are understanding and such a sweet wife and that we are doing well."

Would it be easier for her to answer: If we are traveling 80mph, how far will we go in one hour?

by das monde on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 02:37:16 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (none / 0)

Over the years one amasses enough evidence that people get the domestic/sentimental life misery they deserve.

If you are not convinced, try it on someone who has not been entirely debauched by economics. — Piero Sraffa

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 04:28:28 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (none / 0)

The couple, who are both students at Utah State University in Logan

The Utah State University in Logan enrolls people who aren't up to first year elementary school level...

_{*Lunatic*, n.

One whose delusions are out of fashion.}

by DoDo on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 04:46:24 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (none / 0)

Nah, c'mon, they're up to elementary school level.

Otherwise they'd be at Boise State.

Be nice to America. Or we'll bring democracy to your country.

by Drew J Jones (pedobear@pennstatefootball.com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 06:37:35 AM EST
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Re: Homebuying Sucks (none / 0)

Nothing like that. She's quite sharp as an attorney. Just always hated math and freezes up when she has to do it.

Be nice to America. Or we'll bring democracy to your country.

by Drew J Jones (pedobear@pennstatefootball.com) on Fri Jun 29th, 2012 at 07:05:59 AM EST
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