Dental School Graduation Gifts

Why do people say they're lying through their teeth? It's just an expression. Yeah, but it makes me think of defendants, who lie through their lawyers. Then it makes me think of my teeth as little lawyers. And that makes me not want to brush them, just in case they sue me for unnecessary roughness. When's the last time you brushed your teeth? Let me think ... was this a leap year?

Dr. Hooper Obstetrics. Push. Dr. Harvey Dentistry. Pull.

'Yes, we did the usual Amsterdam tourist route - canals and all. I'm sorry - did I say something to upset you?'

'Which would you prefer, the local or the general?'

'It's the same everywhere: body over brains.'

'If it starts to hurt, just wiggle your ears.'

"We now anesthetize with dentist office music."

Dentist: We drill/Fill/Bill.

"Why don't I go brush my teeth."

No Cavity Club/No New Gum Receding Club

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'I have this fear of the real world...'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'When I grow up, I want to be a hydraulic engineer...'

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

Big Bang Theory.

Solicitor speaks legal jargon and has a translator who tells client: 'You haven't a hope!'

'Hmph. College kids.'

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

'No Renee, not until you get two degrees, pass a rigorous physical, and beat out thousands of other qualified individuals.'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

Reach for the Star.

Eternal Student.

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

'OK, the old one's in my right hand, the donor's in my left. Rght?'

"Actually, I'm hoping what I'm going to be when I grow up hasn't been invented yet."

"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."

"My answers could be right. Your quiz just asked the wrong questions."

The adoration of the gels.

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

"I didn't finish the proof but I did write this poem about my struggle."

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.