prolixity Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I've gotta decide something, and since the two schools I've whittled it down to are offering the same stipend, the same degree, and about the same level of prestige.. well, I need a way to figure out where to go. Unfortunately the professors with whom I'll be working tend to collaborate, so I'll be doing the same work at both universities and will probably spend a certain amount of time at both, no matter where I choose to study... But I've figured out a way: Which doctoral gown is more bad-ass? or origin415, tarski and an_internet_person 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudlark Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Number two! Number two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskinner Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 #2 is totally Gryffindor! Decision done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) #2 is totally Gryffindor! Decision done. I was going for exactly the same.... more harrypotteresque Edited February 15, 2010 by mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anxiousapplicant Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Oh yes, number two is much snazzier. Number one looks all faded and 1970s-ish. anxiousapplicant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdude Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 2... but don't look as smug as the model when you wear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacib Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 What's wrong with you people? Am I the only person with the requisite amount of refinement and taste to realize the former is far superior to the latter? Does no one care about tradition anymore? Are you all so fixated with some flash-in-the-pan craze that you'll want to wear some cheesy tri-tone robe that i) looks like it's made out of the same material as CVS halloween costumes and ii) apparently doesn't even have a cowl ? Allow me to be the voice of reason and say #1 is by far the more handsome garment... Full disclosure: The first one is from what's pretty much my hometown school, so... congratulations on both! Pamphilia and BCHistory 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnlikelyGrad Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 What's wrong with you people? Am I the only person with the requisite amount of refinement and taste to realize the former is far superior to the latter? Does no one care about tradition anymore? I prefer #1 too. And btw, anxiousapplicant, it doesn't look 1970's-ish: it looks 1770's-ish. Which is why I love it so; I'm an old-fashioned kind of gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor6000 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I totally thought "Gryffindor" when I saw number two. Go for number one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudlark Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 People...... people. Number two is superior not because of Harry Potter, or because it looks less dated, but because it makes you look like your arms are actually on fire. I mean, have some standards! prolixity, Pamphilia, rogue and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 #2 unless you are studying for your PhD in Hello Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleisthenes Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I prefer #1 too. And btw, anxiousapplicant, it doesn't look 1970's-ish: it looks 1770's-ish. Which is why I love it so; I'm an old-fashioned kind of gal. Actually, it looks 1370's-ish Any scholars of medieval costume on these forums want to give a more specific date range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocosmicfish Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I refuse to comment until I see the hats. jlee306 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joro Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I refuse to comment until I see the hats. jlee306, Ari* and an_internet_person 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naptown Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 #2 would be a lot better if it had the three velvet arm bands/stripes most doctoral gowns sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summit_Bid Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 #2 would be a lot better if it had the three velvet arm bands/stripes most doctoral gowns sport. I concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacib Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) People...... people. Number two is superior not because of Harry Potter, or because it looks less dated, but because it makes you look like your arms are actually on fire. I mean, have some standards! This line of reasoning almost convinced me... until I realized it still lacks a hood. I mean, what kind of person has arms on fire, doesn't have a head surrounded with flames? I mean seriously, think about it for a second, it just doesn't make sense. Edited February 17, 2010 by jacib jlee306 and pangur-ban 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captiv8ed Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Two because you get really big sleeves BUT!! Do some research into the politics of the school, make sure there is no talk of any uprising! I mean, what if yo pin your hopes and dreams on that beautiful gown and then the school changes to something completely non-bad ass? Oh, wait, I think you should negotiate and ask for a clause in your contract that allows you to transfer to the other school if the first school goes with a different look. But seriously! Let's talk about the important qualifiers. Which one is closer to a beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlee306 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 This is just the funniest thread ever! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmommy Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 How can you attend a hooding ceremony without a hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 How can you attend a hooding ceremony without a hood? I have. It was the most awkward cross burning ever. Zamis and carrar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamis Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Number one! Number one! But you gotta make sure the robe you get was made in the '70s. Pink > red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tepidtenacity Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Number 2 for sure, first one looks like some artifact preserved from the dark ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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