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Date: Mar 9, 2005

Immature Behavior

Date: Mar 9, 2005

Uhhh, would the real W.J. Johnson please stand up?

Point of clarification: Are we meeting you at Luby's, or not? If so, please let us know the day and time. I assume the dress will be casual? BYOB? See you all there....

Date: Mar 9, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: I'm the Real W.J. Johnson
"I have tried in every way possible to be cordial with you people. .... Professor W.J. Johnson"

I hardly think so, W.J. You renigged on your offer of pie and drinks. That is tantamount to extending the olive branch, then jerking it back. Such behaviour is unacceptable sir, even among effete elitists.

Date: Mar 9, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: I'm the Real W.J. Johnson
"Ladies and Gentlemen:
I have tried in every way possible to be cordial with you people. I have not stooped to name calling, or insults, or bathroom humor in my communications with you. I have tried my level best to lay the groundwork for a sound employer-employee relationship, just as I have successfully done in all my previous business ventures. Dr. Thames warned me that this would not work. He said that I'd be mocked and ridiculed, and not accepted by the clique of ivory tower academics. I didn't believe him then, but you've proven him correct. This imposter business is the last straw for me. You have set the tone for our future working relationship in the college of business, and I assure you that I have a long memory. I could not be more serious about building Southern's future on the strong foundation of economic development efforts by Drs. Thames, and Malone, and Dvorak. I will not tolerate slackers in our midst. If you have a problem with the idea of putting in a full day at the office then you should make plans to leave before I arrive, because the new 4/4 teaching load will be my minimum expectation. That is all I have to say, except that I'm very disappointed in the immature behavior displayed by educated people who hold themselves out to be superior to those of us who have had real jobs. At least now I understand what Dr. Thames has been dealing with.
Professor W.J. Johnson"

Is this nimrod for real? Nothing against academics, but they don't have "real" jobs. Do they get up at 5 a.m. and punch a clock by 6:30 a.m. Do they work in rain and cold weather just for a pithy 15 bucks an hour. No, they have nice clean offices where they work for a few hours each day. People who hold "real jobs" have to work 10 and 12 hours a day. Professors aren't superior, they are just lucky enough to find jobs that don't require them to get blisters on their hands. So, there you go Mr. Professor.

Date: Mar 9, 2005

LV, he is not real. We need to stop responding to him.

Date: Mar 9, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Lord Vader
" Professors aren't superior, they are just lucky ... ."

Yep. Pure luck. Just woke up one morning and there was a note on the door that said, "Don't go to the mill today. Go in to that clean office."

That ain't workin', that's the way you do it.
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free.

It's all about the luck and money that they got. But if its one of us scores, then it's all about how hard work is rewarded.

Pithy? Only if you pith on it.

Date: Mar 9, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: LVN
"LV, he is not real. We need to stop responding to him."

But I will respond to you. If you think professors are uniquely privileged, what's your feeling about lawyers, sales managers, writers, dentists, and other people who get to work indoors after years of education and training?
PS I'd like to hear more about the $12-$15 hr jobs. There aren't many of those in Hattiesburg.

Date: Mar 10, 2005

There are $12-$15 jobs in Hattiesburg, but they are construction jobs. Also you can get paid like that if you work in a factory, but you need to be there for a while.

By lucky, I think academic people are fortunate to have had the money to go to school. And they are fortunate enough to have found their nitch in life. So of us still haven't found that nitch yet.

Date: Mar 10, 2005

It's just hard to tell where you're coming from sometimes.
(It's "niche" but that's okay. Prnounced "neesh" or thereabouts. You should hear what I used to call that striped 3-flavor ice-cream. I was corrected by the server in my dorm dining hall, but I still have to think a minute before I say it aloud.)

Date: Mar 10, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: LVN
"You should hear what I used to call that striped 3-flavor ice-cream."

3-flavor ice-cream is what we used to call a pin striped suit worn on a hot sunny day by a good old boy with a cigar in his mouth.

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: I'm the Real W.J. Johnson
"Ladies and Gentlemen: I have tried in every way possible to be cordial with you people. I have not stooped to name calling, or insults, or bathroom humor in my communications with you. I have tried my level best to lay the groundwork for a sound employer-employee relationship, just as I have successfully done in all my previous business ventures. Dr. Thames warned me that this would not work. He said that I'd be mocked and ridiculed, and not accepted by the clique of ivory tower academics. I didn't believe him then, but you've proven him correct. This imposter business is the last straw for me. You have set the tone for our future working relationship in the college of business, and I assure you that I have a long memory. I could not be more serious about building Southern's future on the strong foundation of economic development efforts by Drs. Thames, and Malone, and Dvorak. I will not tolerate slackers in our midst. If you have a problem with the idea of putting in a full day at the office then you should make plans to leave before I arrive, because the new 4/4 teaching load will be my minimum expectation. That is all I have to say, except that I'm very disappointed in the immature behavior displayed by educated people who hold themselves out to be superior to those of us who have had real jobs. At least now I understand what Dr. Thames has been dealing with. Professor W.J. Johnson"

W.J. asked that I kick this post in the interest of your continuing edification. Thank you.

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: I'm the Real W.J. Johnson
"Ladies and Gentlemen: I have tried in every way possible to be cordial with you people. I have not stooped to name calling, or insults, or bathroom humor in my communications with you. I have tried my level best to lay the groundwork for a sound employer-employee relationship, just as I have successfully done in all my previous business ventures. ...."

Where have I heard this before?

Date: Mar 21, 2005

W. J. Johnson is a phony.

Need I say more?

RC

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: ssDude
"Where have I heard this before?"

Duhh, Donald Trump, from "The Apprentice?" What do I win?

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Robert Campbell
"W. J. Johnson is a phony. Need I say more? RC"

Robert,

There may be two W.J. Johnsons. One of them may be serious, but the other one is actually quite funny. Perhaps the second one was invented as a way of lampooning the first. I have no idea. I just know that the funny one can be hilarious.

Date: Mar 21, 2005

Maybe there are two W. J. Johnsons.

In that case they're both phony, but only one is intentionally funny.

RC

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: USM Sympathizer
" Robert, There may be two W.J. Johnsons. One of them may be serious, but the other one is actually quite funny. Perhaps the second one was invented as a way of lampooning the first. I have no idea. I just know that the funny one can be hilarious."

Dear Sirs,

As I have told you before, W.J. is my real brother, and tragically, he suffers from multiple personality disorder. So you are both correct. There are at least two W.J.'s, maybe more. I'm very sorry for anything W.J. has done to disrupt your chat room. He's actually a very sweet fellow, and quite harmless. Right now he's in his room preparing his speech for the USM-D'Lo summer commencement. It's really kind of cute. W.J. has his little Shelby Thames doll sitting on the edge of his bed, and every time he writes a couple of sentences, he discusses them with little Shelby. I'll try to keep W.J. under control but if I slip up, don't ya'all get upset. He means well, and he loves his USM.

Yours truly,

J.W. Johnson

Date: Mar 21, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: J.W. Johnson
" Dear Sirs, As I have told you before, W.J. is my real brother, and tragically, he suffers from multiple personality disorder. So you are both correct. There are at least two W.J.'s, maybe more. I'm very sorry for anything W.J. has done to disrupt your chat room. He's actually a very sweet fellow, and quite harmless. Right now he's in his room preparing his speech for the USM-D'Lo summer commencement. It's really kind of cute. W.J. has his little Shelby Thames doll sitting on the edge of his bed, and every time he writes a couple of sentences, he discusses them with little Shelby. I'll try to keep W.J. under control but if I slip up, don't ya'all get upset. He means well, and he loves his USM. Yours truly, J.W. Johnson"

J.W.,

What makes you think that's a Shelby Thames doll sitting on W.J.'s bed? Could it be the real Shelby? How about posting a photo for us so we can make our own judgement. By the way, let us know how the D'Lo commencement address is coming. I'm sure we'd like to read a draft, if you can lay your hands on a copy.

Thanks,

Charlie