Monday, February 9, 2009

#6: Self-Important Older College Students

When one thinks of a college campus, younger kids come to mind: late teens, early twenties. But there are also people of other ages attending, whether they are in their thirties or in their seventies. And I say kudos to them for going back to school; it's important to keep learning all throughout your life.

Inevitably, however, there are those who show up in business suits and those stupid wheeling backpacks with the adjustable handles. I understand some people are coming straight from work. When I have on-campus classes, I usually have to show up in my work clothes, too. But why the backpack on wheels? WHY?

Backpacks on wheels are stupid. They make it look like you are trying seem more important than you are because your backpack is basically a glorified suitcase. Ooh, look at you, you're a business traveler! When I see those ugly things, I think just one thing: you are too goddamn lazy to carry a backpack, so you roll it around with you everywhere instead.

I hate your backpack on wheels and I hate you.