<p>Although I don't know if it's going to have much of an effect this late in the game. And my father's death is making scheduling difficult. Aaghh</p>
<p>Well hopefully you'll be able to schedule it sometime soon (a.k.a., you know, before the 10th or so, when they mail decisions ;)). Hope everything goes well :) If not, we'll all chip in and just fly into Princeton, where, in Hamlet costume, you can deliver a beautiful soliloquoy on the many reasons why you should get into Princeton. Then, if they're not amused, you will duel. Yeah, that's right. Burr-Hamilton style. <em>claps wildly</em> You're going to do awesome, legend.</p>
<p>Good luck man! I hope everything works out for you. I know it's hard right now, but just stay calm and relaxed so that you can think straight, and you'll be fine.</p>
<p>And on another note, Aaron Burr is NOT one of those alumni that Princeton should be especially proud of.</p>
<p>Hamiliton = one of my favorite U.S. history characters, if not the favorite. </p>
<p>Amusing, even though I ♥ Princeton and think Columbia is tr</p>
<p>Haha, very nice, very nice. Alexander Hamilton was quite the character. So was TR. And William Jennings Bryan. And Ross Perot. Oh, that crazy Ross Perot. <em>canned laughter</em></p>
<p>By the way, what's the deal with the stigma about Joisey? Seriously, whenever I mention Princeton's in NJ, people snicker and get this stupid look on their faces. Did I miss an outrageously funny stereotype or am I reading too much into things? I hear it around the CC boards as well. Hmmm...</p>
<p>sidenote: I take full responsibility for derailing this thread from its original purpose, but some things must be asked. Flail me if you must.</p>
<p>Oh, William Jennings Bryan... the Cross of Gold Speech... '96 election and the demise of the Populist party..... funny those little things we learn for the AP US test and can't seem to forget.</p>
<p>I think I missed the Jersey stereotype at some point, too. (Except that they pronounce it "Joisey" - that's amusing in itself.) Someone care to clue us in?</p>
<p>I hate the Jersey stereotype! I have a lot of Jersey pride, I must admit. And let me just say.... I do not know one single person who pronounces it "Joisey". The only times I've ever heard anyone say "Joisey" is when someone from another state is making fun of NJ.</p>
<p>I think the stereotype of New Jersey comes from the Turnpike. People drive through the state and see this barren wasteland but what they're seeing is not the whole state. We have farms, we have cities, and of course we have the Shore (my home!).</p>
<p>Another big stereotype is the "Jersey girl"... big hair, lots of makeup, loud gum chewing.</p>
<p>If you google "What is a Jersey girl" you get a few good articles on this topic. </p>
<p>I hate the Jersey stereotype. But I do love New Jersey. :) Anyone who makes a face at New Jersey hasn't experienced it the right way. </p>
<p>Anywayyyy.... if anyone has any Jersey-related questions, I'd be happy to answer them.</p>
<p>Really? you dont know anyone who pronoucnes is "joisey" I am much saddened. I am feeling like the time I figured out Santa was real. Or when the easter bunny is fake. or no tooth fairy.... actually, i never got a quarter for my teeth. :(</p>
<p>yea, i had a post on this in the 'what are you thinkng about thread'</p>
<p>haha hobbes...</p>
<p>yeah, there are some words I say differently, but "Jersey" isn't one of them.</p>
<p>examples....
I say "cawl" instead of "call"
"tawk" instead of "talk"
"wudder" instead of "water"</p>