^ That’s true; this was a very funny essay, and it’s one of a kind (God knows how many people have tried to replicate this since it was posted on the Internet). But while a well-placed clever essay might win admissions officers’ hearts, I personally still think that ultimately, substance > wit. If the applicant had written all of his essays like this joking way, that would have been very annoying. Plus, it’s too easy for writing of this sort to fall flat.