Opening line prep for defense

But I'm not swimming yet.

Alt text: A horse that has been brought to water, but is not drinking.

It's better to show than to tell, so during your defense fart very loudly like I did in mine right after being asked a question. (true story)

Bringing baked goods to the defense was a tradition where my spouse got her PhD. Dunno what low-key bribe will work best at your university.

@williwaw eeep!

@ardgedee potato is making plans

“Uh. Usually there’s a ‘but’ that follows that phrase”
“Yeah you’re looking at it.”

@williwaw you are a fucking legend