Wednesday, February 01, 2006

GSP Redux

I thought the attack of the giant snow penises was limited in its scope. But it must be more widespread than previously thought, because now it's being outlawed.

Ripon College in Wisconsin (80 miles NW of Milwaukee) is putting its collective foot down on the giant penis snow sculpture. And that's gotta hurt. A new policy at the college only allows tasteful sculptures that reflect the academic mission of the school. Now I don't know about your collegiate experience, but a giant phallus pretty accurately depicts the experience of most undergraduates at any school.

Setting the standard as "tasteless" however will only open the randy Ripon Red Hawks up to litigation. What about artistic expression and free speech? When giant snow penises are outlawed, only outlaws will have giant snow penises.

It's good to know that Ripon college has solved academic fraud, student loan poverty, underage (and binge) drinking, date rape and fraternity hazing so they can focus on the truly important things--like tasteless and offensive snow sculptures.

I'm just sorry Ripon college didn't have any swell pictures to post as examples of tasteless sculptures. Now we're all in the dark as to what will pass muster for the next Ripon College Snow Festival. Damn.

2 comments:

Diamond said...

"When giant snow penises are outlawed, only outlaws with have giant snow penises."

OMFG, that's a line I never thought I would read in this lifetime. Tooooo f***ing funny sugar, toooooo.

Kate the Peon said...

Ripon is practically in Minnesota. It's in no way related to hip, happening Milwaukee.