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CONCEIT... Beware Of Greeks In Student's Clothing
CONCEIT... Beware Of Greeks In Student's Clothing
The Conceited Man
September 27, 1989
The author uses highly dramatic and hyperbolic language to warn students against joining fraternities and sororities during Rush Week, comparing Greek life members to "demons in disguise" and "Hades' disciples" who want to steal your soul.
CONCEIT...Deadheads or Braindeads?
CONCEIT...Deadheads or Braindeads?
The Conceited Man
September 20, 1989
The author delivers a harsh critique of Grateful Dead fans, arguing that their devotion is fueled more by "hallucinogenic drugs" than musical talent. He even suggests that Donny Osmond would be a more logical choice for worship, given his longevity and cleaner image.
Rutgers Bitch: Coloring Inside The Lines And Fear Of The Fart
Rutgers Bitch: Coloring Inside The Lines And Fear Of The Fart
Werner, Flo
March 14, 1990
Flo Werner recounts a humorous and nostalgic story about a childhood rivalry with her brother, Karl, centered around a "Peanuts" coloring book and a particularly memorable sibling prank.
Rutgers Bitch: Don't Have A Nice Anything
Rutgers Bitch: Don't Have A Nice Anything
Werner, Flo
May 2, 1990
In this final column for the semester, Flo Werner vents her frustration with the common phrase "Have a nice summer," arguing that such pleasantries are often empty, fraudulent, and used to mask our true, less-than-polite feelings toward others.
Rutgers Bitch: Fat Bitch
Rutgers Bitch: Fat Bitch
Werner, Flo
April 4, 1990
Flo Werner writes about the self-loathing triggered by seeing a fitness model on television, leading her to attempt a grueling workout with her "athletic" boyfriend that ends in immediate regret and a return to her original habits.
Rutgers Bitch: Fear And Loathing In Hockey
Rutgers Bitch: Fear And Loathing In Hockey
Werner, Flo
February 14, 1990
Flo Werner argues that the "best part of any sport is the fighting," admitting that she finds more enjoyment in a violent bench-clearing brawl than in the technical skill of the game. She dismisses the concept of sportsmanship as "laughable" and expresses a "bloodthirsty" desire for "REAL ACTION," contrasting her preference for raw aggression with the sterile, "civilized" nature of other professional sports.
Rutgers Bitch: Gimmie A Smoke...
Rutgers Bitch: Gimmie A Smoke...
Werner, Flo
February 7, 1990
In the commentary piece "Rutgers’ Bitch—Gimmie A Smoke...", author Flo Werner provides a raw, humorous account of her failed attempt to quit smoking, detailing the physical and emotional withdrawal she experienced. She ultimately concludes that the habit is too deeply ingrained to overcome, expressing frustration with "hypocritical" ex-smokers who sermonize against the vice.
Rutgers Bitch: Not Only Do I Hate The Klan - But They Have Stupid Hats, Too.
Rutgers Bitch: Not Only Do I Hate The Klan - But They Have Stupid Hats, Too.
Werner, Flo
April 18, 1990
Flo offers a scathing and humorous critique of the Ku Klux Klan, attacking both their hateful ideology and their "tacky" white conehead fashion choices.
Rutgers Bitch: Oh, I Failed Inspection? Thanks
Rutgers Bitch: Oh, I Failed Inspection? Thanks
Werner, Flo
February 28, 1990
Flo Werner humorously vents her frustration over her aging 1976 Grand Prix failing its mandatory state vehicle inspection. She mocks the "scary" mechanical state of her car and sarcastically suggests that simply being a Rutgers-Camden student should be a valid excuse for driving a vehicle with a "REJECTED" sticker.
Rutgers Bitch: The Bitch Goes Shopping
Rutgers Bitch: The Bitch Goes Shopping
Werner, Flo
April 11, 1990
Flo describes her intense love for shopping, calling herself an "addict" who finds a state of euphoria in malls that "no drug could induce." Despite her self-described poverty, she humorously details her "maniac" behavior during sales and her inability to resist buying items she doesn't need, like a spandex tiger bodysuit or iridescent high heels.
Rutgers Bitch: The New Kids Are Evil
Rutgers Bitch: The New Kids Are Evil
Werner, Flo
February 21, 1990
Flo Werner scathingly critiques the boy band New Kids on the Block, dismissing their music as manufactured, corporate "drivel" that lacks the soul of legendary acts like the Beatles. She argues that the group's popularity is a fleeting marketing fluke and predicts that they will be completely forgotten by the public within twenty years.
Rutgers Bitch: What it takes to be a Bitch
Rutgers Bitch: What it takes to be a Bitch
Werner, Flo
April 25, 1990
Flo breaks the fourth wall to describe the chaotic and stressful process of writing her weekly column, from the "hell" of missing deadlines to the physical toll of late-night typing and editing.
Rutgers Bitch: Why I Hate Dogs...
Rutgers Bitch: Why I Hate Dogs...
Werner, Flo
March 7, 1990
In this column, Flo Werner explains her strong dislike for dogs, citing reasons such as their smell, shedding, and "sloppy" behavior. She contrasts them with cats, whom she praises for being more expressive and independent