It is customary, in academic circles, to honour scholars with what is called a festschrift when they reach a certain age or level of deafness. While we have no idea how old Intellectual Friend is (although we have a sneaking suspicion that his birthday falls during the slightly less dark and shadowy part of the year), and seriously doubt that he knows himself, we think he deserves a festschrift, firstly, for being such a loyal and hardworking contributor to the Privy Counsel, secondly, for generously providing moral support and spiritual solace to those in need, and, thirdly, for being made a Doctor of Philosphy!
Congratulations, Intellectual Friend!
We happened to be visiting the Lund University Library recently, and thought that the toilet on the top floor there made a suitably festive subject for a festschrift.
This is clearly too solemn an occasion to bother about mundane things like points. Aallatti!!!
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Some of our favourite Intellectual Friend-related posts:
Blurry, Lopsided Archive Musings
The Intellectual Streak Continues: Leeds University Library Bogs, or, Yorkshire Graffitti
AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! AIR-DRYERS!
Cuteness, Intellectual Solace, and a Correction
Another Festshrift:
Kicking Anglo-Saxon Arse - Festschrift to Shewee Fiend Friend
Congratulations, Intellectual Friend!
We happened to be visiting the Lund University Library recently, and thought that the toilet on the top floor there made a suitably festive subject for a festschrift.
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| On first entering this holy of holies, we were annoyed that the light didn't work. On second thoughts, we realised it was probably best that way, considering that one is on view to the outside world. Here one can sit and ponder, if one is so inclined, etymological mysteries, elves, trolls, and perhaps ale, while the people in the building opposite contemplate one's physical peculiarities. An ideal arrangement. |
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| Close-up of the utterly charming window and its view |
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| The toilet in all its glory. Oooh, look at the glory stick there, in its glory-stick holder. |
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| Once again we find ourselves simultaneously horrified and delighted. Horrified by the scary hand-dryer, delighted by the thoughtfully provided drinking cups. (Toilet blogging requires nerves of steel.) |
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| We have this annoying feeling that "old soap" is supposed to be good for something... |
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| The Lund University Library is housed in a magnificent Victorian brick building, rich in nooks, crannies, books, and toilets. Image from Reseguiden |
Related Reading:
Some of our favourite Intellectual Friend-related posts:
Blurry, Lopsided Archive Musings
The Intellectual Streak Continues: Leeds University Library Bogs, or, Yorkshire Graffitti
AAAAAAAAAAAAARGH! AIR-DRYERS!
Cuteness, Intellectual Solace, and a Correction
Another Festshrift:
Kicking Anglo-Saxon Arse - Festschrift to Shewee Fiend Friend
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