Word: absurdity
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...Illuminating, for example, is the application of this reasoning to the criticism, frequently heard, that a certain student works for grades rather than for knowledge. "To chide a tennis-player for training himself with a view to winning a match, instead of acquiring skill in the game would be absurd, because the two things are the same. If marks in examinations do not measure accurately comprehension of the subject as taught in the course and the power to handle it, the instructor is at fault, for his examination does not measure what it should...
...breathless cramming rush of Divisional examinations which is forced to the attention of most Seniors, and many who soon hope to be, is not without certain compensations. And one of these is a sudden accurate knowledge of the Bible. It would be absurd to bring this matter to the attention of Harvard men for any high-flung religious motives, nor is it necessary to do so. The Bible is well worth a face value treatment without the psalm-singing hypocrisy that often goes with...
...this sort of thing is unnecessary, if not a bit absurd, when there are any number of ways to eliminate it. The simple expedient of a sign erected for vehicles coming up Plympton street would serve admirably. What could be simpler: all north bound traffic mush come to a full stop before crossing Mount Auburn Street. This method is used successfully in many large cities, and requires only some boards, paint, and a not too lethargic police department to put it into operation. David N. Scoll...
...most encouraging, but nevertheless, surprising development in this newly aroused discussion has been contributed by the undergraduate publications of several great Eastern colleges. Spurred by an editorial appearing in the Harvard CRIMSON which, after deploring the absurd overemphasis now placed on intercollegiate football contests, advocated such drastic reforms as sharply reduced schedules, abolition of scouts, spring practice, high-priced admission tickets, and sectional championships, while encouraging interclass games and coaching by graduates only, the student dailies of Yale, Princeton, and Dartmouth voiced their strong condemnation of existing procedure. We believe that the editors of these publications are reflecting the sanest...
When will Americans become conscious that the nation to the north of them is something more than a setting for absurd half-breed plays, a hunting wilderness or a place to get a drink...