In the weeks leading up to my thesis defense, I have received several suggestions and well-wishes for success. Most of them have been about what you'd expect.
"You'll do great!"
"Don't worry; they're all just regular people too."
"Don't be nervous; it's really an examination of your committee chair, not you."
But, my favorite was from a co-worker. I told him that my defense was coming up and he responded, "Oh, are you going to wear a ninja mask?" And he proceeded to go through and tell me all the ways that a ninja mask might be advantageous considering the occasion. Unfortunately, I am not wearing a ninja mask. But, I have dressed in black, so possibly if things look really bleak, I'll be reminded of a ninja dressed all in black, and I'll feel a little better.
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