Meet the Parents, sons, daughters, and other 1L's

Today Boalt put on a picnic for incoming 1L's and their families and friends. Needless to say during the last few days I've been meeting quite a few 1L's and even one 2L transfer. But in all honesty, if I have to say my name, undergrad institution, and major one more time, I'm going to heave.

To all Rising 1L's: I propose a revolt, a casting of the chains of social construct if you will. When you meet someone, introduce yourself, then ask about something random of the other person. Example, "Hi I'm Armen, do you snort coke?" Well, not that extreme but you get the idea. ANYTHING other than school and major. Favorite color? Let's talk. You like the Simpsons? No kidding, if you had to pick a character that best describes you, which would you choose? No I'm not mentally ill, but I do have this blo...

Oh yeah and what's with everyone's sudden addiction to poker? I've never played a game in my life and I'm feeling very inclined just by peer pressure. No, I'm not complaining, because discussion of poker is always a welcome sigh of relief from talking about...yes, my major.