15. And Don’t Call Me Doc
The power of the white lab coat in the realm of academia cannot be overstated—it’s the Cinderella dress of the scientific community, transforming mere mortals into figures of authority and respect. The lab coat, a symbol of knowledge and power, effectively brewed a blend of deference and diligence.
The real twist, I’ll bet, was that the coffee-bringer was the true mastermind all along, conducting an elaborate, semester-long study on the effects of perceived authority. The subject, a fellow undergrad in disguise. The hypothesis? To see how long the facade would last before the coffee would run cold. That’s the more entertaining theory anyway.