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So after months of studying, I went into today to take the dreaded GMAT exam (business school entrance test). At the testing center, they take you through this whole dog-and-pony show: two forms of ID, mugshot photo, palm vein reader, the works. You sign your life away and off you go. As I'm preparing to enter the testing room, the test administrator says, "You can't take anything with you whatsoever, except your ID. You'll have to empty your pockets, spit the gum, take off the sunglasses"
Ok, no problem.
Then he nods toward my wrist, "Oh, and you'll need to remove those bracelets too, son"
Nooooo!!! Not my 2008 Bonnaroo bracelet! It's been on there nearly 2 years! Please!! Along with my 2009 Roo bracelet and '09 Rothbury band (dunno why I took the 08 Roth band off, but it was ugly anyway).
Empathizing with my plea, the Admin calls in another Testing Director, and they phone in a call to the central office. I felt somewhat idiotic as they described my plight on the phone ("No, I'm not really sure... but he says they have a lot of sentimental value and they won't come off...), but they were very nice about the whole ordeal.
Finally, he gets off the phone and says they'll have to fill out a special exemption waiver that they grant in cases for "Ethnic and Religious Apparel". Signed it, and off we went. So there you have it! I'm officially a charter member of the First United Church of 'Roo.
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I like the idea of the bracelets being "ethnic" apparel. After all, Rooers definitely have their own culture and I see the bracelets as a symbol of that lifestyle
Awesome story, congrats on the GMAT! I just finished business school, but wish I had met more 'cool' people in the program. I remember last year I met these people at 'roo and they asked what I did... I was working for one of those bailed out Wall St banks and getting my MBA... I felt like a tool ;-) I almost lied and said I was an artist or something haha
I took my National Council Licensure Examination last month and went through the same sort of security. When my results were mailed the mug shot was printed on it. The palm vein thing freaked me OUT. I asked if it was for ID purposes within the testing company only, that it would not be released to oh, say, the government. LOL. Congrats on doing well and getting through with your bracelets.
Post by pondo ROCKS on Feb 6, 2010 23:57:08 GMT -5
Great story...This made me smile!!!!
I have been wearing a "Free the West Memphis 3" bracelet since my buddy Jacob got me one and i have refused to take it off until they are freed. For more info go to wm3.org
It is good to know there are other people out there as dedicated
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Post by haganchase on Feb 12, 2010 15:18:25 GMT -5
Whaaaat, thats amazing. I wish I was still wearing my 09 bracelet. The lady at the check in made it too tight though! Wore for about 3 months after until I felt like my hand was gonna fall off ahaha
I took my National Council Licensure Examination last month and went through the same sort of security. When my results were mailed the mug shot was printed on it. The palm vein thing freaked me OUT. I asked if it was for ID purposes within the testing company only, that it would not be released to oh, say, the government. LOL. Congrats on doing well and getting through with your bracelets.
I took NCLEX last summer. Mailing you the mugshot is so cruel! It says, "Surprise! This is what you looked like the morning of the biggest test of your life! Aren't you glad it's over. Wow, you really looked like poo!"
I was able to slip my 09 bracelet off without cutting it. I don't think I could be as faithful as you folks are. Kudos!
