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Professor Abner Oblique has finally perfected his time machine. Now if he can just rein in his ego, things might turn out okay. A short story set in the world of Mad Science U, and a precursor to the second full-length Mad Science U adventure.
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Oblique - Brad D. Sibbersen
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Taa-daa!
Professor Oblique said, dramatically whipping the sheet off the red, 1987 Yugo.
Really, Abner?
said Professor Yu. You actually went with the Yugo?
What choice did I have?
Oblique snapped, instantly irritated. They've been particularly niggardly with funding since that chaos at the sorority house...
Yes, yes, we know all about it,
Doctor Prowse said, waving a dismissive hand. "And you shouldn't say niggardly."
Whyever not?
Oblique demanded in a huff. It's not a bad word! Its etymology is entirely separate from the racial slur you're thinking of!
Yes,
Prowse said, but not everybody knows that.
And I should take everyone else's ignorance into account whenever I speak? I'd be a mute!
That might not be so bad, Yu thought to herself.
Well, thank you for the diversion, anyway, Professor. I can't speak for Professor Yu, but I have a syllabus to update.
The two instructors let
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