# Ahem. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 4, 2003, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684 "2003-06-04T20:12:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/1 "2003-06-04T20:12:06Z")
> [@](#): > > Nos gubernatores rector socii > **Universitatis McGill** > ad Montem Regium in Canada sitae omnibus ad quos hae litterae pervenerint salutem. > Nos universitatis gubernatores rectrix socii testamur nos > \ ***Matthew McLauchlin** \* > cum curriculum studiorum praescriptum cum industria confecerit et omnes exercitationes quae ei sint iniunctiae rite peregerit, creavisse > **BACCALAUREUM ARTIUM** > atque ei omnes honores iura beneficia quae ad illum gradum pertineant concessisse. Quod ad confirmandum has litteras sigillo universitatis consignandas et nomina eorum qui res academicas administrant subscribenda curavimus. > Datae die IV mensis Junii anni Domini MMIII. Or: I did it 🙂 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! With Great Distinction too 🙂 _extreme happy dance and frivolousness_ ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/2 "2003-06-04T20:14:52Z")
Woo Hoo You! Translation please? It’s been a long day and I live in Alabama… ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/3 "2003-06-04T20:23:12Z")
I think it means he conjured up Satan—congrats! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/4 "2003-06-04T20:23:20Z")
I don’t speak Spanish. Can you translate for me? Heh, Good man! ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/5 "2003-06-04T20:28:47Z")
Sounds dirty… Vivat! ---
**Author:** ![truthbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/6 "2003-06-04T20:31:19Z")
Most excellent, matt! You should be proud. With great distinction. You have my most humble congrats. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/7 "2003-06-04T20:37:11Z")
::runs through thread naked, pausing for much hugging and kissing of **matt** :: ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/8 "2003-06-04T20:45:36Z")
Same to you, buddy! Congrats! ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/9 "2003-06-04T21:09:56Z")
> [@](#): > > …rector… rectrix…cum…creavisse…mensis Hmm, sounds kinky. ---
**Author:** ![Potter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Potter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Potter)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/10 "2003-06-04T21:23:04Z")
Is he just the prettiest, snoogiest little Bachelor of Arts that ever lived? Yes hims is! Hims IS the prettiest, snoogiest lil Bachelor of Arts! _snuggle_nuzzle_other grossness_ ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/11 "2003-06-04T21:27:52Z")
YAY!!! There were a bazillion people around today getting their pictures taken. Congrats, Matt! ---
**Author:** ![Loneraven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c0e974/32.png) [@Loneraven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loneraven)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/12 "2003-06-04T21:28:46Z")
**Potter** , judging from the above post… you’re adorable. Well done, **matt**! My Latin’s very rusty - but many congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/13 "2003-06-04T21:40:10Z")
I think it means he’s ok to work the concession stand. Excellent, dude. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![angelabaca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f05b48/32.png) [@angelabaca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/angelabaca)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/14 "2003-06-04T21:57:17Z")
this certainly isn’t mundane OR pointless. Congrats! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2003, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/15 "2003-06-04T22:19:04Z")
Evoe! ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2003, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/16 "2003-06-05T13:08:45Z")
> [@](#): > > Nos gubernatores rector socii > Universitatis McGill > ad Montem Regium in Canada sitae omnibus ad quos hae litterae pervenerint salutem. > Nos universitatis gubernatores rectrix socii testamur nos > Matthew McLauchlin > cum curriculum studiorum praescriptum cum industria confecerit et omnes exercitationes quae ei sint iniunctiae rite peregerit, creavisse > BACCALAUREUM ARTIUM > atque ei omnes honores iura beneficia quae ad illum gradum pertineant concessisse. Quod ad confirmandum has litteras sigillo universitatis consignandas et nomina eorum qui res academicas administrant subscribenda curavimus. > Datae die IV mensis Junii anni Domini MMIII. It’s like those French have a different word for _everything_. ---
**Author:** ![Antiquarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Antiquarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antiquarian)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2003, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/17 "2003-06-05T13:11:10Z")
No way! You graduated from the **Hair Club for Men** too?!! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2003, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/18 "2003-06-05T13:13:32Z")
Well done, sir! They really do all that in Latin up there? Weird. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2003, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/19 "2003-06-05T13:14:27Z")
Congratulations, Matt!! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2003, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684/20 "2003-06-05T13:21:16Z")
You came all over the bus? How disgusting! **Potter** must be pissed. You’re supposed to do that all over him. 😃 Congrats **Matt**! We knew you could do it! Course, none of us actually placed any money on it, but we knew it. [sub] **Potter’s** post almost made me lose my toaster strudel.[/sub] [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahem/179684.md?page=2)