# The pretentious credentials thread **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 21, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789 "2008-11-21T04:43:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/21 "2008-11-22T04:11:18Z")
Hope I’m not the magistrate alluded to in the OP. I’ve mentioned my job in passing, where it was relevant to the thread, but never following my name… until now. The Hon. **Elendil’s Heir** , Magistrate J.D., B.A. (honors), Eagle Scout ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/22 "2008-11-22T04:20:22Z")
Robot Arm B.S., ASEL, SDMB Patron Saint of Mix Tapes and Men of Their Word. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/23 "2008-11-22T04:31:05Z")
BiblioCat, A.A. in Merchandising, Early Childhood Education Certification EMT-B, HazMat Ops certified, Firefighter 1, EVOC, Smith System certified ---
**Author:** ![Kat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b19c9b/32.png) [@Kat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kat)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/24 "2008-11-22T04:43:34Z")
Kat BA, Speech Communications National Merit Scholar Official Cat Goddess of the SDMB Messiest Desk Award Winner ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 10:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/25 "2008-11-22T10:27:04Z")
Illuminatiprimus Government Official for Education and Children’s Service (UK), Squash player extraordinaire, resident Satanist, possessor of seriously random facts ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/26 "2008-11-22T19:24:39Z")
Silver Tyger Girl - Graphic Artist, Conlanger, Webcartoonist (retired), Author, Geek, Generally awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/278dde/32.png) [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/27 "2008-11-22T21:24:17Z")
Runs With Scissors B.A., English M.A.T., Language Arts ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/28 "2008-11-22T21:38:40Z")
MsRobyn Master of Science, communication studies Bachelor of Arts, communication and journalism, _magna cum laude_ Member, Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi ---
**Author:** ![Gukumatz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/74df32/32.png) [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/29 "2008-11-22T23:31:05Z")
Guku, Grade B Stupidity Handler [Helpdesk employee] Grade A Person Handler [Receptionist] Certified Hunter [400 metres markup test] Skeetshooter extraordinaire. 2007 Northwest Russ “Best Bladder” Award Winner. Norwegian Army Home Defence Youth Sniper Of the Year 2005. Regional “Norwegian Rural Youth” Axe Throwing Champion 2004-2006. Knows The Cake Is A Lie. ETA: Fittingly, this was my 1000th post! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Wheeljack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/838e76/32.png) [@Wheeljack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheeljack)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2008, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/30 "2008-11-22T23:39:48Z")
Stand back, everyone! I have an _Associate’s Degree!_ ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/31 "2008-11-23T00:42:50Z")
Sarahfeena Girl Scout Knot Tying Badge Recipient BS, Psychology I think that’s it. I’ve led a thrilling and accomplished life. (OK, OK, I did earn a bunch more badges…but that was by far the most awesome one!) ---
**Author:** ![truthbot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@truthbot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthbot)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/32 "2008-11-23T01:26:07Z")
Man, do I feel like a piker after seeing some of those creds. I hold an expired 2nd class FCC license, with a broadcasting endorsement. BS degree (I used to teach troubled youths in a lock-up facility) Master Gardener Lots of ribbons from horse shows. I have to give the credit to my horses, though. ---
**Author:** ![Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Long_Time_First_Time)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/33 "2008-11-23T02:12:32Z")
I’ll play - Long time first time VMD, MS, DACVIM, BMF Translated - VMD - Veterinarian who received their degree from U Pennsylvania MS- Masters of science DACVIM - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine BMF- Bad motherf…you get the idea For the puposes of this board, my most important title might be **Sternvogel** ’s main squeeze. He introduced me to the board and posts her a lot more than I. ---
**Author:** ![Governor\_Quinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/d26b3c/32.png) [@Governor\_Quinn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Governor_Quinn)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/34 "2008-11-23T02:22:19Z")
**Governor Quinn** BA (Hist, SCL), MA Can(InStu), AHA, PKP, PAT, GK, PCM, CT, CSUS Alum, SAA ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Wing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/51bf81/32.png) [@Little\_Wing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Wing)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/35 "2008-11-23T03:14:24Z")
Desperate Job Hunter Thread Killer Extraordinaire ---
**Author:** ![kitemaker\_chuck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a88e4f/32.png) [@kitemaker\_chuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kitemaker_chuck)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/36 "2008-11-23T03:49:52Z")
SSgt. (USAF) (First Termer, One 6-year hitch) AAS, Fort Steilacoom Community College BA, English, University of Washington Life Member, University of Washington Alumni Association Member, American Legion Member, Kite Builders International Member, American Kitefliers Association Member, Washington Kitefliers Association Founder and Member, Pierce County Kitefliers Association In 1960 I was a Member of the Huckleberry Hound Fan Club And, I’m a lifelong “Patches Pal” (J.P. Patches) ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/37 "2008-11-23T10:11:47Z")
Do we have any PHDs on the dope? I’m sure we must do. ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/38 "2008-11-23T11:21:06Z")
BA Economics and Mandarin Chinese International MBA Published book author FCC Radio Station broadcasters license (required to be a DJ before 1980 & Radio station DJ for 5 years) Series 7/Series 10 (which no longer exists) and 7 year Investment banking veteran Kenpo brown belt (2nd degree from Gary Garrett) 20+ years international work experience (China, HK, Taiwan and Japan) Sales pro ---
**Author:** ![Hap\_Shaughnessy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecc23a/32.png) [@Hap\_Shaughnessy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hap_Shaughnessy)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/39 "2008-11-23T11:23:06Z")
I have doctorates in 17 disciplines, master’s degrees in another 8, and undergraduates in everything from alphanomics to zoo-ophony. ---
**Author:** ![Hap\_Shaughnessy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ecc23a/32.png) [@Hap\_Shaughnessy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hap_Shaughnessy)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2008, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789/40 "2008-11-23T11:28:09Z")
I’d have two more advanced degrees, if I did not to this day deny the existence of both “Q-Bert” & “Wario” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pretentious-credentials-thread/473789.md?page=3)