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* [[Not That Kind of Doctor]]: No one is studying to become physicians.
** [[Truth in Television]]: In [http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=1244 this strip] the author recounts a time when he was detained by British border agents on the grounds that he didn't qualify as an academic visitor.
{{quote| Jorge Cham: "But I have a Ph.D.! I'm giving lectures at universities! I have a Ph.D.!"<br />
Border Agent: "Sorry. The rules say doctors are allowed in, but you're not a ''real doctor'', are you?"<br />
<nowiki>*</nowiki>[[Not Making This Up Disclaimer|He ''actually'' said this.]] }}
* [[Obstructive Bureaucrat]]: Faced by Mike when submitting his thesis (he has to come back because the layout isn't in perfect conformity with university rules), by Tajel when applying for a visa, and by the main character when trying to get reimbursed for travel.