Things Walt Wolfram Says

"That's the difference between you and Erik. You see a bird, and he sees a specific bird." - Walt

"He's on that show, Wait Wait Don't Listen" - Walt

Amy: Can the ass-intensifier go in the predicate? e.g. "this interview is long-ass" Walt: Yes, but then again, my ass is pretty expansive.

"I love me some BJs!

Who turned the light on?" "I did because you said it was like death in here." "Yeah, I was feeling comfortable.

When I die, I want you to bury me under this couch.

Does anyone know diddly? Well here comes squat!

"Today you will learn because this is the shit that's happening in the world."

"I volunteered us for LAVIS ten years ago when I gave the plenary because I didn't know how to end my talk. I figured I'd be dead by now.

"That's really retroflex. That baby's curled!"

There is something about putting beans up your nose

“I was born…  a black man.

“You can’t write ‘cleavage,’ dude!

That's the thing about class, I never really know what I'm going to talk about

Though his influence obviously extends way beyond us students, I wanted to start the discussion among this group as you all are familiar with the Wolframian paradox of craving being the center of attention while simultaneously being uncomfortable with being honored.

Erik ate all of my nuts!

*runs into Walt in the hall* Walt: “Hello, young gentleman.” Me: “Oh, I’ve been promoted from BOY!” Walt: “Well, that happens sometimes, boy.”