There’s a very funny reason behind this odd house-share advert
It’s important to be careful when choosing housemates. The last thing you want is someone whose lifestyle clashes with your own, or who can’t obey the simple rules of a house share, such as “Don’t eat other people’s food”, “Clean the shower after you use it” and “No Ed Sheeran” – it’s just good manners, really.
A house-share notice near the London School of Economics, spotted by sub-editor Jayne Nelson, seemed oddly specific in the type of housemate not welcome to apply.
No anthropologists. pic.twitter.com/XalI8kCWGz
— Jayne Nelson (@kakapojayne) March 5, 2019
What terrible history with anthropologists could Amarjit possibly have to make him go to such lengths? People were intrigued.
Ok this is amazing. So why do anthropologists in the UK have such horrible roommate reputation? https://t.co/mmwhKACBrx
— Jelena Subotic (@suboticjelena) March 5, 2019
What did you anthropologists do? https://t.co/ZgLJQcImi3
— Ben Denison (@DenisonBe) March 5, 2019
Admittedly, social psychologists are OBVIOUSLY everyone's first choice…but what kind of crazy back story is there to the hate on anthropologists? https://t.co/Kj9N8zhQV5
— Linda J. Skitka (@LindaSkitka) March 5, 2019
"Hello, I'm interested in your double room"
"OK. What's your name?"
"My name?"
"Yes"
"Umm, Ann"
"Ann what?"
"Ann – Thropologist"
"GET OUT!"— patrick mccafferty (@mccaffepj) March 5, 2019
One anthropologist, @NuclearAnthro, pledged to fight back.
One day the Anthropologists shall RISE UP AND EXTIRPATE THE SOCIAL AND EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGISTS!
It. Is. Our. Destiny.
On that day, Sociologists, you will have a choice to make: JOIN US OR OBLIVION! #PhDLife https://t.co/qHbBIsrXMA
— Martin “#NuclearWarOnChristmas” Pfeiffer (⧖) (@NuclearAnthro) March 5, 2019
Another sensed a conspiracy.
I told you that this is why we couldn't have nice things…. https://t.co/QocZQkWHDd
— Left Field Notes (@Manigarm) March 6, 2019
Perhaps it was reverse psychology …
It’s meant as a magnet for anthropologists, that’s how social anthropology works.
— Alastair McIntosh (@alastairmci) March 5, 2019
Was it just the subject itself?
Bloody anthropologists and all their anthropologising!
— Jayne Nelson (@kakapojayne) March 5, 2019
Would it be possible to heal the rift?
Who else feels that they should set up a meeting with Amarjit invite their anthropologist mates and ponder the reasoning behind this decision?
— Amanda Pearce (@amandama51) March 5, 2019
With the tweet picking up a lot of attention, it caught the eye of somebody who could answer the questions …Amarjit!
Hi this is Amarjit.. my god it all started so innocently.. the shop window belongs to Alpha books, around the corner from the LSE. I am still looking for a flat mate, but seriously no anthropologist… not good at doing the washing up.
— Amarjit.Chanion (@amarjit_chanion) March 6, 2019
Really? Washing-up? Someone had another theory.
His ex girlfriend was an anthropologist.
— Alt Library of Congress (@altLofC) March 6, 2019
Bullseye! Maybe none of Amarjit’s girlfriends have ever helped do the dishes.
Yep and so were all the others
— Amarjit.Chanion (@amarjit_chanion) March 6, 2019
At the time of writing, the room is still available.
Still no luck pic.twitter.com/3qIbZLcfu2
— Amarjit.Chanion (@amarjit_chanion) March 6, 2019
So, if anyone’s looking for a room, you know what to do – no anthropologists, obviously.
Source: Jayne Nelson and Amarjit.Chanion
