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The Best Comeback To Stupid Pickup Lines Phil, my roommate, stopped me as I gathered my books to go study at the library. “Don’t you think that maybe you study too much?” “I doubt it,” I replied. “I need to keep good grades so I can retain my scholarships, or I won’t have enough money to pay for college.” “I’m glad my parents are paying for my college so I don’t have to worry about that,” Phil said. “You know, it really wouldn’t hurt for you to put a little more time into your schooling,” I told him. Phil laughed. “Maybe we could both learn from each other.” I had my doubts. I was taking 21 credits to maximize my education for the cost of the tuition. My classes consisted of two math classes, a computer science class, a physics class, English, and two other required courses. Phil had six credits including bowling, social dance, and another elective, and he still complained about being overworked. In addition, I had 12