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The 11 Stages Of An All-Nighter As Told By 'The Office'

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Feb 29, 2016

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The 11 Stages Of An All-Nighter As Told By 'The Office'

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All-nighters. We have all been there and they suck. There are however 11 stages to each and every all-nighter. No one illustrates this better than the crew over at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.

1. Oh god I forgot I have a paper due tomorrow. It's OK, I can get it done; I'll just have to stay up all night. It's fine though, really.

2. Wow, I don't know half of the words in this prompt. I wish I had actually gone to class more. Maybe then this would make sense.

3. What are you saying? You can do this! You're smart and beautiful, and people love you.

4. I am a genius; I'll go to the Internet to find some scholarly journals on my topic! pulls up Wikipedia pages relevant to topic

5. Wow, I'm kind of burnt out after all that work. Maybe some exercise will clear my mind.

6. Wow look at that. I'm almost halfway done and its only 2:30 a.m. Go me!

7. I deserve a break, plus it'll be the perfect time for a snack. What do I want? Hm, definitely something healthy so I can keep working on this paper but what should I — oh is that ice cream? Ice cream sounds good right now. You know what, I've worked hard; I deserve some ice cream.

8. Alright, now back to work. Let's just see where I left off. Wait, what the hell have I been writing? I don't think a single one of these sentences actually makes sense.

9. Checks watch Oh god it's already 4! Oh well, I just have to finish this now, who cares if it makes no sense. I know, I'll make sure to some key vocabulary words so when the professors inevitably skims my paper, they'll pop out. I mean she's not actually going to read, like, 40 of these is she?

10. OK, I just need about one more page, but I'm all out of information to write about. Maybe if I just start writing something will come to me.

11. Wow that is a beautiful sunrise. checks watch 7:45. Perfect, just enough time to print this off, go to class and turn it in. Wait, don't I have another paper due tomorrow for my other class? checks planner Oh joy, I do. Goodbye, library I'll see you in a few hours.

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Because those wonderful people over in Scranton know how to get work done and meet deadlines.

1. Oh god I forgot I have a paper due tomorrow. It's OK, I can get it done; I'll just have to stay up all night. It's fine though, really.

2. Wow, I don't know half of the words in this prompt. I wish I had actually gone to class more. Maybe then this would make sense.

3. What are you saying? You can do this! You're smart and beautiful, and people love you.

4. I am a genius; I'll go to the Internet to find some scholarly journals on my topic! *pulls up Wikipedia pages relevant to topic*

5. Wow, I'm kind of burnt out after all that work. Maybe some exercise will clear my mind.

6. Wow look at that. I'm almost halfway done and its only 2:30 a.m. Go me!

7. I deserve a break, plus it'll be the perfect time for a snack. What do I want? Hm, definitely something healthy so I can keep working on this paper but what should I — oh is that ice cream? Ice cream sounds good right now. You know what, I've worked hard; I deserve some ice cream.

8. Alright, now back to work. Let's just see where I left off. Wait, what the hell have I been writing? I don't think a single one of these sentences actually makes sense.

9. *Checks watch* Oh god it's already 4! Oh well, I just have to finish this now, who cares if it makes no sense. I know, I'll make sure to some key vocabulary words so when the professors inevitably skims my paper, they'll pop out. I mean she's not actually going to read, like, 40 of these is she?

10. OK, I just need about one more page, but I'm all out of information to write about. Maybe if I just start writing something will come to me.

11. Wow that is a beautiful sunrise. *checks watch* 7:45. Perfect, just enough time to print this off, go to class and turn it in. Wait, don't I have another paper due tomorrow for my other class? *checks planner* Oh joy, I do. Goodbye, library I'll see you in a few hours.

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

8. I need food. Where is the closest place to get food? I need it stat.

9. This is the longest day of my life. I need a drink, or two, or three.

10. Sleep? What is sleep? What a foreign concept.

11. When someone suggests going and studying in the library, let alone studying in general.

12. When the cafeteria or student center is packed and you can't find a seat anywhere so you literally have to sit in an abandoned corner.

13. When you see someone you used to hook up with. They see you, and approach you; so you have to pretend like everything is normal.

14. When you get your exam and realize you didn't study as much as you should have.

15. When you crush it on an exam or paper that you totally bullshitted.

16. I need a grande, extra strong coffee to get me through today.

17. When the professor announces you have a project due the following week with no instruction on what it's on and how to do it.

18. Is it Friday yet? Where's the weekend when you need it most?

19. It's freezing in here. I feel like I'm sitting in an igloo. I should have brought a jacket or worn long pants.

20. Did I remember my book? Damn, I forgot the book, and of course I need it for that quiz in class.

21. I would pay a million dollars to not go to class today; or actually never again.

22. I need a hoverboard to ride to class. Maybe then I wouldn't be running 15 minutes late to class every day.

4. I am a genius; I'll go to the Internet to find some scholarly journals on my topic! pulls up Wikipedia pages relevant to topic

9. Checks watch Oh god it's already 4! Oh well, I just have to finish this now, who cares if it makes no sense. I know, I'll make sure to some key vocabulary words so when the professors inevitably skims my paper, they'll pop out. I mean she's not actually going to read, like, 40 of these is she?

11. Wow that is a beautiful sunrise. checks watch 7:45. Perfect, just enough time to print this off, go to class and turn it in. Wait, don't I have another paper due tomorrow for my other class? checks planner Oh joy, I do. Goodbye, library I'll see you in a few hours.

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