FAQ's

What is the economic importance of "Swansonomics?"

Actually, Swansonomics has absolutely nothing to do with economics. It just had a good ring to it. It just sounds like something like Reaganomics or Thatchernomics.

Well then, what is it??

My bossy, aren't we? "Swansonomics" deals with Dr. Swanson, a Lifetime Wellness teacher, here at Houghton.

So what's the point?

If you don't stop asking so many questions, I'm going to start dropping some 'bows...Basically, this section of my webpage offers a chance to get into Dr. Swanson's mind, through the various things he has mentioned in class. You will develop a new sense of humor, enjoying the simpler jokes of life. But to really appreciate his jokes, you'd have to have him as a prof.

Now that I've answered your questions, let's get to the Swansonomics. Heed his words of wisdom.

Losing/Gaining Weight

1. Suddenly they’re not the man they used to be; they’re a man and a half they used to be.
2. Wow, he’d better watch out for Captain Ahab.
   [Implication of person of size of Moby Dick...Captain Ahab hunts him...It's really funny]
3. I lost 120 lbs in less than a day...got my girlfriend off my back.
4. I want to get back to my original weight…6 pounds, 10 ounces.
5. [Concerning fashion models...]
   Some of them when they put on a fur coat look like a pipe cleaner.

Miscellaneous Others

1. Spot reducing – it might work in a Chinese Laundry, but it won’t work in this joint.
2. I might as well put an apple up here and watch it turn to an orange.
3. Child bearing…now that’s an athletic event.