About PIC

Overview

Points in Case began in September 1999 as a college humor column by Court Sullivan, posted in the dorm bathrooms of Emory University. From there, it became an email column sent out monthly and passed around the nation during the fervent forwarding days of the late 90's. In December 2000, the issues of the original Points in Case column were posted online here (along with the dumb-funniest quotes submitted by college students everywhere), and in May 2003, the first five columnists began writing for the site.

Today, Points in Case is the largest online college publication, showcasing the best of college life in our articles, columns, blogs and quotes to almost half a million readers a month. But we couldn't have done it without super-talented comedy writers and enthusiastic commenters and contributors like you.

Our number one goal at Points in Case is to make you laugh. If that also means curing your boredom, helping you procrastinate, or spurring your imagination, then so be it. You'll find that we are mostly comedic, often sarcastic, and always strangely insightful or inexplicably delightful. Welcome to PIC, we hope you enjoy your stay and join us as a member!

Random PIC Facts

• Points in Case was so named because the phrase "case in point" seems like it should be reversed for proper meaning (see "Case in Point vs. Point in Case"), and because of the observational humor tone of the original Points in Case column (i.e. here are some points to consider in case this happens to you).

• Our AIM Convos continue to fool 1000's of innocent instant messagers (usually teenagers) every day into thinking "courtjester5000" is a bot.

• Points in Case created a response to the internet fad "Chuck Norris Facts" called "Anti-Chuck Norris Facts" which became nearly as popular [press].

• Court Sullivan and Amir Blumenfeld (of Jake and Amir) were voted 3rd best IMers in America in 2003 during Yahoo's "IM Live Contest" which was broadcasted on Yahoo's homepage.

• Points in Case completed its first major site and logo redesign in June 2008.

• The first book published by a Points in Case writer was "The Snippets and the Impure Tour" by Nathan DeGraaf, based on his popular "Snippets" feature on PIC.

• PIC's Wikipedia entry was removed sometime during 2005, but you can still read an archived copy here.

• Points in Case held a 5th Anniversary Prohibition Party open to the public in December 2005.

• More to come!

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