GERM-LADEN KISSES

Saturday's column had a bit about the threatened "kissing strike" at the University of Utah, but space prevented us from giving out all the dope, more of which has come to light from the Washington State Evergreen. The boys on that paper became more than somewhat excited about the whole idea and set out to find out just what the boys and girls of Washington State thought about such a strike. They asked untold numbers of students, but couldn't find any who favored the idea. This discovery must have made them feel much better for they printed a couple of long lists of opinions on the subjects of kissing, germs, kissing germs, and just general osculation.

Here are some of the comments from the male element in answer to the question: "What do you think of the kissing strike at University of Utah?"

"I can stand a strike if the women can, but no kissing means no date which is no good."

"It doesn't bother me. I kiss so hard I kill all the germs."

"A strike is all right for down in Utah, but it's a lot colder up north here, and after all . . ."

"Maybe kiss bacteria go to town under a microscope, but I'll bet they're helpless in the dark."

And from the gals:

"I belive that girls should not go around gibing out kisses, but once in a while doesn't hurt."

"I've always thought it depended on the kind of kisses. I've always been partial to politicians and little old ladies who knew me when."

"It all depends on the germ carrier."

"I'm against such a strike. My father works for an antiseptic company."

"Kissing is all right in its place, but it shouldn't be overdone. No one should be without it." Princetonian