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In this week's New York Observer, Mary Elizabeth Williams breaks down the whole Catholic School Girl thing in an essay about the decline of parochial schools:

If you re a man, Catholic school has probably provided endless inspiration for your punk band, for the quirky independent film you financed on your credit card, or for your stand-up act. Last week, I was in an audience when the comedian onstage spotted my red hair and asked my name. When I told him, he hooted to the audience: "Catholic girl? You need to get laaaiiiid!" What would a poor guy like that be doing for jokes if not for people like me?

Which brings me to another point: If you re female, convent school is the greatest pickup device ever.


Perhaps, but what about if you're a naughty nurse? Or a wicked devil girl? Or a sexy kitty cat? Or a lusty dental hygienist? Or...

Man, when will it be Halloween again?

No Catholic School Girls? Heaven Help Us, Save Those Uniforms! [NYO]