What Happened in 1999? in Various Endearments

David told me about a clever way these history majors rate girls: the girls are ascribed years. It's a four point system. The first is 0-1, 0 being not hot and 1 being hot. The second rates the face on a scale of 0-9. The third rates breasts on a scale of 0-9. The fourth rates ass on a scale of 0-9. The hottest girl, the traditional 10, is therefore a 1999. Either they can covertly rate women by saying years or they can name historical events. Noah called me an 1898 (or a Spanish American War), which was flattering, especially since I'd rated myself as a Bacon's Rebellion.