The point where a person has been in post-graduate school so long, either studying or teaching, they can no longer cope in the real world; they view all problems in the world as black & white and take pride in always being politically correct.
Richard's been struggling with his new job at Subway after graduating with degrees in eastern philosophy and liberal arts, I think he might be academically institutionalized by now.
by hughmurris April 8, 2012