Clark Time

Definition

An unofficial phenomenon at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, where events consistently start 15 minutes to an hour after their scheduled time—a running joke about the school's chronic lateness.

Example Usage

The concert was supposed to start at 8, but this is Clark Time so I'd show up around 8:45.

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