The Founder of College Humor Has Horrible Advice For College Kids

Like many rich people, Ricky Van Veen—co-founder of College Humor and fiancé of Girls' Allison Williams—knows exactly how directionless, jobless college graduates should live their lives. In a new Tumblr post, he outlines a plan of action for the unemployed recent graduate. It is extremely realistic and helpful* (*if…
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[Singer John Mayer leaving Da Silvano with, is that College Humor's Ricky van Veen?? Photo via Splash]
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[College Humor's Jakob Lodwick, Sam Reich, and Ricky Van Veen pose last night at the National Arts Club where they received the Citation of Merit for the Art of Comedy. Image via Getty]
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