For those confused, this is basically a fan-fic in reference to this piece [0] from McSweeney's<p>0: <a href="https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-portion-of-your-thesis-defense" rel="nofollow">https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-port...</a>
Barnett.edu is likely a reference to Barnett College, one of the fictional institutions where Indiana Jones was faculty. Might explain his dislike of snakes!