It must have been a tipsy IM conversation that got it nominated for Yuletide this year. All the (right now 15) fics are funny.
The source is just 600 words, published November 2010, and available here: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-portion-of-your-thesis-defense
Here's the 15 fics at AO3.org:
Given the premise, all make me smile. Which one tickles your funny bone?