<p>comparable. I think the first paragraph tries too hard. The great thing about the “I will need you to leave the room” is that it is not forced, it’s realistic logic taken to a funny but justified extreme. </p>
<p>What are roommates supposed to do? An ideal roommate keeps the room somewhat clean, does not interfere too much with your studies, is fun to be around, and can be your wingman. </p>
<p>Okay so to keep the room clean, under your logic the roommate should have to live and sleep in a different room (or something like that). To be your wingman your roommate should invite girls (or guys, if you swing that way) to take his place in the room. And so forth.</p>