Cheating DOES get you ahead in real life. Take this scenario as an example: Little Johnny just entered the eleventh grade. He has much to look forward to, women, sex, facial hair, and drinking. He studied so very hard for the chemistry final exam. A lot is riding on how he does. Will he become a doctor? Or a janitor? He studies for a week and takes the exam. Little Johnny fails, so he became a plumber. Now take Michael. He doesn't study, he parties, he had sex several times, Last night! His facial hair is coming in. He has to take the same exam as little Johnny, but he has the answer key. He takes the rest, get an A and goes on to be president of the US. Cheating does get you far. Take all of politicians.