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Oregonfire

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe this essay will be offensive to some, but it was written by a student of mine, and I think it shows remarkable creativity. Sadly, I can take no credit for the essay, being that it was written before he took my class. It made ME laugh. Enjoy! (and ignore the comma splices)


http://www.logsdon.net/russell/goldfish.html

Twiggyish

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 08:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm going in with this one... (taking deep breath)
I read the sarcasm and wonder if this is his point. He feels that like the fish, people are suppose to feel catatonic and depressed about the WTC tragedy. That somehow we like fish, are being forced to feel this sadness. As caretaker, he appears oblivious to the death of his fish. His assumption of the fish being depressed is symbolic of our Government's or media's assumption of citizenry being in this depressed state. Perhaps, the Government is oblivious that it has killed (symbolic) people with the overwhelming images of the burning buildings and coverage.
His final statement about only Jesus loving America is a sarcastic attempt to mock our American attitude towards patriotism.
His essay is not offensive; in fact it is highly creative. It reflects the attitude of some people in his age group.


Disclaimer: Writer of this post not responsible for grammar errors as she is tired and it is late.

Oregonfire

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 08:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nice interpretation, Twiggyish! You'd do well in my intro to fiction class. He's an unusual kid--very quirky, a Nadar supporter, tall, lanky, and definitely an anomaly. He has a bizarre sense of humor, that's for sure, and very much enjoys his outsider status. He called the other kids in the class the "GED" group. (not really true, but funny).

Twiggyish

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 08:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Why thank you. I had a feeling he was that type of person. Let's just hope life teaches him to be more compassionate.
Is he the one who gives you trouble?

Magikearth

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 09:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oregonfire, What really caught my attention
was the poem at the end of the list.It is
beautiful but very heartbreaking! I hope this
student is okay,because it sounds like he is
calling out for help?

Oregonfire

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 09:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh wow, Magikearth--that poem, and the daydreaming essay, is NEW since I sent him an e-mail complimenting his website! I think he's fine--not giving off scary vibes, maybe just trying to impress his English teacher.

And Twiggyish, gosh no, he's not that little troublemaker from last quarter--he's much more socially aware than most of my other students, and is never rude. His humor in person is more physical that sarcastic--he's not nearly as mean-spirited as that little punk from last quarter. (Every time I see that one on campus, he heads in the other direction. Smart move.)

I have four new groups this quarter, so all new challenges. Sad to say, but at the first sign of trouble last week, I turned into a major snarling alpha female b*tch, all over my students major reluctance to use both he AND she in sentences. (Every single student thought it was feminist overkill. What century are we in anyway? One guy ordered me to talk about something else and "get over it.") Absolutely none of that this quarter for me. Sounds cynical, but I do not get paid enough to put up with crap. Sorry off topic.

Twiggyish

Saturday, February 09, 2002 - 09:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I read a few of his essays and in one, he makes sense. He states in, "Breed, Eat and Drive" that, "Scientist have always chattered about living on other planets such as Mars". Also, "All this "Star Trek pipe dreaming" needs to end and our scientist need to refocus on preserving our own planet's resources." Now that is something interesting. I don't totally agree with him, but I do think he makes a very good point. Perhaps, we have been lead to believe that long term space travel is in our future. What if this is a "pipe dream"? hmmmmmm
On the other hand, take a look at the space station.. perhaps space is our future?!

Neko

Sunday, February 10, 2002 - 06:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
NOT BARNEY!!!
*Tucks her knees to her chin*
He's evil...evil....evil.....evil......evil...

Neko

Sunday, February 10, 2002 - 06:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hehehehe
I was just at a website that had things that were written on objects listed. This was one and I thought it was quite funny.

"On a Korean kitchen knife -
WARNING KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN"
Awww darn, there goes *my* plan

Babyruth

Tuesday, February 12, 2002 - 08:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is a fun and interesting site where you can find out how to do many things.

http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/index.html

Twiggyish

Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 05:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Great! I love sites like this one.

Dahli

Wednesday, February 13, 2002 - 06:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ditto! informative AND funny.

Babyruth

Tuesday, February 19, 2002 - 07:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Got somebody on your s--- list?
Here's a site for those who feel a desire for revenge....
http://thepayback.com/

Babyruth

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 02:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This site is WAY too much fun! Be sure to read the instructions halfway down the page. Wheeeeee!

http://www.permadi.com/java/spaint/spaint.html

Moondance

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 02:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That is really cool, BR!

Meme9

Wednesday, February 20, 2002 - 04:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Love It!!!

Whowhere

Friday, February 22, 2002 - 09:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.madblast.com/oska/humor_pong.swf

Neko

Friday, February 22, 2002 - 01:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ROTFLMAO!!!
That was great Whowhere!!!

Whowhere

Thursday, March 14, 2002 - 09:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
http://olias.arc.nasa.gov/cognition/tutorials/index.html

Grooch

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 05:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I posted this site in another thread, but I felt the need to share it with all. :)

click here

Car54

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 05:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch, will you stop! Jeez!

Is it a full moon on this board or what? The people in the Survivor thread are obsessed with asses and boobs, you are trying to scare some of the seniors to death.... gosh, what is happening to us?

Grooch

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 06:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok, warning about the above link. Do not click on it if you have a weak heart or are pregnant.

Car54

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 06:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks groochie!:)

Wink

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 06:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Or if you abhor decorating faux pas.

Tksoard

Saturday, March 16, 2002 - 07:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Could someone please tell us WebTVer's what it is. I just get a black screen, then for a second, a face screaming.