Mistrunner Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 Possibly? What book is it? This is late, but it's Matilda Bone.
+Slowswift Posted February 4, 2016 Posted February 4, 2016 This is late, but it's Matilda Bone. Thanks! In a strange turn of events, I actually enjoy math class. This is most likely due to the fact that it's Modern Math, and was created for the express purpose of answering the question "am I ever going to use this in real life?" Our current unit is on codes and ciphers, and it's the actual best. We actually watched The Imitation Game the last two classes. 2
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 You know, math can be sort of cool, sometimes. You just never hear about any of the cool stuff until you hate it. School should in general be answering the question "Am I ever going to use this?" Well, with a positive that is, not with a "Nope, we wasted most of your life on stuffing your head full of useless knowledge so you wont know how to question our stupidity anymore." I start to sound like a conspiracy theorist once I start to talk about education... And Kaymyth actually works for the SCP, Im sure that is supposed to be a secret, but oh well. 1
+Slowswift Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) You know, math can be sort of cool, sometimes. You just never hear about any of the cool stuff until you hate it. School should in general be answering the question "Am I ever going to use this?" Well, with a positive that is, not with a "Nope, we wasted most of your life on stuffing your head full of useless knowledge so you wont know how to question our stupidity anymore." I start to sound like a conspiracy theorist once I start to talk about education... And Kaymyth actually works for the SCP, Im sure that is supposed to be a secret, but oh well. So much YES! in one post. How ever do you do it? Edited February 5, 2016 by Slowswift
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 So much YES! in one post. How ever do you do it? I have a talent for fitting as much information in as few words as possible, the absolute opposite of the talent you need when writing essays.
+Slowswift Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I have a talent for fitting as much information in as few words as possible, the absolute opposite of the talent you need when writing essays. Well, on the bright side, your quotes will famous one day. 1
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I have a talent for fitting as much information in as few words as possible, the absolute opposite of the talent you need when writing essays. Twi's Guide to Essay Padding Or, So You've Been Assigned a Boring Topic that You Couldn't Care Less About, Much Less Write 5 Pages On 1. Find the names of historical figures that feature prominently in your topic. Then, find the one with the longest name. He (because history is sexist, it will be a he) is your new best friend. 2. Use Mr. Long Name's full name as often as possible. NEVER abbreviate. 3. Did something actually interesting happen? Write as much about that as possible. 4. No? Just boring stuff? Well, that's what your thesaurus is for, silly! Never use "happy" when "jubulated beyond comprehension" will do. 5. Now, see if there are any dry historical documents you can block quote. And then DO IT. Quote the HECK out of those documents. 6. After you quote, be sure to elaborate. Explain precisely what the quote means and how it ties into your theme. 7. If all else fails, use a really big font. 4
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Well, on the bright side, your quotes will famous one day. Being misquoted out of context by people after I am gone would be a great honor XD Twi's Guide to Essay Padding Or, So You've Been Assigned a Boring Topic that You Couldn't Care Less About, Much Less Write 5 Pages On 1. Find the names of historical figures that feature prominently in your topic. Then, find the one with the longest name. He (because history is sexist, it will be a he) is your new best friend. 2. Use Mr. Long Name's full name as often as possible. NEVER abbreviate. 3. Did something actually interesting happen? Write as much about that as possible. 4. No? Just boring stuff? Well, that's what your thesaurus is for, silly! Never use "happy" when "jubulated beyond comprehension" will do. 5. Now, see if there are any dry historical documents you can block quote. And then DO IT. Quote the HECK out of those documents. 6. After you quote, be sure to elaborate. Explain precisely what the quote means and how it ties into your theme. 7. If all else fails, use a really big font. That is way better than 1. Write around a page about the topic for 2 hours while listening to music and chatting (I once got so meta that I started my essay about how I was writing it while listening to music and chatting...) 2. Be really bored so add a couple subtle jokes in there, it will be more fun for the teacher to grade anyway, not that I like teachers so I probably mostly do it for myself. 3. Spend another two hours beating your head against the wall, trying to find a way to make it longer. 4. Give up, send it in, deal with the "You must write more" speech later. 5. If you are really lucky the teacher may give up on you and let you do it verbally. 6. Ace it, because for whatever reason you are a lot smarter when you are not bored and you have someone ask what to clarify. I think my problems are laziness and that I think people are as smart as I am and I dont need to explain into oblivion. And I hate the act of writing, I love coming up with stories, I love telling them, but writing is a necessary evil because we have not invented telepathy yet. Should just send in copperminds... then again there will probably be a very weird thought in there somewhere... 1
Orlion Blight he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Well, that and the copperminds would only work for you
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) Well, that and the copperminds would only work for you <.< Well, you know, aluminum and nicrosil and stuff. Edited February 5, 2016 by Morzathoth
+Slowswift Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 If all else fails, just enlarge the font for all the periods by like one size. Massively longer, but still mostly small font.
Mistrunner Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 If all else fails, just enlarge the font for all the periods by like one size. Massively longer, but still mostly small font. Ooh much sneakyMistrunner's guide to writing essays: • Explain exactly what your quotes mean. • Tuck in the margins a tad. • When in doubt, use long, exciting words like "discombobulating" or "lambasted." • Disregard the above until the night before at 11:45. 1
Mashadar Mistborn he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Ooh much sneaky Mistrunner's guide to writing essays: • Explain exactly what your quotes mean. • Tuck in the margins a tad. • When in doubt, use long, exciting words like "discombobulating" or "lambasted." • Disregard the above until the night before at 11:45. If it needs to be double spaced, move it up to 2.3 spacing. If the essay or the teacher is ridiculous, write your complaints in white text. Also, plot to get your AP U.S teacher an annoy-a-tron next year because she deserves one.
Orlion Blight he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Orlion's guide to writing essays: Use smaller font because essay exceeds length by at least seven pages. Get yelled at by the teacher because your essay is too long...again. Take it out on writing group in creative writing class by writing engaging stories with no ending our resolution. 2
Kestrel she/her Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 And all of your essay guides are why my teacher makes a word count rather than page count.
Kaymyth she/her Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 You know, math can be sort of cool, sometimes. You just never hear about any of the cool stuff until you hate it. School should in general be answering the question "Am I ever going to use this?" Well, with a positive that is, not with a "Nope, we wasted most of your life on stuffing your head full of useless knowledge so you wont know how to question our stupidity anymore." I start to sound like a conspiracy theorist once I start to talk about education... And Kaymyth actually works for the SCP, Im sure that is supposed to be a secret, but oh well. I have been known to use algebra in my daily life. I usually cackle softly to myself, or else point out to the people around me that I am, indeed, using algebra and it's useful! ...and no comment about my workplace.
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 I have been known to use algebra in my daily life. I usually cackle softly to myself, or else point out to the people around me that I am, indeed, using algebra and it's useful! ...and no comment about my workplace. I barely even remember how to do algebra XD You use the word Redacted a lot, the SCP uses the word Redacted a lot, it makes sense
Mestiv he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Morzathoth, I have a cat for you! This morning Dunia sat above a lamp and looked like she was going to tell us the scariest story of our lives Beware! Dunia the Frightening! (click to enlarge) 10
Curious Anamaximder he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Morzathoth, I have a cat for you! This morning Dunia sat above a lamp and looked like she was going to tell us the scariest story of our lives Beware! Dunia the Frightening! dunia-mala.jpg (click to enlarge) *Gasps* The Voidbringers! They have come! Stockade your houses! Cock the shotgun! But most of all.... Constant Vigilance!!!
ThirdGen Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Morzathoth, I have a cat for you! This morning Dunia sat above a lamp and looked like she was going to tell us the scariest story of our lives Beware! Dunia the Frightening! dunia-mala.jpg (click to enlarge) She never drinks... vine...
Edgedancer he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Morzathoth, I have a cat for you! This morning Dunia sat above a lamp and looked like she was going to tell us the scariest story of our lives Beware! Dunia the Frightening! dunia-mala.jpg (click to enlarge) Never has the face of terror been more adorable.
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) You'll never guess what my dad just sent me. Yep. A job listing. For Oregon City. I wanted to reply with "DOBBY IS A FREE ELF!!!!" But I said "Thanks, will do!" instead. Edited February 5, 2016 by TwiLyghtSansSparkles 4
Zathoth Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 Morzathoth, I have a cat for you! This morning Dunia sat above a lamp and looked like she was going to tell us the scariest story of our lives Beware! Dunia the Frightening! dunia-mala.jpg (click to enlarge) She is so pretty Meanwhile I decided it would be a great idea to fall asleep next to one of my cats all day... good morning.
Citadel16 he/him Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) You'll never guess what my dad just sent me. Yep. A job listing. For Oregon City. I wanted to reply with "DOBBY IS A FREE ELF!!!!" But I said "Thanks, will do!" instead. You should have been like: BUT THE EPICS DESTROYED OREGON!!!! Edited February 5, 2016 by warriormark16 3
Kaymyth she/her Posted February 5, 2016 Posted February 5, 2016 You'll never guess what my dad just sent me. Yep. A job listing. For Oregon City. I wanted to reply with "DOBBY IS A FREE ELF!!!!" But I said "Thanks, will do!" instead. Not much longer...soon. Soon, you will taste true freedom.
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