Mon 1 Oct 2007
Given David’s penchant for Simon Cowell-esque critiques of undergraduate writing, I am taking a risk posting this link, but I thought Ephblog readers might have an interest in browsing the four Eph entries to the NYTimes’ “Why College Matters” contest.
October 1st, 2007 at 11:51 am
Once again, we’re missing out on critical trends in freshman culture:
My freshman entry was not dry by any definition, but I am befuddled by duct taping 40’s to body parts. I even work at a university and this anecdote strikes me as weird.
Can I blame MacGyver for duct tape’s ubiquity? Is there anything you can’t do with a pair of tube socks and a roll of duct tape?
October 1st, 2007 at 12:03 pm
David, your reference to but one of MacGyver’s multifaceted talents, while accurate, is far too limited:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_problems_solved_by_MacGyver
October 1st, 2007 at 12:18 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Fortyhands
It’s a common drinking game among a certain subset of people.
October 1st, 2007 at 1:05 pm
Thanks ‘10 for the name. I especially appreciate a cultural reference that I can understand.
There is an irony that a drunk high school student was responsible for Edward’s demise and now a drinking game is named after the character.
October 1st, 2007 at 5:43 pm
How about a spoiler alert (d)avid?! Some of us have not yet watched the Tim Burton classic.
October 1st, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Jonathan as initiator of this thread I am compelled to weigh in on David’s behalf. Any film that is over ten years old shall not require any spoiler alert. Make it a man law.
October 1st, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Alternate Interpretation:
I would argue that Jim’s (Anthony Michael Hall) drunkenness was a major contributing factor to Edward’s (Johnny Depp) success in winning over Kim (Winona Ryder). Moral of the story: One way or another, the sauce helps. And I imagine Edward would appreciate the shout-out.
Moreover, it still snows in Williamstown last I checked, so chances are Edward’s still in his castle carving up many a statue. Can we get a fact checker up in here?
In short, next time please poo-poo drinking with un peu de precision.
October 2nd, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Anyone who missed the blow-by-blow story of Jason’s hiding in the salad bar for hours and then the triumphant stealing of the giant pumpkin should read the piece by Alex Creighton ‘07, thusly linked.
October 2nd, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Note that Alex Creighton is actually a ‘10, not an ‘07.
October 2nd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
btw, i’m not a fan of the winning essay at all. I’m not surprised it won–it’s well written and it salvages the pride of the older generation’s nostalgia while meekly defending today’s generation–but aren’t we at a point where postmodern claims of “technological” revolutions and whatnot are finally recognized for the cliche they are? as the first comment on the NYT site wrote “yawn”.
I like the pumpkin story much more.