With exams coming up around the corner, I thought we could all use a much needed break. I have a few short films that I thought might be interesting for you all to check out. If you don’t want to watch the films, you can put your heads down on your desk or work on something for another class, but no talking.
The first film is a “trailer” for King Dork. I’ve just finished the book, and it is pretty amazing. I’m working on a full post for the book, but this little reminder of what high school is all about should whet your appetite.
Our second movie today is a little snippet from the Daily Show featuring resident expert, John Hodgman. Hodgman, is (was?) a frequent contributor to McSweeney’s, and is the author of the sure-to-be-awesome The Areas of My Expertise. In this clip, Mr. Hodgman reviews some of the entries of a military-sponsored essay contest for grammar and style. Here’s a sample:
“We should literally force the Shiite militants to pay the piper.” Literally? …Listen professor…before you start writing policy, brush up on your Strunk & White.
Grammar comedy on the TV. And there’s a lesson there for all you kids. OK, enjoy the films. Your collages are still due on Friday.
* with apologies to Frank Portman