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Oct. 9th, 2008
The Hobbit
Oct. 9th, 2008 07:48 pmSomeone over on Askville asked a question today; it was for someone to basically write their homework for them, a book review of The Hobbit. Some users castigated the poor questioner, but I couldn't resist helping her. Here was my answer (quotes from her question are in boldface):
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.
1) Give a summary of the plot.
The Hobbit is the story of a pocket-sized monster who is the friend of a boy named Ash. Together they roam the land, fighting other hobbits - who are also called hobémon - to see who is the best.
Evil Team Rocket shows up and causes all sorts of trouble, but the brave little hobbit defeats them by evolving into a new more powerful form and gnawing their heads off. Everyone lives happily ever after, except for Team Rocket, because they're dead.
The End.
2) What did the book make you think about?
Lime jello, for some reason. I really couldn't say why.
3) Discuss any overriding themes.
There are three great themes in The Hobbit:
"With great power comes great responsibility."
"Spread 'em. Take a deep breath. Cough."
"Do your own homework, or you'll end up wasting your life making silly comments on Askville."
4) Why you liked or did not like about the book.
I like it because it's just the right thickness to fit under the short leg on my bed. So now I can sleep straight again.
That should be all the info you need. Good luck! Wow, I'll bet you'll get a great grade.
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.
The Hobbit
Oct. 9th, 2008 07:48 pmSomeone over on Askville asked a question today; it was for someone to basically write their homework for them, a book review of The Hobbit. Some users castigated the poor questioner, but I couldn't resist helping her. Here was my answer (quotes from her question are in boldface):
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.
1) Give a summary of the plot.
The Hobbit is the story of a pocket-sized monster who is the friend of a boy named Ash. Together they roam the land, fighting other hobbits - who are also called hobémon - to see who is the best.
Evil Team Rocket shows up and causes all sorts of trouble, but the brave little hobbit defeats them by evolving into a new more powerful form and gnawing their heads off. Everyone lives happily ever after, except for Team Rocket, because they're dead.
The End.
2) What did the book make you think about?
Lime jello, for some reason. I really couldn't say why.
3) Discuss any overriding themes.
There are three great themes in The Hobbit:
"With great power comes great responsibility."
"Spread 'em. Take a deep breath. Cough."
"Do your own homework, or you'll end up wasting your life making silly comments on Askville."
4) Why you liked or did not like about the book.
I like it because it's just the right thickness to fit under the short leg on my bed. So now I can sleep straight again.
That should be all the info you need. Good luck! Wow, I'll bet you'll get a great grade.
Ironically enough, my answer to question #4 was itself pretty much a straight-out steal from the wonderfully funny The Portmanteau Book.
DOW PLUMMETS ANOTHER 678 POINTS
Oct. 9th, 2008 10:37 pmA thought just occurred to me.
Should I still be contributing to my 401k?
I mean, every paycheck some chunk of money goes straight to my 401k - and therefore, to the stock market. I have it set for the most conservative option possible, I think, but still it's probably losing money.
Okay, the company is matching my donation. So I may not be actually losing money yet, in some sense. I mean, my losses would have to be 50% to negate the company's contribution, right? But at the rate things are going, I have to wonder if the economy is going to tank completely.
I've been predicting utter disaster as a result of Bushonomics for a long time. Now that it looks like I'm right, I'm not entirely sure what to do.
...
Should I still be contributing to my 401k?
I mean, every paycheck some chunk of money goes straight to my 401k - and therefore, to the stock market. I have it set for the most conservative option possible, I think, but still it's probably losing money.
Okay, the company is matching my donation. So I may not be actually losing money yet, in some sense. I mean, my losses would have to be 50% to negate the company's contribution, right? But at the rate things are going, I have to wonder if the economy is going to tank completely.
I've been predicting utter disaster as a result of Bushonomics for a long time. Now that it looks like I'm right, I'm not entirely sure what to do.
...
DOW PLUMMETS ANOTHER 678 POINTS
Oct. 9th, 2008 10:37 pmA thought just occurred to me.
Should I still be contributing to my 401k?
I mean, every paycheck some chunk of money goes straight to my 401k - and therefore, to the stock market. I have it set for the most conservative option possible, I think, but still it's probably losing money.
Okay, the company is matching my donation. So I may not be actually losing money yet, in some sense. I mean, my losses would have to be 50% to negate the company's contribution, right? But at the rate things are going, I have to wonder if the economy is going to tank completely.
I've been predicting utter disaster as a result of Bushonomics for a long time. Now that it looks like I'm right, I'm not entirely sure what to do.
...
Should I still be contributing to my 401k?
I mean, every paycheck some chunk of money goes straight to my 401k - and therefore, to the stock market. I have it set for the most conservative option possible, I think, but still it's probably losing money.
Okay, the company is matching my donation. So I may not be actually losing money yet, in some sense. I mean, my losses would have to be 50% to negate the company's contribution, right? But at the rate things are going, I have to wonder if the economy is going to tank completely.
I've been predicting utter disaster as a result of Bushonomics for a long time. Now that it looks like I'm right, I'm not entirely sure what to do.
...