Recent surveys show that only one in four people read books in America. Sounds surprising doesn't it? Well to be honest, it didn't surprise me. I already kind of knew that in my head because reading just isn't something people like to do now a days. One thing did pop out at me though, and made me laugh.
Democrats and Liberals read more than Conservatives and Republicans. This is funny to me because I'm kind of a Liberal in a sense. I don't really like Republicans much and Democrats tend to agree with my personal views. Truthfully, I am independent because there are Republicans I like, but I hate (yes hate) a majority of them (Boehner, Bush, Bush Sr., Cheney etc.). I digress, but this statistic caught my eye. Also, the Republicans and Conservatives who read often read more religious books than other genres. This really got me and I'll explain why. I'm a fan of Bill Maher, and he hates Republicans. One of his opinions on Republicans is that they are too religious with their decisions. They mix religion in politics too much, so reading this statistic sort of reinforced his opinions and made me laugh.
In conclusion, the survey didn't tell me a lot of things I didn't already know. However certain things stuck out for me, and those things were funny. That's all folks!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
GA vs. CH
Geauga Academy is so much better than Chardon High, but how much better? I can easily explain how much because I've thought on the topic frequently. I won't lie there are some things, only a few, that Chardon has that GA doesn't, but let's look at the differences first.
GA has only two teachers to work with, unlike Chardon which has ten. The teachers here are really charismatic and aren't causing several headaches and yawning sessions. Which is something nearly every Chardon teacher I have had has caused me. Classes are simpler and more fun, even the ones I despised and failed last year. Oh, did I mention the food and environment is much nicer at GA than Chardon. Probably because they use real non-poopy supplies (fake cheese is the worst).
Chardon has familiar faces, kind of a given. Not saying I don't like the non-Chardon people at GA but it just took awhile to get know them. This next one might make you laugh, but Chardon had much nicer water fountains. Yes, the water was tastier. It didn't have all of the "iron" flavor, many had it, but some didn't.
Well, that is all I have to say about that. Yes, I made a Forest Gump reference. Goodnight everybody!
GA has only two teachers to work with, unlike Chardon which has ten. The teachers here are really charismatic and aren't causing several headaches and yawning sessions. Which is something nearly every Chardon teacher I have had has caused me. Classes are simpler and more fun, even the ones I despised and failed last year. Oh, did I mention the food and environment is much nicer at GA than Chardon. Probably because they use real non-poopy supplies (fake cheese is the worst).
Chardon has familiar faces, kind of a given. Not saying I don't like the non-Chardon people at GA but it just took awhile to get know them. This next one might make you laugh, but Chardon had much nicer water fountains. Yes, the water was tastier. It didn't have all of the "iron" flavor, many had it, but some didn't.
Well, that is all I have to say about that. Yes, I made a Forest Gump reference. Goodnight everybody!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
YOLO: what it "really" means
YOLO! No, I do not mean that stupid #yolo stuff you see on the mainstream. I mean the real YOLO! YOLO! as in "live life to the fullest, because you only live once." Unlike #yolo where people say "yolo" and then do something stupid like a front flip off their roof into a pool while wearing roller skates because "you only live once." Ignorance I say, because the real YOLO! has true meaning in it.
The true YOLO! means to do good in life and do everything that interests you because before you know it, poof! your life has ended (death). If there is something in life you really want to do before you die (excluding random acts of stupidity, as seen in #yolo scenarios), then you should do it. In short, the real YOLO! means "live life to the fullest" because it is too short and you should do everything you want, so take it seriously.
So ignore all of those ignorant mainstream jack wagons who say "yolo" and do some stunt and act stupid. Listen to those who say "yolo" and tell you to enjoy live, because it is a gift, and don't do stupid stuff that can get you killed like every other kid who follows #yolo instead of YOLO! I hope you see the difference. Oh I almost forgot, YOLO!
The true YOLO! means to do good in life and do everything that interests you because before you know it, poof! your life has ended (death). If there is something in life you really want to do before you die (excluding random acts of stupidity, as seen in #yolo scenarios), then you should do it. In short, the real YOLO! means "live life to the fullest" because it is too short and you should do everything you want, so take it seriously.
So ignore all of those ignorant mainstream jack wagons who say "yolo" and do some stunt and act stupid. Listen to those who say "yolo" and tell you to enjoy live, because it is a gift, and don't do stupid stuff that can get you killed like every other kid who follows #yolo instead of YOLO! I hope you see the difference. Oh I almost forgot, YOLO!
Super-Huge Mustard! what is the point?
Why is it people buy in excess? Will they actually use it, are they just fat, or does it just look plain cool? The answer is in perspective alone. One man can be walking through Costco and think, "Holy crap! They sell giant bottles of mustard? I'm buying two of that and showing my friends!" While another guy thinks " Jeez, super-huge mustard? I can use that to feed my 12 kids!" Why they do it can be for any reason with sense in it or not at all. Some actually use it, others are just plain stupid.
Those who use it can have many reasons. Maybe they have a large family and need to purchase in excess to provide for them. Others are really gluttonous and eat a giant jug of mustard or ketchup, or even Bar-B-Q sauce just because they can! However at least they use the stuff for its intended use. Many people will get excess stuff because, well, it is fun. I mean the average young adult will see a huge jug of mustard and just flip out at the sight because such a thing isn't entirely common.
On the other hand, you have the idiots. These people will buy in excess for some reason and NOT use it for the intended purpose. Maybe they will make a purchase and use it once or twice and think "Oh man I'm sick of mustard, I probably should have thought this through." Yes they bought in excess and started to use it for the intended purpose but stopped and wasted it. now this next part may seem wacky, but it happens. People sometimes will buy in excess, mustard for example, for stupid stunts. This goes against the intended purpose.
They will use the excess jugs of mustard to fill a pool and swim in it because they are strange and clearly shouldn't be able to make financial decisions at the store by themselves. It is true, some people do such things.
The summery is this, if people do decide to buy in excess then they have reasons why.
Those who use it can have many reasons. Maybe they have a large family and need to purchase in excess to provide for them. Others are really gluttonous and eat a giant jug of mustard or ketchup, or even Bar-B-Q sauce just because they can! However at least they use the stuff for its intended use. Many people will get excess stuff because, well, it is fun. I mean the average young adult will see a huge jug of mustard and just flip out at the sight because such a thing isn't entirely common.
On the other hand, you have the idiots. These people will buy in excess for some reason and NOT use it for the intended purpose. Maybe they will make a purchase and use it once or twice and think "Oh man I'm sick of mustard, I probably should have thought this through." Yes they bought in excess and started to use it for the intended purpose but stopped and wasted it. now this next part may seem wacky, but it happens. People sometimes will buy in excess, mustard for example, for stupid stunts. This goes against the intended purpose.
They will use the excess jugs of mustard to fill a pool and swim in it because they are strange and clearly shouldn't be able to make financial decisions at the store by themselves. It is true, some people do such things.
The summery is this, if people do decide to buy in excess then they have reasons why.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Film vs. Books! "The Ultimate Showdown"
What can film do that a book can not? First off, you can see it (duh). It is a visual experience and you can see everything. Secondly, film shows you a characters appearance and features unlike a book which names only important details on a character's appearance. Movies/films give you everything on screen and you just sit and watch. It sounds almost lazy, but still very fun and entertaining.
With a book, you can visualize evrything in your head. Now a movie/film does this for you, but it isn't the same. The reason why is because of imagination! You make everything up in your head. What people look like, what the setting looks like, night or day. Sometimes a book tells you details on what a person looks like, but usually you must figure it out on your own.
I like movies/films more because I see what is happening. I'm also lazy and hate reading so that could sway my answer. Trulthfully, books should be better sense you can do more in text that on the bigscreen. Which is why Directors cut so much when adapting a book to a film. Not to mention writers have to do a bit more work, in my opinion. Honestly though both are really good, I just like film more than a book.
With a book, you can visualize evrything in your head. Now a movie/film does this for you, but it isn't the same. The reason why is because of imagination! You make everything up in your head. What people look like, what the setting looks like, night or day. Sometimes a book tells you details on what a person looks like, but usually you must figure it out on your own.
I like movies/films more because I see what is happening. I'm also lazy and hate reading so that could sway my answer. Trulthfully, books should be better sense you can do more in text that on the bigscreen. Which is why Directors cut so much when adapting a book to a film. Not to mention writers have to do a bit more work, in my opinion. Honestly though both are really good, I just like film more than a book.
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