memethith

112 pts ยท October 4, 2014


I don't blame anyone for Steve's death but Steve

10 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

They really should start using scientific notation.

10 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I dunno, but might be time to get a lawyer? Sorry

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I believe it's out responsibility as a society to teach the distinction. That can't be done if we lock it all away in the 'dirty' drawer.

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Sounds like you're implying that a child can't see a naked body without thinking about sex. That says more about you than about children

10 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That misconception of yours is what spawns all the defensiveness here. In fact the attitude stems from the idea that bad writing isn't lit

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Meh. Young Adult Literature is a marketing term. I doubt the teacher would dispute that its a relatable story. That doesn't make it good art

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

My thoughts exactly.

11 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Need more context. Was the teacher saying Don't read it? Or was the teacher just saying it wasn't literature? Because, well, it's not...

11 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 12

Or... you don't.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

then gives them a reason not to kill each other. Body modification is a shortcut. Sorry I forget my source on this.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

To this day, some hunter gatherers, upon meeting strangers will sit down and recite their family lineages until they find a relation, which

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

him. Body modification was a way to identify yourself. The harder it was to replicate, the more it could be trusted.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

One theory is that this was done to identify members of your group. When meeting a stranger, you had to find a reason not to kill 1/2

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Politely paraphrased

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

No, that doesn't make sense. It's an excuse. Better to be honest and admit that you don't want to try because you're scared or grossed out.

11 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1