Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Since the first day of school, I have been trying to figure out who left the following letter (written in caps) on my desk. Commentary in bold. Dear Mr. Reddick I just wanted to let you know that Jack Kirby was a hack. Everyone knows that Stan "The Man" Lee taught Kirby everything he knew. Right. Can you explain, by the way, why Black Bolt and Black Canary have essentially the same power? They could switch costumes and no one would be the wiser. Well, maybe they would.Everyone's a comedian Exelsior! sic D. This taught me: a) Google can very easily be used for evil and b)this person has no idea what they are talking about. This morning I come back in after accusing one of my students of it (who clearly at least knows who wrote it) to find another letter written on the back of said letter 1: Dear Mr. Reddick Having read a number of your columns concerning that hack, Jack kirby, I couldn't help noticing you are quite critical of Mr. Kirby's contributions to Marvel Comics but fairly sympathetic to Stan "The Man" Lee. And they don't like to actually read my columns This is a wise tack tactic?, indeed. As everyone knows, Lee was forced to physically guide the hand of "The King" in order to ensure his vsiion reached the page unimpeeded sic. In fact, it is known by a few that as Lee's unique genius flowed like a current through Kirby's hand, Kirby was heard to cry out in exultation and very nearly spoiled the page with his tears. Exelsior! sic D Again, doesn't know shit. But still writes with a style that excludes many culprits. Few spelling mistakes and creative phrasing with some religious overtones. But they slipped up. It comes with a Captain America head sketch on a sticky note that leaves no room for speculation on who the artist is...I just don't think he wrote the letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Wow. I'm speechless at the ridiculousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Sounds like someone plays Fuck With Teacher very, very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Will the artist be interrogated or are you going to play mind games until he outs himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Oh hell no. I know who the artist is and the girl who I think masterminded it definitely knows something. I've seen enough episodes of Law and Order to know that all I have to do is tell her that he said she did it. Boom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George W. Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I...I can't take it anymore. The truth must come out. I did it. I'm Spartacus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 You don't call the thunder down from the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 This whole fiasco will wind up as a King and I, yes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 This whole fiasco will wind up as a King and I, yes? If I can figure out an interesting way to do it, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Post their dimwitted letters followed by your educated responses, sort of like a letters column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Post their dimwitted letters followed by your educated responses, sort of like a letters column. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyle Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 What's the deal? Where/what do you teach and how old are these students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I teach English at an alternate school of kids aged 16-early 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just so you know, tack is originally a seafaring term for course, for example "tacking into the wind". It applies to positioning the sails and the boat in the best way to get where you are going. Yes, they've used it correctly. In the modern vernacular it can apply to a line of questioning or discussion. They are still doucebags but they were right in thier use of that term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just so you know, tack is originally a seafaring term for course, for example "tacking into the wind". It applies to positioning the sails and the boat in the best way to get where you are going. Yes, they've used it correctly. In the modern vernacular it can apply to a line of questioning or discussion. Well, I'll be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyle Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I teach English at an alternate school of kids aged 16-early 20s. You can look at it this way: your students care enough about your opinion to ruffle your feathers. They probably wanted to get a rise out of you... Either that or they're Stan Lee enthusiasts. Either way, life is more exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 If the grammar was a bit off you could always leave it in a place where they could find it, and see that you've fixed it. You could always right a strongly worded reply to "Stan Lee Love" or "King Killer" Or whatever you want to call the person, and write a nice reply stating your points and opinion then writing it just correctly, tell them to go f**k themselves. Oh, is it just me who writes like that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'll probably regret this but fuck it! Send YOUR letters to the editor to: kirby@dreadmedia.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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