On how stupid people are…
Somebody has to say it.
People are absolute morons. Here’s today’s proof:
My first question is who-the-f is Justin Bieber? My second question is why would you tattoo some tool’s face on your back so your daughter can meet him? This Justin Bieber must be made of unicorns, rainbows, and godiva chocolate.
What’s that?
He’s a fifteen year old Canadian ‘music artist.’
Yup, you are understanding all of this correctly. This woman is getting a tattoo of some tool of a radio personality so her daughter, Mode, can go meet some fifteen year old Canadian.
If you don’t see why this makes this woman a moron… Then you’re just as bad.
You can love your kid and not mutilate your skin, and this daughter is just as stupid. You know how next fight is going to turn out?
“You never do anything for me.”
“I got a tattoo for you, a permanent mark on my skin.”
Yeah, dumb move. You’ve just given your mother the upper hand for the rest of her life.
On Political Science… SCIENCE
One of my teacher’s from high school recently posted this as his Facebook status:
[Insert name] believes that political science is to science like astrology is to astronomy.
Strange SAT-like wording aside is this point valid? Is Political Science some arguably made up crap, or does it have the right to be called a science?
I pulled out a trusty dictionary and found the word “science.” This is what I found:
1. a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws: the mathematical sciences.
2. systematic knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation.
3. any of the branches of natural or physical science.
4. systematized knowledge in general.
5. knowledge, as of facts or principles; knowledge gained by systematic study.
6. a particular branch of knowledge.
7. skill, esp. reflecting a precise application of facts or principles; proficiency.
Political science easily falls into definition 2, 5, 6, and it fits some of the others to varying degrees. Not a good enough answer? Let’s look at some similarities between ‘the Natural Sciences’ and Political science.
Theorists. The Natural Sciences have their theorists just like Political science. Look no further than Niccolo Machiavelli. His work sounds a lot like this:
Empirical method is generally taken to mean the collection of data on which to base a theory or derive a conclusion in science.
So, what is the collection of data in the case of Machiavelli? Machiavelli observed other past leaders – he was never a leader himself. Using this data he wrote The Prince, a book which outlines Machiavelli’s theory of the perfect way to rule. (I should note, I am assuming that Machiavelli did not intend The Prince to be a satire.)
“Well that’s not testable.” That is 100% true, you can’t always tests hypothesis in ‘natural science’ either. Thus, the argument that ‘because you can’t preform concrete experiments it’s not a science’ is totally irrelevant, and short-sighted. We accept truth in some scientific matters that aren’t exactly testable. Evolution is all but 100% accepted among the scientific community, there’s proof that suggests it’s existence, but how do you test it? Is evolution not a part of biology because a concrete experiment can’t be held?
I believe that this point erases the hang up of ‘you can’t test hypothesis because it’s already happened.’ I could make the hypothesis “if Lorenzo Medici followed Machiavelli’s advice he would not have fallen as soon as he did if ever.” Can I go back in time to test this? No. What about the hypothesis “humans evolved from apes.” We have evidence to suggest this is true, and only that. Just like the fact that we have evidence that leader’s who admired the prince were some of the strongest dictator’s and conquerors of their times. (Napolean and Stalin come to mind.)
Also, just to prove Political Science is win… My PoliSci teacher loves comics and super heroes. I <3 that. Also, he’s Spanish so he has a hilariously awesome accent.
Now here’s my challenge. Tell me why it’s not a science.
Moral of this post: Political science is a science.
On running away with celebrities…
I think 98% of celebrities are stupid, untalented, or otherwise not worthy of the space that they inhabit. (I’m talking to you Brandon Davis, you may barely make the D-list but you’re still famous. Yes, it’s called being a D-lister when you’re regularly denied admission into clubs. Fail.)
Given this fantastic outlook there are very few celebrities that I actually like. However, I invite the following celebrities to show up at my door any day. If you do I will gladly run away with you.
1. Johnny Depp: This is a man that is full of talent. I should know, I have made it one of my many life missions to see every movie he has been in. If anyone is wondering what my progress is on that I have seen: Pirates of the Caribbean (all three), Public Enemies (not my favorite), his Spongebob episode, Sweeney Todd, Corpse Bride, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder is much better for that role), Finding Neverland, Secret Window, From Hell, Blow, Chocolat, Sleepy Hollow, Donnie Brasco, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Benny and Joon, Edward Scissorhands, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. For those of you unfamiliar with Johnny Depp’s filmography there are a lot more.
So why Johnny Depp? Anyone can tell from his roles that he is not afraid to challenge society; he’s eccentric. (I don’t want to brag, but I was voted most eccentric in middle school. So the two of us have something in common already.) Let’s not forget that he likes to punch paparazzi who take photos of his children. As a general rule I am OK with paparazzi, but when they go against the actors wishes to keep away from his family that’s wrong. Friggen’ stalkers.
2. Meryl Streep: What isn’t she fantastic in? This is another artist with some serious talent. I even have ideas to make one of my posts about The Devil Wears Prada. (Anyone who knows me with any leve
l of intimacy will know that the reason for making a post about such a movie is the fact that it proves there’s a major problem in the perception of woman in society.
Oh, and let’s not forget that this woman has a knock out voice, a great sense of style, and is an absolutely gorgeous woman.
If you’re looking for a Meryl Streep movie to watch I recommend the following: Out of Africa, The Devil Wears Prada (even men can appreciate it), and Mamma Mia (if you can’t go see it on broadway.) If you want a cartoon AND Meryl Streep don’t worry it’s possible. You can hear her her in The Ant Bully, The Simpsons, and King of the Hill.
3. Al Pacino: He’s had a few misses in his career (88 Minutes comes to mind), but for the most part he chooses movies that suit his talents. Don’t believe me? Here’s a quote from IMDB “Won Oscar. Another 27 wins and 37 nominations.”
Al Pacino has a fascinating story. The Godfather really launched his career, but he almost didn’t get the role. Coming in at only 5’7 he was almost not offered the role for his height! (His co-star Diane Keaton was also 5’7, making him look even smaller.) I think everyone is glad that someone fought for Al Pacino, he made that movie and it made him one of the most successful actors ever.
So, what do I consider to be some of his best work? The Godfather I and II, Scent of a Woman, Devil’s Advocate, and Donnie Brasco. Unfortunately I consider the following movies flops; 88 Minutes and S1m0ne. On the last one it’s important to note that it’s not just the numbers in the name that annoy me, but I’m not even sure that movie had any logic behind it at all.
4. Tyra Banks: Congratulate the first, and only, non-actor to make the list. Although I don’t agree with everything 
that Tyra Banks has ever done she is trying. The ‘short’ season of America’s Next Top Model proves that she is at least attempting to break some conventions about the standard of beauty. Unfortunately, and this probably isn’t her fault, the models still had to look tall.
Plus her show isn’t just day time trash. It tackles real issues. She’s an Oprah not a Maury.
So, Tyra Banks has made this list because she tells every single woman that they’re beautiful and she supports protecting every single woman, and she encourages them to stand up for themselves. Got an abusive boyfriend? Tyra will tell you to get out, and she’ll also tell you that she went through the same thing. So, thanks Tyra.
Also, I’m a tad pissed off that when I typed in “Tyra Banks” google decided to suggest “Tyra Banks breasts.” Thanks for almost proving a point google.
5. Anne Hathaway: She’s young, goregous, and full of talent. Compared to my other three acting choices her filmography is weak, but she is the youngest actor as well so she has plenty of time to build up her career. Although she was in a short-lived series her first real break was The Princess Diaries based on the books by Meg Cabot.
She’s been in some legendary movies (Brokeback Mountain), as well as another movie I’ve already mentioned The Devil Wears Prada.
So, what am looking forward to seeing her in? Alice in Wonderland. I’d like to point out there are a few interesting points about this. 1. Johnny Depp is also in this movie. 2. As I’m typing this my teacher recommended that we read the book to understand the connection between math and reality. (The class is Foundations of Western Political Theory.) I also need to watch Get Smart one of these days.
Moral of this post: Brandon Davis is a D-list celebrity at best, Johnny Depp and I are both eccentric, The Devil Wears Prada is a matter of gender issues, I like crime movies, Tyra Banks boosts girl’s esteem, and Anne Hathaway is gorgeous.
On Super Powers
I once sent a very simple email to a teacher in my senior year of high school:
I am a super hero.
What would prompt such an email? The teacher asked us to email him with our name and one interesting fact about ourselves.
At the time my teacher replied with something along the lines of “what a coincidence I’m a super villain, what are your powers?”
“Annoying super villains.”
Obviously I don’t dress up in spandex and fight crime, but this conversation was the opening to a really interesting year in AP physics. Yes, I did just say interesting and physics in the same sentence. (Hint: Teachers are people too, and most appreciate a little humor. I’m trying this approach on my NYU transfer application, let’s see if it works for me a second time.)
If I really did have a power though it would be Teleportation. I must admit temperature-control could be a boss power too, especially on chilly days like today.
The fact that I think teleportation is the coolest power ever is probably a completely natural. I walk 20 minutes to school (more or less), and I live thousands of miles away from home. (Oh, and because this is my super human ability I can transport anywhere. Across oceans, whatever.)
It would be wicked to be able to visit my friends in the U.S at any time, and these recent feelings of isolation would drop off the planet with any luck. Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that I would have an extra 25 minutes in the morning to sleep/get ready/clean/whatever.
So far I am doing no fighting crime with this power, it’s 100% selfish. In fact, this power actually makes me the single worst super hero ever next to The Red Bee. Yes, that’s right the superhero that looks like a cotton candy pirate. Unlike him I’m not stupid enough to train a bee to be my main weapon. They DIE after they sting ONE person, it can not be time efficient to keep training bees. Get a wasp for God’s sakes. In case anyone has doubts when I refer to him as a cotton candy pirate I have included a picture:
With the power of teleportation an automatic invite to the League of Super Villains is inevitable. Btw: thanks for the invite guys, I’m considering your offer. Although, I would like something a little better than a free lifetime supply of radiation and pond scum. Throw in some mutant minions and we’ll open up discussions.
Moral of this post: humor = good, I would choose a selfish super power, and training an attack bee is a waste of your time.
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Most boring blog ever…
If you think this blog will be the most boring blog ever – you might be right.
It’s unlikely that this blog will ever be a blog of great scandal, so if you’re looking for a student with an exciting life go elsewhere.
I’m just a simple American girl, living and studying in Madrid.
