In other news (while I wait for dry, clean clothes), people are as annoying as ever. I was sitting in class today listening to someone struggling to formulate words to answer a question and I was overwhelmed with a feeling of gratefulness that my dear father always demanded "terse yet lucid sentences," and always only as few as possible to get a point across (ok, so I didn't quite master that art). But really, it's so annoying to listen to these kids try to spit out these sentences like they're a bad taste in their mouth. That, combined with awkward, unnecessary pauses and absolutely no rhythm or pacing to their speech. Plus a little stuttering here and there for dramatic effect. Learn to speak kids! And more importantly, think before you speak... It's almost like a Brecht style, it's so uncomfortable to listen to that you have to focus on the words and meaning to stay focused, because you sure as hell won't enjoy the delivery. Although, the contrast is that the kids who actually can formulate sentences naturally are absolutely refreshing. Okay... now that I've bashed all my peers once again, I can sleep soundly... In the sheets that wouldn't fit in the wash this time... Ew.
Posted by lib at October 30, 2007 01:56 AM