Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Cramming

"...Our last exhibit: Homo Sapiens engaging in a behavior which involved the hurried memorization of facts for the purpose of regurgitation on an exam. The brain then removed all traces of acquired data."


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The prompt:  Write 33 words inspired by this photograph.  For the record, I never crammed for anything except for that pie eating contest that one time.  That didn't end well for me, and I try to learn from my mistakes.
Thomas Leuthard / Foter.com / CC BY

14 comments:

  1. So timely as my son is stressed about his AP US History mid-term tomorrow...now if only that stress would channel itself into some productive activity, like oh, say studying!

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  2. Haha. I literally snorted at work. That second line is priceless.

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  3. I liked this one.

    Oh, 'crammed for a pie eating contest... please.

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  4. I crammed my butt into a pair of pants... that didn't end well for me either. :)

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  5. Clever and creative, Tina. Loved it!

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  6. I really, really, really love this - especially the phrase 'the brain then removed all traces of acquired data'. That is so, so true! LM x

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  7. Bagged!
    lol This was great, Tina. Love the exhibit aspect.
    Oh, and just so you know, I swear I have a small trace of it somewhere. I just have to find it.

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  8. the perfect exhibit. so true to life. wonderful humor in your words.

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  9. So very true! Fabulous take on the prompt!

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  10. You have nailed the ridiculous nature of standardized testing in your 33 words. I feel a rant coming on so, I am going to slam the brakes on those thoughts and, instead, simply say, well told story, Tina! Thanks! :)

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  11. Oh, one can only hope that that kind of testing will go out of style... Fun little needle-jabbing piece!

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  12. It's good to know my museum piece is in great company!

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  13. Ha! That is exactly what my brain did every time.

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  14. Its been awhile, but been there, done that. Good take.

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