Dear Stephen,
I have currently just finished your ingenious work of art. Marvelous is a word I would like to use to describe it's a true beauty. In a week, I usually don't enjoy reading more than 60 pages, but for me to finish this book it was joyous. The only thing is I didn't really like ending with the Appendix part because I hate George W. Bush so you kind of put me to sleep there but that's OK not everything can be perfect about this book. I truly love when you say "For the more you speak up, the louder you become. And, the louder you speak up in my voice, the louder I become. If someone has a problem with it, just say, "Well, it's not just my opinion, it's Stephen Colbert's opinion, and I happen to agree." Then it's two against one, and we win"(214). Even though you seem a tad bit selfish here, you also want to work as a team to get your points up, and if your points go up so does the teams. It's a beautiful analogy you have going there Mr. Colbert. Still though my favorite part of this book I would say goes back to page 3, My American Childhood. I love the story you tell there about the scary babysitter and your parents leaving you. That happens to probably every child on this planet of ours. And, the best part is when you say "My second memory is when we went to the zoo, and I saw two rhinos do" (3). Classic placement of those words because they had nothing to do with anything else on that page. I will love this book forever and will recommend it to all.
Goodbye and farewell,
Ellie
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Post A7
*Vocab*
1. rapture (209): ecstatic joy or delight; joyful ecstasy
2. elitist (194): consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group
*Figurative Language*
1. "He made a beeline for me, in that, like a bee, he went all around the room and then came up to me last" (219). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare George Bush with a bee.
2. "It was as soft as a mitten made from angel food cake" (220). This is an example of a simile because Colbert uses the word as to compare George Bush's hand to angel food cake.
3. "I had to pee like a racehorse at an iced tea convention" (220). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare his peeing habits to a racehorse's.
*Quote*
"What have we learned? That's the wrong question. We haven't learned anything. You learned. I already know everything in this book, or I possibly couldn't have written it. Don't make this about me. You always do that. It's about you and what you have learned from me" (213). This quote is important because it shows that even though this book is all about Colbert and what he believes, he does have room in his heart for us to take advantage of his knowledge instead of leaving it to himself.
*Theme*
The theme at the end of the book is to share Stephen's knowledge with the rest of the world so they can learn how it works.
1. rapture (209): ecstatic joy or delight; joyful ecstasy
2. elitist (194): consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group
*Figurative Language*
1. "He made a beeline for me, in that, like a bee, he went all around the room and then came up to me last" (219). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare George Bush with a bee.
2. "It was as soft as a mitten made from angel food cake" (220). This is an example of a simile because Colbert uses the word as to compare George Bush's hand to angel food cake.
3. "I had to pee like a racehorse at an iced tea convention" (220). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare his peeing habits to a racehorse's.
*Quote*
"What have we learned? That's the wrong question. We haven't learned anything. You learned. I already know everything in this book, or I possibly couldn't have written it. Don't make this about me. You always do that. It's about you and what you have learned from me" (213). This quote is important because it shows that even though this book is all about Colbert and what he believes, he does have room in his heart for us to take advantage of his knowledge instead of leaving it to himself.
*Theme*
The theme at the end of the book is to share Stephen's knowledge with the rest of the world so they can learn how it works.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Post B6
Dear Stephen,
OK well I have currently just read your chapters on higher education, Hollywood, the media, and "my American Maturity". And, I pretty much didn't understand most of these topics. Probably because I'm in high school and I haven't finished everything. And, most the stuff you talked about that has to do with Hollywood seemed to be movies from way back in the day that I have not seen, or thanks to you won't be seeing. The media chapter I understood, but it never really sunk in when I read it for some reason. I just don't really have an interest in these subjects and I never have so that might be the reason I'm not a big fan. But, for your college education courses, the brief summary of each course is really helpful for the future I believe. For example, "Comparative Religion: Jesus wins" or "Careers in Poetry: Just move back in with your parents now" or "Ethnic Stereotypes and the Humor of Cruelty: A professor will tell you a bunch of hilarious jokes, and you're not allowed to laugh" (126). I mean seriously these class descriptions I think will help not only me but millions of students who choose to read your book. Because I mean this stuff is good and it makes sense. But, with the stuff on the Media man that lady that you let speak was a bad idea because the only way she made a sentence was by using a damn title from a newspaper article or magazine. Man that drove me crazy.
Much love and a little confusion,
Ellie
OK well I have currently just read your chapters on higher education, Hollywood, the media, and "my American Maturity". And, I pretty much didn't understand most of these topics. Probably because I'm in high school and I haven't finished everything. And, most the stuff you talked about that has to do with Hollywood seemed to be movies from way back in the day that I have not seen, or thanks to you won't be seeing. The media chapter I understood, but it never really sunk in when I read it for some reason. I just don't really have an interest in these subjects and I never have so that might be the reason I'm not a big fan. But, for your college education courses, the brief summary of each course is really helpful for the future I believe. For example, "Comparative Religion: Jesus wins" or "Careers in Poetry: Just move back in with your parents now" or "Ethnic Stereotypes and the Humor of Cruelty: A professor will tell you a bunch of hilarious jokes, and you're not allowed to laugh" (126). I mean seriously these class descriptions I think will help not only me but millions of students who choose to read your book. Because I mean this stuff is good and it makes sense. But, with the stuff on the Media man that lady that you let speak was a bad idea because the only way she made a sentence was by using a damn title from a newspaper article or magazine. Man that drove me crazy.
Much love and a little confusion,
Ellie
Post A6
*Vocab*
1. egregious (124): extraordinary in some bad way
2. venison (124): the flesh of a deer or similar animal as used for food
*Figurative Language*
1. "For well over a century, Skull and Bones has provided a safe and brotherly environment where future Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, and Captain of Industry can gather to urinate on Geronimo's bones" (127). This is an example of imagery because it makes the reader visualize someone urinating on someone else.
2. "And like a sneaky merman singing on the rocks, I try to lure young sailors away from the charted waters to a harsh and certain doom" (128). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare himself to a sneaky merman.
3. "It was like the Bill of Rights, only for movies, and instead if saying what you could do, it said what you couldn't" (135). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare the Production Code to the Bill of Rights.
*Quote*
"I read the news today. Oh Boy" (151). This quote was actually stated by John Lennon, one of the members of The Beatles. And, this was also just an opening quote for Stephen's chapter on "Media". However, this quote pretty much sums up Colbert's opinion on the Media. In this chapter he clearly makes fun of anything that has to do with the Media and how crazy some of the things that come out are.
*Theme*
One theme that emerged was when writing your college essays, use a thesaurus and use bigger words. Another theme that emerged was that the media is crazy with all of the things it can come up with.
1. egregious (124): extraordinary in some bad way
2. venison (124): the flesh of a deer or similar animal as used for food
*Figurative Language*
1. "For well over a century, Skull and Bones has provided a safe and brotherly environment where future Supreme Court Justices, Presidents, and Captain of Industry can gather to urinate on Geronimo's bones" (127). This is an example of imagery because it makes the reader visualize someone urinating on someone else.
2. "And like a sneaky merman singing on the rocks, I try to lure young sailors away from the charted waters to a harsh and certain doom" (128). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare himself to a sneaky merman.
3. "It was like the Bill of Rights, only for movies, and instead if saying what you could do, it said what you couldn't" (135). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare the Production Code to the Bill of Rights.
*Quote*
"I read the news today. Oh Boy" (151). This quote was actually stated by John Lennon, one of the members of The Beatles. And, this was also just an opening quote for Stephen's chapter on "Media". However, this quote pretty much sums up Colbert's opinion on the Media. In this chapter he clearly makes fun of anything that has to do with the Media and how crazy some of the things that come out are.
*Theme*
One theme that emerged was when writing your college essays, use a thesaurus and use bigger words. Another theme that emerged was that the media is crazy with all of the things it can come up with.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Post B5
Dear Stephen,
Oh boy oh boy. I have currently just read my so far favorite part of the book. It so happens that my favorite part of the book is on the topic of sex and dating. Which is weird for me cause usually thats not my genre. I usually like more sophisticated topics such as the economy. Those usually blow me right out of the water. But, not only did you blow me out of the water, you sucked me right back in it was so funny. First of all if you didn't have that pledge I might be off in a world that I shouldn't be in. A dangerous one, and I am way to young to handle any of that stuff. So, in other words, your pledge saved my sorry little life. What am I saying? I mean my awesome most important person in the world's life because I am number one! ha! When you say "If you refuse that power (of sex)...your cheating yourself out of something very special (my penis)" (88). Now, I am not so sure about that one mister. Because you know at my age if I refuse that power I don't think I'd be missing out on much, no offense. And, also when you say "for women, it's the balls" (89), I think you have yourself kind of mistaken. I mean sure to some that's very important, but mostly women look for a more caring guy whose mind isn't always on the topic of sex.
Love,
Ellie
Oh boy oh boy. I have currently just read my so far favorite part of the book. It so happens that my favorite part of the book is on the topic of sex and dating. Which is weird for me cause usually thats not my genre. I usually like more sophisticated topics such as the economy. Those usually blow me right out of the water. But, not only did you blow me out of the water, you sucked me right back in it was so funny. First of all if you didn't have that pledge I might be off in a world that I shouldn't be in. A dangerous one, and I am way to young to handle any of that stuff. So, in other words, your pledge saved my sorry little life. What am I saying? I mean my awesome most important person in the world's life because I am number one! ha! When you say "If you refuse that power (of sex)...your cheating yourself out of something very special (my penis)" (88). Now, I am not so sure about that one mister. Because you know at my age if I refuse that power I don't think I'd be missing out on much, no offense. And, also when you say "for women, it's the balls" (89), I think you have yourself kind of mistaken. I mean sure to some that's very important, but mostly women look for a more caring guy whose mind isn't always on the topic of sex.
Love,
Ellie
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Post A5
*Vocab*
1. nuptial (88): of or pertaining to marriage or the marriage ceremony
2. omnipotent (89): almighty or infinite in power, as God
*Figurative Language*
1. "But, even though sex can be wonderful, it can also be scary, like a maniac, or a haunted house-" (88). This is an example of a simile because the author uses the word like to compare sex with a maniac or haunted house.
2. "Sex is like the death penalty" (89). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare sex to the death penalty.
3. "But I don't regret it, because once I bloomed, I turned out to be just what women love: a sex flower" (94). This is an example of a metaphor because he compares himself to a flower, which he really isn't.
*Quote*
"As I mentioned, sex is power- the power to create a life, the power to ruin your life, and the power to sex it up good" (88). The importance of this quote is that it pretty much sums up sex because usually people have a kid with it, just enjoy it, or do it at the wrong time and screw everything up. So Stephen puts it into pretty good words.
*Theme*
The theme that comes about is that sex is a wonderful thing for humans.
1. nuptial (88): of or pertaining to marriage or the marriage ceremony
2. omnipotent (89): almighty or infinite in power, as God
*Figurative Language*
1. "But, even though sex can be wonderful, it can also be scary, like a maniac, or a haunted house-" (88). This is an example of a simile because the author uses the word like to compare sex with a maniac or haunted house.
2. "Sex is like the death penalty" (89). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word like to compare sex to the death penalty.
3. "But I don't regret it, because once I bloomed, I turned out to be just what women love: a sex flower" (94). This is an example of a metaphor because he compares himself to a flower, which he really isn't.
*Quote*
"As I mentioned, sex is power- the power to create a life, the power to ruin your life, and the power to sex it up good" (88). The importance of this quote is that it pretty much sums up sex because usually people have a kid with it, just enjoy it, or do it at the wrong time and screw everything up. So Stephen puts it into pretty good words.
*Theme*
The theme that comes about is that sex is a wonderful thing for humans.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Post B4
Dear Stephen,
It is weird for me to think that you are not a big fan of sports for some reason. And, it is also weird to me that even though I love sports and my life revolves around them that I agree with a lot of what you say. For example, when you talk about trash talk and how "the best drug enhancer comes from the mind" (73), I strongly agree. That can fool with people's mind like crazy. Like, in hockey when somebody is taking a penalty shot and someone screams siv to the goalie, it messes with there head either in a good way or bad. It would be good if the goalie takes it like this, "ha! siv?? Who do you think you are talking about? Me? No Way! The score is 5-0 you asswholes!" because it makes them think they have a chance and gives them confidence. However, if they take it the wrong way and think "Oh man, they think I'm a siv? ugh, I knew I should practice more than I do", then they will doubt themselves and not give it all they got because they do not think they have much to give anyways. I love trash talking though, it makes the game a lot more entertaining...but that's only when I'm not playing. My favorite part of this chapter was when you gave the visual of the abstinence bases. First base=polite chatter, Second base=eye contact, Third base= a randy joke (good one in there by the way), and Home= furious dry humping. HAHA sounds like a good way to keep the kids clean now. But, I don't know furious dry humping could be a bit much. I am lovin your soul and your life Mr. Colbert.
Ellie
It is weird for me to think that you are not a big fan of sports for some reason. And, it is also weird to me that even though I love sports and my life revolves around them that I agree with a lot of what you say. For example, when you talk about trash talk and how "the best drug enhancer comes from the mind" (73), I strongly agree. That can fool with people's mind like crazy. Like, in hockey when somebody is taking a penalty shot and someone screams siv to the goalie, it messes with there head either in a good way or bad. It would be good if the goalie takes it like this, "ha! siv?? Who do you think you are talking about? Me? No Way! The score is 5-0 you asswholes!" because it makes them think they have a chance and gives them confidence. However, if they take it the wrong way and think "Oh man, they think I'm a siv? ugh, I knew I should practice more than I do", then they will doubt themselves and not give it all they got because they do not think they have much to give anyways. I love trash talking though, it makes the game a lot more entertaining...but that's only when I'm not playing. My favorite part of this chapter was when you gave the visual of the abstinence bases. First base=polite chatter, Second base=eye contact, Third base= a randy joke (good one in there by the way), and Home= furious dry humping. HAHA sounds like a good way to keep the kids clean now. But, I don't know furious dry humping could be a bit much. I am lovin your soul and your life Mr. Colbert.
Ellie
Post A4
*Vocab*
1. veal (71): the meat of a calf
2. behemoths (73): something enormous in size or power
*Figurative Language*
1. "Some people are going to say trash-talk is the last last refuge of the desperate" (75). This is an example of a metaphor because a comparison is implied but not stated.
2. "Pointing out an adversary's flaws is a tradition as old as wife-stealing" (75). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word as to compare pointing out flaws and wife-stealing.
3. "Baseball is as American as apple pie" (75). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word as to compare baseball to apple pie.
*Quote*
"It's a waste of both testosterone and blind, fervent allegiance, both of which would be better directed towards our military. But there is no question that sports is a huge part of our culture these days" (71). This quote is important because it shows Colbert's opinion on sports which helps carry out the rest of the chapter. And, sports are really a huge part of the American culture and it reflects upon the way we act.
*Theme*
The theme that emerges from the chapter on "sports" is that men should use there fighting skills and game skills for the real game of the world war.
1. veal (71): the meat of a calf
2. behemoths (73): something enormous in size or power
*Figurative Language*
1. "Some people are going to say trash-talk is the last last refuge of the desperate" (75). This is an example of a metaphor because a comparison is implied but not stated.
2. "Pointing out an adversary's flaws is a tradition as old as wife-stealing" (75). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word as to compare pointing out flaws and wife-stealing.
3. "Baseball is as American as apple pie" (75). This is an example of a simile because he uses the word as to compare baseball to apple pie.
*Quote*
"It's a waste of both testosterone and blind, fervent allegiance, both of which would be better directed towards our military. But there is no question that sports is a huge part of our culture these days" (71). This quote is important because it shows Colbert's opinion on sports which helps carry out the rest of the chapter. And, sports are really a huge part of the American culture and it reflects upon the way we act.
*Theme*
The theme that emerges from the chapter on "sports" is that men should use there fighting skills and game skills for the real game of the world war.
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