Well, dude... we just don't know. But we will soon.
WHAT IF's:
What if I get a grant to build this stupid thing?
What if I get more money back on my tax return than I expect (to dump into this project)?
What if I end up driving through the post-apocalyptic desert world fighting people for fuel? (And more importantly: Where will I find football shoulder pads for armor?)
What if I end up designing some new vehicle armor that ends up getting me contracted to build for the US Army (or, a foreign army)?
What if I blasted political propaganda through the loudspeakers and showed subsequent visuals on the TV screens mounted in the windows and as a result I ended up creating a new political party? (WARNING: YOU DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN.)
What if I build this thing and get harassed by the police more than I already do? (I bet I will!)
What if I go a rampage through the city upon completion of the project? (Or were you already thinking this!??!)
What if you help me build this? (Donations/workers and accepted/appreciated!)
What if I asked you what else a tank could benefit from having? (Suggestions welcome!)
What if someone gave me a shitload of money for a really nice, powerful winch so I could tear down trees and buildings? (You know you want to! ~$800'll do it!)
What if I painted it something ridiculous like: neon pink, purple, yellow and pink polka dots, or like some HELLO KITTY (ies) on all the sides? - next to the gun ports, of course.
What if this tank (which is built on a '95 Jeep Cherokee, which is owned by Chrysler - for those who don't know) design was so awesome that it saved Chrysler or GM liked it so much they bought it out from under them - and I got rich in the process?
What if I traveled around the country in the tank?
What if I traveled around the world in it?
What if I was thrown in prison because they thought I was doing something terrorist-related?
What if I go to sleep now and try to finish this tomorrow?
Showing posts with label class. Show all posts
Showing posts with label class. Show all posts
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
7 By 7 - They Came from the Sky...
7th Class meeting response:
Yeah, so I got there late (sorry!) and I walked in hear the class discussing Plato's Republic. Which was interesting - but I might have come in just a minute or two too late because I could tell there were two points being made and they were not reiterated - so I was somewhat lost to what the points from the original argument(s) were pertaining.
After we discussed Plato we went on to talk about class projects. Once again, I am disappointed in the creativity of this class - Beth said no one seems enthusiastic about doing their final projects. This is not entirely true - I for one cannot wait to begin mine. I would have already started if it weren't for two factors: weather, and money. Firstly, I can't get any painting done when it's freezing (or close to it outside) - I have a few friends who can attest to this. Secondly, I am waiting for my goddamn tax return for the small amount of capital I'm going to need - which was supposed to already be here by now! Now, this also wouldn't be a big deal - but I'm broke as a joke because of bills and rent - lame. I actually just got off the phone with the friend of mine who's going to be a major source of inspiration and motivation for this project: he just informed me that he has just acquired a light bar, lights and more scrap metal. So, quite the contrary - I can't wait to get this show on the road!
Pictures forthcoming.
Yeah, so I got there late (sorry!) and I walked in hear the class discussing Plato's Republic. Which was interesting - but I might have come in just a minute or two too late because I could tell there were two points being made and they were not reiterated - so I was somewhat lost to what the points from the original argument(s) were pertaining.
After we discussed Plato we went on to talk about class projects. Once again, I am disappointed in the creativity of this class - Beth said no one seems enthusiastic about doing their final projects. This is not entirely true - I for one cannot wait to begin mine. I would have already started if it weren't for two factors: weather, and money. Firstly, I can't get any painting done when it's freezing (or close to it outside) - I have a few friends who can attest to this. Secondly, I am waiting for my goddamn tax return for the small amount of capital I'm going to need - which was supposed to already be here by now! Now, this also wouldn't be a big deal - but I'm broke as a joke because of bills and rent - lame. I actually just got off the phone with the friend of mine who's going to be a major source of inspiration and motivation for this project: he just informed me that he has just acquired a light bar, lights and more scrap metal. So, quite the contrary - I can't wait to get this show on the road!
Pictures forthcoming.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Apologize? ... For What?
In regard to the question of whether or not we should apologize for the desks - I say nay. If these people have that big of a problem with something so stupid and ordinary - they aren't going to make it very far in life. They need to learn to get over the small shit, and treat it as it is - small shit! I don't understand why something like this would've set someone off - I would've thought it was pretty funny...
Monday, February 2, 2009
Time for Current of the Ninety Third...Third... Third
(Class for the third time)
This class is starting to get more interesting every time we meet... people are beginning to open up more and more every meeting. I didn't say anything today because I felt really sick and my voice was nearly gone. Hopefully I'll feel better soon, I didn't know quitting smoking would actually make me feel worse for such a long time! I really enjoyed the end of class today when we messed up our desks and left them for the other class - wish I would've had more time to come up with different and unique things to put on the dry erase board. By the way - when we left the room, a girl sitting outside the room asked (rather rudely) why we hadn't put the desks back in order - mike told her it was part of an assignment and she responded "Bullshit, that ain't no assignment!" and I lost it and laughed in her face! Whoops.
This class is starting to get more interesting every time we meet... people are beginning to open up more and more every meeting. I didn't say anything today because I felt really sick and my voice was nearly gone. Hopefully I'll feel better soon, I didn't know quitting smoking would actually make me feel worse for such a long time! I really enjoyed the end of class today when we messed up our desks and left them for the other class - wish I would've had more time to come up with different and unique things to put on the dry erase board. By the way - when we left the room, a girl sitting outside the room asked (rather rudely) why we hadn't put the desks back in order - mike told her it was part of an assignment and she responded "Bullshit, that ain't no assignment!" and I lost it and laughed in her face! Whoops.
Monday, January 26, 2009
First, Last, and Always...
(A response to the first day of N485, "Seeing Sideways")
I really wasn't quite sure what to expect on the first day - what kind of a class is this exactly? After a quick rundown I can tell that I am really going to enjoy this class... my problem with many other classes is that while you might create things in them there are almost always lots of rules, limits, guidelines to outline each assignment. For instance, the last video class I took had very strict time, story, and content limitations. I like being given very loose instructions and then total freedom... It just so happens that is a lot like the first real assignment in the class: "Do something with this egg." Right up my alley. I can also tell that this class is going to be a lot of fun and unleash some real creative forces (in myself and the class as a whole) that might otherwise lie in wait... maybe forever. I am really excited to see what future assignments are going to be and I am really looking forward to hopefully be able to find a project that will allow the creation of at least one very wild art film without the stipulations of a normal film class.
Even during the first day people were starting to open up a little more and it's easy to tell who isn't going to have to be prompted to participate. Generally, I'm not very good in these types of settings without feeling really comfortable (i.e. : small class, knowing almost everyone, etc.) but I think this class is going to be much easier than a traditional setting and hopefully become much easier to communicate in a "roundtable" class such as this. Either way, I am looking forward to the endless possibilities and freedom this class should bring!
Even during the first day people were starting to open up a little more and it's easy to tell who isn't going to have to be prompted to participate. Generally, I'm not very good in these types of settings without feeling really comfortable (i.e. : small class, knowing almost everyone, etc.) but I think this class is going to be much easier than a traditional setting and hopefully become much easier to communicate in a "roundtable" class such as this. Either way, I am looking forward to the endless possibilities and freedom this class should bring!
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