First off, I went in for an interview and took the Wonderlic test. This is the test that they give NFL draft candidates to test their ability for rationalizing problems and thinking on their feet. I took the ACT and SAT prep tests and I understood the argument about bias. Not racially biased, but socially and class biased. Here is an example of one of the questions:
INGENIOUS and INGENUOUS. Are these words:
1) the same in meaning
2) opposite in meaning
3) neither the same or opposite in meaning
No shit. This is one of the actual questions. All I could say was 'hooba jooba wha?' What in the hell does this have to do with aptitude or skill? It has to do with how extensive your vocabulary is. Not really much else. And my all time favorite:
Q. In printing an article of 48,000 words, a printer decides to use two sizes of type. Using the larger type, a printed page contains 1,800 words. Using smaller type, a page contains 2,400 words. The article is allotted 21 full pages in a magazine. How many pages must be in smaller type?
What?What does this test really? Not a goddamn thing. Standardized testing is bullshit and I know why kids hate them. Hell, I hated the ITBS test (Iowa Test of Basic Skills, depending on who you ask) although I did rather well. Standard testing with situational questions like these are like algebra: you really don't ever use it, and when you do you dont know it. Besides, when was the last time someone used the Pythagorean theorem at King Soopers? What did all that math get THAT person. Not a damn thing. Testing should be relevant to what YOU ARE TESTING FOR. Standardized testing is assuming everyone has been taught the same skills and has acquired the same knowledge. I went to a public school and I know that shit ant legit. These tests are based on knowing words, structure and problems that sadly a lot of people havent been taught. Aside from Duke students (who are also adept at being racist, elitist pricks) almost no one knows this stuff. Oddly enough. Online I took the test a second time (with different and harder fucking questions) and I got a 42. Out of 50. I had to have cheated. You know who that makes me smarter than?
Alex Smith, quarterback — 40 (DOWN WITH UTAH!)
Brian Griese, quarterback — 39
Eli Manning, quarterback — 39 (EAT THAT, BITCH!)
Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback — 38
Akili Smith, quarterback — 37 O_o
Matt Leinart, quarterback — 35
Tom Brady, quarterback — 33
Steve Young, quarterback — 33
John Elway, quarterback — 30
Troy Aikman, quarterback — 29
Peyton Manning, quarterback — 28 (BETTER THAN YOUR WHOLE FUCKING FAMILY!)
Ryan Leaf, quarterback — 27
Major Applewhite, quarterback — 26
Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback — 25
Hugh Millen, quarterback — 24
David Carr, quarterback — 24
Brett Favre, quarterback — 22 (He's from Mississippi, people. It's expected)
Chris Simms, quarterback — 22
Michael Vick, quarterback — 20
Vinny Testaverde, quarterback — 18
Antwaan Randle El, wide receiver — 17
Aaron Brooks, quarterback — 16
Dan Marino, quarterback — 16 (Wha?)
Vince Young, quarterback — 15 (On the second try. If I'm not mistaken, under a 14 is DERRRP-A-DERRR!)
Randall Cunningham, quarterback — 15
Donovan McNabb, quarterback — 12
Marcus Vick, quarterback — 11
Jeff George, quarterback — 10
Sebastian Janikowski, placekicker — 9
(All info from www.wikipedia.com)
USA! USA! I'm trying to find the link for the test I took, but here is one to test out yourself. See how well you do.
Aint that 'bout a bitch? Kind of a stupid test IMHO. Second time on that link I got 6 (so a 33 give or take) so I ain't all that smart.
So back to Kingdom Hearts 2. I REALLY hate Tron. That level sucked like Karrine Steffans (oooohhhh, I am the insult master!) and was actually supposedly near the end of the game. So I got my ASS handled in the boss fight. I left that and went to Halloween Town. After that, its off to the Pride Land (Lion King, fools!) and who knows after that. Still worth the money, though.
Man, Jackie Guerrido.....wow. I have seen her on other blogs and armageddonrld agrees. If the armageddon ever comeforecastnt her to deliver the forcast. I havent looked forward to the news this much since Ann Curry did the NBC morning news back when I was in high school. Mmmmm....
Holy shit, I just took that link again and got 9 out of 9. I am a fucking genius! This calls for a celebration, peeps.
If anyone knows where I can find a live performance of this song with BoA that doesnt sound like Cambodian workers being beaten with howler monkeys or that one with Ayumi Hamasaki and everyone's mom in it let me know. I still dig this song. And does anyone know if this REALLY was in Gundam or not? I know there were like 9 different series, but I am just curious. Speaking of bishies, it's about time someone stood up to the otome-power of anime chicks and said the truth about Inu-Yasha. You go, Scott. You are now my new idol.
Man, it's time to kick it old school. If you dont remember this jam, either you are too young or you wasnt down in the One-nine-nine-fo'. Who is it? Smooth Chachi and.....Soul IV Real!
Man, those were the days. I remember MESA field trips listening to that song. Yes, the Chachi was in MESA. Sue me, it was back when I didnt know the weight of the world crushes your dreams and I was an optimist. Now I know the real.
Peeps, I am kind of disappointed. All I asked for were 3 anime badasses, and I couldnt even get you guys to give me one. Not one suggestion. Well, I have found my three and I will have the website ready soon. Probably Monday or so so we can get this thing started. I want to set up the Ladies Night Battle around Nan-Desu-Kan because my fellow anime fans won't let me down. Even the random ones. Needless to say, I am a tad upset about the lack of response. Since I know the three people that come here, I know who you are and you will be catching The Revolutionizer upside your dome piece in the near future. Man, I need to calm down. This should help:
Much better. I am off to finish up this level of Halloween Town. I will be back late tomorrow with some stuff for ya'll. Stay up, peeps.
Chachi out.
