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Hello, While going through this list of sentences and phrases I did come across I do agree with and it is number 15. Colorful lapel ribbons have always been worn to indicate support for a cause. While going back and thinking of all the times I have seen this ribbon, I can really only think of two instances. One is during March, because that is Breast Cancer Awareness month. At gas stations they sell the pink ribbons to raise money for the women with this cancer. The other instance is when I was a freshman at Fort Dodge Senior High school and my social studies class would make these ribbons and sell them to raise money for Darfur. That is why I do agree with colorful ribbons are to support causes.
I also like number 58. Beethoven has always been a good name for a dog. I like this as well because it reminds me of the movie homeward bound where the dogs find there way home. It is a sad movie, but with a wonderful ending. So if you have not seen it I encourage you to go watch it, you will thank me later. So is Beethoven a good name for a dog, yes it is a great name.
68. They have never worried about a Russian missile strike on the U.S. This phrase I do not agree with at all. Like come on, we went through the cold war. Four years ago I went to Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania visiting many destinations, one of them just happened to be the Pentagon. During our visit there our tour guide told us about a rumor that during the Cold War the Russians never had any less than two missiles aimed at this hot dog stand, “They thought this was the Pentagon’s most top secret meeting room, and the entire Pentagon was a large fortress built around this hot dog stand.” So obviously this statement or sentence is completely false.
57. A purple dinosaur has always supplanted Barney Google and Barney Fife. Every time I think of a purple dinosaur i think of Barney myself. When I was little that is all I watched. So this statement I do agree with because it makes sense, what other purple dinosaurs are there.
32. Czechoslovakia has never existed. Honestly I can't remember any country named Czechoslovakia, but I do remember a country being named Czech republic or something of that wording. So I am pretty sure that there was a country named Czechoslovakia. In history class I remember us talking about it and how something happened to it during one of the world wars, but don't quote me on it.
I like that you agree with the colorful wrist bands supporting a cause. So many people would wear them. It was considered "in". fyi...breast cancer awarness month is in October. I'm not correcting you to be rude I just thought I'd let you know :)
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the ribbon statement. I remember magnate ribbons being very popular, like support our troops. Ribbons do seem to be a very good way to show support.
ReplyDeleteI like the reference to Beethoven as well because I loved that movie as a kid, back when I didn't know Beethoven was a classical composer.
ReplyDeleteHomeward bound is a fantastic movie. In fact, I have a boxer and his name is Gus.
ReplyDeleteDrew, the purpose of the Beloit College Mindset List is to make administrators aware of the differences between their generation and the generation of incoming freshman. The mindset list isn't denying that the Cold War never happened it is mearly saying that your generation has never had to worry about being attacked my Russian missiles whereas people living from 1947-1991 that was a major concern.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your thoughtfulness keep up the good work!
Hey now I'm Czechoslovakian! But it's fine, most people are completely ignorant when it comes to pre-World War 2 countries. Anyone else having to type in a security word every time they post a comment? Annoying!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the purple dinosaur being Barney because Barney used to be my favorite show to watch when I was really little!
ReplyDeleteLol, I just found it funny that they mentioned a purple dinosaur. I personally never watched Barney but that was the first thing I thought of when I saw it on the list.
ReplyDeletei <3 barney! jk but seriously barney was the best show on tv when i was 5. Purple dino ftw!! woot woot ^^
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