I've heard no mentions of Pedo Bear. I like to think he speaks for himself, anyway ^^0Brad Shepard said:
Cambridge Deems Twilight Worthy of Analysis
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education has been taking a beating for a while now, however, once it got to this point, it stings like hell.
I don't think they're researching Twilight because it's hip. I think (or at least hope) that they're looking into why it is so popular. I hope that the education system doesn't pervert it into something that it isn't: good. Between reading "Kubla Khan" and The Life of Pi I've come to the conclusion that the only thing worse than literary elitists dismissing a masterpiece is when they worship a piece of dross.Therumancer said:
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On the bit about analyzing video-games, I completely disagree. If we as gamers cannot think critically enough to analyze the video games we play then the whole "Games as Art" philosophy is rendered illegitimate by the very same people who created it. All forms of storytelling should be analyzed. That doesn't mean that they should all be worshiped without very good reason. This is why I reject abstract art until someone can reason its value to me.
As much as I hate Twilight, it's quite a bold and understandable move for a University. And as already hinted in the OP, there's always a chance this could lead onto people analysing FFVII or Metal Gear Solid, Evangelion or Studio Ghibli titles, which ain't no bad thing.
Try and see the plus side of this people.
Try and see the plus side of this people.
if this ever happens, i will lose all faith in the human race... i've already lost a fair bitElesar said:
I thought the title meant literary analysis, and then I was already on the verge of tears before I actually read the thing....
I did too, 'twas a good series if I remember correctly. It's been a few yearsDrDeath3191 said:
And... Hmm, well I can sort of see where they're coming from. I've not read Twilight personally, but it's a good case study for something that went from near-obscurity to inescapable rubbish in a very short time.
THIS. IS. SPARTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MR T3D said:
Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm sure in the subject of litriture delights they'll be adding that disasterous C&C 3 novel while they're at it.
Ahh, I've managed to read a page, and all I see is gamers who think they know more about what can be studied than a Cambridge professor. When it comes to believability, they're up there with Steven Hawkins, Nelson Mandella and Steven Fry.
Also, the main point of this is the increasing of legitimacy it gives to studying video games (which, you know, could have been reported instead of Twighlight. The Escapist is worse than the fangirls...). Last year I was refused a student bank account because games design "isn't a real course" but if Cambridge starts looking into it, maybe future years will be able to afford to eat more than three times a week AND study games without living at home.
Also, the main point of this is the increasing of legitimacy it gives to studying video games (which, you know, could have been reported instead of Twighlight. The Escapist is worse than the fangirls...). Last year I was refused a student bank account because games design "isn't a real course" but if Cambridge starts looking into it, maybe future years will be able to afford to eat more than three times a week AND study games without living at home.
We had to make a movie analysis of that one in class...
[HEADING=1]IT WAS FUCKING HORRIBLE!!!!1[/HEADING]
[HEADING=1]IT WAS FUCKING HORRIBLE!!!!1[/HEADING]