Shannon’s Weblog

  I would like to start off by saying that my name is Shannon Miller. I understand that you already know this, BUT did you know that I share this name with the 1996 Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller?!?!  I deserve to stay in this classroom because of the value of my name…how many instructors can say that they have a student who has earned so much fame?? And besides, no one needs to know that I am not the award-winning gymnast (you can leave that little part out). Think of the popularity you would gain if others knew you had such a prestigious young woman gracing you with her presence three, sometimes four days out of the week? You might even say that you give me (her) special tutoring sessions to help improve on grammar. And, during these “tutoring sessions” you could even say that you have learned many personal things about me. This opens the door for you to be featured in a distinguished magazine such as US weekly about the “Dirt on Shannon Miller…The Gymnast.”  Just picture it, page 83—“Nancee Reeves Tells All”, and on page 84—“Britney Spears Tears.” How many people can say that they have shared the spotlight with “America’s Party Girl” Britney Spears? The answer is not many. And, remember Nancee with fame, comes fortune. Is there anything in this world that you have always wanted, yet it has been out of your reach? Worry no more, because with my help you can obtain all, achieve all, and never desire anything which you cannot have. Before you make the decision on whether or not to throw me out of this class, I want you to think long and hard about my proposal. If this sounds like a deal with the devil… it’s because it kind of does. This argument took a very wrong turn. I’m very sorry, this seems kind of creepy…haaaa

Anyway, I can bake some pretty awesome cookies…so if this whole “fame and fortune” thing doesn’t sound enticing, just think about warm, chocolaty goodness all wrapped up in a delicious cookie.

                                                                   PLEASE LET ME STAY!

Argument 1

Subject- The Simpsons vs. Family Guy

Claim—The Simpsons are more enjoyable to watch than Family Guy (Also on FOX). The Simpsons are a classic. Between the five of them: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie they create quite an animated comedy.

Evidence- They first aired with their own television show in the year 1990.

Argument 2

Subject- Family Guy vs. The Simpsons

Claim—Family Guys is more enjoyable to watch than The Simpsons. Family Guy is a current comedy hit with vulgar humor and wittiness that rivals The Simpsons. Yet, both being aired on FOX is not the only thing these animated comedies have in common. Family Guy can be enjoyed by all races, genders, and ages.

Evidence- Seth McFarland gave graduation speech to 2007 graduates at Harvard University. He has obviously made an impact.

1.  The Goonies

2. The Breakfast Club (or any of the 80’s film w/Molly Ringwald–Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles..)

3. Batman Returns (the one with Danny Devito as Peguin)

4. Heavy Weights

5. THE HARRY POTTERS!!!

    Most of these movies that I chose were filmed in the 80’s or early 90’s. Since I couldn’t have grown up in the 70s (boo), I’m glad that I atleast made it to the 80s and 90s. Besides the awesome movies that were created, there was also the awesome hair-dos, the obnoxious clothing, and…techno music!! The Goonies is probably my favorite 80s movie of all time…and not just because it starred Josh Brolin. It was this great tale of a group of teens that found sunken treasure, defeated the villian, and came together (in more ways than one . The film The Breakfast Club took place in one day. It told the story of high school students who were from different cliques: the prep, the jock, the nerd, the trouble-maker, and the freak. I loved how they all came together in the end, and really understood eachother.   I just love Batman Returns because it was super hilarious seeing Danny Devito in tights…yet also disturbing.  There are a few reasons why I LOOOOVE Heavyweights. The BLOB is awesome first of all, and secondly Ben Stiller is one of my favorite comedic actors. Yet, his evil character in Heavyweights seems to be the same as his character in Dodgeball, and even in Happy Gilmore. Last but not least, HARRY POTTER! So, I’m pretty much obsessed with the books and I’m heartbroken that it’s all over, but I’m glad Harry triumphed in the end! The movies obviously aren’t as good as the books (they never are), nevertheless I’m always first in line the opening night of the films!! It’s really awesome to put a face to character that you’ve been reading about for so long, and I’m okay with Daniel Radcliffe’s face…