Thursday, July 24, 2008

Of Bats and Gorillas

A few months ago, Pelks gave William and I a shot at Splash!, which is a program wherein college students gain access to the minds of impressionable children.

Bad idea. Here are the courses we're teaching:


HIST 11000: The Dark Knight Abides

The World's Greatest Detective. The Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader. The latest "Batman" film cemented his place as the greatest hero in the history of comicdom, and he doesn't even have any powers. How has Batman evolved over the years? What makes Batman tick? How does he do the crazy things he does? This course will analyze Batman by studying his history, psychology, and crime-fighting methodology. Shark-repellent Bat-Spray not included.


BIOS 11000: History of Giant Apes Wearing Ties

"He's the leader of the bunch. You know him well." Donkey Kong was one of gaming's first icons. Starting with Donkey Kong in 1981, the well-dressed D.K. has swung, punched, and clapped his way into a variety of genres, including platforming, fighting, racing, and even rhythm games. Join us in this Kong quest as we examine the career of this amazing ape and the history of one of the world's most successful companies, Nintendo. Get N or get out!

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