[Noisebridge-discuss] Science for Juggalos

[Ever Falling]

yeah, no you're right. fuck me for wanting to know about the universe and
how it works and at the same time appreciating its beauty and magisty
(because these two things are obviously mutually exclusive, duh) instead of
chugging down faygo and moshing to songs that promote violence and calls
scientists liars. *sigh*


On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Kelly <hurtstotouchfire at gmail.com> wrote:

> Congratulations, you have totally mastered the educated liberal
> superiority complex. Go team.
>
> I'm glad we're agreed on lab coats with wigs. Push yourself! Face
> paint is awesome.
>
> -Kelly
>
> On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 16:41, Ever Falling <everfalling at gmail.com> wrote:
> > "...it's basically saying that
> > all of that shit is amazing and that they don't want to understand it
> > because it ruins the magic."
> >
> > this is a fine mentality for elementary school kids. not grown adults.
> the
> > song isn't just "wow look at all these pretty things" it's "wow look at
> all
> > these pretty things. also i reject any attempt at explaining them because
> > they're fucking miracles end of discussion (also scientists are liars)".
> if
> > you've ever watched a TED presentation (or any other of the many science
> > presentations about divine mathematics or cosmology etc) it's clear you
> can
> > have something both beautiful and mystifying while still seeking answers
> to
> > explain it. knowing how refraction works doesn't make rainbows any less
> > spectacular and may times the explanation only enhances the 'magic'.
> >
> > willful ignorance is not a respectable position to hold so i, personally,
> > don't have any problem disrespecting it. i agree we should try not to be
> as
> > dickish as possible though i think it's unavoidable because our mere
> > presence there is to show them one of their bands most popular songs is
> > garbage and they;re dumb people for embracing the message.
> >
> > on that note i think lab coats with these sorts of wigs
> > (http://www.sfparty.com/products.php?product=Economy-Rainbow-Clown-Wig)
> > would be fantastic. facepaint might be a little much.
> >
> > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Kelly <hurtstotouchfire at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> So, I discussed this with a friend of mine who's from Alaska, and
> >> ended up here for computer science. Between the two of us we can
> >> sometimes bridge the gap between liberal atheist elitist and
> >> anti-logical hick. I think that although the song is mind-blowing
> >> dumb, it's clearly trying to express something positive (which is
> >> equally mind-blowing, coming from ICP) and it's basically saying that
> >> all of that shit is amazing and that they don't want to understand it
> >> because it ruins the magic.
> >>
> >> I think it would be nice if this stunt wasn't totally disrespectful of
> >> willful ignorance. Although I sometimes find it revolting (like, say
> >> politically) I think that it's not really a bad thing in the context
> >> of rainbows and pyramids. I think facepaint is not a bad way to go,
> >> and that one-sentence explanations of scientific concepts is also a
> >> good plan. As an education researcher who specializes in teaching kids
> >> who don't want to learn, I have a ton of sympathy for people who find
> >> science mystifying to the point of frustration, distrust, and anger.
> >>
> >> The superiority aspect of a science fair making fun of the song is
> >> potentially pretty nasty. Anyone can kick a retard in the face. I hope
> >> you guys can manage to poke fun at that song without being total dicks
> >> in the name of Science.
> >>
> >> -Kelly
> >>
> >> PS. More CGI pyramids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDXnk6RKs5E
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:56, davidfine <d at vidfine.com> wrote:
> >> > There are three reasons I think face paint and lab coats would be a
> good
> >> > costume:
> >> > 1. More absurd == entertaining documentation, imagine how it would
> look
> >> > on boingboing
> >> > 2. Better reception w/ Juggalos, pranks that are too "us vs. them"
> don't
> >> > yeild as much interesting interaction
> >> > 3. It's scientifically proven that costumes remove inhibition, it will
> >> > help us be more outgoing and animated
> >> > --D
> >> >
> >> > On 6/1/10 11:29 AM, Christie Dudley wrote:
> >> >> Hm.  Well, the "good guys" have lab coats and face paint in the
> video,
> >> >> while the "lyin' scientists" don't.  I can see arguments for both
> >> >> sides, although I do think that the face paint will help you get a
> >> >> better reception.
> >> >>
> >> >> Then again, I'm not going to be there either.
> >> >>
> >> >> Christie
> >> >
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> > existence.
> >
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