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What I learned in College Today!

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Tom Gerard
Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
#1 - 2013-05-20 02:41:19 UTC
So we learned about sandwiching in profession writing.

Good news
Bad News
Good News.

This is also known as the Star-Wars effect, not just a sandwich... because clearly Star Wars is more fun.

Rebellion Wins a Great Victory (A New Hope)
Rebellion Suffers a Great Defeat (Empire Strikes Back)
Rebellion Wins a Great Victory (Return of the Jedi)

as we can see from history, failing to use the sandwich method even in movies leads to bad things.

Meaningless Gibberish (The Phantom Menace) <--- Needs edited out
Jedi win a Great Victory (Attack of the Clones)
Everyone is sad, and everyone dies (Revenge of the Sith)

Now if we were to re-write the last few movies to fit in with professional writing, the first one is just gone, it lacked content and just confused our audience., We move Attack of the clones to the first of the series, followed by Revenge of the Sith, and then we generate meaningful positive content, delivering a professional message to our audience.

Now with 100% less Troll.
Lykouleon
Noble Sentiments
Second Empire.
#2 - 2013-05-20 02:44:15 UTC
I made a sandwich today. It had ham.

Lykouleon > CYNO ME CLOSER so I can hit them with my sword
Hessian Arcturus
Doomheim
#3 - 2013-05-20 02:45:32 UTC
I want what you're smoking...Big smile

Also Lykouleon, was it tasty?

It's human nature to want to explore. To find your line and go beyond it. The only limit, is the one you set yourself.
Destiny Corrupted
Deadly Viper Kitten Mitten Sewing Company
Senpai's Afterschool Anime and Gaming Club
#4 - 2013-05-20 02:47:26 UTC
Tom Gerard wrote:
and then we generate meaningful positive content, delivering a professional message to our shareholders.

Fixed that for you.

I wrote some true EVE stories! And no, they're not of the generic "my 0.0 alliance had lots of 0.0 fleets and took a lot of 0.0 space" sort. Check them out here:

https://truestories.eveonline.com/users/2074-destiny-corrupted
stoicfaux
#5 - 2013-05-20 03:29:48 UTC
It's the strategy used by TV medical drug ads. Tout the benefits of the drug in the beginning, state the huge list of the drug's side effects in the middle, end by touting the benefits again.

Pon Farr Memorial: once every 7 years, all the carebears in high-sec must PvP or they will be temp-banned.
Solhild
Doomheim
#6 - 2013-05-20 05:32:27 UTC
Tom Gerard is a legend.
Himnos Altar
An Errant Venture
#7 - 2013-05-20 06:13:13 UTC
so......where's my sammich?
Hamatitio
State War Academy
Caldari State
#8 - 2013-05-20 06:16:01 UTC
Lykouleon wrote:
I made a sandwich today. It had ham.


I was not on this mans sandwich.
mechtech
Ice Liberation Army
#9 - 2013-05-20 06:25:49 UTC
I listened to a wonderful french black metal band tonight, and the lead singer patted my head.
dark heartt
#10 - 2013-05-20 06:35:39 UTC
I know this is GD, but this isn't General Eve Discussion... Should be in OOPE, as I cannot see how this relates to Eve in any way.

http://tetrisisunrealistic.blogspot.com.au/
Andski
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#11 - 2013-05-20 07:04:21 UTC
stoicfaux wrote:
It's the strategy used by TV medical drug ads. Tout the benefits of the drug in the beginning, state the huge list of the drug's side effects in the middle, end by touting the benefits again.


I used to experience (insert trivial to mild symptom(s) that are most likely not a concern to most people but let's make it out to be something you should see a doctor about NOW) and my wife told me to stop worrying about it "because it comes with age." This was until my doctor told me about (insert drug) and now I feel great and worry-free!

(cut to announcer with stock footage of people running and parents playing with their children)

Side effects may include nausea, shortness of breath and/or listlessness. Discontinue use and call 911 if you experience tingling, a change in bowel habits, cluster headaches, or rashes as these may be symptoms of a life-threatening medical condition. Clinical trials suggest an increased risk of stroke and increased disposition to Alzheimer's at late age.

(cut back to actor)

So what are you waiting for, if you have (non-issue that this drug treats) go ask your doctor about (insert drug). It can change your life!

Twitter: @EVEAndski

"It's easy to speak for the silent majority. They rarely object to what you put into their mouths."    - Abrazzar
Destiny Corrupted
Deadly Viper Kitten Mitten Sewing Company
Senpai's Afterschool Anime and Gaming Club
#12 - 2013-05-20 07:13:07 UTC
Reminds me of this.

I wrote some true EVE stories! And no, they're not of the generic "my 0.0 alliance had lots of 0.0 fleets and took a lot of 0.0 space" sort. Check them out here:

https://truestories.eveonline.com/users/2074-destiny-corrupted
ISD Tyrozan
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#13 - 2013-05-20 11:02:22 UTC
This topic has been moved to Out of Pod Experiences.

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Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#14 - 2013-05-20 11:05:17 UTC
And all I learned was how to turn soil into a liquid underneath a building Sad

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Indahmawar Fazmarai
#15 - 2013-05-20 11:07:56 UTC
Must... resist... temptation... to apply it to EVE expansions... Ugh
Frank Millar
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-05-20 12:22:42 UTC
I am all for professional writing. It makes for great stories with heads and tails and a compelling narative and plot.

And stuff.

Bear
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#17 - 2013-05-20 12:23:26 UTC
Frank Millar wrote:
I am all for professional writing. It makes for great stories with heads and tails and a compelling narative and plot.

And stuff.

Bear

All lessons that should have been known before Empyrean Age was written....

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Brujo Loco
Brujeria Teologica
#18 - 2013-05-20 12:57:46 UTC
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
#19 - 2013-05-20 12:58:25 UTC
El Brujo Loco, Lord of the Dance!

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Domanique Altares
Rifterlings
#20 - 2013-05-20 15:55:27 UTC
stoicfaux wrote:
It's the strategy used by TV medical drug ads. Tout the benefits of the drug in the beginning, state the huge list of the drug's side effects in the middle, end by touting the benefits again.



Ask your doctor if Solvitall is right for you.
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