I have four days left at work and am feeling pretty ready to move on to the great state of Unemployment at this point, but I have been experiencing a few tender feelings for things I will miss about working at the Youth Brigade, including (certain among) the kids and the always-entertaining things they say and do and produce. For example, this exemplary "compare and contrast" writing assignment by Remi; Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath Part tWo The rewrite [Final Draft], which I lovingly present for your enjoyment:
The essay reads:
"The two bands I chose to compare and contrast are both metal bands. Metal bands have heavy guitar parts and insane drum and bass parts. The first one was Black sabbath and the second one w Iron Maiden.
The way that Iron Maiden and Black sabbath are similar is they are both english bands. Another way is they both have great musicians like ozzy and Steve hairison.
The First way that black sabbath and Iron Maiden [are different] is maiden is still together and Sabbath is not. Also sabbath has ozzy and maiden does not. ozzy is the guy who bit a bats head off onstage.
In my conclusion both bands are awesome. The way that maiden is awesome is for their song the trooper and Sabbath is awesome for their song warpigs. That is why I chose those bands."
(P.S. This post is dedicated to Chris.)
In my conclusion both Jrn and Lou are awesome. I would say that the way Jrn is awesome is for his many takes on the representation of the aspect of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the way Lou is awesome is for knowing all the news and being able to dance like hell while wearing an apron.
Posted by: Em | August 28, 2007 at 10:32 PM
No way jrn, Madien is awesome for their song Die With Your Boots On, while Sabbath is awesome for their song Sweet Leaf.
Posted by: lou | August 28, 2007 at 06:15 PM
this is a brilliant argument, though i would have said that the way maiden is awesome is for their song number of the beast and the way sabbath is awesome is for their song children of the grave. but that's just nitpicking, really. this is the best thing i've ever read.
Posted by: jrn | August 26, 2007 at 07:18 PM
Seriously, I've re-read this at least 5 times and it makes me smile every damn time. I love kids.
Posted by: Chris | August 25, 2007 at 11:08 PM
Oh my gosh, I'm blushing. Come to Chicago Spleen. You, me, and Cerdo will do this thing up right.
Posted by: Chris | August 19, 2007 at 01:24 PM
That's more than a little delightful.
Sabbath and Maiden... Two great tastes that taste great together.
Posted by: jon deal | August 17, 2007 at 11:02 PM