I just found this old gem from when Zack and I were epicly working on convincing his teacher why he shouldn't have to do some random project instead of actually doing the project.
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Dear Zack’s Teacher:
Zack Murray should not be required to hand in the war study packet for the IB exams.Mostly this is because he isn’t even going to be taking these exams, so why should he have to study this information.It will just take time away that he could better be using to prepare for his own exams.If he does complete this assignment, he will not be getting anything out of it, all he will be doing is giving a free ride to the other students who will be taking this exam.I think they would be learning more if they were doing the work themselves, that way they have a better chance of getting it committed to memory and will do better on the exam.As of now, all they are doing is small sections only getting a portion of the overall information.In the case of Zack’s group, Zack himself is doing the majority of the work meaning they will barely be learning anything making them quite unprepared for the exam.
Zack’s a very intelligent student, though it may appear that he is lacking in effort.In truth, he is simply lacking in motivation.I can’t say I blame him; it’s difficult to put so much time and energy into a project that he shouldn’t even have to do.Not to mention Zack has a much more impressive approach to studying.Most people would be able to learn from writing the notes down and then memorizing them, but Zack’s mind doesn’t quite work like any other students.
Zack is what we like to call a kinetic learner, so he learns by doing so to speak.Most of the time when Zack ends up getting a good grade on his tests, it’s because the weekend before he sets up a rigorous study exercise.Instead of simply putting tidbits of information down on pieces of paper and memorizing them, only to be forgotten a few days after the test, Zack commits it to memory.One of the reasons why he got such good grades on the World War II portion was because Zack actually put forth all the time and effort to re-create World War II.
Over the weekend, Zack (and his very rich father) flew over to Germany where they proceeded to heckle a crowd of old war veterans in a local pub.A barroom brawl soon escalated, forcing Zack into fierce combat.Much like the rag tag forces of Poland, Zack was beaten and “invaded” by several enemy troops.Zack appealed to the United Nations, but they ignored his pleas.Knowing what Germany would do next, Zack pleaded to the American forces for assistance, but they decided to remain neutral.Fortunately, Zack’s very rich father was able to bail him out and bring him back to the states, along with a regiment of Japanese stealth bombers.They flew towards Hawaii while a young translator began the difficult task of translating the message to the American’s warning about the attack.Zack and his new friends made a few quick passes before flying off.You may be wondering why you didn’t hear about a second bombing, and the answer is Zack’s father owns every news outlet in the world.Had there been more time, Zack would have recreated such events as D-day and the bombings of Hiroshima, but as it was he was already pretty scarred and suffering night terrors.After the test, he had to spend all of his weekends in serious group therapy, which resulted in him going berserk and attacking a poor German chap named Ollie who suffered from schizophrenia.Eventually they were forced to employ shock therapy to make Zack forget about the dozens of men killed by his hand.
Would he go through it again?Of course.Zack’s dedication to school is just that great when he has the proper motivation.Not to mention he isn’t bad on the eyes either.In order for him to properly complete this project, he would have to re-create a good half a dozen wars in a month’s time.While he is more than willing to do this, even though the memories are still burned deep into his dreams, Zack’s family is unwilling to aid him in this project.Nevertheless, Zack has been sneaking out every night and forcing his friends to memorize famous speeches as well as dress up in different garments and face him in combat.One of the reasons why he was out on the twenty fifth was he was mending two bruised ribs he received from a rather cruel rifle butt from a freedom hating soviet.
Will you really deny Zack a chance at a wondrous future, in which he will be able to repay everyone who has helped them along the way?Most of those people are now deceased due to his intense study habits, but people who take mercy on a grade or two might find themselves suddenly driving a new car, or perhaps living in an imported Scottish castle…in space.Can you really even blame him for not doing something that he has no motivation for?Can you deny all the good he has done for the country?He’s given so much to protect your rights and freedom, now it’s your turn…unless you’re a communist.
Must start with a bulbasaur, the challenge begins when you get it to level 7.
No attack moves, if it does direct damage it can't be used. Status effecting stuff (poison powder, supersonic/confuse ray, hypnosis, etc are all fair game)
...that's it. Recommended pokemon are basically any grass types since the majority of them learn the powders...Paras actually becomes awesome due to that random 100% sleep chance move, just need to get over the low speed. Sand attack is likely going to be a necessity against Brock since you're pretty limited on potions/defensive pokemon at that point. Leech seed will likely be your best move, get something really defensive with reflect/light barrier and if possible teach it baton pass.
Alex, A squared, Ceepstron 9000 and myself were driving around, looking for the fight of our lives/finding out if restaurants were open and would cater to people with 9000 in their name when Alex brought up a super sweet sexy game. Basically, you take two superheroes/villains and combine them to see who can make the craziest creation.
My stupid powerful two heroes (one cup) was Flash/Martian Manhunter...which is actually just Martian Manhunter who can occassionally travel back in time to prevent his death...a more hilarious combination would be the Barry Allen Flash with Martian Manhunter because you wind up with two dead guys. Rape jokes galore.
A sweet villain/hero combo was Joker and Green Lantern...a weapon based on willpower in the hands of the Joker, need I say more?
Two villains...Doomsday/Darkseid, though neither really adds onto the other...so lets cheat and say Doomsday/Raven.
On that note, Hulk/Raven would be unstoppable...until Flash travels back in time and removes gamma rays from the world.
