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From: Ian F <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 20 November 2001 22:07
Subject: Re: new sub for c and c: Rite
> Hi Cara,
>
> Thoroughly enjoyed this poem. A bot too close to the truth to achieve
> satire status, huh?
>
> I think the 2nd part of your disclaimer is closer to satire than the
> poem.
>
> Too little time for anything, no soul, just progress,
> efficiency.Muslims find time to memorize the Koran, I'm lucky if I
> can remember the Lord's prayer, everything else I can remember where
> to reference it, or it's on my todo list.
>
> Our civilization has a lot to do with turning out virtual automatons,
> amazing that the LEFT thumb print in the top RIGHT corner can mark
> as individual.
>
> This poem provokes a lot of thought/discussion.
>
> Thanks Cara
> Cheers
> Ian
>
> --- cara may <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >
> Warning
> >
> > This may be regarded as being an unwarranted attack
> > on something(s) that others hold dear. Please do
> > not read if you are not in the mood for (my attempt
> > at) satire.
> >
> > I claim the usual disclaimer: the characters and
> > institutions portrayed are wholly fictional; any
> > likenesses to living persons or organisations are
> > completely accidental.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- Rite
> >
> >
> > The desks have been laid out
> > in the spacious hall
> > by the white-gloved attendants.
> > Measurements have been taken
> > to ensure that each
> > is at the statutory distance
> > from its neighbours.
> >
> > In thirty seconds the candidates
> > will swing through the glass doors, file
> > to their seats, turn over their papers.
> >
> > In the interests
> > of objectivity
> > and the needs of the nation
> > we have abandoned
> > the extended reasonings of essays.
> >
> > Instead we present our system
> > of multiple synonym choices.
> >
> > The highest honours
> > and subsequent official placements
> > will go to those
> > who make the swiftest selections
> > within the given parameters.
> >
> > Ticks must be placed in the appropriate circles.
> >
> > We regret that we must exact penalties
> > for any other insertions, amendments,
> > uses of initiative or imagination.
> >
> > It is of immeasurable importance
> > that entrants ensure
> > that their LEFT thumb-print is placed
> > in the box that is to be found
> > in the top RIGHT hand corner
> > of their answer books.
> >
> > 'Your time starts now...'
> >
> >
> > cara November 2001
> >
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