Ham Nox wrote:4d. Theory of gravity
The core is hot and space is cold, so objects fall to the ground. Objects are attracted to objects of higher temperature; hence the pull of the sun, and most human interactions.
Man, that hurt my brain to write.
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Ham Nox wrote:4d. Theory of gravity
You can put as much work into it as you like. I would be genuinely interested to read some proper Pastafarian theological theses, as well as the nonsense with recipes for cheese sandwiches, and betting form for the crocoduck races.Ham Nox wrote:Hmmm.. I kind of wanted mine to be a bit more genuine than that and actually mean something. Just because it's a Diploma Mill doesn't mean there shouldn't be just the tiniest bit of real work involved, wouldn't ya say? We can't all be the pirates who don't do anything.
No-one said being stupid was easy. That's why Republicans earn so much money for it.Qwertyuiopasd wrote:Man, that hurt my brain to write.
Roy Hunter wrote:Careful, you'll get Black Bart started writing again...bacon wrote:"It was a dark and stormy night . . . " must also be included.
Speaking of which, can we get this list of 'learning outcomes' finalised, so I can get writing my thesis? So far we have:
1. Starts with "Hello, my name is".
2. Continues with "In this essay I am going to write about".
3. Contains at least one "It was a dark and stormy night".
And I'd like to add:
4. Completely misinterprets any or all of the following:
a. Darwin's theory of natural selection.
b. The principle of scientific parsimony.
c. Abiogenesis.
Roy Hunter wrote:Speaking of which, can we get this list of 'learning outcomes' finalised, so I can get writing my thesis? So far we have:
1. Starts with "Hello, my name is".
2. Continues with "In this essay I am going to write about".
3. Contains at least one "It was a dark and stormy night".
And I'd like to add:
4. Completely misinterprets any or all of the following:
a. Darwin's theory of natural selection.
b. The principle of scientific parsimony.
c. Abiogenesis.
Ham Nox wrote:Roy Hunter wrote:Should we start a diploma mill, and start churning out Doctors of Pastafarian Theology? Ham will buy *ahem* I mean "study" for one for sure. Me too (if it's not too expensive). When anyone starts complaining about the diploma mill, we can point to our flimsy moral standards, and claim that it is completely justified.
Hmmm.. I kind of wanted mine to be a bit more genuine than that and actually mean something. Just because it's a Diploma Mill doesn't mean there shouldn't be just the tiniest bit of real work involved, wouldn't ya say? We can't all be the pirates who don't do anything.
Realistically, pirates can't be forced to do anything. The ninja sects could, the groups really stressing the intellectual side of piracy could maybe, but not Pastafarians as a whole. But rather than just let 'em do whatever they please and get a degree, I would suggest that the requirement be that a Pastarian forgo boring or minimalist constraints and make their own study requirements--taking charge of their own education and steer it in the direction that they want in order to make a unique and interesting contribution. Maybe it doesn't have to be a 900 page essay... But there does have to be a thoughtful contribution of some sort. Something that is worth working to do one's best at. This will effectively test their ability to take command, to know and fight for the things they want, to be self-motivated and set their own rules. Things every good Pirate should know.
I want to see some motivated people, who can set their own course to enlightenment. That's what ought to set the Doctors apart from the average Joe (Plumber). Ideally, every Pastafarian should do this anyways, but...
It's still a diploma mill. If someone wants to spend all of 5 minutes making a Macaroni picture I guess no one can stop them.
*Sigh*
4d. Theory of gravity
Ham Nox wrote:I'd prefer Flyingspaghettimonster University... Even if PU is a little more accurate in describe the authenticate odour du Pyrate.
Edit: Perhaps we can add some of that nice Noodle border Tig made to the edges? Either that or a burnt/water-damaged edge. It's just not a nice certificate unless it has a really cool border.
Roland Deschain wrote:On a more serious note, if this really does go ahead, I have to say now that I do not know who owns the copyright to the pirate fish and FSM images i'm using, so this would need to be sought out.
Roland Deschain wrote:Ham Nox wrote:I'd prefer Flyingspaghettimonster University... Even if PU is a little more accurate in describe the authenticate odour du Pyrate.
Edit: Perhaps we can add some of that nice Noodle border Tig made to the edges? Either that or a burnt/water-damaged edge. It's just not a nice certificate unless it has a really cool border.
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