Thursday, November 13, 2008

I'm On a Roll

Writing is like a roll of toilet paper.  You may look at this strange comparison and think, "Where in the world is she going with this one?" But when you look closely, there are several similarities between these two seemingly unrelated topics.
In the same way that people use way too much toilet paper and it ends up clogging the drain pipes, some people use way too many adjectives and superfluous words just to make themselves sound smarter, add up more word count and add fluff to their paper and it ends up congesting their paper and making them sound stupid and brainless and like they do not know what they are talking about.
If you use toilet paper way too fast and carelessly, you are going to miss some things. Time is crucial when you are writing a paper. You cannot just spit out an amazing paper without putting in the time and effort necessary to write it correctly. If you start writing your paper the night before and edit your paper the morning it is due, you are not going to catch all of the mistakes you made or the sentences that could be improved. Take the time you need to create your best work.
Sometimes, toilet paper sticks to your shoe. You walk around the whole day with a trail of white, flowing toilet paper following your every step. Good writing can also stick with you for a while. Unlike the toilet paper, good writing is not embarrassing when someone points it out to you. A thoughtfully written essay can stay in your readers' minds and even help them with future problems and discussions.
Toilet paper has many different brand names plastered on its shrink-wrapped packaging. Boasting of its double cotton ply, ultra softness, or unmatchable strength, toilet paper is proud of its features. Plenty of research goes into the production of toilet paper. Be proud of your work! It is going to have your name on it. Work on it as if you had to sell it to somebody. If you would not want to buy it, nobody would.

This was an assignment for my Comp I class. I had a blast writing it and I hope you enjoyed it.

1 comment:

mayre said...

You are a ferocious writer, and I know that you will keep us mightily entertained with your wit. (No pressure here!) I can't wait to read more.

Mom