MacArthur Foundation
I hear the MacArthur Foundation will announce any moment now the winners of this year's "Genius" Grants. I know the whole blogosphere must be abuzz will speculation on what kind of statement the Fredösphere will make. I have prepared two versions. I will release one of them once it becomes clear which is more appropriate.
Will it be this one?
Once again the MacArthur Foundation has announced an array of hacks, weirdos, subversives and frauds as winners of its "Genius" grants, thereby confirming that its selection process could not be more corrupt and counterproductive. The foundation seems perversely motivated to find the most worthy persons possible, then choosing people exactly unlike them in every way.Or this one?
I would like to thank the MacArthur Foundation for awarding me one of their fellowships. I am deeply humbled by this honor and amazed to find myself placed among such a stellar group of people. I will endevor to live my life in a way worthy of the confidence this noble institution has placed in me.
Umie the Umlaut says, "ask your doctor about the Fredösphere!"
1 Comments:
A true genius would release the 'corrupt' statement upon receipt of the grant. That way all would know that a True Genius had been selected, as True Geniuses are extremely difficult and contrary people. (That is because merely ordinary folks can't get away with being extremely difficult and contrary.) In this way, you reinforce the MacArthur minions, and who knows, you may get a bonus grant in the future. On the other hand, the 'suck-up' speech is not useful under any circumstance. If you use it without having gotten the grant, you will be identified as mentally deformed and as such forfeit any chance of such an award in the future. They will mark your name in a blacklist book they keep for just that purpose. On the other hand, should you get the award and give that 'suk-up' speech, they may have second thoughts about you. I have seen this happen at MacArthur ceremonies, and believe me when I tell you it is not a graceful process for anyone.
I hope this is helpful.
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