LIB 1201: Research and Documentation for the Information Age

I found this tutorial to be quite entertaining although it was superficial at best. The video did explain well how to transform your appearance so that you could look more Nerd-like for example; hiking up the pants, the addition of suspenders and the telltale coke bottle glasses but I felt that it lacked by leaving out some of the finer points of being a nerd. According to popular stereotype, most nerds have a high IQ. They not only engage in heated discussions about Sci-fi but also take great interest is physics, mathematics and the probability of reincarnation. I found it disturbing that the video did not even demonstrate, much less, give instructions on how to acquire a more nerdy laugh. In my opinion a ridiculous laugh is a paramount feature which all nerds must attain. Also, what nerd doesn’t decompose in the presence of the opposite sex? Another fine point which the video didn’t address. Overall, I believe that anyone following the steps in this video could become more nerd-like in appearance but if your looking for maximum effect this video doesn’t cover enough. The video left out a lot of information but I think if it where redone with a few additions it could be a great tutorial.

“I’ve always wanted to try something new”. The main thing I’ve always said when I had nothing better to do. When google and youtube became popular and easy to use, many tutorials were posted to many many things. Whether the tutorial is for learning how to cook, whether it’s learning how to build something. I’ve always been a hands on type of person. When I first went to a parade in my parent’s native country, I saw people dressed up wearing a special type of mask. To do these type of masks, you have to have both patience and a desire to get your hands dirty. There are many different styles to doing a paper mache mask. A simple masquerade mask was one of my first tutorials ever watched. I found it very handy and easy to follow, although I did not have all the components, but I managed to have fun and to a mask in my own form. I highly recommend parents to do this type of activity with children!

Paper Mache Masquerade

So lately on the internet, there has been people who have decided to upload videos of them doing “challenges” that many cannot easily accomplish. One of these challenges is called the “Cinnamon Challenge,” where someone will put a spoonful of cinnamon in their mouths and then proceed to swallowing it. Many, however have failed this challenge simply because the cinnamon irritates their noses way too much to continue on. So, I’ve used this video as a clear example of how to do this challenge and do it efficiently. From watching this video, and comparing it to others that how done the exact say challenge, it is quite clear that he knows what he is doing. His instructions are quite reasonable, and if I were to mimic this challenge, (not that I will) I will hopefully get the same results.

How to properly do the cinnamon challenge