Posted by
Dave on Thursday, July 13, 2006 11:10:29 AM
I love games. Especially guessing games. And guess what? There’s a fun game that we’re all playing on a daily basis. What? You don’t know about it? Well, I was a little disappointed too; to learn that the game was on and I wasn’t informed. The game you ask? Well, I don’t know the official name for it, but I call it the “Leave Words Out Game”. I think it’s been going on for a while.
I finally realized the game was on during the recent frenzy over illegal immigration. I was reading an AP article on how horrible it is that conservatives don’t want immigrants in the US. These wonderful, culturally insightful, hardworking immigrants want to come to the land of the free, and these racist conservatives don’t want them here – at all. As I read on, it hit me. There’s something missing. Yes, there is a word left out of the whole entire article. Great, I thought I was just reading a news story but turns out it’s a game. I’d invite you to play but I can’t find the article again. However, I’d be willing to bet (though not online anymore cause I can’t use a credit card) you can guess the word that was left out.
Did you guess “illegal”? If you did, congratulations, you are right.
Instead of reading an article about illegal immigration, which is what I thought I was reading, I read an ill represented article on immigration. I thought there was a difference, but whatever.
The good news is the game is still on. In fact, I don’t think it ever really ends. I read news on a daily basis and I’m constantly excited to see what’s being left out. Sometimes it’s just one word; sometimes it’s a phrase or even a series of facts. If you’re not used to playing, you may want to start off with some easy stories.
I know just the place to start. I’m beginning to hear more and more reports on stem cell research and the partisan debate. I bet if you check the main media outlets, you’ll find that the fun-loving liberals are playing the “Leave Words Out Game” again. Since you may be new to the game, I’ll give you a hint with this one. If you pay attention, you’ll notice that it sounds like republicans are totally against stem cell research. Any idea what you won’t hear?
Isn’t this fun. Man, I only wish I new we were playing this game years ago in school . . . who knows what I could have learned.
Ya'll come back now, ya hear!