Thoughts on Beloit College Mindset

While I do find all of these little tidbits somewhat interesting, there are a good majority that do not pertain to me or have any relevance in my life.  I understand that this mindset list is in regard to the 2014 graduating class as a whole,  but I think that some of the items are a bit unfair and sort of dumb down the entire class.  I find a lot of the list to be quite an insult to my pop culture knowledge.  Also, Nirvana has never been nor ever will be on an oldies station.  

First of all,  I think everyone probably knows how to write in cursive.  However, it is rarely required to use cursive so most people just aren't very good at it.  Pointing to the wrist is the universal sign for asking for the time.  I do it all the time.  Nirvana is early 90's grunge music...and quite possibly one of the most over rated bands of all time.  My current tube of toothpaste does not, in fact, stand on its cap.  I only know of Beethoven the composer.  The Dirty Harry series of movies happen to be one of my favorites.  "Nobody, and I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hot dog."

There are a few statements on this list that do hold to be true however.  It is quite true that I only know of John McEnroe as the angry guy in the car rental commercials.  Sad as I am to admit it, but I did have quite the extensive Beanie Baby collection as a young child.  Fergie is a pop singer.  She has lots of good songs that I like.  What are Kodachrome slides?  The idea of hundreds of cable channels is exciting.  There are only a select few I actually do watch.  I do love me Snoop Doggy Dogg.  Foshizzle my nizzle. 

After reading this list I do feel somewhat insulted.  I mean, I'm not constantly on my phone or my computer drowning in this world of technology.  I enjoy the simpler things in life: reading magazines, walks on the beach, bubble baths, and eating sunflower seeds.  I believe that this class deserves more credit than is given.  I for one, would never name a dog Beethoven, or burn a cross for that matter.  And the only thing cooler than the SYFY channel is Cody Lindemann.