Political Science Class 5 - Poll Watching

[iamtheeggman]

Dr. Robotnik knew that the student council elections were today. As such, he was prepared with a very special lesson. As students arrived, they could see TV monitors, cameras, broadcasting equipment, and all sorts of items for creating special effects. Robotnik was ready when they had all filed in, with his special announcement.

"Welcome, class!" he said. "I realize many of you are following the current elections, so I have prepared a very special lesson!  Today we will learn about... PUNDITRY!!  Last class I told you about the importance of public opinion and separating fact from reality when dealing with politics, and today you will learn what it is like to be a very special form of liar: a POLITICAL PUNDIT or SPIN DOCTOR.  Pundits and Spin Doctors have the important job of taking in any information they hear, and putting a slant on it in order to support their own narrow-minded opinion of how the world works!  This practice has become more elaborate over the years, and has now become a staple of modern news broadcasting!"

Gesturing behind him, Robotnik continued.  "I have provided you all with the equipment you will need to create your own news broadcast!  Computers will feed you live election results as they happen!  Cameras are hooked up to televisions throughout the school, and you will broadcast election resutls to your peers!  And don't be shy about twisting or bending the truth if the facts don't support your preconceptions!  Now get going!  Your PUBLIC AWAITS!!  OHOHO!!!"

As the students got to work, Robotnik sat at his desk and began sketching something out.  He was available to answer questions, however.

((OOC: Smile! You're on closed circuit TV!  Go nuts with the reporting and bickering/debating about what the truth is or what the outcome will be!))
 

Comments

[getedgy.livejournal.com]

*looks at candidates*

Ahem, it seems as if Fang is in a close second with Matthew for treasurer. We will continue to shed light on this situation as it unfolds.

((fff, he's always been in this class. Totally. >> ))

[waddledawdle.livejournal.com]

For the Freshman election, the votes definitely look in Kiwi's favor, with Goombario in second and Pokey dead last, but who knows if this could change at any moment?

[thats-nogood.livejournal.com]

*Sonic just appears in his class and is already standing there ready to report.*



This just in, ladies and gentlemen! *presses his left hand to his ear* We have very important news about this election! Yes...it seems that the polls all agree...that Eggy's butt is in fact, larger than the moon!

As we see here;

Eggman's Butt = 90%
The Moon = 10%

More news from the headquarters as the hour goes on, folks!

[iamtheeggman]

*Had in fact been sketching something, but upon hearing Sonic's design, he snaps his pencil in half and rises from his desk* WHAT WAS THAT?!

[thats-nogood.livejournal.com]

The numbers don't lie, Eggy!

[iamtheeggman]

DO NOT DISRUPT MY CLASS OR I WILL DESTROY YOU!!! I'VE GOT A BRAND NEW EGGMOBILE READY AND EVERYTHING!!!

[thats-nogood.livejournal.com]

I'm not distracting, I'm doing exactly what you asked. Twisting or bending the truth if the facts don't support your preconceptions!

[thats-nogood.livejournal.com]

Because that poll should clearly be 100%.

[iamtheeggman]

*Robotnik's hand edges closer and closer to the Crushing Piston button under his desk, and he sputters in anger. It takes all of his willpower to avoid an attempt to crush the hedgehog into paste, and just flops back into his chair.* WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT. *Immediately sets out to find mathematical proof that his ass is not in fact bigger than the moon*

[thats-nogood.livejournal.com]

*Sonic, meanwhile, is just sitting down in his desk and looking at him with a huge grin on his face.*

[gotthenack.livejournal.com]

*grudgingly*...Alright, Ah have ta hand it to ya, Pincushion. That was good.

MEANWHILE~

[algebraicpirate.livejournal.com]

*Linebeck far away just sneezed*

...SDJKFA;LSDJFALFFFFF

[theblubbening.livejournal.com]

Kooper and Goombario are stupid and they are losing!

[snarksterpilot.livejournal.com]

CHARMELEON'S LOSING. AND THAT'S NO GOOD.

You guys don't know good taste! >8U Even though I barely know him but STILL!

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

*Isn't in this class, but shows up today JUST TO WATCH THE POLLS*


. . .



. . .


WHY. *Slips his tie off and begins fashioning a noose*

[thewunderkind]

WHY ARE YOU EVEN RUNNING IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WIN I DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS.

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

SOME JACKASS A close friend nominated me. And... well... better me than Charmeleon, I guess.

[thewunderkind]

But Max his biceps told me to vote for him! Max is like the gentlest strongest guy in the world!

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but... You shouldn't let other people tell you how to vote. I guess that includes me. Uh. Anyway, if you already voted for him that's fine too.

[thewunderkind]

Clearly I'm not doing that because I'm not winning. :[

I hate this place aaaaaah.

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry... I-If it helps at all, uh, I voted for you. *LYING, BUT SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO KNOW THAT*

[not-a-tadpole.livejournal.com]

*Puts his hand to the side of his head, listening to an invisible headset* And it looks like the Princess and the Princes that are running are winning! That's 'cause Royalty's the best at running stuff!

[thewunderkind]

More like royalty are best at loosing their socks.

[thewunderkind]

Also isn't Ganondorf a prince?

[sexy-harem.livejournal.com]

...Shut up! >B[

[not-a-tadpole.livejournal.com]

WHOA, REALLY?

...

Maybe you'd have more votes if you put 'Prince' before your name!

[sexy-harem.livejournal.com]

What? No I am not swinging votes that way. People should know the person!

Fuck why didn't I think of that.

[not-a-tadpole.livejournal.com]

Oh! That's a good point! I guess not all royalty are responsible enough to handle something like this... I know I'm not... *Dejected headtilt*

[not-a-tadpole.livejournal.com]

But I don't wear any socks.

[thewunderkind]

The only emperor that I know lost cases of them! Sonja had to take care of everything! Worst. Ruler. Ever.

[not-a-tadpole.livejournal.com]

Well you don't have to worry about the Princess losing any socks! Maybe you'll only have to worry about all of them turning pink.

Anyway, I think you're just mad 'cause you're losing to Prince Marth.

[getthisguyoffme.livejournal.com]

*listening to his headset* Princess Peach is still in the lead but Larry B. Doof is quickly catching up to her!

[gotthenack.livejournal.com]

*With just a hint of mania* In a stunning turn of events, the devious Matthew is about to steal the election from the honest and trustworthy Fang! We'll bring you more on this amazing crime as it develops!

[icarus-kid.livejournal.com]

Everyone is so amazing!!!
*Pit is watching the polls without knowing what the hell is going on yay*

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

....Spin doctors? For real?

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

well, if you say so...

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

even though I'm not sure how it relates to the school elections but whatev!

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

*completely srs face*

I said if you,
Want to call me baby,
Just go ahead now!

And if you,
Like to tell me maybe,
Just go ahead now!

And if you,
Want to buy me flowers,
Just go ahead now!

And if you,
Like to talk for hours,
Just go ahead now!

*ahem* How's that, teach? :D

((FOR REFERENCE, BOYS AND GIRLS. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCjtRJkS85w)))

[iamtheeggman]

*says nothing, but has at this point facedesked, mumbling* Well done.

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

Kickass!

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

[oso-tigre.livejournal.com]

[getthisguyoffme.livejournal.com]

*claps*

[blondprodigy.livejournal.com]

[monotreme-101.livejournal.com]

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