I was subbing a class today and they were supposed to continue watching the video they had started the previous class. Easy right? Well except for that first 10 minutes or more where you have to search through the tape to find where they left off. as we battle the constant stopping, starting, rewinding, fast forwarding all amid cries of "we saw this part already" and "go back a little, you missed it", the kid who was manning the VCR blurts out "I hate VCRs! DVD players are so much easier!" We all know it's true. Everyone finally agrees on a spot and we settle in to watch. As I sit back in my comfy teacher chair , i begin thinking about the events that have just transpired. I too get annoyed with searching through the VCR tape, but then I get a moment of nostalgia....
Remember when the films we viewed in school were actually FILMS? When there was a projector and everybody wanted to be the special kid selected to run it? I certainly don't miss those days, but they did provide some good memories. I can still think back fondly on going down to the library as a class and watching The Hobbit (obviously where my love of Tolkein began), and who can forget endless viewings of The Lorax in Science class. Aaahhhh memories....
Remember when the films we viewed in school were actually FILMS? When there was a projector and everybody wanted to be the special kid selected to run it? I certainly don't miss those days, but they did provide some good memories. I can still think back fondly on going down to the library as a class and watching The Hobbit (obviously where my love of Tolkein began), and who can forget endless viewings of The Lorax in Science class. Aaahhhh memories....
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