Sirs, extend a hand or a hook for piece
Morgan Schneider
Issue date: 10/11/07 Section: Opinion
Pirates and ninjas of the Hillsdale College campus, unite!
Really, folks, what's with all the animosity?
That Facebook application lugged your war into public awareness, but really, why can't pirates and ninjas be friends? (I have denied being a pirate or a ninja at least eight times in the last two months, invitations courtesy of friends with the ubiquitous Facebook application.)
Did a ninja actually kill Blackbeard, and thus pirates hate ninjas? Or did Captain Jack Sparrow show some ninjas a thing or two in Singapore?
At the time of print, I couldn't find substantial, historical basis for the rivalry. I attended Whitley's pirates versus ninjas party a few weeks ago to advance my research and to figure out why the rivalry exists.
The lively, cheery atmosphere in Whitley took me by surprise. Jovial pirates and ninjas alike were equally represented- apparently, no majority of ninjas or pirates exists at Hillsdale, if the turnout was any indication.
Inside, both factions kept their rivalry under control, and I didn't see anyone challenged to the death, or witness any swords being drawn, or behold any bloodshed.
Outside the dorm, though, was an entirely different situation. Five ninjas were chasing down one poor pirate. All drew their blades, and as the ninjas advanced, I felt pity for the poor lone pirate, backing away uneasily from the crowd.
I found no real reason for the ninja attack, nor for the animosity in general. Most pirates and ninjas agreed that the Facebook application aggravated a preexisting problem.
One pirate commented that in the end, all brave men are friends and thus pirates and ninjas would one day be friends. Several other pirates were skeptical. One ninja said that pirates and ninjas will never be friends because it's a clash of cultures.
I think both factions are incredibly cool in their own rights. They're entirely different from each other, yes, but to be cliché, don't opposites attract?
I mean, pirates rule the seas. Ninjas … lurk in shadows. There's no real clash over territory there.
Pirates use a completely different fighting style than ninjas, so it's not like they're competing to see who is better at kung fu. Pirates want treasure and gold. Ninjas … are out to kill people, defend personal honor, or something like that.
Pirates and ninjas, if anything, your differences are reasons to be better friends.
Imagine what the world would be like if you united forces - the possibilities for mischief and victory are greatly increased.
So I say to you, pirates and ninjas, put aside your Facebook-induced war and embrace the brotherly bonds of ultimate-coolness that ought to bind you together.
Really, folks, what's with all the animosity?
That Facebook application lugged your war into public awareness, but really, why can't pirates and ninjas be friends? (I have denied being a pirate or a ninja at least eight times in the last two months, invitations courtesy of friends with the ubiquitous Facebook application.)
Did a ninja actually kill Blackbeard, and thus pirates hate ninjas? Or did Captain Jack Sparrow show some ninjas a thing or two in Singapore?
At the time of print, I couldn't find substantial, historical basis for the rivalry. I attended Whitley's pirates versus ninjas party a few weeks ago to advance my research and to figure out why the rivalry exists.
The lively, cheery atmosphere in Whitley took me by surprise. Jovial pirates and ninjas alike were equally represented- apparently, no majority of ninjas or pirates exists at Hillsdale, if the turnout was any indication.
Inside, both factions kept their rivalry under control, and I didn't see anyone challenged to the death, or witness any swords being drawn, or behold any bloodshed.
Outside the dorm, though, was an entirely different situation. Five ninjas were chasing down one poor pirate. All drew their blades, and as the ninjas advanced, I felt pity for the poor lone pirate, backing away uneasily from the crowd.
I found no real reason for the ninja attack, nor for the animosity in general. Most pirates and ninjas agreed that the Facebook application aggravated a preexisting problem.
One pirate commented that in the end, all brave men are friends and thus pirates and ninjas would one day be friends. Several other pirates were skeptical. One ninja said that pirates and ninjas will never be friends because it's a clash of cultures.
I think both factions are incredibly cool in their own rights. They're entirely different from each other, yes, but to be cliché, don't opposites attract?
I mean, pirates rule the seas. Ninjas … lurk in shadows. There's no real clash over territory there.
Pirates use a completely different fighting style than ninjas, so it's not like they're competing to see who is better at kung fu. Pirates want treasure and gold. Ninjas … are out to kill people, defend personal honor, or something like that.
Pirates and ninjas, if anything, your differences are reasons to be better friends.
Imagine what the world would be like if you united forces - the possibilities for mischief and victory are greatly increased.
So I say to you, pirates and ninjas, put aside your Facebook-induced war and embrace the brotherly bonds of ultimate-coolness that ought to bind you together.
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