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Default Wild Hare Idea: Biological Imperative Vid - Kinetic Turned Piece

JD wrote:

That is comical. Have you patented the idea? I could see some high
school science teachers (or sex ed teacher) using your videos in
class. Great job.


High School? Look around. Try Middle School / Junior High!

But you got the basic motivation right. My current batch of
neighborhood
"adoptees" who've been hanging out in my shop over the last five plus
years are almost all girls in the 10 to 15 year old range. And they all
seem to be boy crazy, or about to be boy crazy - which is to be expected
since hormones are kicking in - big time. The scary thing is that
they're
getting information from their peers, most of whom haven't a clue about
much of anything - except cell phones, I Pods, My Space, clothes,
"music",
clothes (Abercrombie, Hollister) and malls.

I'm of the Knowledge Is Power School - and at this age - some knowledge
about The Biological Imperative can make a difference when it comes to
choosing friends, especially boy friends. In order to convey knowledge
to teens, you have to get their attention. They have quick minds and
a good sense of humor.

So - if Knowledge can be presented in a funny/humorous way . . .

The Power Switch (hormonal changes) activates the Biological Imperative,
producing the key players in the Perpetuation Of The Species Game
- Ovum and Sperm. Eventually, they'll meet - and lives are changed.
Whether girls realize it or not, boys, whether they realize it or not,
are
looking for a Womb Reservation. And girls are looking for a Provider
for their future children.

It's a very ancient game they're playing, and unlike video games, there
are real consequences for their actions - there's no Game Over - Play
Again? If these Changelings understand The Game they, hopefully, will
make good choices, or at least better choices. If this piece
contributes
even in a little way to at least one good choice in this Biological
Imperative
/Perpetuation of the Species Game - I'll have helped.

Serious Mode - OFF.

charlie b