Image/Text Hunt

New assignment: randomly select a random sentence out of a book chosen at random from anywhere in the PSU library and then search for three seemingly random images that, when paired with the random sentence, each create an entirely un-random message.

Random sentence: "I do not deny that is a serious blow." Taken from "The Importance of Being Earnest" in The Complete Works of Oscar Wilde (1923), pg. 165

First message:

"I do not deny that is a serious blow."

I think it's fairly obvious that in this pairing, I'm emphasizing the slang use of "blow," meaning a hit or punch. Not only must it hurt to get punched in the face, it must hurt even more to be punched in the face by a kangaroo (and in this case, to be punched in the face by a kangaroo who happens to be your friend and "employee").

Second message:

"I do not deny that is a serious blow."

I think this one refers more to a "blow" to the ego...a personal affront, to be made a fool of. It seems that the middle man in this image is being played the fool, thinking he's in a romantic relationship with the girl, while behind his back, his buddy to the left is holding her hand. We the observers, who might make such a statement about the scene, would likely do so using an ironic tone (we may even be rubbing salt in the wound by intentionally making fun of the "fool").

Third message:

"I do not deny that is a serious blow."

This well-known image suggests a hit taken by the collective morale of America. Obviously, many friends and family members were killed in the attack on 9/11, so the impact was significant. It also might suggest a blow to our sense of security. We are not as invulnerable as we once thought.

I think that does it for the assignment. I'm sure others can think of alternative meanings...feel free to do so.