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South-Wales Savages: A visual study of the degeneration of primitives in the University of Wales Swansea Throughout the world, tribal savagery exists to this very day; however, it was only recently that it was discovered that primitive society exists here in South Wales. Evolutionist anthropologists believe that through the work of missionaries and trade, savage ways may be tamed, and these beasts may at least become partially civilized (although they will obviously remain thick). Recently it was discovered that an enclave of savagery exists within the above-mentioned institution. These primitive forms of humankind lurk on the upper gallery of the university library, with glazed wideeye expressions, and can often be found drewling in a delirious state. In this essay, I shall attempt to prove that their barbaric state has at least partially been caused by a rite of passage that only takes place in their society once every ten years… In preparation for this ritual these barbaric forms of humankind sit shaking and drewling, randomly attacking a machine in front of them (known in the local language as a computer). This machine is believed to help them to produce a shiny silver, rainbow coloured disk (believed to be money), which gives them status in their barbaric society. When things go wrong, they dance vigorously (and seemingly uncontrollably) around computer in the hope that the spirit world will intervene. If the planets are in alignment, and the spirit world is pleased with them, a shiny disk will come from the machine (known as a CD-Rom). This is then exchanged for a piece of paper that allows them to come out of liminality in the upper gallery, and to be reintegrated into their society. It is the stage of obtaining this, shiny disc that I shall discuss here, which is believed to be the liminal period between two different states in their society. In showing this I shall attempt to show their degeneration during this ritual process. The savages obviously find this marginal stage very stressful, however it is noted that it functions as a bonding rite. Those who CD-Rom together, have to laugher with one another for the rest of their lives. They are known as ‘Brothers of CD-Rom’. Ties made during this process are permanent, and an egalitarian relationship develops (another indication of their primitive society). I stated earlier that the savages degenerate during this process. This degeneration mainly affects the mind. However it is believed that the degeneration that occurs during this rite is permanent and is an important means for them to enter what we would call adulthood, (locally known as graduation). The crazed side affects of the rite mean that they are never very successful and thus keep to their primitive ways, however graduation is seen as important for group solidarity. I shall now give visual evidence for the degeneration of the primitives during the liminal phase (the main aim of this essay). Be warned, some of the photographic evidence displayed below is shocking to the civilised mind. Even Dave can’t hack the intense nature of the rite …And here lies some strong evidence to the cracking up of these mere mortals who once considered themselves civilised: “I once Believed there was always hope, but now I’m a sceptic at heart. The CD-Rom drained me of my life enjoyment force…!” Anna xxx “The CD-Rom, how stressful, can if really be expected that anthropology students are technical whizzes with a computer. I don’t think so that’s why we shoes anthropology!!!” Jo Thomas x “Oh the dear CD-Rom. Word seemed easy so why did this not turn out so? I thought anthropology was the one for me but all of this complicated technological stuff has put me off!!!” Carys Lovering These statements are an obvious indication of the delirious state that these savages find themselves in as a result of the liminal period. Little do they know how important it will be for them to complete this rite late in their stunted lives “Thanks for compensating for massive stressfulness of CD-Rom by hinting about exam Q’s! Thanks for being a good lecturer over the last three years. Xx” Bethan “Thank you for all your help over the last two years. I hope you enjoy this CD!” Heulwen “so as you can see, there’s strong proof that anthropology is infact desastuours for the human mind” Jenxx Although it was a bit of a struggle, I think we all learned from it and we certainly had fun producing this! All of the third year from 2003 would like to say a BIG thank you for all your efforts over the last three years. xxxx