Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

[UserNameGoesHere]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Since this was the first thread from the main page, it was listed as "Two Haikus Written in Linear..." and my first thought was "Two Haikus Written in Linear B" which would have been awesome.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_B

[dore]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

What's the point in a race? To finish first. Both types of races accomplish this thing, and there's no lock on the format of a race as long as the original functions are present (which they are). However, there is a lock on the format of the haiku and altering its initial spirit and structure does NOT retain the original functions (symmetry and sound).

What's the point of a poem? To express something. Both types of poems accomplish this thing, and there's no lock on the format of a poem as long as the original functions are present (which they are).

English haikus =/= traditional Japanese haikus, no matter what you say. If that hurts your Japanese feelings, then sorry, but it's the truth. You will almost never see a serious English poet stick with only 5-7-5 for his haikus. You can say that you don't like the way English haikus are different, because that's your opinion, but the different format has been around for longer than you and there's nothing you can do about that.

nuf sed

also hey look a 3 second search agreed with what I was saying anyway, so I definitely based my entire argument off wiki

[MrRubix]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

What's the point of a poem? To express something. Both types of poems accomplish this thing, and there's no lock on the format of a poem as long as the original functions are present (which they are).

English haikus =/= traditional Japanese haikus, no matter what you say. If that hurts your Japanese feelings, then sorry, but it's the truth. You will almost never see a serious English poet stick with only 5-7-5 for his haikus. You can say that you don't like the way English haikus are different, because that's your opinion, but the different format has been around for longer than you and there's nothing you can do about that.



also hey look a 3 second search agreed with what I was saying anyway, so I definitely based my entire argument off wiki

Sure, a poem can express something in any form, but changing a haiku's basic structure/intention/spirit no longer makes it a Haiku. Like Dev said, it's like changing iambic pentameter and still calling it by the same name. If you're changing the 5-7-5 structure, it's no longer a Haiku.

Anyways if you actually Googled this you'd realize there's a great deal of debate over the subject -- you'll find plenty of Japanese people who find the concept of a non-5-7-5 Haiku to be a little bit silly. Again, if you know how the language works, you'll understand why it's nonsense to make a non-5-7-5 syllabic poem in English and still call it a Haiku. Those who argue otherwise are just bastardizing the haiku's form without really understanding why it was made that way in the first place, as I said.

Saying Japanese =/= English is true, but that doesn't mean haikus can't be treated properly across languages, as it's a flimsy argument otherwise. If you want to make a non-5-7-5 poem, that's fine, but it isn't a haiku anymore.

[GG_Guru]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

that doesnt make sense
holy **** guru you twit
Ethiopian

Psssst! Hey...

who cares?

[dore]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Saying Japanese =/= English is true, but that doesn't mean haikus can't be treated properly across languages, as it's a flimsy argument otherwise. If you want to make a non-5-7-5 poem, that's fine, but it isn't a haiku anymore.

eh I guess, but generally non-5-7-5 poems are still considered haikus in English, so whatever

[MrRubix]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Americans tend to be stupid when it comes to cultural translation and adaptation

[Ghakimx]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

I have this gut feeling Rubix is going to dominate Japan.

[who_cares973]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Psssst! Hey...

who cares?

good 1 Ethiopia XD

Americans tend to be stupid when it comes to cultural translation and adaptation

Americanization!

[GG_Guru]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Hahaha yeah..

I love fat people.

[MalReynolds]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Guru, I'm going to start deleting your posts in this thread if you don't stop acting retarded.

[UnkownMan]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

... Look none of you know how to create haikus. Goodnight.

(Well, Mr.Rubix does...)

[MalReynolds]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Should I lock this thread
Everyone in it is dumb
I will kill you all

[UnkownMan]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

Should I lock this thread
Everyone in it is dumb
I will kill you all

Please do.

[All_That_Chaz]

Re: Two Haikus Written in Linear Algebra Class

These aren't haikus
You need some nature garbage
Ants crawl on the leaves