How to Whale, etc.
So I was helping a friend of mine find some pages on whaling for a school assignment. As I Googled such pointed terms as “Whaling for Dummies” and “How to Whale” I was linked to some incredibly helpful pages. I thought I’d share them with you, my loyal readers.
First we have “The Infamous Exploding Whale” page. For those of you unfamiliar with the topic, apparently, the Oregon State Highway Division used 1/2 a ton of dynamite for “whale-removal purposes.” And yes, the site has video. Enjoy.
On a slightly less-related note, I also came across “Little-Known Literary Facts” by David Lubar, in which he claims that the working title for Moby Dick was actually Whaling for Dummies. Other interesting tidbits include the true origins of Finnegan’s Wake and why Dostoyevsky and Tolstoy both wrote such freakin’ long books.
April 4th, 2007 at 10:16 am
Dear Paige and Larissa,
Thanks for your comments. The reason I haven’t published them here, however, is because your comments seem off-topic. Your accusations were, I thought, completely off-base. I can’t see anything in this post that would give you the idea that I encourage whaling. However, for the record, let me state here and now that I do not support or engage in whaling in any way, shape, or form.
The fact is, whaling is a topic of historical interest. In the case of this post, I was researching about whaling online because a friend of mine had to do a project based on Moby Dick. For those who haven’t read Moby Dick, it centers around the crazed captain of a whaling vessel. Because whaling figures so significantly in the novel, it would be impossible to research the book without finding out a few things about whaling as well. In fact, I would say that a rudimentary understanding of whaling is critical to appreciating the novel.
So thanks again for your comments. I appreciate your fervor and dedication to the cause of whales everywhere. Just a piece of advice, though. Next time, make sure you’re aiming at the right target.
Sincerely,
Nate
March 24th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
your desgusting!!!!! how can you kill these beautifull creatures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 25th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
u r very wrong n ebil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u noob! y do dat 2 wales!
May 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am
evil people