fandomhigh | Art of Disguise, Wednesday, Period One

As everyone came into class today they would notice two things: one, that on every desk there was a single, face-down index card, and two, the Victorian-era detective at the front of the classroom today was not the usual one. Technically, he wasn't actually a detective, but rather an aspiring one. But whatever.

"Mr. Holmes is, at the moment, indisposed," William informed the class. 'Indisposed' was really just a nice way of saying 'distracted by some experiment and completely forgot he had a class to teach'. But that's why he had a TA! "And so it falls to me to teach today's lesson. Which is on stereotypes." He cleared his throat and tugged a bit on the hem of his jacket before continuing. "A stereotype is a standardized and simplified conception of people based on prior assumptions. It differs from a prejudice in that a prejudice is a feeling regarding a person or persons. The difference is reflected in the etymology - the Greek stereos, or firm, and typos, or impression, and the Latin pre, or before, and judicium, judgement. So the former is a firm impression, the other a pre-judgement."

"Stereotypes exist for a reason, and having an understanding of those stereotypes can help us blend in when we find ourselves in situations where people of that particular group may be present. Upon your desks you will find a card, and if you flip over that card, you will find that you have been assigned a role. Your task is to use the ~~totally moddable~~ costume rack at the back of the room to craft an appropriate representation of what you perceive to be a stereotype regarding your assigned role." He paused, considering. "I realize many of these are somewhat specific to a current-era Earth context. If you require assistance, I am of course happy to provide an explanation, and you are welcome to help each other out as well."

[ooc: ocd-~~acomin~~ all done! posted for the drowning-in-work

onemoreproblem.]

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Typically!

Natalie Adams

Butters Stotch

Lex Luthor

Frank Abagnale

Peeta Mellark

Stephanie Brown

Sam Puckett

James of Krondor

George Drayton

Billy Kaplan

Shane Gooseman

Terry McGinnis

Tinny Doyle

Kenzi

Alex Aaron

Darcy Lewis

Be glad William limited himself to the one etymological tangent.

No doubt some of you already did so during the lecture, but those who didn't give in to curiosity can do so now.

Alex Aaron - Cheerleader
Billy Kaplan - Doctor
Butters Stotch - Teacher
Darcy Lewis - Cowboy
Frank Abagnale - Scientist
George Drayton - Artist
James of Krondor - Geek
Kenzi - Lawyer
Lex Luthor - Interior Designer
Natalie Adams - Jock
Peeta Mellark - Librarian
Sam Puckett - Fireman
Shane Gooseman - Detective
Sholeh Zeela a Zhahar - Actor
Stephanie Brown - Princess
Terry McGinnis - Chef
Tinny Doyle - Construction Worker

There are fully moddable costume racks at the back of the classroom for you to go peruse.

A scientist, huh?

Frank was quickly learning that he looked pretty nice in a lab coat. Though he felt a little sad at having to detach the stethoscope that had initially been tucked into a pocket.

Doctors were way cooler than scientists.

Butters narrowed his eyes skeptically at his card. A teacher, was it? He was extremely disappointed not to get something more fun, like a doctor or a superhero or a femme fatale, but something like a teacher was just...just...boring. And hard to do, too, since there were so many different types of teachers.

He wondered if there was a pony costume, and he could dress up like Miss Pie!

Geek. James assembled a costume that included ill-fitting pants (too short), a button shirt a tad too tight; he mussed his hair to look unkempt.

Billy grinned when he looked at his card; doctors were pretty easy, in his opinion. He dug around until he found a long white coat, some nicer pants and shoes, and a name badge. It didn't matter that the badge didn't say "doctor" on it, he figured he was close enough.

Well, Terry had some ideas right away. Some ideas were probably more appropriate than others.

Which means he was thinking about cursing like Gordon Ramsay.

"Seriously?" Kenzi bitched, then started looking for something it wouldn't offend her soul to wear. Then she started laughing, and brought out a great suit, complete with tie (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1Ssoxfl0MvQ/TP8pSTAE5aI/AAAAAAAAMcI/o60W8Tf5XWQ/s400/suitup2.jpg), and put that on. With chopsticks holding up her hair.

Darcy pulled on a giant cowboy hat and began looking for a pair of boots. The rest of her clothes already fit.

If you'd like. Your classmates can attempt to guess who you are supposed to be.

Ask him how he managed to have a lesson planned out despite his teaching today's class being a last-minute proposition.

In case ~~the player can ping in~~ he remembers he's supposed to be here today.

Holmes managed to saunter into the classroom, halfway into class. And was pleased to find his teaching assistant had taken charge.

Which meant he could just sit back at watch for the moment. Don't you judge him.

I am going to attempt to get my passport application submitted, and then have my evening class to go to, but in between that I should be good for pings!

Thaaaaank yoooooooou!

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