[nagdu] . Looking for a Daisy.

[Michael Hingson]

Hi,

I understand.  If, however, it promulgates incorrect perceptions about blind
persons or, more to the point in this case, guide dogs then it is not so
universal nor is it something we should put into the realm of a real myth.
Rather, it is simply what it is, a hoax.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:36 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] . Looking for a Daisy.

I viewed this as just a myth.
I remember this so well because an English teacher used it as a way to teach
mythology. There are apparently five things all myths have, and
unfortunately I can't remember what they are. I do still have this teacher's
email and I'll ask her what they are, because now I'm curious.  There are
also circumstances in which myths start and these circumstances seem to be
universal.

I remember this because she made the point that we think of myths as being
backwards and things that "people who don't know better" invent.
This myth apparently went viral.  We have to assume that not everybody
reading it is stupid or backward. Most probably passed it on because it made
them feel good and wish the same for the people they hope to read it.



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jenine Stanley
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:31 PM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: Re: [nagdu] . Looking for a Daisy.

Not to offend Michael here but did anyone ever consider that this piece in
its initial iteration was meant as satire? That's how I took it when I first
saw it 10 years ago. I do appreciate satire both good and not so good. I'll
reserve judgment on this piece.

Jenine Stanley
jeninems at wowway.com


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Julie J.
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:48 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] . Looking for a Daisy.

Just for clarification, this thread isn't off topic for this list.  I've
fixed the subject line.

Thanks!
Julie
NAGDU list moderator

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