I take attendance by having the students answer a question. (Previously 2016, 2017.)
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
Overwhelmingly students wrote "San Diego" (19), some with a bit of flavor ("presumably San Diego?"). This would make it easy to find her, and the landmark she has shrink-ray stolen this week! Apparently this cultural reference is now outside the familiar frame for many current college students.
Among those willing to play/guess along, we had:
- California
- Detroit, MI
- Guam
- I don't know
- I'm terrible at geography...
- IDK but good show
- Madrid, Spain
- Mexico
- New York
- US
- Utah
- lets find her <3
- no clue
Perhaps this question should be retired --- or maybe future students will creatively suggest where to seek her out!
This post's theme word is gaberlunzie (n), "a wandering beggar, especially one who is licensed." Carmen Sandiego is no gaberlunzie --- she has no license for the architectural theft and skulduggery she commits!
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