Today,
I’m saving you from my crazy poems and giving you the opportunity to watch this
hilarious slam poetry titled, "The The Impotence of Proofreading," by
Taylor Mali. I was browsing around YouTube looking for some slam poetry and came
upon this one. It's an older video. I admit that I’m not a computer
reader or one who hangs out much on YouTube so if it’s a repeat for you, well
then you have too much time on your hands. Just kidding.
The
reason I chose this poem is because Taylor is a teacher advocate, my husband’s
profession, and he gives his poems 100%. Slam poetry requires physical and
vocal movement to express the poetry. Inflections, gestures to emphasize the
point the poem is making. At least that’s how I see it. I don’t think slam
poetry would work if someone stood at a microphone and read their poem in a
monotone voice. I give people credit for
being able to do slam poetry, because it’s something I couldn’t do.
This
video has some innuendos and words that might seem crude to some. If you’re
sensitive to this kind of material, then I’d advise you not to watch it. For
those who do watch, there are some misused and misspelled words that I’m sure
many of us have seen on paper. I think that’s what makes this so funny and
wonderful.
Slam
and Proofreading,
Bea
