The Truth about M&M’s
“However, the Krispie, the Plain, and the Peanut are three that recur with more regularity than any other.” This is the sentence that pulled it all together for me (in an otherwise fully loaded paragraph). This is the sentence that defines the theses. Before I read this sentence, I wasn’t sure where I was going. Was he talking about me, who considers sitting in his office, like Homer, overwhelmed with work and emergencies, begging for mercy?
I got sidetracked by the M&M dispenser. Does he really have one in his office? Will Homer end up returning for the M&M’s? Is the truth about M&M’s in their seduction quality? However, the krispie, the plain, and the peanut sentence put me back on track. Comforted by a familiar structure, I knew now where I was going.
The Krispie, the Plain, and the Peanut are useful analogies for categorizing a wide range of student personalities. The krispie is fried. The plain is steady and reliable and the peanut has substance. All three categories are well supported by specific details painting a believable trio of characters. However, in the end, I wondered how actual these categories could be. For example, I feel a bit of all three: the krispie, because I want to throw off the stress; the plain, because I’m rooted in that old work ethic that won’t allow me to quit; and the peanut, because I’m still curious about the big questions.
The Simpsons reference at the essay’s end held a sweet aha. I hadn’t caught the names until I saw them strung together. The essay also made me wish I had some M&Ms.
I think you have a brilliant mind…. I especially like the third paragraph. I assume you read the other two potential essays to write about? this was by far the best one. Thanks for your thoughts.
I always enjoy reading your comments and essays. It sure was an interesting view on students, and M&M’s.
I like how you paint a picture about what you were thinking as you read the essay! I too did not pick up on the Simpson’s theme until the end either.
I agree with you though, I too feel I have potential to be a little of all three M&M’s. I could very well let myself be the Krispie (and I have been). I could fall into the plain because when I feel overwhelmed I make sure to do exactly what the assignment asked and no more, but also I would hope I could be the peanut. I want to have, “a little something special”.
I agree we are all a little Krispie, nutty and plain. Every day I wake up my mood can be different. Monday’s I feel a little Krispie and wild. I know it’s wierd I like Monday’s. Friday’s I can be a little nutty because the weekend is right around the corner. Weekdays can be a little plain if my job becomes monotonous. Thanks for sharing.