Tip of the hat goes to: Matt Spotts’s philosophy class at Brebeuf Jesuit, Indianapolis as well as Brian Konzman’s students on the Gonzaga College High School, Washington D.C. Cross Country Team
Sometimes TJP looks closely at culture in search of signs of God’s activity in every facet of the world. And sometimes we pay attention just because we can’t look away. Exhibit A: “The Fox” from Ylvis, going viral everywhere now-ish:
I’m not sure what the fox says but I’ll bet NSA is listening to every word. #whatdoesthefoxsay
— Jason Welle, SJ (@malawijay) September 8, 2013
#whatdoesthefoxsay? “- …. .. … / … — -. –. / … ..- -.-. -.- …” Or in non-morse code: “this song sucks.” #funnytho #nicejobylvis
— Patrick Gilger, SJ (@paddygilgersj) September 8, 2013
#whatdoesthefoxsay ? Fair and balanced things. That, and “We’ll do it live!” #ylvis
— Vinny Marchionni, SJ (@sj_vinny) September 8, 2013
“Chacha-chacha-chacha-chow” Many gifts, 1 spirit? To one speaking in tongues & to another the interpretation of tongues? #whatdoesthefoxsay
— Eric Sundrup, SJ (@sunnydsj) September 8, 2013
Also, I still don’t know #whatdoesthefoxsay but Bård Ylvisåker, 1/2 of the #ylvis brothers, says this about the song: http://t.co/bmTbm4NlCQ
— Patrick Gilger, SJ (@paddygilgersj) September 8, 2013
@malawijay wow. Meme hybridization for the win.
— Sam Sawyer, SJ (@SSawyerSJ) September 8, 2013
All right, I’ll play along: I reject the hegemonic discourse that assumes all foxes speak similarly. #whatdoesthefoxsay
— Sam Sawyer, SJ (@SSawyerSJ) September 8, 2013
Imma let you finish, but @taylorswift13 had the best animal costumes in a video of all time. #nevergettingback2gether #whatdoesthefoxsay
— Matthew Spotts (@MatthewSpottsSJ) September 8, 2013
What the Fox? I really wish this was a BadLipReading skit. No…really…bad. #whatdoesthefoxsay #timetalentandtreasurewasted
— Brendan Busse, SJ (@bugideas) September 8, 2013
The Lion King + crystal meth = https://t.co/lZ5GkUJ5tz. #whatdoesthefoxsay
— Jay Hooks, SJ (@JayHooks1) September 8, 2013
i’ll take The Fox over Miley Cyrus n Robin Thicke any day. #animaltalk #baktodabasics @TheJesuitPost http://t.co/zlZNEkdeFp via
— Quang D. Tran, S.J. (@LeMeTellUSumtin) September 8, 2013
We’re clearly captivated here at TJP, but we can’t put our finger on why? Any explanations?
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Cover Photo Courtesy of flickr user Terre’s Photos
