And now for something completely different.
Your task this week is to use the English language gracefully, in a stylistically brilliant manner that will convince your reader that your position on BOTH of the topics below is correct and the right Knowledge Claim to make and believe in.
Topic 1: Which is better: Pie or Cake?
Topic 2: Which is better: Ninja or Pirate? (Either would wipe the floor with Chuck Norris, so leave him out of it! If you understood that, you know I am speaking to you!)
Your task this week is to use the English language gracefully, in a stylistically brilliant manner that will convince your reader that your position on BOTH of the topics below is correct and the right Knowledge Claim to make and believe in.
Topic 1: Which is better: Pie or Cake?
Topic 2: Which is better: Ninja or Pirate? (Either would wipe the floor with Chuck Norris, so leave him out of it! If you understood that, you know I am speaking to you!)
Cake. Imagine a wedding cake. Three tiers of pure gorgeousness with exquisite patterns flowing along the cake. Imagine drawing your finger a long the white frosting, leaving the most satisfying straight line or whatever pattern you left in the cake. Now take that finger and suck the delicious frosting of your finger. Your taste buds explode in a fury of taste and bewilderment at experiencing this epic new flavor. Now look back up. You still have so much cake left... A pie could never give you any of this.
ReplyDeleteNinja. It's a cold night at Bloody Gorg. A single man walks drunk from a late night of booze and bear. He stumbles, as most drunk men do, right into a wall. He grumbles to himself "I must be drunk out my pissin mind..." He sits down and try's to sober up. He slaps himself and splashes cold water on his face from the one of many wells around his town. "There we..." He was dead before he could finish his sentence.
The man cloaked in shadows watches as his target walks out from one of two taverns he ever goes to. Well, it was definitely less graceful than a walk. More like a step nd stumble. 'This is gonna be easy' thought the Ninja to himself. He stalks the inebriated man into a secluded alleyway, never once being seen by a soul. The pirate splashes water in his face, back hunched over a well. What s perfect time to strike. The ninja sneaks up to the man and draws one of his many hidden weapons. The man says "There we..." And dies from a slit throat he never saw coming. The work was quick and the body thrown down the well, never to be seen, and only to be missed by his family and crew that the ninja had no second thoughts about. He pulls out a piece of paper from his pocket and crosses off one of the 100s of names he has on it." Time for the next hunt" whispers the ninja with a cold smile.
When one sits down to dessert, one wants to indulge. Pie is too often improperly cooked. The crust is either too crumbly, too burned, too soggy, or too tasteless. Plus, pie is fruit. Who wants a healthy dessert? There is too much possibility for failure and disappointment. The berries could be tasteless, the filling too sweet or not sweet enough. You can't really mess up cake. The worst cake comes from a box, and it's still great. There are professional bakers that secretly use box cake. Just saying the word "cake" makes feels like you are sinking in to a cloud, like getting into clean sheets right after you've showered. Pie? That's associated with math. Who wants that?
ReplyDeletePirates have honor. According to the highly regarded and reliable ethnography Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates live by a code of honor. Ninjas just backstab you; there's no honor in that. Plus, ninjas don't talk whereas pirates have an intricate and specialized linguistic pattern that is celebrated worldwide on Talk Like a Pirate Day. Pirates know how to have fun. They know how to feast and they have treasures beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Who cares that they get their riches through unorthodox means? Don't we all screw someone to get ahead? Pirates own up to who they are, which makes them better than the rest of us. Ninjas have to devote themselves to being a ninja. The only cool thing they have is a sword, and pirates have those, too. Are there any ethnographies of ninjas starring Johnny Depp? I didn't think so.
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ReplyDeleteTopic 1: Cake is the better dessert for many reasons. First of which, would be the fact that cake is not only much easier to acquire, but also much cleaner overall. Cake looks better, tastes, better, and is much more socially acceptable. If you are someone that wants to be the average Joe with no special likes or dislikes, then you are someone who wants to have a cake at their birthday party. Pies are for people who want attention. Pies are for people who wake up in the morning and say to themselves, "I want to be different today so that people will look at me as if I was a god..." Those types of people are not the type of people that deserve to live in California.
Topic 2: I think that Pirates are the dominant species in this situation. I think this for one reason and one reason only. Pirates actually existed. But, beyond that there are many more facts that would persuade anyone into thinking the same way that i do. For example, Pirates got to cuss, they got to raid and kill other pirates, they get to float on the high sees and do whatever they want, whenever they want. On the other side we will see the Ninja. The Ninja is a man who has devoted his life to being honorable and stealthy in order to carry out the dirty deeds that his sensei or master command him. This means that he does not get to do whatever he wants, he has to work very long and boring hours before that sweet fight happens, they have to wear uncomfortable clothing, they have to be silent and stealthy, and worst of all, they have to look cool the whole time so that if they make a single mistake, they have to commit Sopuku. So, after all of this, why would anyone want to be a ninja rather than a Pirate?
Topic 1: When an individual is in the mood to have a delicious treat, most are going for something that is both delectable and substantial. This is clear evidence as to why cake is the more suitable option in this debate. When you imagine any given pie, there is always a fault of some sort. Either the crust is too crusty, the pie is not substantial enough, or it is simply a mess on your plate. However, one would have to go out of their way to mess up baking a cake, and therefore it is the easiest, most practical and delicious decision. As an added bonus, cake is normally chocolate or vanilla, unlike those pie-lovers who think its sociably accetable to put fruit in their dessert.(they sicken me.)
ReplyDeleteTopic 2: This second topic shouldn't even need to be discussed. It is obvious that a highly trained ninja would certainly defeat any given pirate with ease. When you consider both the stealth and skill-level of a ninja, you are more vividly able to imagine how low of a chance a scalawag pirate would have against them. Before the pirate even realized what was happening, his neck would be karate chopped instantaneously. The ninja would stand over his victims defeated body with a glorious feeling of triumph.
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Topic 1: When it comes to the art of baking the possibilities are endless. While pie is a delicacy enjoyed around the world, it does not even compare to a soft, moist slice of fine cake. Most pies are made too crusty and dry, often leaving consumers disappointed and simply unsatisfied. Cake on the other hand is the known king of desserts. It comes in a variety of styles and flavors that stimulate the taste buds they collide with. Cake is so much more than just a sweet treat, it is a symbol of joy and celebration making it the ideal dessert at lavish events such as weddings and birthdays.
Topic 2: There is simply no denying that ninjas are superior to pirates. The ancient art of focused mental fighting used by ninjas takes years or even decades to truly master. Ninjas have an unbreakable respect for one another, even if they are mortal enemies because they know that the skills they possess deserve recognition. Pirates on the other hand are known for cruelty and destruction. Pirates are just unsophisticated vigilantes that hijack ships and territories that aren't theirs. These people are nothing more than glorified thieves seeking riches they do not deserve and have not earned. They often kill and capture innocent people for their own personal gain. Ninjas are trained and gifted people that work hard for what they want rather than kill for it and they should not even be compared to heartless pirates that prey on the innocent.
1: Now, cake and pie are both pretty common foods to have at big events. Where do we have pie? Thanksgiving, when you've already stuffed yourself with turkey and just eat it out of tradition. Or Halloween, when you'd rather be eating your candy. So how about cake? It's synonymous with Birthdays, for our friends and families. Weddings, when we celibate the union of people close to us. Funerals, if the person who died really loved cake. And think about the variety that a cake can offer. Chocolate, vanilla, any flavor of ice cream, red velvet, pancakes, brownies, all types of cake. All that pie has to offer is different types of fruit, and cream, which is the closest a pie can get to a cake. Clearly, cake is superior in every way.
ReplyDelete2:The rivalry between pirates and ninjas stretches beyond history. This is understandable, both options are quite appealing, the jolly pirate and stalwart ninja. But they appeal to very different aspects of one's personality. The pirate: a rude, filthy drunkard, lawless and looking forward for the next town to pillage. Or the ninja, dedicated to training his skills, maintaining his honor and fighting against his oppressors. The ninja is the choice for the honorable man, the pirate for a degenerate.
Cake or pie. The answer is quiet obvious. Cake is a delightful delicacy that everyone cherishes. Cake can have numerous flavors, textures, colors, toppings, and frostings. Whereas pie is bland and most likely prepared amis. Individuals crave a desert that is sweet and apparent to the taste buds, not something extremely fruity and exhausting to ones taste. Not to mention,, pie is exceedingly chaotic and messy. Societies favorite, cake is also very simple to create whereas pie takes numerous hours and hard work. In conclusion, pie is irrelevant and cake is acceptable and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNinja or pirates. Everyone who has the slightest bit of intelegance knows that ninjas are more valuable and sophisticated than the leading pirate. Ninjas are also stronger and have a better will and power to fight than pirates. If a ninja and pirate got into a battle, the ninja would defeat the pirate without trying due to there intelegance, stealthiness, and flexibility. Not to mention their wardrobes, Pirates often wear baggy clothing that is not recommended to brawl in whereas ninjas were tight suits that allow them to move fast and in multiple ways without restriction. Due to these key and honorable points ninjas are the right answer
Cake or Pie?
ReplyDeleteIn my not so humble opinion, pie is the supreme ruler of the dessert world and cake can go run home to it's mommy. You might even want to say, pie takes the cake in this war of sugary indulgences.
I want you to picture yourself walking into a grocery store. Let's say Safeway to really aid the visualization. You walk to the aisle stocked with cookies, brownies, donuts; but your eyes are drawn to the case filled of decorative, beautiful cakes and the table next to it piled high with pies upon pies. You can't decide between the two, in fact you're so torn that you collapse into a heap, crying out to the pastry gods. How do you finally make the impossible decision between the two loves of your life? You see that ONE DAMN PIECE of cake is the same price as an entire pie, and you're not about that life. Plus pie is yummy.
Ninjas or Pirates?
How is this even a debate? Ninjas are mysterious, super human machines. Not only can they kick some ass, but they look cool when they're doing it with their flips and stereotypical grunting and screaming. Personally, if I was alone in a dark alley faced with a ninja, I'd piss myself. You can't outrun them and you can't win a fight with them. You just have to accept that they're cooler than you and quietly hate your mother for taking you out of that martial arts class back in second grade. Sure, pirates have guns and swords. But considering an eyepatch would screw with depth perception it's not much of a threat. Besides, how fast could a smelly old thief run without a legitimate prothetic replacement? Not to mention how difficult it would be for them to sneak up on you. Ninja trumps pirate without a doubt.
*Prosthetic, not prothetic
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ReplyDeletePie Or Cake??
ReplyDeleteThis is without doubt a no brainier...it's obviously cake. Pie is not as tasty and delicious as cake a doesn't even have any frosting. Pie almost all consists of fruit which tastes processed once its been baked in the oven. So it basically loses all flavor because if the fruit filling on the side is bad then what else do you have to look forward to? The crust? If a Cake were to come out dry? you still have to frosting or the toppings on top and whatever else they cake may contain. I also feel like i'm missing one important argument to this which is Ice cream cake. Can pies have ice cream inside of them, to my knowledge they can not, and honestly until they can there should be no discussion between pies and cakes because there is no competition.
Ninja or Pirate?
I Know that ninja would most definitely be able to take down a pirate in a fight. Ninjas are trained assassins who have years of experience and various useful skills unlike pirates. Ninjas are also educated and classic warriors compared to pirates who are just drunk thieves, as represented in the Pirates of Caribbean movies. Ninjas have honor and are well respected within their own communities as well as many other while pirates are most defiantly not. Who would you trust with your life a pirate or a ninja? If you said Pirate you have no consideration for your life and have a death wish because a pirate would give up your life at any opportunity that he was presented with money.
When proposed the question of which is better out of pie and cake, I must always answer pie. Unless you hate grandma, fruit, or the United States of America, pie must be the go-to desert of choice. There's nothing quite like a slice of warm apple pie paired with a scoop of ice cream. The tartness of the pie goes perfectly in hand with the sweet and creamy ice cream. And don't forget about coconut cream pie, one of man's greatest inventions. Creamy filling with rich coconut is the perfect dessert on any occasion. Yes cakes are used for birthdays all around the world, but it is often overrated and hailed to highly. Most dairy free and vegan cakes are absolute garbage, while there are many delicious dairy free and vegan options for pie. Pie may also contain fruit, something you won't be getting in that fatty double chocolate heart clogger uncle Rick had for his 56th.
ReplyDeleteNinjas would absolutely destroy those filthy sea terrorist. Pirates are very badly nourished, most likely have skin cancer, and are very undisplined. Ninjas are able to sneak onto the ships of pirates and hide out in pain sight, where pirates would blindly and stupidly run around a ninja's dojo not knowing how to find or fight a ninja. While pirates have guns and swords, those would slow them down in a fight, as their guns take minutes to load, and swords are terrible in close quarter combat. Ninjas can kill at lengths without having to reload, and their knives are perfect for killing up close.
Cake is absolutely superior to pie. I am insulted that you would even ask me this. Pie, a lousy American's dessert, filled with "fresh" fruit, butter, and high fructose corn syrup. Cake, on the other hand, is always made with fresh ingredients and is never processed. Cake can be light, fluffy, and a wide variety of flavors, not just limited to fruits and creams. What is pie without ice cream? Absolute garbage. Cake, on the other hand, is delicious with ice cream and without it. Therefore, cake is the better dessert option all around, including for those that are dairy free and vegan.
ReplyDeleteNinjas would kick some real pirate booty. Pirates are no match for these stealthy individuals. Ninjas could easily kill pirates without the pirates even knowing what happened. Being at sea for months on end takes an incredible toll on the pirate's minds and physical being. Therefore, when it comes to battle, they are incredibly disoriented and uncoordinated. Ninjas are trained properly for years, until they have mastered the art of fighting. With their skills, ninjas could mindlessly murder pirates without even blinking an eye.
Cake or Pie is not even a questions. Cake is utterly superior in every way imaginable. Imagine a chocolate cake is being made in your kitchen right now. As it bakes, a soft, sweet, chocolatey aroma wafts throughout the house. The cake is taken from the oven and covered with buttery, sweet frosting. And now you have a delicious, warm piece of chocolate cake sitting in front of you. Just as you are about to take a bite of the perfect, moist, warm cake, someone grabs your fork and plate and replaces it with a sad, cold, soggy, store-bought piece of cherry pie. You are left with soggy crust and canned fruit drowning in high fructose corn syrup. Imagine your disappointment. Now, there is a reason people serve cake at weddings and birthdays: because it is clearly the best. Cake wins. Always.
ReplyDeleteNinjas would clearly demolish pirates. Ninjas are highly trained in martial arts and stealth. They could take down a drunk, old pirate any day. I am confident that a ninja would win a fight with fat Johnny Depp wearing eyeliner. Imagine you are home alone and you hear a strange noise in the other room. Now when you walk into that room would you rather see a ninja or a pirate staring back at you? Clearly you would rather see a pirate. Some malnourished, wobbly, drunk, old man would be much easier to escape from. A lightning fast, stealthy ninja would be nearly impossible to escape from. Ninjas win. (Sorry Orlando Bloom).
I find it very insulting when someone has the audacity to even consider whether pie or cake is better. It is unbelievably obvious that cake is the dominating dessert; thinking that pie would ever surpass cake is like a pie in the sky, it is never going to happen. Pie is disgustingly crusty and dry, whereas cake is very moist and flavorful. Pie also has an overwhelmingly amount of repulsive, extremely sweet filling that does nothing for the pie and cannot masks its underlying ugliness. On the other hand, cake has a lot more variety, many different flavors can be incorporated into it, and fresh fruit is always used. It is not a coincidence that there have been plenty of cooking shows based around cake and not pie. Also, people do not choose pie for birthdays or weddings, it is the go-to and absolute favorite dessert of people all around the world. If a person prefers pie over cake, then they are likely as boring and dull as pies are.
ReplyDeletePirates are extremely inferior to ninjas and would always fall to ninjas in every scenario. Pirates are the filthiest rats in the sea. They are merely barbaric savages who have no real talent and experience in fighting. Their methods of combat are quite honestly sloppy and disorganized. Ninjas train for years and becoming a ninja actually requires great skill and hard work. Pirates are usually drunk and disorientated most of the time, whereas ninjas have fast reflexes and are very stealthy. When most people think of pirates, they usually think of dirty peasants who are disrespectful and uncivilized fools living on a trashy boat. However, when most people think of ninjas, they think of honorable men who are trained to fight with elegance and finesse. A ninja would kill a pirate in an instant before the pirate even knew what was coming for him.
The question of cake or pie has been around since the beginning of time. There is only one correct answer to this question, and that is cake. The pure essence of cake is celebratory. The holidays surrounding cake are ones of joy and happiness. You can have cakes at parties, birthdays, Christmas, weddings, graduations, etc. What holiday is associated with pie? Thanksgiving. Now don't get me wrong the thought is there but who really wants to celebrate an occasion that reminds people of slaughtering the Native Americans. Cake has a certain sweet aroma that fills any room and can make any mouth water. Does pie have an aroma? I don't think so. Cake in itself can make the smallest child happy by just seeing the icing and candles on top. If you gave a crying child a piece of pie, they would throw it right back at you. The crust would crumble away and all the filling would fall on the floor. This lifelong debate will never be solved unless all the boring people who love pie get off their high horse and come join the rest of us for a nice slice of cake.
ReplyDeleteNow to pirates and ninjas. Ninjas are by far superior to pirates. Pirates are actually disgusting. They smell like rotting fish and salt water. Their appearance is appalling and by no means look the part. They are also loud and obnoxious like other illiterate "sailors". Ninjas themselves are aesthetically pleasing and are actually trained to kill. They spend years and years devoting their lives to the precise art of being a ninja. Because of their loud presence a pirate would never be able to sneak up on someone and kill them. Ninjas are perfect for that situation exactly. If the two were to meet, the pirate would die and the ninja would get away without any witness to testify. Period. End of story.
Topic 1: Pie or Cake?
ReplyDeleteThis question has an obvious answer. Im even kind of surprise why this is still a question in the modern year of 2016? Hands down, Pie is the superior dessert. Pie is where its at when it comes to creamy and sweet or savory dessert. (Pie can pull off savory and cake cannot). Pie essence is confident and warm. Also pie has crust and cake does not. Cake is just bread with tall coats of tooth rotting frosting. Pie is great, and you can have it in any type of social event or just have it on the go. Pie is crust with creamy or light fluffy bread ( or both) with light swirls of wipe cream, cream cheese, fruit, or anything really that you can think to top it with. And don't get me wrong, if someone offered me a slice of cake I'll eat it, but I'll eat it knowing that I rather be eating a way more tasty slice of pie.
Topic 2: Ninja or Pirate?
Now, to another obvious answer, Ninjas are way better than pirates. Ninjas are clean-cut, smart, athletic and precise on what they do. While Pirates are just savage crooks who smell bad, and refuse to have no as an answer. If you sent a Ninja and Pirate to do the same job of assassinating someone, the prate would still be planning how to get to the destination while the Ninja has already gotten back from doing the job.
Cake is love, and cake is life.
ReplyDeleteCake is sugary and sweet. Pie is tart and crusty.
You savor every bite into the soft fluffy cake. Your teeth break on the hard pie crust.
Cake can be decorated for any occasion. Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Meetings, and much more. Pie is a circle.
Cake is oreo, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel, mint. Pie is pumpkin or apple.
Cakes are affordable and bountiful. When's the last time you saw a pie?
Cake is love, and cake is life.
Ninjas are the ultimate assassin. Back in the old days, war lords and evildoers looked over there shoulders in fear. With throwing stars and katanas, ninjas kept the world safe. I'm not saying anything, but if ninjas were around, would ISIS exist? Pirates just stole stuff from defenseless sailors like a couple of scaredy cats. Ninjas wore all black and had dope athletic ability. Pirates have scurvy and parrots.
Ninjas. Win.
Pie or Cake?
ReplyDeleteHonestly i do not like either. The only pie i have ever eaten and enjoyed a bit is Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream. i can not eat more than probably a slice. Cake i am not a fan of either. When i eat cake, if it is chocolate cake i get headaches due too much chocolate. I'm okay white white cake but not completely i just don't eat much of it or at all. For my birthday i would rather get a bucket of ice cream or a fruit tart. But if i was really to chose i think i would choose cake due to the different types of bread it can be made with.
Pirates or ninjas?
I think i prefer ninjas because of the agility they have the how sneaky the can be. I think that ninjas are cool because of the martial arts they know and how slick they can be. They can not be heard or seen and that's what makes it all interesting. Pirates are cool too because of how harsh they can be and because of the gold they can find but not as cool as the ninjas
What exactly is cheese cake? Pizza? Chicken pot pie? Fruitcake?
ReplyDeleteWhen asked whether cake or pie is the superior dessert, the only correct answer is cake. This is not even a valid question due to the fact that cake has been and will always be superior to pie. When thinking of the perfect and most delicious dessert, one thinks of cake. Pie can be flaky, hard to eat, and has an incorrect ratio of fruit/filling to crust. Whereas with cake there is always the perfect amount of breading to filling/fruit. Also with cake you not only get to enjoy the moist cake portion and the delicious filling, but also the sweetness of the icing on top. There may be icing or some sort of topping on pie, but its presence is not as loyal as that on cake. Cake goes better with more occasions too. It is called a wedding "cake," not a wedding "pie" and a birthday "cake" and not a birthday "pie." Because of this cake is associated with happier memories than pie is. Cake is the superior dessert to pie.
ReplyDeleteSince we were kids we have always been asked whether we are team ninja or team pirate. I can truthfully say that ninjas are far more superior than those thieves of the sea. Pirates do not have the mystery and the slyness that ninjas have, instead they have greasy hair, rotten teeth, and smell of garbage. Ninjas are smooth, swift, and lightning fast. If these two were to fight, the ninja would have won before the pirate would have even been able to put its wooden leg on.
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ReplyDeleteTopic One: Cake or pie? Such a difficult choice, I hardly eat both since my parents are health freaks to an extent. On the times I am lucky to indulge in something as delicious and unhealthy as that then I do so. I love fruit, if it is anything I can eat for the rest of my life it would be any type of fruit, the fruit fillings in pies are absolutely to die for. Fruit cakes are yes… a thing however, are they nearly as good as strawberry pie? Or raspberry pie? Many would argue yes or even better, but I am not others so I would need to disagree. If cake is to be served, chocolate cake would have to be it, the soft delicious ones that are not too overdone with the frosting and have NO ice cream. When it comes down to a strawberry pie and chocolate cake, it is quit difficult to have to pick one, I would probably eat both…
DeleteTopic Two: Ninja or pirate? I have always found pirates to be disgusting since majority are all kind of creepy and disgusting. When an image of a pirate comes to mind, it is usually a man with a wooden peck, scarred face and eye patch come to mind, which is DISTURBING. I have always wondered how they shower since they live in the middle of the ocean. Ninjas on the other hand are quite interesting from their face mask that keeps you wondering what is under that and the cool fighting skills which are AWESOME. Their culture is also very interesting and the martial art is about respect and discipline which causes me to think their lives are more dynamic than that of a pirate.
Cake is obviously the best dessert option when deciding between cake and pie. How can one even begin to compare cake (something so beautiful and and light) to Pie; pie is heavy, and has the appeal of a calzone that has been run over by a truck once served. Where as when a slice of cake is placed before you, the beautiful layers of cake and frosting are clean and precise. Pies often overcompensate for their desert-like crust with a filling of mush.
ReplyDeletesince when have pirates ever been superior to ninjas? Ninjas utilize their stealth and agility to sneak up on their prey. Pirates have no way of concealing their massive ships and clunky healed boots. Ninjas are more intelligent and stagey based, where pirates make all decisions based purely off of impulse and assumption. Therefore, anyone with high intellect knows that ninjas are far superior to pirates.
When it comes down to either a nice slice of pie or piece of cake, one should always go with the pie (Unless you're allergic or something). Pie is way more satisfying than cake because you could eat heated up or not if you don't want to and there is just so much flavor in a nice homemade pie that you can't get from any cake. Cake I just some food that you're supposed to have at little kids birthday parties or maybe a wedding but it's not really something that you would look forward to eating. There's nothing else like the nice warm feeling in your tummy after you eat a nice warm piece of pie.
ReplyDeleteObviously fricken ninjas bro!? Is there even a challenge between pirates and ninjas?? Ninjas go through years upon years of hardcore training to become a legit badass with shurikens and kitanas while they are dressed in the finest of clothing to defeat their opponent. All while no one even knew they were there because of their extreme stealthiness. Pirates are loud, have bad hygiene, and swing a sword. If a one on one battle ever occurred, it would be over before the pirate even knew it started because he'd just be drinkin a bottle of rum.
If I ever have to choose between either a slice of cake or a slice of pie, I would, without a doubt, choose the slice of pie. Why you may ask? Well because I believe that the best tasting food is the most difficult to make. Pie is not very easy to make, especially from scratch. When you make cake all you have to do is buy the cake batter and add the essentials.
ReplyDeleteIf I were ever taken hostage and I could choose either a pirate or a ninja to save me I would, of course, choose the ninja. You can not even hear a ninja coming. They can creep up on you and you would not even notice a thing. All a pirate has is a hook and swords. Ninjas have skills that every human wishes they had, but can never get.
Delectable cake or repungant pie? How many times has a kid asked their parent for a birthday pie instead of a cake or a wedding pie instead of a classic richly layered wedding cake. I know that I'm familiar with cake boss, but I don't think that I've ever heard of pie boss. Correct me if I'm wrong. Have you ever traveled through a desolate and dry desert and gotten dry and cracking lips. That's what pie tastes like when it isn't eaten with icecream. I find it sad that a desert needs the accompaniment of another dessert to make it desirable. Pie really is the only dessert that is also a desert. Cake on the other hand, don't even get me started. The fluffy, but rich flavor coupled with its enticing aroma makes it the most desirable desert around. Cake is the bona fide king of the dessert world.
ReplyDeletePirates all the way. Who has treasure buried all around the world waiting to be dug up? Yeah that's right, ninjas sure as heck don't. Pirates rule the sea and guess what most of the surface of the world is. Oh that's right, the ocean. Therefore, pirates are the rulers of the world. Not only can they best a ninja one on one, but they can also travel where the ninja can't and don't have to rely on stealth to survive. Pirates know how to fight and fend for themselves. So just remember if you're looking to augment your wealth and become a professional badass, choose pirate not ninja.
Topic 1: Both of these options are, in their own ways, perfectly respectable desserts when carefully crafted. Unfortunately, cake is so seldom baked correctly that the only logical option is pie. Too often are cakes overdone so that they are dry as the Sahara, or topped with so much sickly sweet frosting that they lose any sense of culinary balance and instead become saccharine messes. Additionally, cakes lack a certain variety or diversity. No matter how unique a flavor may be, there is no way to update the boring bread texture of a cake. Pie on the other hand, is incapable of being dry. The very process of creating a pie invites excellence. A cake simply requires a pre-made mix, eggs, water, and an oven, whereas a pie requires a greater degree of dedication, and as such has more favorable results. Pies, unlike cakes, are veritable chameleon of flavors and textures. They can be filled with juicy peaches, tart blackberries, light meringue, or rich mousse. Their crusts can be made of traditional dough, sweet graham crackers, or innovative Oreos. The combinations are endless, meaning that pies have an option for every taste and palate, which is something that cakes can simply not claim.
ReplyDeleteTopic 2: Both ninjas and pirates are known for being harbingers of death and despair, but the mannerisms with which ninjas conducted themselves are much more becoming than those of pirates. While both groups were without a doubt killers, pirates simply sought to create widespread destruction with maximized damage and casualties. Ninjas, on the other hand, were master assassins, capable of carrying out their tasks with precision and specificity, so as to minimize collateral damage. The grace with which they murdered cannot be matched by the rowdy, untrained conduct of swashbucklers.
I believe that in all aspects within the food community that cake is better option than pie. Firstly, cake is a celebratory and commemorative dessert that allows many cultures within the human race to celebrate many occasions in someone's life; such as another year of birth, holy matrimony, holidays and much more. Now some people may argue that pie is better due to the fruit inside, however, who is to say that cake cannot have fruit in it as well? Cake also has a wide variety of flavors and combinations that one may choose from. This large selection is much more expansive than that of pie. Overall, cake is a more delectable and preferable option when in need of a pastry to commemorate a momentous moment in time or to just simply enjoy, with its fluffy and creamy texture
ReplyDeleteA ninja is by far the best and most qualified opponent that would win against a pirate. Although pirates too know how to use a sword, a ninja is a highly skilled and trained fighter that uses the technique of stealth and force to crush whomever his opponent may be. With ferocity, cat like reflexes, and self composure, I have no doubt in my mind that a ninja would easily be able to overcome a sloppy, no brained pirate.
Pie or cake: may I ask, why is this even a discussion anymore? I mean, come on people. How has the principle of a dessert needing the accompaniment of another dessert not already de-qualified pie's attempt to act as comparable to cake? Not to mention the crusty, gaggingly sweet puke of a taste experienced with the solo journey of pie is arguably one of the most horrid, morbid of experiences. The commonly attempted argument of the pie's variability with flavors falls short when compared to the plethora of options available with cake. Anyways, why would anyone ever want to eat soggy, mushy, lukewarm fruit doused in plastic-like, goey, overly sweet sauce? I mean, you do you, but this one's a given for any logical, tastebud entuned human being walking this earth.
ReplyDeletePirates verse ninjas is arguably one of the most obvious arguments out there. How could it even be in question the radness of the gold seeking, bullet shooting, parrot-on-the-shoulder talking, peg-leg-walking, sword-unsheathing pirate? Are ninjas even anything? They are robotic, unhuman-like creatures who act solely for the purpose of killing. Who would ever, in their right mind, agree to supporting this endeavor to exterminate fellow human beings? The reality of a pirate and his life lies out on a deck in the sun and the rain with fellow comrades searching the seas for possible ships on the horizon. The reality of this aligns with human nature and existence. Ninjas, now they are inhuman empty souled pyschopaths who sneak into houses and slit your throat in the night. Nothin cool about that. Pirates rule, ninjas SUCK.
In a culinary battle, cake would, albeit with difficulty, triumph over pie. I have always loved cake, most specifically chocolate and I have many positive memories associated with the treat. I am not alone in this line of thinking. As a culture, we have a general positive connotation with cake and from a young age we are trained to anticipate cake with excitement. Whether it is birthday cake, wedding cake, or just cake as a celebratory dessert, cake as a whole has a connection to mirth that pie, while delicious and representative of the seasons, lacks.
ReplyDeleteI would have to argue that ninjas are superior to pirates. While I fully support the laid back nature of the pirate life and the camaraderie they maintain between their crews, as well as their deep rooted connection to the ocean, I cannot ignore the fact that pirating as a profession glorifies drinking and thievery. Although ninjaing does support killing and violence, it at the very least encourages discipline and entrepreneurship. For me, the deciding factor is that ninjas are killing to support themselves, while pirates are fighting and stealing for sport. Being a ninja is also a more respectable career path that takes years to train for and follows a structured hierarchy. I think that ninjas are more realistic in that the killing and torturing aspects of their actions are addressed where as with pirates their actions are romanticized to the point that we look past or minimize their crimes.
Topic One: When one thinks of the important memories in life such as birthdays, graduation parties, weddings, anniversaries, and retirement parties, there is an element that correlates with these various forms of celebration. This element is cake. This soft, luscious delicacy accompanies one through all the happy moments and festivities throughout one's life. Pie, although present during Thanksgiving, has a relatively insignificant role in marking the important moments in life. Warm, squelching fruit encased in a dry, crumbling mold simply does not compare with the soft layers of cake with sweet icing. When one reflects upon his or her childhood, their vows of love, and important turning points with nostalgia, cake always accompanies these memories, and therefore has a greater significance than pie.
ReplyDeleteTopic Two: When lost alone in the dark of the night, one fears what might attack with stealth, dexterity, and precision. One would would sense and therefore might defend themselves against pirates, with their clashing swords, blasting cannons, and odors of sweat and rum. However, one finds danger in what they cannot truly sense, and the ninja fulfills this fear. Clad in black, they can maneuver through the dark unseen while they throw knives at their victim with great accuracy. This unseen predator is far more dangerous and therefore far superior to a bumbling pirate. Ninjas have focus and purpose where pirates use brute force to satisfy their greed. Thus, a pirate simply cannot compare to the precision, stealth, and intelligence of the ninja.
Cake is clearly the superior of pie. Pie needs some sort of extra touch to carry it even remotely close the level of cake; like ice cream. Cake stands alone as a majestic dessert that can be as simple or complex as the happy person who gets to eat it wants. There are delicious versions of cakes that take only minutes to make and accommodate those who want a fast, yet scrumptious plate of fluffy sponge and creamy frosting. Other versions of cakes, like those that people hold in high enough esteem to mark special occasions, are masterpieces of sugar and cream that can be layered and stacked as high as human ingenuity allows. Pie is a dessert that offers no convenience nor distinguishing level of artistic mastery. It is simply a dessert some people eat when they decide they do not mind that their food might fall apart and prove difficult to eat, or if they truly want soggy dough paired with only one flavor that cannot be layered or stacked into something that represents the true ingenuity and greatness of humanity.
ReplyDeletePirates are far superior to ninjas. Ninjas lurk in the dark and attack using one method. Pirates attack whenever they please, with whatever method they please. In order to survive, pirates can learn adapt to whatever situation they are presented with, using whatever materials they have at hand. Pirates can easily survive even the most adverse of conditions. They had honor in the form of pirate’s codes, drawn up by the ship and crew to ensure their fairness. These codes even included some forms of laws that would later be considered commonplace, like compensation for injury. Pirates have famously been both men and women. Pirates are a far-reaching, persistent, and powerful phenomena compared with ninjas.
Pie or cake, a question asked so often and leaves people distraught at the mere answer being the opposite of his/her personal choice. But why is this even a question when everyone should know that cake is ultimately superior to the crumbly, crusty, sometimes burnt pie? While both pie and cake can take many different forms and flavors, the cake is far more versatile than a pie. On your wedding day, one of the most important milestones of your life, would you rather want a beautifully decorated tiered cake with perfect minuscule details or a tiered pie. Imagine cutting through five layers of apple pie and seeing the crust crumble at the slightest touch. Cake can add icing or whipped cream for toppings. Is a pie with aesthetically appealing words made of icing the perfect dessert you have been craving a whole year for until your birthday? Cakes are the very essence of happiness and joy while pies represent the unfulfilled dreams that you know will never be accomplished.
ReplyDeleteNinjas are what we, as human beings, should aspire to become. What are ninjas? Ninjas have truly accomplished the art and mastery of stealth and secrecy. They are capable of omitting any emotion, completely separating their actions from whatever societal morals there are. In fact, ninjas can often work alone, taking on great tasks with responsibility and executing the missions successfully without a margin of error. What are pirates? Pirates are just grumbly, old, unhygienic men who steal from others and live in a ship. Even the stereotypical characterizations of each show the superiority of ninjas; ninjas are quiet and stealthy while pirates are loud and hobble around with their stubbed wooden leg. And although pirates seem to always have a crew (or “squad” as we call it nowadays) with them, it seems like their only true friend is a bird.
Pie Vs. Cake
ReplyDeleteI do not understand how one could compare cake and pie. When I think of cake I think of warm, moist cake with a soft frosting spread. With pie, I imagine a cold, crusty, tough pastry with weird jelly and fake fruit filling. Cake can also be turned into a masterpiece. Have you seen ace of cakes? or cake boss? Now is there a tv show where people make pie creations? No. Because pie does not have same level of specialty that cake does. Cake also belongs at all the big events during one'es life. Cake shows up at birthday parties, anniversaries, graduation parties, weddings, etc. Do you ever see pie at these events? Of course not. Pie is disappointing and toxic.
Ninja vs. Pirate
In my opinion this comparison is dependent on the type of pirate. If I were a ninja going up against the crazy pirates like in Captain Philips who invade cargo ships, I would surrender. However, when I think of the pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean, it wouldn't t even be a fight. If those pirates struggle against skinny British soldiers they would not last against a ninja. A ninja is silent and deadly. They just sneak up on you when you don't even know it and bam you're gone. Drunk, old, wooden legged pirates who whistle at a dog to help them would be knocked out in seconds against a highly skillful trained warrior ninja.
Pie vs. Cake
ReplyDeletePie is quite frankly the most foul creation ever made by man. Imagine, you wake up one morning with the smell of baking in the air, you're so hungry so you run upstairs and fling open the oven door. You're expecting a glorious cake and to your disappointment you see a flat, soggy pie, it's ok to cry…. It's burnt crust cracks and gets crumbs everywhere, and the pie filling seeps onto the plate. The filling can't even support the crust so the presentation is a 0. To top it all off it's filled with hot fruit, who the hell wants to eat hot fruit? I know I don't. Now that you've thrown the pie in the garbage, where it belongs, you can go buy a piece of chocolate cake, a respectable dessert, and maintain your dignity.
Ninja vs Pirate
Pirates are petty criminals, ninjas are legends. A ninja goes through years of physical and mental training to become invisible. On the other hand you have a pirate, who smells bad, and doesn't even have two hands, lame. Think of a ninja, perched on the tops of buildings guiding through the night with the stealth of a cheetah. The pirate drinks his rum, and staggers through the mud with his stupid peg leg. Even their weapon of choice is symbolic of how much more superior a ninja is. A pirate has a rusty sword, that will inevitably lead to hand to hand combat, which is a mess. But a ninja uses ninja stars which is much more practical. Because a pirate only thinks of glory and wealth he has enemies and debt. However a ninja, who is only concerned with honor, will acquire wealth and live comfortably, without fear of enemies.
Cake is better for many reasons, first off the only person in your family that likes pie is your grandma, maybe your grandpa likes it but that's cause he can't argue with grandma... didn't 50 years ago and doesn't now. Pie is over complex to make, anyone can look up cake and bam 2 hours you got a spanken cake ... But 2 hours with pie and bam you just bashed your head with the cutting board because the crust on the pie is over cooked and the top is still doughy, so that's why just save the bashing ur head and go with cake.
ReplyDeleteNinjas dominate.. End of story, first off ninjas live a high class life, sushi, rice, tea for dinner while pirates eat bugs, apples and rum, ninjas are skilled with every weapon but their expertise on hand combat gives them the advantage over pirates. Ninjas are masters of stealth, and pirates are just loud and annoying, and drunk 80% of the time. Ninjas spend many years mastering their technique so when the time comes they over whelm and dominate their opponents.
Cake vs. Pie
ReplyDeleteCake is clearly better than pie, for many obvious reasons. The first reason being that cake can also include the combo of ice cream. You can't put ice cream in a pie because clearly the ice cream will melt and make the pie soggy and disgustingly gross. Also consider the complexity of the creation of both objects, cake is so much easier to make and pie is obviously hard to make. Cake has simple instructions to follow that the average person can make, while a pie often does not have direct instructions and leaves the instructions up to the maker, and more often then not this does not work out well. And for the rookies who believe that they can make a pie without previous knowledge of doing so will often be left with something less considered as a pie.
Ninjas vs. Pirates
Now, the real discussion comes down to pirates or ninjas. Ninjas are sneaky and have to practice techniques for years. Cheap? I think yes. So the answer is clearly Pirates. Pirates ruled the seas for years and years, respected by the world. People purposely chose paths to stay away from these scary pirates. You do not see people choosing a different route to stay clear of a ninja. Also, pirates have the dignity and barbaric ways to take over a ship without the many years of practice and cheap advantage that Ninjas use in battle. The pirate also doesn't use the other cheap advantage of a superior weapon, instead they use what is available to them. Sometimes this might just be a danky dull sword, but they do not make excuses. Instead they use what they have and prevail over there enemies.
Pie or Cake
ReplyDeletePie is so much better than cake. There are many different types of pie apple, pumpkin, raspberry. Sure there are different types of cake to but there are not many fruit cakes that you have easy access to. Cakes are also mostly the bread and a little bit of frosting or lots of frosting and a little bit of bread there's always too much of one thing its never equal. Pie you are able to eat warm or cold you can chose what temperature you would like to eat it at. There is also a crunchy crust that you get on pie. this crust is able to match with any flavor of pie.
Ninjas vs. Pirates
Ninjas are very sneaky and quiet they attack without leaving traces and are able to blend in very well. Pirates are loud and let you know when they are by you or close to you. Today there are still pirates roaming the sea they have had a long continuous history. Pirates are also not as uncivilized as you thought they each have their own rules they must abide by. There are rules for all pirates that they each obey, and on pirate ships there are rules set down by the captain of the ship that they must obey. Pirates are also very fair there is no discrimination the money is spread out equally. Women and men are treated equal due to the rule that every person is required to do the same amount of work as everyone else.
Cake... Or Pie?
ReplyDeleteNo matter what you're thinking about right now, nothing is more important than this question: Pie or Cake? Taste is so subjective, and as you have most likely already chosen the wonderful food you enjoy eating more, you'll agree with me at the end of this paragraph. Okay, so you might like the way cake tastes better sometimes, but all the time? If one had to choose to eat cake or Pie for the rest of their life, and they chose cake, they're a fucking dumbass. Pie is one of the few foods(such as sandwiches or beans) that one could eat for the rest of their life and not die in a week. The variety of pie (shephards, Oreo, chicken pot, etc) and the healthiness in comparison makes it the obvious, and only choice, unless you're a shallow idiot that can't see past the sweetness.
Pirates... Or ninjas?
ReplyDeleteAre you a greedy, self-centered, sociopathic individual? Then pirates is the choice for you! Now, the complex, intimate, and spiritual life choices of the way of the ninja provides a much more dignified and interesting topic. The Chinese beat all the samurais with ninjas, so how could they not beat a stupid pirate? One argument would be, modern pirates of today resemble a technologically and skillful job in comparison to the stereotypical view that comes from centuries ago. Also, some pirates Rob only douchebags and people that deserve it. Both arguments don't outweigh the fact that pirates are primitive beasts, similar to the Vikings that took Priests for ransom, that have the purpose to cause problems in the world and force countries to spend more money on militarization.
Cake- Wether cake is better than pie is an arbitrary arguement. The obvious winner is the glorious yet refined cake. Yes pies too can share these qualities but can pie emulate the fluffy and smooth texture of cake? I think not. Cake is an amalgamation of all things splendid in life. The sensations created from the copious amounts of sugar in cake outmatches that starch pie crust encompassing the abomination that is pie. Not only that but for the most joyous of occasions (My Birthday), a wedding or just for plain damn fun. God himself handcrafted the idea of the holy cake. To which Satan clearly corresponded with the sinister monstrosity of pie. In the words of my father "Pie isnt bad, its just not cake" This clearly justifies my opinion that cake is a blessing bestowed on this planet by the lord himself. Amen.
ReplyDeletePirates or Ninjas- Pirates or ninjas. This is a tough one. I have to go with my childhood dream the pirate, the charismatic, swashbuckling matey. I always aspired to be a pirate when i was little. The idea of community and brotherhood amongst thieves is such an appealing proposition. Just imagine plundering all those who cross your path on the seas without a care in the world. Yes the amount of people after your head may be a little intimidating and the constant fear of the gallows may send shivers down ye' timbers. The freedom and excitement of being a pirate is unmatchable. Imagine congregating below deck just to laugh and drink rum. Every night a toast to the captain and his crew. Your accomplishments and riches exponentially increasing. Theres nothin like the hunt for treasure, piles of gold and rubies to pay for all your desires (and if youre lucky maybe even part of your college tuition) The pirates life is the life for me. And we get exotic parrots that insult others so we dont have to. Ninjas dont have parrots now do they? (didnt think so) Yes ninjas may be more lethal and intimidating, but why spend your life killing others and faving strict beliefs and rules when you can sail the 7 seas and live so carefree? so if youre down for a good time join me and my pirates we have rum!!
1. Think of birthday parties; of weddings. What do these turning points in life have in common? They are traditionally celebrated with cake! While pie can occasionally be good, cake provides so much more flexibility. The dictionary defines cake as "an item of savory food formed into a flat, round shape, and typically baked or fried". Think of how many variations can come out of that! Cake can come in all sorts of flavors and fillings and decorations. But pie? Pie isn't even always a dessert! And how can we trust a dessert that can also be filled with meat and vegetables and served as dinner. The answer? We can't. The only clear, trustworthy choice here is cake.
ReplyDelete2. Here's the thing. Ninjas, while very cool, are a cultural job. If you aren't Japanese, you have no business being a ninja. But pirates? Anyone can be a pirate. Male or female, there is records of both. And while pirates are traditionally European in our perception of them, there is no racial block preventing anyone from being a pirate. Moreover, pirates promote the idea of trust and loyalty among crew mates, while ninjas could work alone as often as they worked together. So while, yes, you may get diseases from poor hygiene, you also get a wonderful family and a life as a chaotic neutral that people will both fear and romanticize. And the best part? You don't even have to sail the seas like traditional pirates! Modern science fiction have led us to new ideas of Space Pirates, opening a whole new world (or universe!) of possibilities.
Cake or pie?
ReplyDeleteAll of you can say what you want, but I can't stand pie. Cake is obviously the apex predator in this situation, simply because it is gorgeous. Cake is moist and spongy, while pie is crunchy and sloppy. The metaphor "icing on the cake" is used more than other pie metaphors, along with "a piece of cake". Sorry pie lovers.
Ninjas or pirates?
Hands down, ninjas. THEY ARE SO COOL. They're trained and skillful and they can control themselves far better than a drunk pirate can whilst shooting a gun randomly. Ninjas are disciplined and smart, while pirates are rude and filthy.
Cake or pie?
ReplyDeleteAll of you can say what you want, but I can't stand pie. Cake is obviously the apex predator in this situation, simply because it is gorgeous. Cake is moist and spongy, while pie is crunchy and sloppy. The metaphor "icing on the cake" is used more than other pie metaphors, along with "a piece of cake". Sorry pie lovers.
Ninjas or pirates?
Hands down, ninjas. THEY ARE SO COOL. They're trained and skillful and they can control themselves far better than a drunk pirate can whilst shooting a gun randomly. Ninjas are disciplined and smart, while pirates are rude and filthy.
Cake or Pie?
ReplyDeleteBetween the two of these delicious desserts, Pie is the victor in this. I will say cake is more stylish and elegant, but Pie is naturally beautiful the way it is. There are certain pies which can be compared with cake in its elegance such as cheesecake(it has crust so yes, its a pie). The aroma of a pie once it is freshly taken out of the oven is something cake does not have, and how can you say no to Apple, Peach, and Coconut Cream pie. I like to see this comparison like a girl with makeup(Cake being the girl with makeup, and Pie being the girl without), does a girl truly look more beautiful with more makeup, or by her natural beauty? In conclusion pie is the superior baked good.
Pirates or Ninjas?
Well the environment depends on the outcome of this match up. Although realistically ninjas would win in almost any situation, pirates are just cooler in general. Who would not want to sail on a ship rather than to lurk in shadows. If you ask me, Jack Sparrow and Black Beard are much cooler than any ninja I know, even though one of them is not real. I would pick pirates in this case.
Pie is far better than cake in a large manner of ways. Number one, pie has more variety in flavors and textures. Not only does pie have options to be savory or sweet, but it can also have fruits, nuts, or creams for fillings. There are so many different types of pie that it is unfair to even attempt to compare pie with cake. In addition to this, pie is the epitome of comfort food. America celebrates its most heartwarming holiday, Thanksgiving, with pie. Pie conjures images of home and warmth whereas cake creates images of weddings and birthdays. While both of these images are nice, only one is truly comforting.
ReplyDeletePirates are clearly superior to ninjas simply because they are cooler. Pirates have really cool costumes that include a variety of colors and textures. Pirates follow their own path in society and are constantly exploring the world. The get travel on the ocean and reap the treasures of everywhere they go. Furthermore, despite having dastardly methods, pirates get to explore new horizons and do whatever they want whenever they want. This kind of freedom is enviable, and while ninjas are cool they also have a strict set of rules. Rules are constraining and prohibit adventure. The life of a pirate is all about adventure and this is why they are better than ninjas.
Pie is inferior to cake for numerous reasons. Yes, pie has many, many varieties, but where does it end? Pie can be sweet, savory, baked, chilled, solid inside, liquid, crust, no crust the possibilities never end! It is as if pie is that main folder you use for school that everything gets thrown into but never again questioned. It’s as if anything between two layers of crust can be described as a pie. Cake on the other hand is simple in the way that it’s a generally large, frosted sheet of baked heaven that can have multiple layers and flavors. I’ve never heard of the TV show called “Pie Boss” or a sub-dessert called “cuppie”. Pie is such an ambiguous term that no one can possibly know what you’re talking about when you say it. What even is pie? Some pies may be better than some cakes, but at least we never have to doubt if cake is cake.
ReplyDeleteThe debate here is really only between pirates and themselves. There’s no reason to dislike ninjas, they represent perfection in that they’re highly skilled and disciplined at the same time. But besides being cool, they’re absolutely boring. There’s really no reason to pick ninjas unless you aren’t picking pirates. Sure, pirates are filthy and rude, but when you’re living with your own set of rules, gliding across the sea from horizon to horizon, why would you ever conform to something you don’t need to be a part of? And crap maybe pirates are like pie in that they’re free and live by no boundaries but their own. Wow yeah, no one really likes cake all that much, we just judge pie. I change my answer to the first question, PIErates win.
Cake is much greater than pie due to numerous reasons. Not only is cake associated with joyous memories such as birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and much more, but you are able to bake creatively. Pies come in many shapes and sizes, but so do cakes along with the benefit of being able to colorfully decorate them and personalize them for anything. I have never seen a personalized pie. Cake in my opinion tastes better, and is much more sentimental.
ReplyDeleteWhen debating between pirates and ninjas, Pirates win every time for me. Not only did they roam the seas taking over what they please in their large ships and flashy ways, but they did what they want. Ninjas did not have the freedom pirates did, making them unable to do what they want. Pirates are free while ninjas must conform
Hands down cake is better than pie. Let me ask you, for your fist birthday did you have a pie, I don't think so. Cake is used for many celebrations, not to mentions weddings, graduations, promotions...etc. You just don't celebrate special occasions with pie, that's not right. Also cake looks way better than pie. If you look up cake designs vs. pie designs, clearly cake takes the win. Cake is more versatile than pie, there is cupcakes, cake pops, ice cream cake there is just no limits. Cake has had many television shows like amazing cakes, cake boss, last cake standing...etc. Clearly cake is way more popular than pie. I will finish with this quote, "Let them eat cake."
ReplyDeleteThere is no debate to this, obviously ninjas are more superior than pirates. Name a pirate show you watched growing up, none, I thought so. You can't forget teenage mutant ninga turtles, power rangers, also all of Bruce lee movies. Ninjas are highly skilled and trained with amazing weapons. Ninja serve for honor unlike the sweaty, alcoholic pirates. Also ninjas look way classy than the drunken and yellow teethed pirates. There is no reason to debate here since obviously ninjas dominate pirates.
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DeleteIn my mind, pie towers over cake because it is so much more diverse. You can put any number of flavors and ingredients into pie. Whole fruits or cut fruits. Nuts or cream. You have the ability to cut the pie's crust into any design you would like and you can include delicate shapes carved into the crust.
ReplyDeletePirates rule! CAPTAIN HOOK CAN TAKE DOWN BRUCE LEE ANY DAY from my professional point of view. End of that discussion.
Topic 1: Which is better: Pie or Cake?
ReplyDeleteWhen you think of cake the first thing that comes to mind is a birthday cake. Yes, a birthday cake. The day you turn one year older. The day you receive gifts from those that care for you. Or the day that you are joyous and all is well. Or maybe this cake may represent that also very special day shared with the one that joins you at the alter. Most definitely a memorable moment in life. Cake documents these days, these very special moments. Pie can definitely give instant gratification, the urge to eat something sweet is fulfilled. But then what? You instantly forget this moment and you remember eating the pie no more.
Topic 2: Which is better: Ninja or Pirate?
Of course pirates are the ones that win in heart. Why would they not? The adventures of going to find treasures seems like every childhood dream. Finding that chest of gold and living life on the seven seas. The glory they bring with them and living life like tomorrow is your last. A very fulfilling lifestyle if one may add. Ninjas lurk in the shadows, unnoticed and forgotten.
Pie is better than cake. We have all had cake on several different occasions, and we know that we get the same thing every time. We enjoy the sugar-filled frosting as well as the sweet insides of the cake, but it gets so receptive. You can only get so much cake. For example, if you listen to the same song on replay all the time, the song will become boring. The same thing is true for cake, but on the other hand Pie is something that most people do not usually have and provides a different taste as well as a different experience than traditional cake.
ReplyDeleteNinga's are way better than pirates. Anyone can be a pirate. Not anyone can be a ninja. Being a pirate does not skill, only guts. Being a pirate would be boring. Sailing the sea's and drinking gross rum is a talent for pirates. And every once in a while, you can have the opportunity to rob another ship. Life is as a pirate would be boring and repetetive; just like cake. Being a ninja requires a mass amount of preparation and skill. A ninja is basically a human that can do things that only the coolest animals can do. Ninja's could just be invisible. They are sleek and smart. They do not get caught doing criminal acts and are sure to have an rush whenever they use their skill.
People like to have variety, they want options for what they want to eat, especially when it comes to dessert. That is why cake is the much more suitable option. Cake can come in all different flavors, can have what ever you want in the middle (fruit, ice cream, custard, etc.) and have a delicious icing on top. It also is eaten usually in celebration of a festive or happy event going on, whether it is a wedding or birthday, cake is usually eaten with the feeling of being happy. Cake can also come in mini forms such as cupcakes, which are basically just mini cakes that can be decorated in a neat way and made to look pretty. You can't make a pie look and pretty as you can with cake. There are just so many more options with cake in regards to eating and times in which you eat and the set up of it that make it undoubtedly the better choice.
ReplyDeleteNinjas are much better than pirates, that is a fact. Ninjas are highly trained in the most fine degree of the art of combat. They know what they are doing and they execute it in a matter of the utmost stealth. Pirates are clumsy and all they do is steal stuff from people. Not to mention they are grundgy and messy as well. Ninjas tend to have a mission and purpose and can easily sneak up on a pirate and take them out. Ninjas are honored versus pirates who are despised because they steal people's stuff and no one like a thief. The life of a ninja would be so much more interesting versus just being at sea forever which can get boring. Ninjas are talented, all pirates can do is swing a clunky sword around.
The answer is, of course, pie. Pie is versatile, pie is epochal. A pie can be made to be a desert, a savory dish, or even a projectile weapon. It simply is a baked dish with some kind of pastry crusting. Cake has none of the versatility of a pie, it is restricted to being sweetened bread. Quiche, tart, potpie, cheese cake (its pie), empanada, etcetera. Most important however, is that a good pie crust is always made with Vodka, making it significantly more badass than its spongy partner.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, Ninja most certainly beats a pirate. Number one, I can hire ninjas and not be concerned with them ripping me off due to ancient codes of Japanese Honor. Also, while I have no doubt they enjoy some Saki, I really would rather not put my faith in rum guzzling swashbucklers. Number two, stealth seems far more useful than flintlocks and cutlasses. However, this is a romanticized image of pirates, most are simply the oppressed servants of Somalian drug lords looking to feed their families. That's pitiable, but not awesome.
The answer is, of course, pie. Pie is versatile, pie is epochal. A pie can be made to be a desert, a savory dish, or even a projectile weapon. It simply is a baked dish with some kind of pastry crusting. Cake has none of the versatility of a pie, it is restricted to being sweetened bread. Quiche, tart, potpie, cheese cake (its pie), empanada, etcetera. Most important however, is that a good pie crust is always made with Vodka, making it significantly more badass than its spongy partner.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, Ninja most certainly beats a pirate. Number one, I can hire ninjas and not be concerned with them ripping me off due to ancient codes of Japanese Honor. Also, while I have no doubt they enjoy some Saki, I really would rather not put my faith in rum guzzling swashbucklers. Number two, stealth seems far more useful than flintlocks and cutlasses. However, this is a romanticized image of pirates, most are simply the oppressed servants of Somalian drug lords looking to feed their families. That's pitiable, but not awesome.
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Topic 1: Which is better: Pie or Cake?
Topic 2: Which is better: Ninja or Pirate?
TOPIC 1: Cake is used for many types of celebratory events like for birthdays, weddings, and when you just want something sweet at home. Even the ancient Egyptians ate cake but were not commonly eaten. When they did it was a symbol of importance because of its ingredients and deliciousness! Pie is disgusting! When you mess up a pie you just ruin the whole dessert as for cakes you can fix it up with icing and other toppings! And don’t even get me with the toppings you can put on cakes! The question of choosing a pie and cake is ridiculous. You automatically pick cake because it’s awesome! DO NOT QUESTION THIS LOGIC! Cake is a masterpiece sent to mankind from God and Zeus themselves! Don’t resist the temptation they want you this heavenly goodness!
TOPIC 2: Seriously!?! NINJAS! Ninjas were known to be villagers and farmers who learned to fight for self-preservation. They were basically protectors of their villages. Plus, they even had women ninjas because they knew we were badasses that could be used as spies to infiltrate castles! I mean ninjas were trained in martial arts and hired covert operations such as assassinations and sabotages. Freakin’ pirates are people who rob the sea or the land from the sea without commission from a soverign nations. Ninjas can kick but without their weapons and can outwit any pirate (YES EVEN JACK SPARROW SADLY). Ninjas are talented that hold no boundaries from the sea like stupid pirates. Ninjas are cunning, well-trained, and cool mo-fos!
1 The idea of pie, is in and of itself, a most wonderous one, for unlike the disappointing empty promises of cake, pie truly manages to be scrumptious. While cake could be theorized to be good, it lacks in what pie has in abundance. That is to say, the delightful combination of charming flakey crust, whether warm or not, and the transcendent soft filling. Cake is merely bread slathered in icing, lacking in both taste and art, while pie is a culmination, a testimony, to the glory of baking.
ReplyDelete2. Without a doubt, the answer is ninjas. The ninja has a long, colorful history, and had some basis in decency, while pirates were dirty, scum who floated on the sea, doing their collective best to ensure the downfall of proper society. Ninja often reported to a master, or clan leader and had certain laws they abided by, and loyalty was in their blood. Pirates called no place home, cared for none but themselves, and were rightly hung for treason. The institution of ninjas even trumps piracy, for ninjas were open to females, and learned their trade, while pirates had no true skills.