Nerf Essays

  • Why People Nerf

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    Why People Nerf Why do you nerf? The common response would be, “Because it’s fun.” Nerf is an exhilarating sport; there is something about running around shooting foam at people that is loads of fun. Problem solved, people do it because it is fun. There are a lot of different aspects that go into defining the fun in Nerf. Nerf is a war game, and thus has to be treated uniquely in defining the psychological rewards it gives so many people. Like real war, Nerf invokes a rush of adrenaline and a ‘battle

  • Nerf Gun Buy

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    entertainment and fun. No matter what kind of toy is considered for purchase, there are points for you to consider. Nerf is a popular brand which has a wide variety of toy guns to offer. Their products are well known to kids and adults alike. Choosing what type of Nerf toy gun to buy isn't easy. So how do we choose the right one for us? Let's explore the Nerf arsenal. Individual preferences of Nerf toy buyers may greatly vary. Some points that people consider when thinking about a toy purchase are appearance

  • Humans Versus Zombie: Fighting Controversy and the Undead

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    explain it to outsiders to the game,It is best summarized as an elaborate game of tag. HVZ involves the zombies trying to survive by tagging a human within 48 hours, while humans try to survive by warding off any zombies with a plethora of weapons, from Nerf guns to sock balls. HVZ is classified as a pervasive game,defined as any live action games that act out specific situations, and in this situation, the fictional zombie apocalypse. When I signed up for this game, I welcomed myself into a community

  • Knew Cheating: Why Do We Get Along?

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    One way we don’t get along is Matthew cheating. Sometimes when we’re bored, we play a random game around the house. One of the ones Matthew likes to play is nerf wars. I usually don’t like to play with him because he cheats. He’ll keep begging me to play with him and, I eventually play with him, even though he cheats all the time. We both get nerf guns and I count down. “3,2,” I say, but before I finish Matthew counts down really fast to get the first hit. “ Go to the other side of the house to respawn”

  • Projectile Motion Essay

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    that shot objects stay along a straight path until its impetus is lost, our experiment seemed to arch upwards and not follow any straight line (Figure. 2). Science is about testing the theories, and finding conclusions. Shooting a projectile out of a nerf gun tested Galileo's theory, and proved that he is indeed correct by assigning vertical and horizontal motion to a projectile motion. The data found proves how codependent the different aspects of the data are. For example, if the time was different

  • Anticipatory Social Norms

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    at a young age learn to fix things and help their moms because of toys like the tool bench and watching their fathers. By exposing young boys to tool bench toys they learn to fix thing, and in society men are supposed to fix everything. Next, the Nerf gun found in the boys department is a more violent toy, which also represents masculinity. Boys are encouraged to get the biggest guns and see who can shoot what the most. Shooting is associated with hunting and the military, both of which are manly

  • Argumentative Essay: The Hunger Games

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    outdoor experience, you should give me your sponsorship because I am a fast thinker, I give a lot of effort, and I know how to defend myself. For instance you should sponsor me because I am a fast thinker. One time me and my siblings were playing a Nerf war and they were coming

  • Newton 's 2nd Law Of Motion

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    Experiment #1 –Variable Forces Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion states that acceleration is directly proportional to net force when mass is constant. This experiment dealing with variable forces has as its objective the verification of this law. In this experiment this law is tested for verification in straight forward way. Through the use of a Force Sensor and an Accelerometer, data collection of observations and measurements that a force exerts on a small cart along with the cart’s accelerations are

  • Propaganda Techniques Used In Advertising

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    everyone. It introduces the kid into following a particular fashion, and makes him feel odd if he doesn't. For example, the nerf guns ad which uses almost teenagers that make the game look cool and they are have it and motivate the children to have it otherwise you will lose the opportunity to play with the others that do have them. Moreover, the same ad finishes with “It is Nerf or nothing” suggesting that everybody uses it because it is good, otherwise you won't be cool like the rest that do. In conclusion

  • Sexualize Children

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    foremost, it is easy to differentiate between which aisle is for girls and which aisle is for boys. The girl toy aisle contains babies, strollers, tea carts and kitchen sets – which are all mostly the colours pink and purple. The boy toy aisle contains nerf guns, superheroes, Tonka trucks and police cars covered in green, blue and yellow. Furthermore, the toys that are sold at Walmart provide young girls with images of unrealistic ideals of beauty and what it means to be feminine, for example: the hypersexualized

  • Tickle Me Elma Research Paper

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    Cool Toys You Never Had but Today's Kids Do Toys are known to stimulate creativity and enhance cognitive behavior in children. From a collection of games and puzzles to action figures and enchanting dolls, it is evident that toys offer never ending entertainment and education to children of all ages. If you reminisce about the past, it is easy to point out one of two toys that you coveted but couldn’t get your hands on mostly because they were too expensive or impractical from the parent’s point

  • Case Study: Hasbro And Mattel

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    Hasbro was the company, I picked to analyze. The reason I picked it was because I work with a non-profit group and every year we do a Family Fun Night. At the Family Fun Night, we purchase lots of games to give out to families in our community. I thought it would interesting to see how these toy companies that make games stack up against each other. I decided to compare the companies of Hasbro and Mattel. I originally planned to compare Hasbro to Milton Bradley or Parker Brothers but as it turns

  • The Desensitization Of Death

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    the desensitization of human death. Death is an event that cannot be automated. The ability to breathe and live is a right, and no one has the right to steal it from anyone, no matter what the reason to do is. My own 11 year old brother points his Nerf gun at me and laughs, and without ever thinking I point one right back at him. These “toys,” which are sold alongside play kitchens and action figures, turn potentially fatal violence into a normal part of everyday life. A weapon that can cause hundreds

  • Why Are Star Wars So Popular

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    Imagine flying through a ice covered planet or zooming through the sand plains of tattoine or battling against the dark side next to Luke Skywalker well sounds amazing right? These are the things that make the Star Wars universe so fascinating in the upcoming paragraphs about how Star Wars has elements of story, that make Star Wars so popular. Star Wars is a cultural institution of immense proportions. Its impact on Hollywood alone has been incalculable. It’s impossible to imagine Raiders of the

  • Essay On Trebuchet

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    I, Kylie Innes, have chosen to do the trebuchet as my science demo. The trebuchet is a medieval siege engine that was used to throw projectiles at the enemy. I have an interest in weapons, so the trebuchet was a perfect fit because I was interested and excited about doing the project, rather than it be boring for me to do. I chose to work alone for this project. One reason for working alone is because I work better by myself than in a group for projects. Also, I am a very busy person, so it would

  • Shopping After Thanksgiving

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    holiday shopping outside the home should be stopped. I have noticed that everyone’s attitude changes for the worse and not the better during this season. For example, this past month I saw a neighbor of mine fighting with another woman over a $10 ‘NERF’ football. This football happened to be the last one left. On any other Saturday, one of the two women would give up the football and try to find something else. But during this season all they want to do is rip each others head off for the ball. For

  • Toys R Us Research Paper

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    Toys"R"Us has been the country’s top retailer for toys and kid’s products for over 60 years. Aside from their anticipated Black Friday Ad, they also release a Toy Book catalog to help you and your kids shop throughout the holiday season. With the largest selection toys for kids of all ages – both in-store and online – it's doesn’t make sense to shop for toys anywhere else. During Black Friday and the holiday shopping, the toy retailer drops its already low prices even further on items all across

  • High School Assassin Research Paper

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    bright headlights where your TV is supposed to be. This actually happened to someone because of a role- playing game called ‘assassin’. ‘Assassin’ is a brutal game where high school students participate in a 2.5 week mock- shooting with water or nerf guns. The teams pool in $20 a team and the winning team wins the pool of money. Students should not be able to play the role- playing game, assassin because it creates confusion with the police and law, it is dangerous to the players and people around

  • Personal Narrative: Going Back To School

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    Going back to school after summer was something I looked forward to. Seeing the friends I missed over the summer was something very cool. This past summer was by far my favorite. There was a party literally every night, I went to Florida to check out my future college, we went to Minnetonka on a friend's boat and much more. My favorite was going to the lake with everyone. We stayed out there all day and just hung out. Coming back to school was a huge transition. I had to change my sleep schedule

  • Persuasive Essay On Gun Control

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    Don’t we have that already? When gun control is mentioned by Hillary Clinton, former presidential candidate, she says it will protect our children? It certainly will until a home invader has a gun pointed at them and you have what a nerf gun? I completely support the idea of a better background check, yes we need to make sure criminals do not get firearms, but let 's be realistic making something illegal does not stop it from happening. Cocaine, meth, marijuana, and other drugs are