My secret revealed!

And so I have been unmasked, for secretly Arthur Curry was in fact a bastard of a decidedly lesser extent!

To those of you who have actually read my columns, welcome back! Here you shall find the tales of travels over a time span to follow, where I hurl myself at the nation of stars and stripes, and see what arises.

For those of you who have yet to encounter my infamous hate filled tirades, well then, look no further than here.

Seeing as this is my first post, I should perhaps recount how this column, and my eventual small-town-notoriety came about.

As I had written for Critic extensively as the Games and Tech editor, I was privy to the email requesting new columns for 2007. And so, an idea that had been percolating in my head for some time was slowly brought forth. It was originally part Spider Jerusalem's I Hate It Here and part Matt Groening's Life In Hell, and had evolved from a comic I drew in first year called "My Private Hellhole"*. Fortunately, my wondrous Editor, Dave, demanded a point and some structure to the column rather than pointless ranting. Instead, we hit upon making it a column calling Otago students to task for their stupidity, their douchebaggery, and for their belief that this was all their right as a scarfie. And so the title was decided, a play on the concept of Manifest Destiny that has caused so much strife during the expansion of America.

And thus was a great thing started.

Of course, I did need a pseudonym, considering the blatantly inflammatory things I planned on saying, so I settled for Arthur Curry, being the most badass of super heroes: Aquaman! Plus, a nod to those of a geeky inclination.

And I was very good about keeping that identity secret for the first half of the year. In fact, almost no one knew. Then I realised it was boring without feedback and adulation, so I told my friends. Chaos and entertainment then ensued with their assistance.

So that's the story of Arthur Curry and Manifest Density. Hope to see you next time for more fun and learning. Well, maybe not so much learning.

-TB/AC

*said comic was me ranting about the Carrington in a rather unpleasant manner. And it was hideously drawn. Suffice to say when the administration got their hands on it, they were decidedly unimpressed, and threatened to kick me out. Bastards. I have held a grudge to this day. If anyone cares, I can post the offending item.