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Professor Doverbean

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  • Professor Doverbean

  • 36 / Male
  • BROOKLYN, New York, US
  • Last Login: 6/24/2009

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Interests

  • General

    teachings, civics, hamsters, hip hop music and culture

  • Music

    Afrika Bambaata, Public Enemy, Run DMC, Wu Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Dre. Dre, Digital Underground, Snoop, The Roots, Erik B & Rakim, De La, Tupac, Ice Cube, Outkast, N.W.A., Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G., Nas, I have a secret soft spot for Luther Vandross... really the list just goes on and on...

  • Movies

    I love old westerns as well as pretty much anything with Tom Hanks in it. I really admire the epic beauty of "Gone with the Wind". Also "Breakin'" and "Wild Style" are really classics.

  • Television

    Tradings Spaces (!!!), I like many old sitcoms in re-runs like Welcome Back Kotter, The Golden Girls, Full House, Perfect Strangers, Mister Belvedere. They don't really make television like that, anymore! I enjoy occasional game shows as well.

  • Books

    A People's Concise History of Civics, Gone With the Wind, The Wind in the Willows, Tupac: Resurrection, Can't Stop Won't Stop, Race and Class: Hip Hop, Vibe Magazine, Harry Potter books

  • Heroes

    there are so many every day heroes. John F Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln, MLK, Erik B & Rakim are also very big influences.

Blurbs

About me:

Umm. I'm not exactly sure why I'm on this thing. For some strange reason, you can purchase small portraits of me at Marty's Sock Puppet Portrait Online Emporium

I am a dedicated middle school Civics Professor. For the most part, my work is my life. I really like to go on long walks (though not in the winter!), spend time with my two hamsters, study up on Civics (the learning never ends!), and watching marathons of Trading Spaces is a real guilty pleasure of mine.

I am also a big fan of the Hip Hop music that many of my kids are now enjoying. It makes me happy to see the kids get involved in such a special body of music - every time I can share Public Enemy's 'It Takes a Nation...' with a fresh-faced 7th grader, my heart soars. Sometimes, after class (or occasionally during very special occasions like birthdays!), I'll blast some fly "jimmy-jammies" from my rather accomplished vinyl collection.

Occasionally when students stay late, they will "drop some beats," over which I enjoy "freestyling". They seem to enjoy my various improvisations, particularly as they are so richly informed by the vast hip hop/civics tapestry that is still unravelling as we speak, listen, and learn.

Who I'd like to meet:

Though my schedule is very demanding and my teaching always comes before all else, I am always interested in making friends. Other civics and hip hop enthusiasts are more than welcome!

Being a single man, I would welcome a beautiful fellow learner to share my life with, as well.

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Comments

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  • Bawston The Cat

    Feb 9 2009 5:25 PM

    Ey, Doverbean - you comin over for the game this weekend? I'll make those nacho thingys you like. No 40s this time, though - you're killin me with that stuff. What's the Duchess been teachin you?

    -b
  • MonsterPatrick O'Donnell

    Oct 25 2008 9:40 PM

  • Capt. Kristinface the G…Kristin Davisson

    Oct 21 2008 11:00 PM

    Oh Professor...
    If only you taught at my school and I could stroll to your classroom after classes on Thursdays and we could talk about life until my dad gets off work.
    That would sure be something.

    stuff is good/okay/cold.

    how have you been?
  • TOUGHMilliam Murderdick Watton- Bitchtesticles

    Aug 22 2008 7:18 PM

    Hey Professor Doverbean! :) How are you? haha ^^
  • Avi Wisnia

    Apr 26 2008 5:07 AM

    YES!

    hippo birdies to you


    _avi
  • THE PREMIUM

    Apr 25 2008 10:23 PM

    happy birthday!
  • Terrycloth Green

    Apr 5 2008 6:56 PM

    hey dude, are we still getting squishees tomorrow?
  • Eternal Sunshine of the…Jessica G. Miller

    Aug 23 2007 8:23 PM

    Word around the oil derrick is that Uncle Monsterface is going to be up in the way northern part of California this fall - will you be there? Or will you be square?

    Quizzically yours,
    jgm.
  • MonsterPatrick O'Donnell

    Jul 19 2007 3:24 AM

  • Andy

    May 20 2007 3:26 PM

    Hey Professor, I was just wondering if I could get back my copy of "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home" that I lent you a few months ago. I mean, it's no big deal or anything. I know you still have "The Godfather" as well, but it's okay, don't worry too much about it, I was just saying, you know. Anyway, keep it real, and all that. I'm sure I'll see you around.
  • Schmenge

    May 3 2007 9:52 PM

    Thank you for adding SCHMENGE!

    Stay tuned for instructions fellow sock creature.
  • Redyellow Nose

    Mar 8 2007 5:59 PM

    I'd be more than happy to talk to you in greater detail about my 'personal power building' program. I'm sure you'd be an interested and capable candidate.
  • The Duchess of Spitmead…Duchess Spitmeadow

    Mar 2 2007 8:51 PM

    hey, love, nice to meet you the other night. so sorry about your shoes. and your credit card. and your car. i thought we had a fightin' chance, you know? we had a laugh, right?

    anyways love, you're a soft touch, but you're alright - you got some serious pluck, and you know how to make a girl weak in the knees when you start with your crazy rappin and rhymin. next time maybe you try making it about something besides the wise words of abe lincoln, though, okay cutey?

    hey - you're aces with me, prof, i'll take a detention with you any ole day.