MC Hammer from a technical writer’s perspective…

January 24, 2007 • Glenn Murray

We’re enjoying some much-needed rain in Sydney today, so I thought I’d celebrate with a more light-hearted post.

A couple of years back, someone sent me this gem, previously published in an issue of Vertigo, the much-loved student magazine of the University of Technology, Sydney. Penned by editor, Pat Armstrong, this very funny piece deconstructs MC Hammer’s 90s ‘classic’, You Can’t Touch This. It also provides a disturbing insight into the deeply troubled minds of today’s young writers! Be warned, I’ve been told this is only funny to writers!

MC Hammer is:

• A super dope homeboy:
  • From the Oaktown.
• Dope on the floor; and
• Magic on the mic.

Busting:

• The funky lyrics;
• Fresh new kicks; and
• Fresh new pants.

Events for which the bell is sounded:

• School being in (sucka).

Things which can’t be stopped:

• Hammer time (concept is unclear – some explanation needed).

Things which can’t be touched:

• This.