Three-dimensional characters.

Merit badge: 3D glasses with blue & red lenses

It used to be so easy to earn the “three-dimensional characters” merit badge. All you had to do was attach a red pen to a blue pen and start writing.

A red & a blue pen, bound together, sit on a piece of notebook paper reading: PUT ON 3D GLASSES NOW. 'Do we really have to save the princess?' asks Cowardly Sidekick. 'Of course!' Our Bold Hero retorts. Boldly.

Unfortunately, due to advancements in 3D technology, it’s rare to find a slush pile reader who uses red/blue glasses anymore.

So you’ll have to do things the hard way and actually invent characters with depth and realism and all that junk. At least until James Cameron’s rumored digital 3D pencil becomes available.

Part of the merit badges for writers series. The badge may be posted on your site or blog. Tell us why you’ve earned (or will never earn) it in the comments.

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2 Comments

  1. Posted August 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm | Permalink

    I’ve got this badge DOWN. So much, in fact, that I will talk about my characters as if they’re not fictional and confuse other people by constantly referencing things they did/said/liked/ would’ve agreed with.

  2. Posted August 31, 2010 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    @anwa: You’re never too old for imaginary friends!

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