The AV Club’s Internet Film School is open for business!*
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It’s the first day of class, and I’m starting really basic. As in really basic. That’s where the best courses begin.
Attendance and participation are both mandatory. I want to see comments from familiar faces in these new strange places. Because if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have this new gig. Engaging with you lot made me want to investigate this mode of writing, so you owe me.
You owe me.
Now go make me look good in front of my new bosses. What? Really?
Fine—I also want to say thank you for all the encouragement over the years. I wouldn’t have this opportunity if it weren’t for you.
*Facebook title of this same announcement: “HOLY SHIT-BALLS-IN-A-CAN I WRITE FOR THE ONION.”