Magic school is a subject of much fascination and intrigue for many people. The idea of studying magic and learning to cast spells has captured the imaginations of countless individuals throughout history. However, there has always been a debate surrounding the legitimacy and practicality of magic schools. One argument against magic schools is that they are simply a form of entertainment or escapism. Critics argue that the idea of a school where students can learn to manipulate the laws of nature through spells and potions is nothing more than a fantasy. They claim that magic is not a real force and therefore cannot be studied or learned in a structured environment.
As someone who used to live near a landfill, no, there's no chance you can go get these cards still. The landfill people will yell at you. You will probably get run over by a bulldozer. Even the better-preserved buried specimens are like as not thoroughly soaked with hot garbage juice. Especially in Texas, where it will already be reaching a balmy 80F/27C on the daily.
Naturally people flipped out to a truly unreasonable degree, demanding more pictures, an explanation, and that the person they had never met return and grab all the cards they could. Regardless of the reasons for the disheartening end for such valuable pieces of cardboard, this is a fate no MTG player or collector would ever wish on even their worst enemies.
They claim that magic is not a real force and therefore cannot be studied or learned in a structured environment. Supporters of magic schools, on the other hand, argue that there is more to magic than meets the eye. They claim that there are many unexplained phenomena in the world that could potentially be attributed to the existence of magic.
Somebody tossed at least $100K of Magic: The Gathering cards in a landfill
"For dust you are, and to dust you shall return."—Emrakul or somebody.
(Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit)This past weekend a Reddit user going by LATIN0 posted an image of what they estimated to be six pallets of Magic: The Gathering cards that had been dumped at their local landfill. What would be a treasure trove to a dedicated player was taken as a curiosity by LATIN0, who only knew the game existed from a decade of Reddit use. So they snapped a picture, dumped their trash, and moved on with their life. Later, they posted the quirky picture to Reddit alongside a few more pictures of opened sealed packs.
All without knowing that the retail value of those pallets and boxes was, at a conservative bent, something to the order of $100,000. Depending on contents, however, that could easily have been more than $250,000 worth of MTG cards, containing as it did a mix of Secret Lair, Modern Horizons 2, and Unfinity cards spanning 2019 through the end of 2022. That higher figure is if more of the valuable cards like Modern Horizons, which retail for near twice the price of a regular MTG pack, or the nicer Secret Lair cards were present. Either way, it doesn't matter now—you can't take stuff from a landfill, so almost all of the cards got left there by LATIN0 and their coworkers.
Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit) (Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit) (Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit) (Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit)Naturally people flipped out to a truly unreasonable degree, demanding more pictures, an explanation, and that the person they had never met return and grab all the cards they could. By LATIN0's return the next day, spurred on by internet strangers' estimations of the vast fortune at hand, the cards had been through what happens to everything at a landfill within 24 or so hours: Run over by a bunch of bulldozers, then buried in more trash, then run over a few more times for good measure. The results were absolute carnage. (NSFW for Magic: The Gathering players.) LATIN0 later updated their story with answers to the common questions people were asking.
There was of course rampant speculation about where, or why, this small fortune in retail product had been trashed. The most likely answer is that it was a product a shipping company held because they were unpaid that was eventually disposed of—which happens all the time. That or a warehouse product that had been rejected by a large buyer like Target after someone had an accident with a forklift and/or a raccoon broke into a warehouse and peed on it or what have you. Also happens all the time, with workers utterly unaware of whatever it is they're throwing away.
For others this was a sign that the rampant rumors around Magic: The Gathering in the past year or so have been true, and that Wizards of the Coast truly is overprinting cards to boost profits. That came to a head late last year among controversy over the $1,000, 60-card Anniversary Set and a major bank devaluing Hasbro stock while assessing that it was "killing its golden goose" with how Magic was being treated.
Anyway, no, this probably isn't a sign that retailers don't see the value in carrying an overstock of MTG cards and would rather just write them off and toss them in a dumpster. Our society is just monumentally wasteful in this exact way.
(Image credit: LATIN0 via Reddit)As someone who used to live near a landfill, no, there's no chance you can go get these cards still. The landfill people will yell at you. You will probably get run over by a bulldozer. Even the better-preserved buried specimens are like as not thoroughly soaked with hot garbage juice. Especially in Texas, where it will already be reaching a balmy 80F/27C on the daily.
Given the relaxed nature of LATIN0's attitude about this disaster, Redditors in the replies called for many unreasonable things, to which stolid LATIN0 responded: "Please don't threaten me, this is Texas." A sentence which makes me proud to be a fellow Southerner.
For their part, LATIN0 displayed superb wabi-sabi about the whole thing. "I'm not mad I didn't take any boxes but I wish I knew what they were worth when I took a photo and seeing them on the ground. I only know of MTG because of Reddit posts I've seen over the years," they said. What's the next step, then? LATIN0 says "I'm going back to work like everyone else."
Anyway, just a great reminder that none of the things we care about on this earth are eternal and we will all one day return to the constituent atoms of which we were made.
For ease of linking, here is the original Reddit post and the update, with a first and second gallery of images.
They argue that studying magic in a formal setting can help to uncover the secrets of these phenomena and potentially harness their power for the betterment of society. One of the main issues raised against magic schools is the lack of empirical evidence to support their claims. Critics argue that magic has never been proven to exist in a scientific sense and therefore cannot be taught or studied in the same way as other subjects. They claim that magic schools are simply promoting pseudoscience and misleading their students. Proponents of magic schools counter this argument by pointing to the long history of magic and its role in various cultures throughout time. They argue that while magic may not be easily explained or understood by scientific methods, it does not mean that it does not exist. They claim that magic schools provide a space for individuals to explore and experiment with this ancient art form and potentially discover new insights into the nature of reality. In conclusion, the debate surrounding magic schools is a complex one. While critics argue that magic is nothing more than fantasy and entertainment, supporters assert that there is more to magic than meets the eye. Ultimately, the validity of magic schools will likely continue to be a topic of discussion and debate for years to come..
Reviews for "Exploring the Different Magical Disciplines at BSU Matter's Magic School"
1. John Doe - 2 stars
I was not a fan of "Magic School Bsu Matter". The plot was incredibly predictable and the characters felt flat and one-dimensional. The concept of a magic school has been done countless times before and this book did nothing to bring anything new or exciting to the genre. The writing style was also lackluster, lacking any depth or creativity. Overall, I was highly disappointed with this book and would not recommend it.
2. Jane Smith - 1 star
I found "Magic School Bsu Matter" to be a complete waste of time. The story was confusing and poorly developed, with numerous plot holes and inconsistencies. The characters were extremely unlikable and lacked any depth or relatability. The dialogue was also cringe-worthy, with unrealistic conversations and cheesy one-liners. I struggled to finish this book and regretted every minute I spent reading it. Save yourself the disappointment and avoid this book at all costs.
3. David Johnson - 2 stars
"Magic School Bsu Matter" was a major letdown for me. The concept had potential, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was slow and dragged on, with very little happening to keep my interest. The world-building was also lackluster, with an underdeveloped magical system that left a lot of unanswered questions. The writing style was mediocre, lacking any compelling descriptions or vivid imagery. Overall, I found this book to be a forgettable and unimpressive read.
4. Emily Thompson - 1 star
I was highly disappointed with "Magic School Bsu Matter". The story was predictable and lacked any surprises or twists. The characters felt like stereotypes, lacking any real depth or complexity. The dialogue was also incredibly cheesy and cringeworthy. Additionally, the writing style was dull and uninspired. I struggled to stay engaged with the story and ultimately found it to be a forgettable and unenjoyable read. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique or compelling magical school story.