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This is type of remixing is new to me. People take common characters, books, animation, cartoons, etc. and create their own stories or twist on characters that already created. This can actually be used inside and outside of the art classroom, for creative writing classes; also adding a visual component to this type of remix could be useful in an art classroom. It takes popular culture and allows for the creator to take charge of the story line and character. It remixes text or visuals into text. I do think this could be taken a step further by allowing images to be included. I would like to see some of the comics and cartoon remixes in a visual!

The Japanese Dojinshi is a type of remixing like this. Most Dojinshi also include images. I think this is a way to not only understand the story differently, but also to be empowered in thinking creatively. Using the characters people already familiar with is also a way to challenge common understand or take on some specific plots or characters. I have seen some creation that disturbs the original so much that makes me think more or simply hate it.

I agree with Ashley, I think this is a great site to use as a creative writing componet to the artmaking process, and I am a little bummed that it doesn't offer any visual imagery options.