Alleged Death Of Aspiring Writer | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Alleged Death Of Aspiring Writer

Jonathan Dent's body was found, possibly finals related

13
Alleged Death Of Aspiring Writer
Cornel Zimmer

Jonathan Dent, 22, apparently died early Friday morning, December 2, 2016 in Oklahoma Baptist University. He was found face down, forehead acting as a paperweight for the mass of textbooks and annotated articles that circled his body. It was most likely another case of the typical finals-related death, but there is a chance Mr. Dent opted to use his diminishing time and energy instead to research and acquire complex neurotoxins capable of simulating a complete cessation in pulse.

In any case, he will leave behind all of his possessions and people he knew, either due to his death or the assumption of his new identity. These include, but are not limited to, 91 main console Nintendo games (handhelds were unavailable for systematizing,) close friends who may or may not have been associating with him purely for his editing abilities, and a general sense of contented bewilderment.

Born and raised in the greater Houston area, as opposed to the lesser, he was the son of Michael and Cheryl Dent, both religious watchers of late-night television, and brother to Amber, a home giver to stray animals.

In his early years, Mr. Dent cannot remember much besides a vague yearning for dairy products and an innate ability to communicate with animals and the supernatural.

After reaching the age appropriate for entry into Pre-K, the paranormal aspects of his life waned, but this was luckily inversely related to his affinity for dairy. He made a lifetime of school, (against his will, perhaps,) but was still involved in a plethora of activities during his extended duration. There was the Environmental Club for one spring, which he joined to get closer to a girl, as well as a short foray into choir, in no small part due to the Sea World Trip at the end of the year, and maybe the most impressive was his division II intramural flag football team making it to the quarterfinals.

Mr. Dent had a passion for quoting movies. In social gatherings, he would do recon over the types of people who were attending and the films they would most likely be interested in. He would create a notecard full of possible references and repeat a phrase, mostly in the semi-appropriate accent, whenever a break in the conversation set him up. If the one-liners failed, he would attempt to moonwalk out of the situation and enforce a minimum three week ban on attending anything remotely communal.

An avid proponent of zombie preparedness, he was a longtime member of underground networks in both Texas and Oklahoma dedicated to getting the world ready for the inevitable apocalypse. Mr. Dent even held the office of Secretary to the Secretary of The Improvement of Weapons Knowledge. His duties mostly revolved around passing out strips of paper with facts printed on them about various weapons to random citizens.

A date has yet to be set on the funeral service, as the family’s legal team is getting bogged down with the legalities of possibly having a corpse shot into space. He did, however, prepare a playlist for the service well in advance of his alleged demise.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times "Parks and Recreation" Summed Up Your Library Experience

"I've only slept nine hours over the past four days, so I'm right on the verge of a nervous breakdown." - Leslie Knope

3531
Parks and Recreation excitedly gathered around a laptop at a table in an office setting.

The library. Club lib. The place every college student goes when they want to try and be a productive member of society. Who better to explain your experience than Parks and Rec?

1. When you've finally found the energy to leave your dorm room and walk into the lib like

Keep Reading...Show less
Taylor Swift in orange dress playing a moss-covered piano on stage with bright lights.

A three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Nine Eras. Eleven outfit changes. Three surprise songs. Zero breaks. One unforgettable evening. In the past century, no other performer has put on an electric performance quite like Taylor Swift, surpassing her fans ‘wildest dreams’. It is the reason supporters keep coming back to her shows each year. Days later, I’m still in awe of the spectacle ‘Miss Americana’ puts on every few days in a new city. And, like one of Taylor’s exes, has me smiling as I reminisce about the memories of the night we spent together.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

28492
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
Students walking on a sunny college campus with trees and buildings.

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

12272
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments