An honest and humorous delve into the variety of functions that an Acknowledgements section can fulfil. One can “assert scholarly pedigree and intellectual genealogy” by presenting their list of formidably intelligent colleagues and accomplishments. On the other side of the spectrum, the acknowledgements section can be a medium for amusement, “basically the worst kind of Oscar acceptance speech.” Alternatively, if settling grudges and seeking revenge is your modus operandi, you can “strategically omit” individuals to rouse them into “bewail[ing] their manifold sins and wickedness.” Read full article here
