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AN UGLYRAY SQUISHES UP TO YOUR DOG. THROUGH ITS DEFORMED EYES, THE DOG LOOKS NORMAL
AN UGLYRAY SQUISHES UP TO YOUR DOG. THROUGH ITS DEFORMED EYES, THE DOG LOOKS NORMAL
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22nd November 2008
baranduyn @ : Forty-five years ago today
Around...say ten o'clock this morning, forty-five years ago, I was a first grader, sitting in the classroom, trying not to kick the metal bar under my desk (we always got into trouble for kicking the desk but that bar was made to be rhythmically kicked) and wondering if the day would end.
I hated school. I really did and nothing that came after ever changed my feelings. I was in one of the most academically pathetic school systems in America and I consider myself mostly self-educated. I read the contents of the school and public library. That's probably why I still question and re-question my own writing skills and probably why I always will.
Nevertheless, it was a gray, overcast and cold day in New England. It was just another Friday. Thanksgiving, never a fun day in my family was coming and my birthday was more than a month past. Just another gray day.
Then everything on earth changed and nothing, I promise you, nothing was ever really right again.( Read more... )
I hated school. I really did and nothing that came after ever changed my feelings. I was in one of the most academically pathetic school systems in America and I consider myself mostly self-educated. I read the contents of the school and public library. That's probably why I still question and re-question my own writing skills and probably why I always will.
Nevertheless, it was a gray, overcast and cold day in New England. It was just another Friday. Thanksgiving, never a fun day in my family was coming and my birthday was more than a month past. Just another gray day.
Then everything on earth changed and nothing, I promise you, nothing was ever really right again.( Read more... )
breecita @ :
What is onthememe? (I'm sure someone knows. I'm too lazy to go find out. LOL)
seraphtrevs, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : Looking for Twilight article
I remember reading an interesting lj entry about the parallels between Twilight and Mormonism - does that ring any bells for anyone? It was linked at one point in the comments of one of the Sparkledammerung posts, but that's all I remember.
j_crew_guy, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : Han Solo was a furry?!?!
Han Solo originally had a Wookiee wife.
Screenwriter Lenny Ripps (Star Wars Holiday Special):
What was interesting to me was that Lucas started talking about Star Wars as if it was a real world. He said things like "Well, you know Han Solo is married to a Wookiee. but we can't say that." Now that was 20 years ago [in 1998], so my memory may be wrong.
According to starwars.com's Ross Plesset, however, his memory is surprisingly good:
As outrageous as Ripps's recollection sounds, there is evidence supporting it. Pat Proft corroborates it and an early draft of the Star Wars script (January 28, 1975) has Han Solo living with a furry female creature who he kisses. Proft also remembers learning that Han was raised by Wookiees, which is verified on pages 46 & 131 of Laurent Bouzereau's Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays.
Screenwriter Lenny Ripps (Star Wars Holiday Special):
What was interesting to me was that Lucas started talking about Star Wars as if it was a real world. He said things like "Well, you know Han Solo is married to a Wookiee. but we can't say that." Now that was 20 years ago [in 1998], so my memory may be wrong.
According to starwars.com's Ross Plesset, however, his memory is surprisingly good:
As outrageous as Ripps's recollection sounds, there is evidence supporting it. Pat Proft corroborates it and an early draft of the Star Wars script (January 28, 1975) has Han Solo living with a furry female creature who he kisses. Proft also remembers learning that Han was raised by Wookiees, which is verified on pages 46 & 131 of Laurent Bouzereau's Star Wars: The Annotated Screenplays.
50ft_queenie, posting in
fandom_lounge @ :
I have a friend who is quite new to fandom and like me, is a total masochist. This is where you guys come in. I need some badfic. Horrible, yet hilarious Mary-Sues, inaccurate and terrifying sex scenes or just plain crazy pairings. EVERYTHING IS WELCOME.
Especially the Care Bear fic where one of them contracts HIV and another bear says, "Jesus-Bear is punishing us." I will give my first born to whoever finds that.
LJ links preferably, since we're both intending to save every link to our memories to pull out on a rainy day, but if there's none, then we'll make do.
Especially the Care Bear fic where one of them contracts HIV and another bear says, "Jesus-Bear is punishing us." I will give my first born to whoever finds that.
LJ links preferably, since we're both intending to save every link to our memories to pull out on a rainy day, but if there's none, then we'll make do.
mariem_1, posting in
the_hms_stfu @ : Snapefen abuse Calvinism again
snapedom never fails to bring the lulz.
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severed_lies made this post here:
( The Punishment of Severus Snape )
severed_lies made this post here:( The Punishment of Severus Snape )
mariem_1, posting in
fandom_lounge @ :
Twilightmoms.com now has a movie review forum and a movie discussion forum.
Here is some gold from "I didn't like it" thread:
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Here is some gold from "I didn't like it" thread:
( Read more )
21st November 2008
harrylovesron, posting in
unfunnybusiness @ :
( Cut for potentially triggering content )
Current Mood: *thud*
doomsday, posting in
unfunnybusiness @ : Date-rape "doctor"
10 women charged him with drugging and sex attacks, but juries said no
There are many, many unfunny things about this article (e.g. "Pennsylvania law forbids the use of expert testimony to explain the behavior of rape victims"). However, it is interesting and it does end on a sort of hopeful note.
There are many, many unfunny things about this article (e.g. "Pennsylvania law forbids the use of expert testimony to explain the behavior of rape victims"). However, it is interesting and it does end on a sort of hopeful note.
Current Mood: Gobsmacked
cleolinda, posting in
fandom_lounge @ :
I just... I don't even know what to say.
Teen wins 'Twilight' car on 'Tyra Banks Show.'
The Vampire Volvo. In a pie-eating contest. While Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner watch in disbelief. No video yet.
Also, here be sparkling, although you can't see anything worth a damn. Warning: not safe for brains.
ETA: Finally, Pattinson agrees to bite someone. (OMG VIDEO)
Teen wins 'Twilight' car on 'Tyra Banks Show.'
The Vampire Volvo. In a pie-eating contest. While Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner watch in disbelief. No video yet.
Also, here be sparkling, although you can't see anything worth a damn. Warning: not safe for brains.
ETA: Finally, Pattinson agrees to bite someone. (OMG VIDEO)
sheep, posting in
the_hms_stfu @ : Jo speaks about fan entitlement.
JKR has spoken to Melissa about fan entitlement. With mentions of shipping and characters!
( Read more... )
( Read more... )
lol_meme @ : 818
also_not_a_pipe, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : Twilight gets its greasy little claws everywhere, doesn't it?
I was listening to NPR on the way home from work today, and "Marketplace" of all things had a story about Twilight.
Specifically about how Twilight is, shockingly enough, causing a huge boom in the teen markets.
Nothing really new here, but I found it really funny to listen to the Marketplace reporters talk about Twilight like it's actually something important and novel.
Specifically about how Twilight is, shockingly enough, causing a huge boom in the teen markets.
Nothing really new here, but I found it really funny to listen to the Marketplace reporters talk about Twilight like it's actually something important and novel.
Current Mood: *sporfle!*
20th November 2008
anarchicq, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : Fandom Next of Kin
So, OTW has a new policy, which when I first read about it, it sounded pretty damn cool.
B. Fannish next-of-kin
Registered archive users may designate a fannish next-of-kin. A next-of-kin agreement allows the transfer of content maintenance in the case of a user's permanent incapacitation or death.
Both parties to the agreement must be registered users of the Archive.
The Archive's role in this agreement is only to act as a facilitator. If the person designated as the fannish next-of-kin activates the agreement by sending a message to the Archive, the Archive will not do any independent investigation to confirm the necessity for the transfer.
A fannish next-of-kin agreement is confidential and accessible only by designated members of the archive team, who may only use it for purposes of implementing the agreement.
And then you get down to the FAQ...
12. What if my fannish next-of-kin decides s/he's tired of being my fannish next-of-kin?
13. What if I decide I don't like my fannish next-of-kin agreement?
14. What if my fannish next-of-kin does something I wouldn't like?
These are all perfectly valid questions...but could you IMAGINE IT?
( Cut for hypothetical capslock of rage. )
ETA: Link
B. Fannish next-of-kin
Registered archive users may designate a fannish next-of-kin. A next-of-kin agreement allows the transfer of content maintenance in the case of a user's permanent incapacitation or death.
Both parties to the agreement must be registered users of the Archive.
The Archive's role in this agreement is only to act as a facilitator. If the person designated as the fannish next-of-kin activates the agreement by sending a message to the Archive, the Archive will not do any independent investigation to confirm the necessity for the transfer.
A fannish next-of-kin agreement is confidential and accessible only by designated members of the archive team, who may only use it for purposes of implementing the agreement.
And then you get down to the FAQ...
12. What if my fannish next-of-kin decides s/he's tired of being my fannish next-of-kin?
13. What if I decide I don't like my fannish next-of-kin agreement?
14. What if my fannish next-of-kin does something I wouldn't like?
These are all perfectly valid questions...but could you IMAGINE IT?
( Cut for hypothetical capslock of rage. )
ETA: Link
shallow_kid, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : RPattz is dead :(
Okay, not really! Morbid move by Summit to hype up the hype some more?
tehrin @ :
They hatched~ \o/
Still having some journal problems so I'm on a different theme again. But this one seems to work.
They hatched~ \o/
Still having some journal problems so I'm on a different theme again. But this one seems to work.
pyratejenni, posting in
unfunnybusiness @ : Huckabee to gays: You need to be beat up more to have civil rights!
Linkage here.
For some strange reason, I can imagine this LJer agreeing with him.
For some strange reason, I can imagine this LJer agreeing with him.
julesnoctambule, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : 'Twilight' in handy, condensed MS Paint format
Actually, now that I've given it a bit of thought, I have to say it might be a little unfair of me to compare this to the book since it's well-written, intentionally funny and displays a clear lack of taking itself seriously. Then again, tripping over the cat and bruising my ribcage on the edge of a bookcase was also better than what I've read of Twilight, so make of that what you will.
hangingfire, posting in
fandom_lounge @ :
Thomas Kinkade's 16 Guidelines for Making Stuff Suck
There are a lot of amusing things about this piece, which describes the guidelines that "Painter of Light" (TM) Thomas Kinkade laid out for the makers of his direct-to-video film The Christmas Cottage. ("Create an overall sense of soft edges, strive for a 'Barry Lyndon' look." Or, "Hidden details whenever possible, References to my children (from youngest to oldest as follows): Evie, Winsor, Chandler and Merritt. References to my anniversary date, the number 52, the number 82, and the number 5282 (for fun, notice how many times this appears in my major published works).") You can also boggle over the fact that somehow they got Peter goddamn O'Toole to work on this thing.
Of relevance to Fandom On the Internets, however, is the fact that this thing stars Jared Padalecki. One wonders what, if anything, the SPN fans make of it.
There are a lot of amusing things about this piece, which describes the guidelines that "Painter of Light" (TM) Thomas Kinkade laid out for the makers of his direct-to-video film The Christmas Cottage. ("Create an overall sense of soft edges, strive for a 'Barry Lyndon' look." Or, "Hidden details whenever possible, References to my children (from youngest to oldest as follows): Evie, Winsor, Chandler and Merritt. References to my anniversary date, the number 52, the number 82, and the number 5282 (for fun, notice how many times this appears in my major published works).") You can also boggle over the fact that somehow they got Peter goddamn O'Toole to work on this thing.
Of relevance to Fandom On the Internets, however, is the fact that this thing stars Jared Padalecki. One wonders what, if anything, the SPN fans make of it.
Current Mood: amused
19th November 2008
agent_hyatt @ :
From my dad: A vintage cat macro!
After a day of feeling miserable thanks to some specific biology, it was nice to smile at that.
*pokes hatchlings* C'mon, gender and grow up already! I want to breed Daigo and Kazumi without having all their eggs auto-abandoned!
After a day of feeling miserable thanks to some specific biology, it was nice to smile at that.
*pokes hatchlings* C'mon, gender and grow up already! I want to breed Daigo and Kazumi without having all their eggs auto-abandoned!
arionhunter, posting in
fandom_lounge @ : Really, Anne?
"We have to love the person in the New York Times who says mean things about our book. We have to love him. We have to have an attitude of love and not one of competitiveness, or vengeance, or anger, or spite." -- Anne Rice, speaking of her return to Catholicism (From her interview on Interfaith Voices).
Apparently, you're free game as long as you're not in the NYT! Oh, it's good to know that even though the hot new kids like Twilight have sought to dazzle us, the oldies-but-goodies are still kicking.
Apparently, you're free game as long as you're not in the NYT! Oh, it's good to know that even though the hot new kids like Twilight have sought to dazzle us, the oldies-but-goodies are still kicking.
lol_meme @ : 817
