Holy crap, Laura. That's got to be really really hard.
A year and a half ago, I could have eviscerated him with my thoughts. Now I can barely hurt his feelings. Things used to be so much simpler.
Anya ,'Dirty Girls'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jul 31, 2006 6:47:29 am PDT #9467 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 31, 2006 6:48:41 am PDT #9468 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I've read both the cat and dog diaries before, but this -
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. The audacity!
- is a thing of beauty.
I can't imagine taking my kids to PotC, not that I'll be seeing it myself.
See, what with reading all about Mel Gibson's arrest and all, I've been seeing the above as "Passion of the Christ" all day. Talk about scary...
Topic!Cindy - Jul 31, 2006 6:48:43 am PDT #9469 of 10002
What is even happening?
I saw lots of small kids at PotC: DMC, too. It sort of weirded me out because it was awfully scary for young children but a lot of people just don't seem to care anymore.
I remember when Scott and I went to see Dracula (the Keanu one) years ago, being appalled to see little ones there (not babies either, just old enough to be scared, young enough to not be quiet about it). If I recall correctly, it was a late-ish show, too (9:00pm or after). It's just selfish. It's not fair to the other audience members, and it's not fair to the child. Go see a movie for kids, or go do something else.
Gudanov - Jul 31, 2006 6:50:01 am PDT #9470 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
I've been seeing the above as "Passion of the Christ" all day.
I wouldn't take them to that either.
Cashmere - Jul 31, 2006 6:51:58 am PDT #9471 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
It's just selfish. It's not fair to the other audience members, and it's not fair to the child. Go see a movie for kids, or go do something else.
I've seen very young kids at R rated thrillers. I don't mind infants (especially sleeping ones). I actually felt sorry for the lady who brought her wee babe into Brokeback Mountain thinking the kid would nurse/sleep through it. He didn't so she got up and left. But when I see someone bring a 3 or 4 year old into a movie with blood, gore, shootouts and graphic sex/violence I just want to slap the parents. I wonder why the theatres even allow them in.
Glamcookie - Jul 31, 2006 6:53:41 am PDT #9472 of 10002
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
We went to see PoTC last night
So did we! And we brought a flask full of rum to put in our Cokes!
Frankenbuddha - Jul 31, 2006 6:56:22 am PDT #9473 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I wouldn't take them to that either
I pretty much figured that. Probably counts as child abuse in some states (or ought to). Sadly, it's probably mandatory Sunday School viewing in others.
tommyrot - Jul 31, 2006 7:01:46 am PDT #9474 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So did we! And we brought a flask full of rum to put in our Cokes!
Arr!
(ijs)
Strega - Jul 31, 2006 7:01:48 am PDT #9475 of 10002
People need to leave the Hemingway cats alone. Jeez.
What is scary or gross to an adult is not necessarily scary or gross to a child. And then, some kids like scary/gross things. I can think of some stuff in PotC that might upset some children, but there's nothing that strikes me as clearly too intense for anyone under 10.
Signed, Saw Nazis melt & 'splode when I was 8
tommyrot - Jul 31, 2006 7:07:37 am PDT #9476 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I saw Starship Troopers in a theater that had lots of kids in it. The most disconcerting thing was the shower scene with the topless soldiers - the kids in the audience just started giggling and would not stop until the scene was over.
I don't remember noticing any kids' reactions to watching a soldier being torn into pieces....