"Now do you understand why it is necessary to read the Bible and Shakespeare for a thorough grasp of literature?"
And Greek myth, don't forget Greek myth.
Jayne: What're you gonna tell the others? Mal: About what? Jayne: About why I'm dead. Mal: Hadn't thought about it. Jayne: Make something up. Don't tell 'em what I did.
'Ariel'
Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial
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.
megan walker - Nov 29, 2006 10:59:50 am PST #3630 of 10007
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Topic!Cindy - Nov 29, 2006 11:07:17 am PST #3631 of 10007
What is even happening?
Yes, Greek myth! We studied Greek myth in school, though.
Today, in Spam, "Manley" says:
I have ssex much longer, because I take Exxtra-Time!
Clearly, Manley spells out his ddon't sstops.
Nutty - Nov 29, 2006 11:08:39 am PST #3632 of 10007
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Okay, I'm not a Christian - but I knew it.
Ditto.
My big weak point for reference is Roman stuff -- which is only ever a problem when, like, I am reading 1926 adventure novels that quote Cicero in the original, assuming that everyone who can read can read Latin.
For criyi! It is an adventure novel! Clearly the author was not 100% aware of his "shaddap I am enjoying the swashbuckle" legacy of his chosen genre.
sarameg - Nov 29, 2006 11:11:02 am PST #3633 of 10007
I just discovered I've been reorged again. As of a week ago. Freaky!
Ouise - Nov 29, 2006 11:11:26 am PST #3634 of 10007
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
I got a lot of my bible knowledge from L. M. Montgomery books. My attempts to get it direct from the source keep being thwarted by my (totally irrational, I admit) need to start books at the beginning. Why yes, I do give up around the same place every time - how did you guess?
sarameg - Nov 29, 2006 11:12:24 am PST #3635 of 10007
Why yes, I do give up around the same place every time - how did you guess?
The begats?
Topic!Cindy - Nov 29, 2006 11:14:53 am PST #3636 of 10007
What is even happening?
I got a lot of my bible knowledge from L. M. Montgomery books. My attempts to get it direct from the source keep being thwarted by my (totally irrational, I admit) need to start books at the beginning. Why yes, I do give up around the same place every time - how did you guess?
Ouise: [link]
My guess is Numbers.
Sue - Nov 29, 2006 11:15:34 am PST #3637 of 10007
hip deep in pie
So my Visa Statement arrived in the mail today. And the envelope had been opened and taped up again. Off to cancel my card...
Ouise - Nov 29, 2006 11:17:47 am PST #3638 of 10007
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
Ding ding ding! And sarameg and Cindy tie for the prize!
Cindy, that looks interesting, thanks.
sarameg - Nov 29, 2006 11:17:59 am PST #3639 of 10007
Sue, that sucks.
Word of advice: do not use those stupid kleenex antiviral tissues to wipe your eye. Or get anywhere near your eye. OW.