I mean, let's face it, there were arachnids before there was Peter parker - it was Peter Parker that got bit, right? A radioactive spider? I do remember that much, from what Nic told me (yes, my husband is indeed a comics guy).
I don't really have a security blanket... unless you count Mr. Pointy.
Buffy ,'Lessons'
Buffista Fic: It Could Be Plot Bunnies
Where the Buffistas let their fanfic creative juices flow. May contain erotica.
deborah grabien - Mar 02, 2003 9:43:26 pm PST #1993 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Connie Neil - Mar 02, 2003 9:45:53 pm PST #1994 of 10001
brillig
Oh, yeah, there were spiders (ick) but I doubt they were that big a part of the public awareness till Peter got bit.
deborah grabien - Mar 02, 2003 9:49:28 pm PST #1995 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Goddamnit, I knew all about the nasty little things, courtesy of getting bit as a kid (black widow, visit to Kentucky) and having the anti-venom and my stupid leg turned green and all that gruesome stuff, and I never heard of Peter Parker except only vaguely until I asked Nic about it. Waaaah! I am NOT a freak!
Surely there were people out there - I can't be the only one who thinks "Charlotte's Web" and not "Spider-man".
Connie Neil - Mar 02, 2003 9:57:12 pm PST #1996 of 10001
brillig
Well, sure, "Charlotte's Web," but no so much with the "the senses of the spider are so amazing" thing. See, in America he was even on TV. Plus, in the Buffy world, the phrase "spider-sense" or "spidey-sense" is synonimous with pop culture. Granted, Amanda may be thinking of other things, but your audience is going to go "Huh, comic geek, cool."
Steph L. - Mar 02, 2003 9:59:03 pm PST #1997 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
See, in America he was even on TV.
At least 4 times that I can remember -- campy cheesey cartoon in the 1970s, live-action (also in the 1970s?), on Electric Company, and the new cartoon in the 1990s.
t /big Spidey geek
Elena - Mar 02, 2003 9:59:08 pm PST #1998 of 10001
Thanks for all the fish.
You think 'Charlotte's Web' you think spelling and pork. Spider-man is catching thieves just like flies.
Steph L. - Mar 02, 2003 9:59:42 pm PST #1999 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
You think 'Charlotte's Web' you think spelling and pork.
Zuckerman's famous pig!
Connie Neil - Mar 02, 2003 9:59:59 pm PST #2000 of 10001
brillig
Party like it's ...
edit: Darn you, wee Teppy, I was trying for a hip slumber nut!
deborah grabien - Mar 02, 2003 10:03:59 pm PST #2001 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Bah.
(old Charlotte's Web National Geographic-reading fart retiring to sulk in corner)
Rebecca Lizard - Mar 02, 2003 10:11:20 pm PST #2002 of 10001
You sip / say it's your crazy / straw say it's you're crazy / as you bicycle your soul / with beauty in your basket
t adores Plei
t adores deb
I can't critique. It just is. As it should be, inevitable as breath.
This is a lovely line, Bev.