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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.

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Zenkitty - Jun 20, 2011 7:53:43 am PDT #7098 of 12706

Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

after me saying multiple times that I'd be there with bells on, now that it's time, I can't!

In a similar theme, I can't come to Denver. I'm getting braces, and getting work done on my house, and so my budget for the year is about shot. I hate having to choose between "necessary" and "fun".

Toddson - Jun 20, 2011 8:07:20 am PDT #7099 of 12706

Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

So sorry you can't make it!

And, in the fun v. necessary - I was talking to a coworker the other day and it came up about how "adult" books, movies, etc., never go into having to pay bills rather than have fun, or having to clean rather than go out and party every night.

Typo Boy - Jun 20, 2011 8:14:48 am PDT #7100 of 12706

Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Pretty damn rare in any movie. I thought one of the great movies on this subject (though not an "adult" movie in xx sense) was "1000 clowns". 1965 Jason Robarbs

Steph L. - Jun 20, 2011 8:44:40 am PDT #7101 of 12706

this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

(though not an "adult" movie in xx sense)

I didn't realize until I read your post, Typo Boy, that Toddson's post wasn't about porn.

meara - Jun 20, 2011 9:00:34 am PDT #7102 of 12706

I didn't realize until I read your post, Typo Boy, that Toddson's post wasn't about porn.

Hah! I HATE when in porn, they don't show people paying bills, damnit!

...there's gotta be a kink for that. Though I think I'd only be turned on if it were someone paying MY bills...

Toddson - Jun 20, 2011 10:08:18 am PDT #7103 of 12706

Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Well, the point was they call things "adult" (movies, books) but the people never do adult things (like paying bills or dealing with home repairs - in a realistic way - or having to get up and go to work every day or commute on public transit).

Typo Boy - Jun 20, 2011 10:20:40 am PDT #7104 of 12706

Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

1000 Clowns starts out with the "free spirit non-conformist sticking it to the man" cliche. Except that it looks at it critically and makes the case for being grown up and sucking it up for the sake of your family. Without (IMO) being preachy. And quite entertaining ultimately.

§ ita § - Jun 20, 2011 11:16:09 am PDT #7105 of 12706

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

They do do adult things like drink and smoke and have sex, though. If paying bills were interesting or character illuminating, they'd do that too.

Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 20, 2011 3:24:50 pm PDT #7106 of 12706

"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I've seen plenty of movies where it's a plot point that someone doesn't do things like pay their bills (usually a Manic Pixie Girl who's far too free-spirited to be burdened with mundane things like paying rent).

Jessica - Jun 20, 2011 3:45:23 pm PDT #7107 of 12706

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Or House of Sand and Fog where the moral is that if you don't check your mail, you will probably DIE.

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