How's that now?
Angel: You know, I killed my actual dad. It was one of the first things I did when I became a vampire. Wesley: I hardly see how that's the same situation. Angel: Yeah. I didn't really think that one through.
'Lineage'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
quester - Oct 20, 2010 5:37:43 pm PDT #909 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Steph L. - Oct 20, 2010 5:44:53 pm PDT #910 of 30001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Retrospective cringing just means you have an internal moral compass that's well-calibrated.*
I do like Mr. flea's 5-year rule, though.
*(This is also how I've rationalized my extreme trauma reactions to scary/torture porn/horror movies. Or, really, just the descriptions of them, as I truly can't watch them. The descriptions alone are enough to genuinely traumatize me like something actually happened to me. The first time I was dumb enough to Wikipedia the Saw movies, I honestly was upset literally every waking moment for like a month. Not like I was walking around weeping, but even when I was working or reading or whatever, there was a constant tape loop in the back of my head going "[insert scene of insane awfulness] -- HOW COULD SOMEONE DO THAT OH MY GOD WHYWHYWHY?!?" I could. not. stop. thinking about those stupid movies.
No, really. I understand it's not a normal reaction, but you know what? Fuck it. At least I know it means I still recognize bad behavior.)
t edit That said, when I saw the trailer for the spoof of those movies (was it called Scary Movie?), with the scene of -- I think -- Shaq telling Dr. Phil that he cut off the wrong hand, I laughed for about 5 minutes. Dr. Phil is just inherently funny to me.
t edit again Oh, hi, welcome to My Issues. I should have led with that.
brenda m - Oct 20, 2010 5:46:43 pm PDT #911 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I seem to have acquired a kitten. From the egg farm.
How exactly did you acquire said kitten?
When my brother was 7 or so he and a friend went on one of those school trips to a pumpkin farm and smuggled home a puppy.
DavidS - Oct 20, 2010 5:57:46 pm PDT #912 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
How's that now?
Just put in your question and see the answer.
It's like a fancy Magic 8 Ball, but more philosophical.
Steph L. - Oct 20, 2010 6:01:00 pm PDT #913 of 30001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
I dunno. I used the online I Ching to ask "Will I ever be able to deal with horror movies like a normal person?" (Since the topic was on my mind.) And this was my answer:
You are working at cross-purposes with another. The distance between you is very wide. The gap can be closed, however, with no compromise of your integrity. You are not adversaries in this case -- just two persons addressing individual needs. Ask yourself: are these needs mutually exclusive? Is there common ground here? Must there be one winner and one loser? Could you become partners in seeking a solution that would allow for two winners?
Soooooo...I have to find common ground with the director of the Saw movies, is what I'm hearing.
Intriguing.
DavidS - Oct 20, 2010 6:03:52 pm PDT #914 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Ask yourself: are these needs mutually exclusive?
Yes.
Is there common ground here?
No.
Must there be one winner and one loser?
Yes, Saw pwns Teppy's psyche.
Steph L. - Oct 20, 2010 6:06:48 pm PDT #915 of 30001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Yes, Saw pwns Teppy's psyche.
Dang!
DavidS - Oct 20, 2010 6:08:23 pm PDT #916 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Dang!
That's okay. I Ching says you should stay away from Saw movies, and even Saw wikipedia entries. I think this is sound advice.
I personally need to stay away from John Cassavetes movies.
Cashmere - Oct 20, 2010 6:09:00 pm PDT #917 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Or, really, just the descriptions of them, as I truly can't watch them. The descriptions alone are enough to genuinely traumatize me like something actually happened to me. The first time I was dumb enough to Wikipedia the Saw movies, I honestly was upset literally every waking moment for like a month
This happened to me when I decided to watch the trailer for The Human Centipede. I was disturbed for a week.
DavidS - Oct 20, 2010 6:09:07 pm PDT #918 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Gah! Tied in the 8th.
The fucking Panda giveth and the Panda taketh away.
Also: Romo! I disapprove of your performance!