Delightful Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 In my defense, I watch so many British TV shows that I don't notice accents anymore. But yeah, I'm familiar with the Wiggles. They're probably the only reason I know left from right (your left hand makes a letter "L" when you hold it up! Amazing!) Unfortunately, that particular trick doesn't work when you're all of like 5 years old and you forget which way the L goes....not that, you know, I ever did that or anything.... Do you have a favourite Wiggles song? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King he/him Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Do you have a favourite Wiggles song? I may or may not sing "Hot Potato" while cooking sometimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left he/him Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Woooo wiggy wiggy, Woooo wiggy wiggy wiggy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I know we've been through this sort of thing before, but... THE WIGGLES ARE AUSTRALIAN?? I'm a bit late but HAHAHAHAHAHAH THAT'S FUNNY 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted May 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) I may or may not sing "Hot Potato" while cooking sometimes. While I love all the classics of Hot Potato, Wake Up Jeff, Big Red Car, Fruit Salas, Dorothy, I have a special place in my heart for an equally ridiculous song I rediscovered recently: I'm A Cow. MOOOOOOOOOEdit: Also, Horrible Histories, anyone? Edited May 31, 2014 by Delightful 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 While I love all the classics of Hot Potato, Wake Up Jeff, Big Red Car, Fruit Salas, Dorothy, I have a special place in my heart for an equally ridiculous song I rediscovered recently: I'm A Cow. MOOOOOOOOO Edit: Also, Horrible Histories, anyone? I love the fruit salad song. Biggest hit everywhere.I like the old songs better than the new ones. Anyone agree? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskridge she/her Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 I am definitely a TFIOS fan. I haven't read The Book Thief but I really, really want to and I have a feeling I'll be a fan of it too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her Posted June 11, 2014 Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I am definitely a TFIOS fan. I haven't read The Book Thief but I really, really want to and I have a feeling I'll be a fan of it too. The book Theif is amazing too. The book is a little confusing but the movie is amazing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted June 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2014 I am definitely a TFIOS fan. I haven't read The Book Thief but I really, really want to and I have a feeling I'll be a fan of it too. The book Theif is amazing too. The book is a little confusing but the movie is amazing. Read the book first! Aside from obviously the usual read-the-book-first ideology, nothing beats Markus Zusak's wordplay, It's just beautiful beautiful imagery, plus the movie doesn't quite succeed in conveying the narrator properly, which is a main drawcard of the book. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 A lot of discussion round here focuses on (obviously) Brandon, plus WoT, Malazan, ASoIaF, and a couple other works. I've noticed people discussing whether anyone understands the quotes in their sigs etc., so I thought we should have a topic to see if other people are a fan of stuff you like that doesn't get mentioned much, especially but not exclusively non-SF/F. I'll start by asking, is anyone else here a fan of The Book Thief or The Fault In Our Stars? (And just a reminder to spoiler tag any spoilery stuff you want to mention). Is anyone here a fan of Horrible Histories too? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King he/him Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thread necromancy for the new year! Anywho, I watched Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog here recently. Has anyone else seen it, enjoyed it, or become convinced that Captain Hammer was an early Epic? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Thread necromancy for the new year! Anywho, I watched Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog here recently. Has anyone else seen it, enjoyed it, or become convinced that Captain Hammer was an early Epic? Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes. I know it has one of the saddest endings ever. I know it ends with one of the most lovable characters Joss Whedon has created to date dying a horrible death. It still doesn't undermine my love for that series, partly because of the message of good vs. evil not always looking the way we think they do, of looking past appearances, of how stereotypes that favor one group over another do more harm than we think. And I love the characters. Dr. Horrible is the most lovable supervillain I've seen in fiction, and if the ending weren't so integral to the themes, I would write a dozen fixfics where he's contacted by the Avengers. My theory: Captain Hammer was an Epic sent back by a time-bending Epic to prepare the way for others. They didn't count on him being such an idiot. And the music. I have two songs from that series on my iPod and I'm considering buying more. Edited January 2, 2015 by TwiLyghtSansSparkles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobold King he/him Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes. I know it has one of the saddest endings ever. I know it ends with one of the most lovable characters Joss Whedon has created to date dying a horrible death. It still doesn't undermine my love for that series, partly because of the message of good vs. evil not always looking the way we think they do, of looking past appearances, of how stereotypes that favor one group over another do more harm than we think. And I love the characters. Dr. Horrible is the most lovable supervillain I've seen in fiction, and if the ending weren't so integral to the themes, I would write a dozen fixfics where he's contacted by the Avengers. My theory: Captain Hammer was an Epic sent back by a time-bending Epic to prepare the way for others. They didn't count on him being such an idiot. And the music. I have two songs from that series on my iPod and I'm considering buying more. Is it weird that I was already planning on recommending it to you? I knew you were a fan of superhero deconstructions, and Dr. Horrible is one of the most brilliant in the field. "It's curtains for you, Dr. Horrible. Lacey, gently wafting curtains." It is simultaneously realistic and ridiculous, embracing all the corniest tropes of the superhero genre while still telling a story of woe and heartbreak, neatly woven with human emotions anyone could relate to. Social awkwardness. Ambition. The desire to be accepted. Jealousy. And yet, even as we explore these human issues through our sympathetic protagonist, we're still treated to comedic gems like the Bad Horse Chorus. Dr. Horrible is Joss Whedon at his best--or his worse, depending on your views towards tragic endings. And the songs. I could listen to any one of those songs over and over for hours. And I have, thanks to the dual magic of YouTube and headphones. My only warning would be to refrain from singing "Brand New Day" while striding out of a grocery store with a determined look on your face. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiLyghtSansSparkles she/her Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Is it weird that I was already planning on recommending it to you? I knew you were a fan of superhero deconstructions, and Dr. Horrible is one of the most brilliant in the field. "It's curtains for you, Dr. Horrible. Lacey, gently wafting curtains." It is simultaneously realistic and ridiculous, embracing all the corniest tropes of the superhero genre while still telling a story of woe and heartbreak, neatly woven with human emotions anyone could relate to. Social awkwardness. Ambition. The desire to be accepted. Jealousy. And yet, even as we explore these human issues through our sympathetic protagonist, we're still treated to comedic gems like the Bad Horse Chorus. Dr. Horrible is Joss Whedon at his best--or his worse, depending on your views towards tragic endings. And the songs. I could listen to any one of those songs over and over for hours. And I have, thanks to the dual magic of YouTube and headphones. My only warning would be to refrain from singing "Brand New Day" while striding out of a grocery store with a determined look on your face. It's odd to see the awkward, kind, yet determined man with no real powers as the villain, while the hero has powers suspiciously similar to Superman's. Yet it isn't a typical Villain Protagonist/Hero Antagonist story. Dr. Horrible has the villainous goal of taking over the world, ruling it with an iron fist and….healing its wounds. Captain Hammer has the heroic goal of punching villains, putting them behind bars, and…posing for the camera. The entire thing turns the concepts of hero and villain on their heads, asking questions like: Is wanting to rule the world to make it a better place so bad? What if a hero is only a hero when the cameras are rolling? Is good usually lurking in the shadows, too scared to come out and make the world a better place? To what extent is believing the best in people good, and at what point does it make a person naive? Does optimism automatically come with its fair share of naiveté? Do most heroes do what they do for the attention and nothing more? Is that person you labeled a villain really villainous, or are they secretly more decent than that arrogant hero you're dating? It's one of the funniest and saddest things I've ever watched. I desperately want a sequel where Dr. Horrible becomes a good guy and saves the world, the nation, the city, a suburb, someone just by living out his dreams, but that would beg the question: by becoming a hero, would Dr. Horrible set himself up for a fall when the attention goes to his head? Or is he even capable of becoming a hero now that he's been partially responsible for the death of someone he loved? Not that he isn't capable of goodness, but does he even believe himself good anymore? For me, the most startling realization of that series was that Bad Horse is actually a horse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceria she/her Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks for reviving this thread! I'd never seen it before! I overlap with fans of: ASoIaF Avatar the Last Airbender Doctor Who (though my husband and I are being bad fans and still need to finish the latest season) Chronicles of Prydain Star Trek Marvel (the new movies) Star Wars Kingkiller Chronicle Firefly AND Castle My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Trigun Lizzie Bennett Diaries and Emma Approved (I need to finish the second one) Things I almost overlap on: Football (the soccer variety) - hubby has turned into an Everton fan since deciding to get into Premier League. Dragon Ball Z - I watched it when it originally aired on Cartoon Network in the late 90's and early 2000's. I haven't seen it in ages, though. Dr. Horrible - I saw it once and found it hilarious and would totally watch it again sometime. My additions: Lord of the Rings Harry Potter Agatha Christie and other whodunit authors/series like Rex Stout, Dorothy Sayers and the fabulous Ngaio Marsh. Dean Koontz's Odd Thomas series Project Runway The Beatles C.S. Lewis in general Ray Bradbury Table top games Computer/video games of the puzzle, adventure, RP (turn based) variety, some of which include: Portal, Xenosaga, Civilization, Machinarium, etc. Indie and folk rock music (though I'm pretty picky about bands/artists), with Andrew Bird, The Decemberists, and Muse as the top three. Good coffee and tea Baking (without spikes) Other select anime series/movies Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Elsa Steelheart she/her Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Anyone here a fan of Doc Martin? Any takers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper he/him Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thread necromancy for the new year! Why does HE never get in trouble? *pathetic mewling whine* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Why does HE never get in trouble? *pathetic mewling whine*Because he's made a bargain, you mewling quim. avengers reference - no offence meant. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper he/him Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Because he's made a bargain, you mewling quim. avengers reference - no offence meant. you did not just call me a mewling quim! No offence taken, you mewling quim What bargain did he make? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaze1616 he/him Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I desperately want a sequel where Dr. Horrible becomes a good guy and saves the world, the nation, the city, a suburb, someone just by living out his dreams, but that would beg the question: by becoming a hero, would Dr. Horrible set himself up for a fall when the attention goes to his head? Or is he even capable of becoming a hero now that he's been partially responsible for the death of someone he loved? Not that he isn't capable of goodness, but does he even believe himself good anymore? They are making a sequel. Last I heard filming still hadn't begun though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delightful Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 you did not just call me a mewling quim! No offence taken, you mewling quim What bargain did he make? Something devious with the admins so he never gets in trouble? How would I know the details, it's probably something dark and mysterious and involving animal entrails....... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeheart he/him Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Anyone a fan of Dilbert? Or the old-school Looney Tunes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper he/him Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Anyone a fan of Dilbert? Or the old-school Looney Tunes? YESYESYESYESYES!!!!! Love Dilbert and Sylvester 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeheart he/him Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Yay! I always loved watching the Roadrunner and Coyote growing up. I also like reading Dilbert and realizing that I've actually had bosses in the past that are just as dumb as the Pointy-Haired Evil One 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curiosity he/him Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Anyone here like Good Eats? It was the first show that I ever binge watched. I ironically didn't even know that term at the time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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