Twilight creeps me out on many levels.
Pirated the movie, couldn't watch it. The synopsis: endless staring.
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 10:05am by Sweetums
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The Glorious Atomicflea wrote:
Never got into any other sci-fi writers, LotR or Harry Potter or anything like that. Isn't it all fluff with its accompanying crazies?
Hey now, let's be careful with the lumping in of the hobbitses.
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 10:08am by Atomicflea
The Glorious Atomicflea wrote:
Meh, I enjoyed the idea of Twilight despite the truly horrible writing. It figures the only good book Meyers wrote would be the one she abandons.
Never got into any other sci-fi writers, LotR or Harry Potter or anything like that. Isn't it all fluff with its accompanying crazies?
Never got into any other sci-fi writers, LotR or Harry Potter or anything like that. Isn't it all fluff with its accompanying crazies?
I'm not sure about the Twilight series or Potter for that matter; but absolutely some sci-fi and some fantasy fiction rise to the level of literature.
There's a lot of schlock out there, too, of course.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
Other than presenting the admirable air of elitism, I'm not sure why one would denigrate whole genres of fiction. I mean, if you're just consuming prose, rather than creating it, what does it matter the genre? Now I understand as an artist one should feel guilty for writing fantasy/sci-fi, but for you normies I'd say you should read whatever you want and feel good about it.
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Posted: Mar 15 2010 at 10:20 AM, Rating: Unrated, (Expand Post) We know. They did vote for Barry.
Barkingturtle wrote:
Other than presenting the admirable air of elitism, I'm not sure why one would denigrate whole genres of fiction. I mean, if you're just consuming prose, rather than creating it, what does it matter the genre? Now I understand as an artist one should feel guilty for writing fantasy/sci-fi, but for you normies I'd say you should read whatever you want and feel good about it.
Pssh, if I ever do settle down and write, I fully plan on writing at least one sci-fi novel.
But then I don't see myself as an artist, so there's that.
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
"Tweens" is a terrible, made-up-in-marketing-committee word.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Ehh, when I was a youngster I got my sex-ed from the Alanna: Song of the Lioness books. And my first introduction to lycanthopy was in The Hobbit.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
I got my sex-ed like a normal child: by swiping The Joy of Sex out of my parents' night stand.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Samira wrote:
Barkingturtle wrote:
Other than presenting the admirable air of elitism, I'm not sure why one would denigrate whole genres of fiction. I mean, if you're just consuming prose, rather than creating it, what does it matter the genre? Now I understand as an artist one should feel guilty for writing fantasy/sci-fi, but for you normies I'd say you should read whatever you want and feel good about it.
Pssh, if I ever do settle down and write, I fully plan on writing at least one sci-fi novel.
But then I don't see myself as an artist, so there's that.
I've decided this is the year I start getting paid to write fiction, so I've resigned myself to writing some sci-fi pieces because let's face it, dorks aren't getting drunk or laid, they're reading. A lot. About elves and sexy robots and stuff.
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 8:31am by Barkingturtle
Jophiel wrote:
"Tweens" is a terrible, made-up-in-marketing-committee word.
Well, actually no. Tolkien used it Fellowship of the Ring to describe 20-something hobbits. Not sure whether the term originated with him, or if it was part of the jargon of that era which had fallen by the wayside until recently. It's just been borrowed and grossly misapplied to today's teeny-boppers.
Chapter 1, page 21: "At that time, Frodo was still in his tweens, as the hobbits called the irresponsible twenties between childhood and coming of age at thirty-three."
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 8:44am by Ambrya
Ambrya wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
"Tweens" is a terrible, made-up-in-marketing-committee word.
Well, actually no. Tolkien used it Fellowship of the Ring to describe 20-something hobbits. Not sure whether the term originated with him, or if it was part of the jargon of that era which had fallen by the wayside until recently. It's just been borrowed and grossly misapplied to today's teeny-boppers.
Chapter 1, page 21: "At that time, Frodo was still in his tweens, as the hobbits called the irresponsible twenties between childhood and coming of age at thirty-three."
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 8:44am by Ambrya
Date/Time marked. The first post I have ever seen from you that added something intelligent to a conversation. Kudos!
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Other than presenting the admirable air of elitism, I'm not sure why one would denigrate whole genres of fiction. I mean, if you're just consuming prose, rather than creating it, what does it matter the genre? Now I understand as an artist one should feel guilty for writing fantasy/sci-fi, but for you normies I'd say you should read whatever you want and feel good about it.
That's stupid and you're stupid.
Olde news. I remember this topic from a few weeks ago, maybe a month or two.
Ambrya wrote:
Jophiel wrote:
"Tweens" is a terrible, made-up-in-marketing-committee word.
Well, actually no. Tolkien used it Fellowship of the Ring to describe 20-something hobbits. Not sure whether the term originated with him, or if it was part of the jargon of that era which had fallen by the wayside until recently. It's just been borrowed and grossly misapplied to today's teeny-boppers.
Chapter 1, page 21: "At that time, Frodo was still in his tweens, as the hobbits called the irresponsible twenties between childhood and coming of age at thirty-three."
Edited, Mar 15th 2010 8:44am by Ambrya
I highly doubt they coined the term based on Tolkien's work with the odd names he came up with for the hobbits' age naming system (I think 110s were "eleventies"). Instead using a shortened form of the word "Between" to sound like a "Teen" for the couple years which a child's age is double digits, yet doesn't end in "teen", where you really really wish you were a teen so you could be cool like those older kids on TV. So they make you feel special as a Tween.
Can't sleep, clown will eat me.
Barkingturtle wrote:
Now I understand as an artist
If you are looking for modern literature that will join the great canon of historic literature, there is no doubt that "The Child Garden" by Geoff Ryman is part of it. It is a science fiction take on "What does it mean to be human?" "Where is the fulcrum of time and space?"
Secondly, for an atheist's take on a transcendental transformation into the Metaphysical, there is "The Golden Age" trilogy by John C Wright. If you can get past the wordy first 6 pages, and are able to pay close attention, you are in for a fast paced mystery thriller full of twists and plot reversals. It not only asks "where is humanity going?" but also "where will humanity end at the ultimate end?"
I think the Child Garden and The Golden Age trilogy make a fascinating pair, examining metaphysics and humanity from two different world-views.
Secondly, for an atheist's take on a transcendental transformation into the Metaphysical, there is "The Golden Age" trilogy by John C Wright. If you can get past the wordy first 6 pages, and are able to pay close attention, you are in for a fast paced mystery thriller full of twists and plot reversals. It not only asks "where is humanity going?" but also "where will humanity end at the ultimate end?"
I think the Child Garden and The Golden Age trilogy make a fascinating pair, examining metaphysics and humanity from two different world-views.
MDenham wrote:
Barkingturtle wrote:
Now I understand as an artist
MotherfUcker I was the chainsaw.
Barkingturtle wrote:
MDenham wrote:
Barkingturtle wrote:
Now I understand as an artist
MotherfUcker I was the chainsaw.
Aripyanfar wrote:
If you are looking for modern literature that will join the great canon of historic literature,
The sex in Valley of Horses wasn't that omnipresent. But in Mammoth Hunters and Plains of Passage? Yeah. My mom said that Jean Auel (or whatever her name is) patched up weak points in the plot with bad sex.
Despite that, I kinda wish the next book would come out. At the end of the last one, Ayla finally agreed to become one of Those Who Serve The Mother.
Despite that, I kinda wish the next book would come out. At the end of the last one, Ayla finally agreed to become one of Those Who Serve The Mother.
I found the ideal presidental candidate for Tweenie McFanboi & Tweenie McFangirl!
The Post-Chronicle wrote:
Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey wants to become the first American Vampire President. Sharkey, 45, believes he truly is a vampire and is scheduled on Monday to hold a press conference in Tampa to announce his plan. We bet you'd need two guesses to figure out what this man's party is.
According to reports, Sharkey has switched from Independent to Republican so he can have the chance to run for the G.O.P. He is filing his paperwork for the 2012 election.
This is not the first time Sharkey has run for a seat in an office, he ran for Governor of Minnesota in 2006 and bided for a seat on the U.S. Senate in 2000. He also ran for president in 2004 and 2008.
There is plenty of info on Sharkey, who claims to be a descendent of Vlad II 'the Impaler' a.k.a. Dracula. For one, he is engaged to a 19-year-old girl from Ohio he met online. She believes she is a vampyre too. This is not the first time he had dated a teenage girl Sharkey claims. He has bragged about having many woman under the age of 19, he said his current fiance is the oldest girl he's dated in a long while. Sharkey also has a 19-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old grandson.
He's been accused to brainwashing a 16-year-old girl whom he was engaged to until last month. The girl's family has a restraining order against good ol' Sharkey. Although it seems he has moved on, and fast. This is not the first 16-year-old girl he has tried to make a pass at according to reports. It's a wonder he's a free man.
CBS reported that he was found guilty of trying to intimidate a judge in 2009. He had been in jail for six months. He is high on the Secret Service's watch list as he moves around the country more than most people do.
Apparently, Sharkey believes in Republican values despite his extreme private life. It should be interesting how much interest his new title of Vampire will generate.
According to reports, Sharkey has switched from Independent to Republican so he can have the chance to run for the G.O.P. He is filing his paperwork for the 2012 election.
This is not the first time Sharkey has run for a seat in an office, he ran for Governor of Minnesota in 2006 and bided for a seat on the U.S. Senate in 2000. He also ran for president in 2004 and 2008.
There is plenty of info on Sharkey, who claims to be a descendent of Vlad II 'the Impaler' a.k.a. Dracula. For one, he is engaged to a 19-year-old girl from Ohio he met online. She believes she is a vampyre too. This is not the first time he had dated a teenage girl Sharkey claims. He has bragged about having many woman under the age of 19, he said his current fiance is the oldest girl he's dated in a long while. Sharkey also has a 19-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old grandson.
He's been accused to brainwashing a 16-year-old girl whom he was engaged to until last month. The girl's family has a restraining order against good ol' Sharkey. Although it seems he has moved on, and fast. This is not the first 16-year-old girl he has tried to make a pass at according to reports. It's a wonder he's a free man.
CBS reported that he was found guilty of trying to intimidate a judge in 2009. He had been in jail for six months. He is high on the Secret Service's watch list as he moves around the country more than most people do.
Apparently, Sharkey believes in Republican values despite his extreme private life. It should be interesting how much interest his new title of Vampire will generate.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
I found the ideal presidental candidate for Tweenie McFanboi & Tweenie McFangirl!
He made headlines with his Minnesota governor run a few years ago, but it was mostly the point & giggle kind.
catwho wrote:
The sex in Valley of Horses wasn't that omnipresent. But in Mammoth Hunters and Plains of Passage? Yeah. My mom said that Jean Auel (or whatever her name is) patched up weak points in the plot with bad sex.
Despite that, I kinda wish the next book would come out. At the end of the last one, Ayla finally agreed to become one of Those Who Serve The Mother.
Despite that, I kinda wish the next book would come out. At the end of the last one, Ayla finally agreed to become one of Those Who Serve The Mother.
Edited, Mar 16th 2010 2:06pm by Sweetums
Sweetums wrote:
the sex is icky and ayla is prolly the most boringest character evar.
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