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MrsJoseph *grouchy*, Bad Girls Deadlift
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Jun 07, 2014 08:34PM
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Today I'm wondering if I'm gonna get in trouble in a geek group I'km in on Facebook. Someone posted a picture from Big Bang Theory of Sheldon talking in a movie theater during a book adaptation being like "Actually, in the book they..."
And the poster wrote "who else does this?"
And a bunch of people were like "Me! It annoys my friends."
And I wrote "This is not me, because it's incredibly rude to talk in a movie theater and hamper other people's viewing experiences.
I will, however, pick it apart afterwards... or, sometimes, if I'm watching at home, but usually only on subsequent viewings."
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Speaking of movies, Maleficent is *awesome*! >:D
I can't wait to see that movie, Colleen!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!
☆αlly☆ (litєrαry єscαpist) wrote: "I can't wait to see that movie, Colleen!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!"I was a bit trepidatious going in, but I think they handled it really well.
c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "Speaking of movies, Maleficent is *awesome*! >:D "Oh, good! I've been waiting for you to see it and report back. I had some concerns re: Disney.
We went to see Edge of Tomorrow this weekend. I...actually liked it! It was a little slow (and a bit silly) at the beginning but the pace sped up and it rolled nicely for me. I'm not the biggest Tom Cruise fan but I gotta say the man is entertaining. It was better than the new X-Man movie (IMO).
I keep hearing such good things about Edge of Tomorrow, and I'm soooooooo tempted. I love sci fi more than almost any genre in the world. Its just that I hate Tom Cruise with a passion almost as bright as my love for said genre. Argh! So tempted! And Emily Blunt?! A decent actress as a competent soldier?! You're killing me!
Laurel wrote: "I keep hearing such good things about Edge of Tomorrow, and I'm soooooooo tempted. I love sci fi more than almost any genre in the world. Its just that I hate Tom Cruise with a passion almost as ..."She was a badass, to be sure. Minor spoiler that you probably already know and won't spoil the plot for you: If it makes any difference, (view spoiler)
MrsJoseph wrote: "We went to see Edge of Tomorrow this weekend. I...actually liked it! It was a little slow (and a bit silly) at the beginning but the pace sped up and it rolled nicely for me. I'm not the biggest..."I loved the book that Edge of Tomorrow is based on and from what I've seen of the trailers it looks as though the move is doing something different enough to still be interesting. Looking forward to seeing this one now.
Emily Blunt's character is awesome in the book and it sounds like she pulled it off.
Paul wrote: "I loved the book that Edge of Tomorrow is based on and from what I've seen of the trailers it looks as though the move is doing something different enough to still be interesting. Looking forward to seeing this one now.Emily Blunt's character is awesome in the book and it sounds like she pulled it off. "
I just ordered the book yesterday (two copies, one print for me and an audio for hubby). I can only imagine the book is amazing cause the movie was pretty good.
Oh, please let me know what you think of the book. I've been eyeing it up for a while...
Laurel wrote: "Oh, please let me know what you think of the book. I've been eyeing it up for a while..."I will!
Today I learned......that I really, really, really want THIS:
http://imgur.com/a/aW3TN#61
That looks like the best burger...ever.
Eww, I'll pass.But I don't like yolk, so...
c.o.lleen ± (... never stop fighting) ± wrote: "Eww, I'll pass.But I don't like yolk, so..."
My hubby is the same way.
But that - to me - is delicious. I love the Royal Red Robin burger.
I'd probably make it with sausage instead of a burger. YUM. YUM YUM YUM!Now I'm starving. Thanks.
Christa wrote: "I'd probably make it with sausage instead of a burger. YUM. YUM YUM YUM!Now I'm starving. Thanks."
:-D
I'm gonna stick with c.o.lleen on this one. But you kids have fun!
Nicki wrote: "http://time.com/2856867/man-alone-in-...This was the first thing to make me genuinely laugh in a while. It's the little touches..."
Ive been hearing about this, lol
I really want to watch Drop Dead Fred. Fred passed recently and I want to watch the movie again...but I can't find it to stream. Well, on Amazon. I haven't checked Netflix yet.
Mrs Joseph, are you a fan of Rik Mayall's comedy or is it just the film? His tv shows The Young Ones and Bottom have cult status on this side of the Atlantic. I would recommend them.
Gerard wrote: "Mrs Joseph, are you a fan of Rik Mayall's comedy or is it just the film? His tv shows The Young Ones and Bottom have cult status on this side of the Atlantic. I would recommend them."Have not heard of it before, I'll have to check them out! Thank you!
Today I learned...That new covers for old books are BAD.
O_O
Creepy. Bad.
Random Penguin released a new cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for their "Modern Classics" series.
O_O
That's a book that 1) I would never pick up but if someone gave to me 2) would have to be kept face down and/or covered at all times.
Creepy.
That dead-eyed stare...
We could do a whole thread on bad covers.
OMG, Could we ever...
It's supposed to be part of their re-launch of children's books marketed to adult audiences. Which makes the cover all the creepier!
Laurel wrote: "It's supposed to be part of their re-launch of children's books marketed to adult audiences. Which makes the cover all the creepier!"Agreed! Also, it's not even reflective of what the book is about.
Agreed. To both Laurel and Jackie's points.
*shudder*
I get the sixties aesthetic that was probably aimed for, but yep, creepy and all sorts of fail.
The cover is way, way beyond creepy. Roald Dahl is clawing out of his grave to haunt the illustrator and everyone who though this was a good idea. If they are marketing children's books to adults, will they start marketing adult books to kids: for Lolita, a cute smiling little girl playing hopscotch with an avuncular man in the background cheering her on?
Today I learned......that there is an author re-writing Emily Brontë/Charlotte Brontë books into actual romances.
O_O
The Horror!!!
She's already done Wuthering Heights as You Make Me and she recently completed Jane Eyre as the book Live for Me.
And just to put the $10 on the $20 - the books are New Adult. O_o
WTF, man. WTF.
...and the re-writing craze continues. Instead of monsters, we get romance. Which is scarier.
Chris wrote: "...and the re-writing craze continues. Instead of monsters, we get romance. Which is scarier."O_o
MrsJoseph wrote: "Today I learned......that there is an author re-writing Emily Brontë/Charlotte Brontë books into actual romances. ..."
+__+ Isn't there a law somewhere? Something akin to that protecting historic buildings? *whimpers*
Today I learned...there's payback for all the grief & aggravation caused to parents whilst young. Unwittingly or not, they eventually get to return the favor :(
Karma♥Bites ^.~ wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "Today I learned......that there is an author re-writing Emily Brontë/Charlotte Brontë books into actual romances. ..."
+__+ Isn't there a law so..."
If not, there needs to be. This is pretty horrible. And I've heard the "new" books are...not the best.
Karma♥Bites ^.~ wrote: "Today I learned...there's payback for all the grief & aggravation caused to parents whilst young. Unwittingly or not, they eventually get to return the favor :("
O_o
What happened?
MrsJoseph wrote: "Today I learned......that there is an author re-writing Emily Brontë/Charlotte Brontë books into actual romances.
O_O
The Horror!!!
She's already done [book:Wuth..."
What was wrong with Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre as they were???? I loved both books!
RE: The Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Cover:Elise wrote: "Just one word: WHY????"
THIS!!!!
That cover makes me think of the Stepford Wives... A book and movie that I've avoided for as long as I can remember.
Steford wives is okay. The original anyway. It's campy and very outdated. But I liked it. The remake on the other hand...No. Just no.
MrsJoseph wrote: "...O_oWhat happened?"
I got stuck spearheading (read: doing) clean-out of parents' house. Cuz, ya know, they were so freakin' busy the past 10+ yrs! :/
Karma♥Bites ^.~ wrote: "MrsJoseph wrote: "...O_oWhat happened?"
I got stuck spearheading (read: doing) clean-out of parents' house. Cuz, ya know, they were so freakin' busy the past 10+ yrs! :/"
Oooh. That smarts.
Today I learned not to look forward to anything unless it's guaranteed it will happen. You just end up extremely disappointed :(
Today I learned not to look forward to anything unless it's guaranteed it will happen. You just end up extremely disappointed :(
DoodlePanda wrote: "Today I learned not to look forward to anything unless it's guaranteed it will happen. You just end up extremely disappointed :(":-(
What happened?
The corollary is that nothing is ever guaranteed. Well that puts my outlook into the pisser this morning. Good thing I have cheap Internet humour to rely on. I'll just wait here for something funny...
@MrsJ - long story. Short version: was hoping to move in with my hubby (that currently lives far away) into a house we were going to rent. Was hoping to do so December/January and really looking forward to it. Today I found out it will be easter at the earliest.
^That sucks. I hope things sort out quicker than anticipated.
DoodlePanda wrote: "@MrsJ - long story. Short version: was hoping to move in with my hubby (that currently lives far away) into a house we were going to rent. Was hoping to do so December/January and really looking fo...":(
I"m sorry. That really sucks. Hopefully things will speed up, regardless.
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