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I almost started an "Out of Context Dedications" thread, but I'm putting this here instead :)For the craziness of courtship.
For the heart of a house of horrors aflame.
For Allison.
- A House at the Bottom of a Lake
(I haven't read this book myself, nor do I plan to, but I heard this dedication on Booktube, and it made me laugh.)
and finally a non-euclidean gargoyle that had a troubling habit of not quite staying in the viewer’s spatial perception.
There comes a time in every necromancer’s life when they begin to seriously consider a career change. The fact is that necromancers are not the most popular people. In fact, the average necromancer is forced to run from angry villagers at least seven times over the course of their life, which may explain why so few necromancers are overweight. Magic is all well and good, but there are times when a high level of cardiovascular fitness is better.
Dj wrote: "There comes a time in every necromancer’s life when they begin to seriously consider a career change. The fact is that necromancers are not the most popular people. In fact, the average necromancer..."LOL! What book is that from, Dj?
Michelle wrote: "Dj wrote: "There comes a time in every necromancer’s life when they begin to seriously consider a career change. The fact is that necromancers are not the most popular people. In fact, the average ..."It is from a book I picked up because I liked the title. Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf
That was the opening paragraph and it didn't stop. I may not be sure exactly what kind of book I was expecting from the title, but all up hilarious to start wasn't it.
Haha, that sounds fun! I'll have to check it out as well. :)
Mindy and I already bought it today :)
We could be braless and careless before lunch today.
〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "We could be braless and careless before lunch today."The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club: Book One
That may or may not be my final answer. LOL
I like the idea of NOT giving the context (i.e. the book) initially. It would make the quotes funnier. Maybe put them in spoiler text in the same post?
Beth wrote: "I like the idea of NOT giving the context (i.e. the book) initially. It would make the quotes funnier. Maybe put them in spoiler text in the same post?"This was my original plan when starting the thread, but then I was worried I'd forget what books mine were from. Spoiler-tagging is a good option!
Dj wrote: "〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "We could be braless and careless before lunch today."The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club: Book One The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club
Great guess DJ but I’m not a cozy mystery gal.
It’s from (view spoiler)
〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Dj wrote: "〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "We could be braless and careless before lunch today."The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club: Book One The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club
Great guess DJ ..."
Ah well, I have been wrong before and most likely will again, but as long as I live through it is all good. LOL
The only reason we don't have sayings about Marine's in China Shops is because the Bull's got there first.
Don’t mention it, he said, and I’m really sorry about what happened to your girl. He meant it, too. He’s a decent enough man, apart from the duplicity and that vicious streak.
Of the people, by the people, for the people. I can’t remember offhand where that quote comes from; it was something to do with some bunch of wild-eyed idealists overthrowing the tyrant so they could become tyrants themselves. No good will have come of it, you can be sure. The people; God help us.
Dj wrote: "Of the people, by the people, for the people. I can’t remember offhand where that quote comes from; it was something to do with some bunch of wild-eyed idealists overthrowing the tyrant so they cou..."fixed by only allowing male property owners to vote
CBRetriever wrote: "Dj wrote: "Of the people, by the people, for the people. I can’t remember offhand where that quote comes from; it was something to do with some bunch of wild-eyed idealists overthrowing the tyrant ..."LOL. I am not sure that is a fix, but we can live with that. I found this quote out of context because of the source. It was in a book, that generally wouldn't be considered as knowing the modern context of the Of the people,... portion.
these two struck me as odd:Esther would have felt all at sea if she hadn’t been surrounded on all sides by desert.
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and the double reference to infants children really took me out of the book not to mention that the image was gruesome
The morgue bakery ran out of ways to make ash cake, and so the mothers couldn’t burn and eat their infants children properly, which left the city swarming with wailing sobbing child-souls.
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Dj wrote: "The only reason we don't have sayings about Marine's in China Shops is because the Bull's got there first."What book is this from, DJ?
CBRetriever wrote: "these two struck me as odd:Esther would have felt all at sea if she hadn’t been surrounded on all sides by desert.
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and the double reference to infants children really took m..."
Wow, now there are some grim quotes
Michelle wrote: "Dj wrote: "The only reason we don't have sayings about Marine's in China Shops is because the Bull's got there first."What book is this from, DJ?"
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City.
So with the grim quotes above, I just listened to a song that is from a comedy movie, but the line sends cills down my spine ever time I hear it. 'Look out Europe, we're going on tour.'
Dj wrote: "Wow, now there are some grim quotes."well, I really, really didn't like the book the second quote was from. The first book was pretty good, but still had a lot of violence in it
CBRetriever wrote: "Dj wrote: "Wow, now there are some grim quotes."well, I really, really didn't like the book the second quote was from. The first book was pretty good, but still had a lot of violence in it"
Well the quote I put up for the movie, has no real violence in it. It is from Mel Brooks's The Producers. I prefer the original version, but others may have other views I was really surprised to find a version of 'Spring Time for Hitler and Germany' on Spotify. A song that I find absolutely hilarious. Again some people might not agree with that thought process.
“Self-ambulation detected,” says the computer.“What’s your name?” “I am Emperor Comatose. Kneel before me.” “Incorrect.”
"Being run over by a tank was no big deal."
LOL! Brett, where in the world is that from?
Foot Soldier: A Combat Infantryman's War In Europe. (He means while being in a foxhole.)
Oh no! I had thought it was meant to be funny. I feel terrible now!
Brett wrote: "Foot Soldier: A Combat Infantryman's War In Europe. (He means while being in a foxhole.)"In the military, you will find that the matter-of-fact statements can be the funniest things you have ever heard.
"Whose brain is this?" he asked in wonder.
Brett wrote: ""Whose brain is this?" he asked in wonder."Young Frankenstein
"Dj Brett wrote: ""Whose brain is this?" he asked in wonder."Young Frankenstein"
The Dark Forest, Liu Cixin
Brett wrote: ""Dj Brett wrote: ""Whose brain is this?" he asked in wonder."Young Frankenstein"
The Dark Forest, Liu Cixin"
Darn so close. It is a good quote.
But perhaps most impressive of all are the female mole's balls.
Brett wrote: "But perhaps most impressive of all are the female mole's balls."LOL!
"Rule number one: get off the internet.”
Dj wrote: "Hide the Elephant"Now I am intrigued. Hide how? :)
Interesting Question, which is why I got the book in the first place. I want to find out. I can say that it opens with them in a barn. Of course, I am not sure about traveling in the open with an elephant you had liberated, or stolen from a circus, and hiding the tracks would be...difficult to say the least. Of course, since I am unsure of the time frame the book is sent in I can't even say if there is an internet. Although if there is I am sure that would be high on the list of things to avoid.
Dj wrote: "Interesting Question, which is why I got the book in the first place. I want to find out. I can say that it opens with them in a barn. Of course, I am not sure about traveling in the open with an..."
Sounds really cool!
Dj wrote: "Interesting Question, which is why I got the book in the first place. I want to find out. I can say that it opens with them in a barn. Of course, I am not sure about traveling in the open with an..."
There's a book called The Great Elephant Chase which is pretty much this exact problem.
"Just as he was getting into position, she stuck her fang right through the top of his body."
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LOL, from what I read about this French Marathon that might even be more accurate.