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Lit Apropos of Nothing - ACKBAR IN CAPITALS - The Lit Forum Social Thread, v2.0.15

Discussion in 'Literature' started by Master_Keralys, Jan 1, 2009.

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  1. Revanfan1

    Revanfan1 Force Ghost star 6

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    It also says I charm the pants off everyone I meet–and while that's not necessarily true, I've never introduced myself to someone and had them dislike me instantly, so... :p
     
  2. CooperTFN

    CooperTFN TFN EU Staff Emeritus star 7 VIP

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    In my book that means you're not trying hard enough.
     
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  3. Revanfan1

    Revanfan1 Force Ghost star 6

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    Or maybe too hard. ;)
     
  4. TrakNar

    TrakNar Jedi Grand Master star 5

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    I got Queen Elizabeth. Majestic presence? Nope! Stickler for tradition and protocol? It depends. Perceived by others as cold? Does aloof count? Responsible and capable even during tragedy? That seems to be when I'm actually quite level-headed and go through everything with mechanical precision.

    I don't see how picking that knitted sock hat defines me as Elizabeth.
     
  5. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    I got Prince George.
     
  6. Havac

    Havac Former Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Ugh I'm Prince Charles too. Was hoping for Prince Philip. I was playing around trying to get all the different men to see if Philip was even available and I swear it all practically comes down to that stupid season question.
     
  7. Point Given

    Point Given Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    I got Prince Harry, even though my favorite season is Fall, I like reading and I'd rather go to Scotland.
     
  8. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Relevant.

     
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  9. Barriss_Coffee

    Barriss_Coffee Chosen One star 6

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    First Prince Charles is imitating Daleks, then the Queen is caught eyeing the Iron Throne. Now this? Should we be concerned, Ulicus? What's your side of the pond up to?
     
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  10. Arrian

    Arrian Jedi Grand Master star 4

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    I know I'm late to the Mad Men party, but I'm certainly glad I'm here.
    [​IMG]
     
  11. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Windsor is coming.
     
  12. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    You WOULD like Philip best :p


    Missa ab iPhona mea est.
     
  13. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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  14. anakinfansince1983

    anakinfansince1983 Skywalker Saga/LFL/YJCC Manager star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    Wait--I got that stuffy woman who carries a purse in her own house because I like winter the best?

    LOL. Buzzfeed, you troll.
     
  15. MercenaryAce

    MercenaryAce Chosen One star 6

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    Also relevant, especially GrandAdmiralJello



    Between the Imperial March and the Game of Thrones theme, I wonder if we should be worried?
     
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  16. Ulicus

    Ulicus Lapsed Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    This is my favourite example of that:

     
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  17. Force Smuggler

    Force Smuggler Force Ghost star 7

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    Day made!
     
  18. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    Why do I always get stuck sitting next to people who have no sense of personal space? No, sit, I do not need your elbow in my ribs. No, please don't raise your arm and aim your armpit at me?

    Ogres, honestly. I thoroughly loathe modern unmannered society.


    Missa ab iPhona mea est.
     
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  19. MercenaryAce

    MercenaryAce Chosen One star 6

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    Things were so much better when everyone gave you plenty of space before you were drawn and quartered. :p


    Though, more seriously, I found it interesting when I read a report about personal space in different countries, especially how Americans generally have a lot of it that makes them seem cold and distant to many other countries.
     
  20. Todd the Jedi

    Todd the Jedi Mod and Loving Tyrant of SWTV, Lit, & Collecting star 6 Staff Member Manager

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    Eh, I've ridden subways in Spain and England, and didn't find them any different to the various subway lines I've ridden here. But I'm sure places like India have some radically different views on subway etiquette.
     
  21. anakinfansince1983

    anakinfansince1983 Skywalker Saga/LFL/YJCC Manager star 10 Staff Member Manager

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    I didn't notice a difference in personal space allotment in the UK but I definitely did in France.

    I'm a friendly person, but holy hell, don't stand that close.
     
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  22. Havac

    Havac Former Moderator star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    "He might lose his foot."

    "Just when he'd got it in the door!"
     
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  23. Findswoman

    Findswoman Fanfic and Pancakes and Waffles Mod (in Pink) star 5 Staff Member Manager

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    I doubt that was the deciding factor, because I chose a different hat and still got Elizabeth too. Though that hat question was honestly kind of doofy, since two (arguably three) of the hats looked pretty much the same. Now if there had been a sleek little 20's-style cloche, on the other hand...

    Most of those Elizabeth attributes (majestic presence, stickler for tradition, sometimes seems cold) are "it depends" for me as well. It would have been fun to end up as Princess Kate, but I'm perfectly fine with "Mum."

    Edit: And Ulicus, I would love to shake the hand of that band director. Reminds me of church organists I've known who've done things like play "Send In the Clowns" for visiting clergy and "The old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be" for snarky mothers of brides.
     
  24. CooperTFN

    CooperTFN TFN EU Staff Emeritus star 7 VIP

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    That scene is when you first realize that Mad Men is really just a TWD-style gorefest in disguise.
     
  25. Jedi Ben

    Jedi Ben Chosen One star 9

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    There is one absolute rule on the London Underground escalators: You will stand on the right!
     
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