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Post by Mr. Dent on Nov 17, 2016 13:31:34 GMT -5
You know, I kind of just glossed over introducing myself and jumped right into discussing the Netflix series, but I've been asked to post here, and so I will.
Hello, fellow associates! My name's Mr. Dent, which I think most of you already figured, was in reference to Arthur Dent, protagonist of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Like Arthur, I am in a perpetual state of bewilderment and dismay, which is why I think A Series of Unfortunate Events resonates with me so much. Daniel Handler's work influenced much of my worldview and tastes, perhaps a bit too much, actually. I've actually had an account here before, back when I was an awkward preteen, but that account is long buried by the sands of time, and hopefully it never comes back. I used to dress exclusively in hot topic clothing, back in those days. It was bad. Now I dress like a depressed librarian, but at least that's not tacky.
I consider myself something of a amateur writer. I'm too novice and unrefined to be called an author, but I think ink-slinger suits me fine. I also like old movies! Like, old movies- I'm a big fan of Buster Keaton. Oh, and Night of the Hunter has been my favorite film for a long time. If you haven't heard of it, you should check it out! It's about an evil but charismatic preacher, who chases after two orphaned siblings in search of the fortune their father hid for them. It, obviously, shares a lot of thematic similarities with Snicket's work! But it's also really sappy, and it's one of the few horror movies you could totally watch on Christmas.
I'm looking forward to being more active in the ASOUE fan community! Daniel Handler is my favorite author (yes, I even liked Watch Your Mouth,) and I can't wait to see what's in store for the future! Hopefully the Netflix show brings in a lot of fresh blood.
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Post by gliquey on Nov 17, 2016 14:20:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! Old movies are an interesting interest.
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Post by Mr. Dent on Nov 17, 2016 14:27:08 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! Old movies are an interesting interest. Thank you! I'm glad you've taken an interest in my interest.
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Post by A comet crashing into Earth on Nov 17, 2016 14:41:56 GMT -5
Welcome, Mr. Dent (Can I call you Arthur?). Although I don't consider myself very well versed in the subject, my impression is that old movies are often really quite interesting.
I like your taste in literature - not only because we have ASOUE and H2G2 in common, but because you, while liking Watch Your Mouth, also acknowledges the appropriateness of your reader's surprise at your liking it; which seems to me the appropriate stance to take on WYM.
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Post by Mr. Dent on Nov 17, 2016 15:03:48 GMT -5
Welcome, Mr. Dent (Can I call you Arthur?). Although I don't consider myself very well versed in the subject, my impression is that old movies are often really quite interesting. I like your taste in literature - not only because we have ASOUE and H2G2 in common, but because you, while liking Watch Your Mouth, also acknowledges the appropriateness of your reader's surprise at your liking it; which seems to me the appropriate stance to take on WYM. I'm not opposed to being called Arthur, but I've never been called it before. Most people, perhaps unfamiliar with H2G2, just call me Mr. Dent. And, I have to say I'm impressed with your impression, and if I happen to find an interesting film that'd catch your interest, I'll be sure to let you know. All in your best interest, of course. Yes, I like a lot of things that I know aren't exactly good. Not saying Watch Your Mouth is bad, it's very funny and creative, but it's also tasteless, tacky, terrifying, and ever so slightly terrible. It's not the first Handler book I'd recommend, not by a long shot. But I didn't regret reading it, and will probably read it again someday.
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Post by Eponine on Nov 17, 2016 18:06:59 GMT -5
Nice to meet ya :)
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Post by soufflé on Nov 17, 2016 18:55:39 GMT -5
welcome 2 da fam
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Post by Esmé's meme is meh on Nov 17, 2016 21:22:44 GMT -5
Welcome to 667! We already had a Mr. M, and now we have a Mr. D. Cool. Hope you stick around and enjoy the forum, this place is really cool and we all are too, even Reba. May I ask how old and where in the world are you? (I personally loved "Watch your mouth" btw).
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Post by Mr. Dent on Nov 17, 2016 21:57:33 GMT -5
Welcome to 667! We already had a Mr. M, and now we have a Mr. D. Cool. Hope you stick around and enjoy the forum, this place is really cool and we all are too, even Reba . May I ask how old and where in the world are you? (I personally loved "Watch your mouth" btw). Let's see... Well~ I work in a liquor store, but I'm too young to buy liquor, myself. That's not really an answer, is it, though? I'm 19. And I live in North America. As for Watch Your Mouth, it's exactly the kind of book I love to read, and exactly the kind of book I'd be offended if someone recommended me. Does that make sense? I like it, but understand that it's a bit of an odd title. I just want to say that you guys have all been super welcoming so far! Thank you! (Thank you Sophie! Thank you Eponine!)
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Nov 17, 2016 23:09:24 GMT -5
Good to have ya, Mr Dent. I don't think I've ever made an introductory thread; it's fine if one doesn't, but it's cool whenever someone does.
Glad to have another person who likes Night of the Hunter and sees the ASoUE parallels! When I recommended it to bear, he didn't care for it -.-
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Post by Reba on Nov 17, 2016 23:21:11 GMT -5
watch your mouth is daniel handler's best novel
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Post by Mr. Dent on Nov 17, 2016 23:21:24 GMT -5
Good to have ya, Mr Dent. I don't think I've ever made an introductory thread; it's fine if one doesn't, but it's cool whenever someone does. Glad to have another person who likes Night of the Hunter and sees the ASoUE parallels! When I recommended it to bear, he didn't care for it -.- Aah, it's such a great movie! Robert Mitchum's character is rather a lot like a proto-Olaf, too. He's terrifying and unspeakably evil when the scene calls for it, but he's also comically goofy and inept when he needs to be too. I was really rather surprised that it wasn't an inspiration for the series. watch your mouth is daniel handler's best novel Perhaps, perhaps my experiences have painted me with bias. In high school, I read an excerpt of it out loud. It was the part where Grandma curses everyone and then the flowers out front get horny in a ballet number. I think, given the responses that excerpt received, that my cautious attitude towards WYM here was appropriate. (Frankly, that was one of the less terrible excerpts I could have read, and I should be thankful.)
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Post by Poe's Coats Host Toast on Nov 18, 2016 0:24:16 GMT -5
Aah, it's such a great movie! Robert Mitchum's character is rather a lot like a proto-Olaf, too. He's terrifying and unspeakably evil when the scene calls for it, but he's also comically goofy and inept when he needs to be too. I was really rather surprised that it wasn't an inspiration for the series. I totally agree and I don't think there's evidence against it being an inspiration. A well-educated guy like Handler has probably seen it before ASoUE, and it seems like a movie he'd like.
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Post by A comet crashing into Earth on Nov 18, 2016 1:28:42 GMT -5
We already had a Mr. M [...] Wait, did we lose our Mr. M?
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Post by Isadora Is a Door on Nov 18, 2016 1:59:58 GMT -5
I'm terrified to see what zortegus is planning
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