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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 18:08:30 GMT -5
I wonder if the Higurashi orphans will be crossing paths with our heroes at some point? And how beautiful Yoshiwara appears at night! It makes me think of the film Lost in Translation, which makes me think of Scarlett Johanson, who reminds me of Elizabeth Anwhistle. ^^ Hmm, yes...I, too, am curious to know the reason behind this strange occurrence. Though something tells me it's no typo... BTW, Tiago, do you speak Japanese, or do you use an online language translator for your taglines? I was wondering and just thought I'd ask.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 17:36:46 GMT -5
And baby!Monty is soooo adorable! I think he would look like that baby, too, except with red hair and maybe glasses. Gotta love Chuckie Finster! His personality reminds me a lot of Jerome's, now that I think of it. I thought so - it was just a bit TOO perfect not to be, you know? And you are darn right about the joys of immaturity. ;D *laughs* Then I definitely deserve a gold star, don't I? But yeah, I thought I remembered you telling me once that Billy is Scottish, when I asked if or said he was Irish.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 13:16:23 GMT -5
Some time before the series I should think. You see, in my ficverse, to be able to join VFD, one should enter the VFD Training School by the time they are 13-14, and then they get official membership (in form of the tattoo) when they graduate at 18. BUT! There is also an optional adult training course, which Lemony took because he was kicked out and transferred to Prufrock Prep (if you recall my unfinished fanfic Darling, Dearest, Dead ) So, yeah, some time before ;D Thank you for that very detailed reply, Beth! I like your take on the V.F.D. Training School, and how there's even a training course for adults. In my ficverse, students enter the academy around ages 15-16, but I'm beginning to wish I'd made the age requirement younger, like 14. And great interview! It's so cool that Monty was BFF's with Gustav. Was that mentioned in the books, or did you make it up? I ask mostly because it's something I feel ties in so well with the canon. violet Marie: It's always interesting to learn new facts about a character you're so familiar with (I didn't know that about Michelle's gallbladder operation). And how nice that she's the only girl among her siblings. I have three brothers and am the only girl, too. Seymour Glass: So Isadora is the youngest Quagmire in your ficverse, eh? Neat! In mine, she's in the middle (after Quigley and before Duncan). @quags: Yeah, I think Bea would consider Violet and Quigley more as her parents than as her siblings. BTW, did Bertie get his German heritage from his mother?
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 12:52:38 GMT -5
beth: Yup, the "hyuck!" was definitely what tipped me off. ;D And baby!Monty is soooo adorable! I think he would look like that baby, too, except with red hair and maybe glasses. OMG YOUR PRESIDENT OUTTAKE MADE ME LOL!!!! And that video...oh my God...is that a fan-dub, or did it actually happen??? I've gotta e-mail the link to my mom. XD And don't worry about being immature; sometimes it's fun to be. ;D *Craig Ferguson voice* I like your outtake, Beth! *takes on normal voice* Hearing Billy's voice makes it easier for me to picture Monty with a Scottish accent - it is Scottish, right? @quags: I guess Carrie will think better next time of criticizing Emily's taste in certain bands to avoid being lectured. Oh, and btw, I think Emily is probably your most admirable character to date. She's young, yet she has no qualms about sticking up for herself and her opinions. I wish I could have been more like that at her age, or at least known someone who could've shown me the ropes. violet Marie: Yeah, there's nothing worse than a bus with no air-conditioning. It was a miserable 88°F here yesterday, and I made the mistake of wearing a long, black t-shirt and jeggings. D: And how fortunate that Michelle and Hugo are getting the chance to tour with their friends! Hopefully the four of them will hit it off with the band from Baltimore, too. Seymour Glass: Hahaha. That "mother" joke never gets old!
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 12:26:20 GMT -5
"Monty-Moo". Awww. That nickname even beats out Jeromey-rome. What do you mean by you couldn't think of many questions? You've thought of A LOT of questions! And all excellent ones at that! Yeah, something tells me Monty wouldn't be very passionate when it came to exercise. He'd be too busy in his lab, studying and communing with his reptiles to concern himself with physical fitness. As always, it's great to see him be so open and proud about his dyspraxia. Was the "LMAO" intended to match the preceding sentence? Whether it was or it wasn't, it's a laugh riot all the same. XD
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 11:10:41 GMT -5
A very beautiful photograph of Yoshiwara you've got there, Tiago - and one made all the more appealing by the view of the Dark Avenue buildings. Sekai wa koko ni shizuka desu. I Googled it. Very nice. Yes, so did I. Needless to say, the answer came as a most amusing surprise. Still, it makes me wish I knew Japanese. ^^ And great thinking, Dante, regarding the teasers for The Shivery Shrine; I'll have to go back and browse through the others, to see if I can make any connections.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 10:42:39 GMT -5
Wow! What an interesting and well developed character Harper is! I absolutely love her name - it's beautiful! - and the fact that she's bisexual is awesome. I'm a fan of both the movie and the book of To Kill a Mockingbird, as well.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 10:37:16 GMT -5
I heard "c*ap" mentioned on a children's cartoon series once, so there's some more evidence that it isn't a real swear word. And since the original definition of "ass" refers to a donkey, I see little to no reason why some people consider it a swear word. I loathe the "c" word, which is probably the most derogatory term one can use to refer to a woman. I can't even bring any of the male characters in my stories to call a woman that, even if it's in the said male character's personality to do so. When I do speak the word aloud, it's because I'm really, really angry, and almost every time I'm referring to myself. XD I think "b*tch" is one of the tamer swear words because, like "ass", its original meaning refers to an animal. It's no more offensive than calling someone a dog, IMO. Still, if I was the mother of a young child, I wouldn't want them using the word "b*tch* on the playground or at school. If they posed any questions about certain words, I'd explain to them as best I could what the words meant, and why it's important not to say them. I find it quite silly for some parents to discourage their children from using a word like "fart" which, it sounds to me, is no better and no worse than "toot". Personally, I wouldn't mind which of those two words my children used, just as long it was done at an appropriate time and place.
I agree with everything you said about the bedtime issue. Letting children choose a story each night is a good consolation prize in exchange for having to stop playing for the day. After story time, music is a good way to help them fall asleep, especially if they're scared and afraid of the dark. And of course they can have a drink of water and go to the bathroom when they need to. I know some kids use the bathroom as an excuse to leave their rooms at night, but there are others who are being honest when it comes to this. The "monster spray" idea is great, too, and reminds me of an incident from my childhood. I was about five, and came out of my room one night to tell my parents there was a monster in my closet. So my dad came in, beat it up, and threw it out of the house. I don't remember having any more trouble with monsters after that episode. XD
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 20, 2011 10:06:22 GMT -5
Thank you for the song recommendations, you two! I'll be sure to check them out. And freebird, I think I remember that video featuring Lady GaGa singing D'yer Ma'ker. It was awesome! @quags: It's cool that Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was a fan of Led Zeppelin when he was a kid. It's always fascinating to learn what celebrities' interests are/were, especially when those interests are the same as yours. My friend and I have the sneaking suspicion that one of our favorite authors must have read this other book we like, as one of the characters in it bears some similarities to the other author's character. I think you're right about the haters of the '70s being no different from those of today, if the internet and Youtube had been around then. You shouldn't be afraid to admit to anyone and especially to yourself that you like Avenged Sevenfold. If it helps, I think you've already made that fact quite clear, in your Beatrice and Bertie interviews, so you needn't worry about hiding it anymore. I know what you mean, though, about being afraid to admit you like something for fear of being judged. For example, when I tell people I like to write, I try to avoid telling them I write fanfiction, since I've been criticized in the past (mostly from my family) for not sticking to my own stuff. That, and the fact that it tends to get quite awkward while trying to explain the definition of fanfiction to someone who's never heard of it. XD Anyway, I chose to ignore the opinions of others, because I'm doing something that makes me happy and gives me confidence. Definitely let me know what you think of HIM - I'll even recommend some songs, if you'd like. I remember you mentioning Adelita's Way and have been curious about them ever since, so I'll check them out, along with those two songs. Oh, and I'll definitely give you the head's up once I've created a new YouTube account. ^^
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 19, 2011 10:55:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know if you would really like the heavier stuff that much. Although, I do remember you mentioning that you like Kittie - so I checked them out (gotta support female rockers, and all). And they can be pretty heavy. I'll have to give Avenged Sevenfold's heavier stuff a try, and see what I think. After all, you'll never know how you feel about something until you've tried, right? Yeah, I think most of Kittie's stuff is heavy. A few of my favorite songs by them are Brackish, Safe [Radio Edit], Spit, Jonny (which is a pretty heavy song, IMO), and Into the Darkness Vocal Remix]. BTW, do you like HIM? They're another metal band I've loved for years, and one that can be quite heavy at times. Other than Over the Hills and Far Away, I'm afraid I haven't heard much Led Zeppelin. ^^'' Are there any more songs you recommend? If so, please don't hesitate to share. It's funny you should mention Youtube, as I'm actually considering making a new account. My old one is in a bit of a shamble ATM, ever since I deleted most of my fan-made music videos after receiving one of those copyright violations e-mails from Youtube about four years ago. I haven't uploaded or added anything new to my account since. Anyway, when I do make a new one - which I intend to do - we can definitely add each other as friends. Yeah, my friend was on Youtube a few days ago, reading comments Evanescence fans had left on music by the band We Are the Fallen. She was telling me that some the fans believe We Are the Fallen to be copying Evanescence's style, which we both think is ridiculous. The reason they sound similar is because three of the five members of We Are the Fallen are Amy Lee's former bandmates (including Ben Moody). They've only released one album, and I've heard just a little of the first track, but already I'm enjoying them. I remember you mentioned a while back that you're a fan of Evanescence, too, so you might like We Are the Fallen. I agree that it is often upsetting to be part of a fandom in which so many haters reside (I have another friend who's dealt with such in multiple fandoms, and she found it incredibly stressful, too). I've found the best thing to do in situations like that is to just ignore the craziness. You have a right to like whatever it is you want. If certain people are going to get upset with you for liking one thing and not another, or for liking something they think goes against something else you like, then they need to step back and realize just how silly they're being.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 19, 2011 10:17:46 GMT -5
That is definitely a good one! Thank you! ^^ I agree, as well, with freebird's suggestions. I remember getting the "Because I said so" answer when I was a kid, and it was always rather irritating. While I'll admit some children question their parents' choices as a way to test their patience, there are other children who are just looking for an honest answer. As for the swearing, I think it's perfectly acceptable to get away with some words. Growing up, there was something of an unwritten rule in my house that my brother and I were allowed to use words like "hell", "damn", and "c*ap". I guess we used the "f" word on occasions, too, though probably more frequently by ourselves and around our friends than at home. Now that we're older, our whole family swears quite frequently, but we're the type who only do so when and where it's acceptable. beth: LOL! I guess the Snickets must have gotten tired of pushing the swear rule on Kit, after it became apparent that she had no intention on following it. Because her parents were both very patient, soft-spoken individuals, I think the only swearing Esme would be exposed to would be that of her schoolmates. Since so many of them bullied her, I think she would make an effort not to mimic them. If she did swear, I think she would do it alone, to avoid getting into trouble with her parents and teachers. I don't think it would be until later on, when she was thirteen and she began living with Olaf, that she would throw these cautions to the wind. Olaf, I firmly believe, would swear freely no matter who's around (especially because there is evidence of him saying "damn" in front of the Baudelaires and Uncle Monty in TRR). I think most of the members of his acting troupe - except for Fernald, who I've always seen as being a sort of big brother to Esme when she was younger - would be big on swearing, too. Given his parents' strained relationship I think that, growing up, Jerome would overhear a lot of arguments involving swearing. Of course, it's perfectly understandable that he would repeat what he heard at school or to his friends, having no idea what he was saying. Only when a teacher or older acquaintance took him aside and explained what the word or words meant than would he realize it was wrong for a child his age to speak them out loud.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 18, 2011 14:57:06 GMT -5
I agree with Hermes: you always write with such obvious heart and respect for every single one of your characters, Tiago. I sincerely doubt 'offensive' is a word that will ever cross anyone's minds, so don't worry.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 18, 2011 14:48:50 GMT -5
I don't have time to read this now, but I just wanted to drop by and say that I will be soon. I'm looking forward to seeing what will happen next in the relationship between the herpetologist and grammar-enthusiast.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 18, 2011 14:43:14 GMT -5
Also, yes, I am currently working on a new segment of TED. ^^ *performs an impression of C. Montgomery Burns of The Simpsons fandom* Excellent! *continues in regular voice* I am both curious and excited to see what will occur next in the life of young Esme Gigi Genevieve Salinger.
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Post by Emma “Emmz” Squalor on Jul 18, 2011 14:24:25 GMT -5
LOL! I knew Monty was impersonating Goofy before I even clicked on the link. XD
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