a little complaint, a little annoucement, a little meme...

[pipistrellafelix]

First, the somewhat plaintive rant: I don't like having more reading than I can handle. And when it comes down to it, it isn't the fact that I have to rush to get it done and oh-I-hate-homework and all that. I think what my greater problem is, is that when I read something, I want to really read it. The reason I love reading books in groups is for the deep reading and the discussions that come out of that, when we've all actually read the thing. And it seems, in college, that teachers shove huge piles of reading on us just so we get the basic information, without giving us the time to really understand it. I suppose that's the problem with survey classes--breadth not depth. But I have two chapters of Cohn and twenty eleven-pt font pages from the internet to read (wha?) for tomorrow, plus art history. And the teachers have actually said it, too--just skim it, don't worry about reading everything really carefully--and that's what bothers me. I want to read it carefully. I like reading things carefully. And it annoys me when I can't.
But I can't keep complaining, because, well, I have homework. Oy.

Secondly: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (the Gene Wilder movie) at midnight on FRIDAY at the Egyptian. Who's coming with? I figure we can go as a sort of pre-cursor to the summer Wonka party. *squee!*

Thirdly:

(Stolen, with a bit of tweaking, from katmaxwell...

a. Post a list of 15 fandoms [books, movies, etc].
b. Have your friends list guess your favourite character from each one, with a short sentence on why they think you like that character.
c. When guessed, bold the line, include the character name, and write a sentence about why you like that character.

Le Fandoms:
(Ok. Because I am not an internet-fandom geek to a full extent, I only have ten eleven at the moment (the repeats don't count!). Yeah. Actually some of these I have more than one favorite...but oh well. I'm just interested in what everyone thinks, haha.)

1. Good Omens -- countcomfect--Aziraphale. Partly, he is the sort of person I'd like to be when I grow up, and partly he's the sort of person I'd love to live with. Also, Adam. Because he's the (incredibly) perfect blend of Divinely-Diabolical Powerful Being, and normal sneaker-wearing, curious kid.

2. Harry Potter --neoweezel --Remus J. Lupin. He has such a rich character for someone we don't see all that often, and even through Harry's biased narration there's such a sense of sadness and incredible strength. Also he's a puppy, so points all round for that, and I'm a sucker for the fandom chocolate-obsessed Moony. :)

3. Alias --thequig Marshall. He's hysterical, he's brilliant, he's just enough of an outsider for me to feel a little sorry for him. Also, two words: Last episode. Marshall joining the ranks of cool-spy-daddy just rocked.

4. Neverwhere (book)--countcomfect--Door. Because she's awesome, she's completely real while still having crazy-ass powers, she isn't perfect but still amazing, and I totally want to be her. Hee.

5. Neverwhere (movie)* --countcomfect (my god, Philip, you know me way too well, ok?)--Marquis de Carabas. One (hyphenated) word: Scene-stealer.

6. Red Dwarf--,lj user="countcomfect"> Lister. His accent is brilliant. Plus, he's so earnest all the time.

7. Blackadder--klatukatt--Baldrick. He's a wonderful incarnation of the completely-oblivious-and-yet-occasionally-smart character, and he's such a brilliant straight man. So. Funny.

8. Enchanted Forest Chronicles--countcomfect--Morwen. I think Philip said it right: Cats. Magic. Spells. Coolness. Something like that. Also I have identified with her since sixth grade, so.

9. Lord of the Rings (books)--countcomfect--Samwise Gamgee. Because he's utterly devoted to Frodo, incredibly caring and sweet, and unfailingly practical at the same time (remember the cooking pots?).

10. Lord of the Rings (movies)--countcomfect--Faramir. I didn't really like him when I saw Two Towers in the theaters, and then the extended edition came out and he just about broke my heart. That expression on his face just before he goes off and nearly dies just slays me every time.

11. Sandman-- klatukatt--Death. I just love her. She reminds me a little of Morwen, actually, if Morwen were cheerful and gothy and owened a goldfish and lived forever. She's practical and knows exactly what to say. Also, she's adorable.

* Yes, they're different. No, it isn't cheating to have both. Neener. *grin*

Comments

[neoweezel.livejournal.com]

2. Character: Remus. Short Sentance: Shoebox.

Need I say more?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

*squee!* Yes. :D

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

1. A Mr. A. Ziraphael, because you ARE his spirit.
7. I have no idea, but I personally associate you with Queenie. See above for reason.
8. Morwen. CATS, SPELLS, and COOLNESS.

3 guesses is enough for now.

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

1. Well, yes. He's certainly one of them. :)
7. ...I don't think I've seen enough Blackadder, or I'm forgetting the name, probably the latter. Queenie is which again?
8. Ehehe...yeah.

[klatukatt.livejournal.com]

1. that guy with the bit part with the dog '"Your car is on fire." No, he couldn't bring himself to say it.'

6. Cat- "Woah! Crease!" or Rimmer cuz of the facial expressions

7. Baldrick- "My grandfather was a stunt codpiece in Macbeth."

9. oh I have no bloody idea so why try

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

"Did he have a large part?"

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

1. Nope, actually

6. No...RD is hard because what I really love is all of them as a group, but that's really cheating, so no.

7. Hehehe, yes. Baldrick = love.

[katmaxwell.livejournal.com]

01: NEWT. (Because admit it. Everyone has the Newt-love. That or one of the Them. Bah. I'm just pulling at straws here.)
06: ... Cat?
07: the prince?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Nearly there, no and no. Hehe. Sorry. :)

(Ok, yes, I do have the Newt-love...but there's someone else I love more.)

[klatukatt.livejournal.com]

Death. Come on, everyone loves death.

What are YOOOOOU doing up so late, college girl?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

I totally blanked on putting Sandman in there! ...but you've already guessed, so...

[klatukatt.livejournal.com]

1. I've got it, Agnes Nutter.

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Nope! Ehehehe...

[thequig.livejournal.com]

3. Sark, because he's too badass for words.

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Haha, I LOVE Sark. Especially lately, with the leather jacket and the bottle of bubbly. Mmmmm, yes please.

...but actually, no. Not my utter favorite. :)

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

1. I also think I see you liking the guy who runs the Witchhunters... if I could remember his name...

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

Shadwell, that's the name.

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

And just so we have a guess on the topic, I'm going to guess Door and the Marquis de Carabas (in either order) for your Neverwhere selections. I have no hope of being RIGHT, mind you...

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Right on, in that order. Door's my favorite for the book, and I love her in the films...but the Marquis really does edge her out on screen. Hee. :D

[thequig.livejournal.com]

3. Jack Bristow...actually I change my guess...(although I'm kind of cheating taking two guesses here). Irina Derevko.

9. Tom Tom Bombadil (complete guess)

[thequig.livejournal.com]

Minus one Tom...

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

Hmm... those chatty nuns in the hospital? I'm reaching here ;). Or perhaps the medium.

And LOTR... Faramir?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Nope! Hint: look at Katmaxwell's comments. She got it generally.

Yes! For the movies. :D

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

Red Dwarf - Kryten?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Nope. Although he is hilarious. We need a Red Dwarf party. I'm feeling deprived. :)

[countcomfect.livejournal.com]

Sam?

[elanor-two.livejournal.com]

Thou has most kindly hit it. :D