...No one cares. The End.
+1 These Geeks waiting outside for a childrens book for a week? Are you effing kidding me? These people need to find a damn life.
Same here.
SORRY WE ALL CAN'T BE AS COOL AS YOU!! BUT SOME OF US NEED SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN!
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Wha? Hairy Pothead?
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Being a fan of Harry Potter is a victimless crime. While I've never owned or read a single one of these books, I respect people's right to do so and appreciate that those books did one thing very, very important thing: they pulled an entire generation of shiftless brats away from their text messages and video games and turned the on to reading. Can you name another series of books in the last 32 years that did the same? So next time you decide to bash Harry Potter, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the world is without a doubt a better place for having met him. And then STFU!!!!
+1 .........kinda................
If these kids would get off their f%$king asses and go outside instead of spending 18 hours a day playing f%$king video games and reading f%$king dumbed down fantasy novels, maybe the good ol USA wouldn't be the most obese country in the world. There's no f%$king excuse for 10-12 year olds that weigh in excess of 200lbs.
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Being a fan of Harry Potter is a victimless crime. While I've never owned or read a single one of these books, I respect people's right to do so and appreciate that those books did one thing very, very important thing: they pulled an entire generation of shiftless brats away from their text messages and video games and turned the on to reading. Can you name another series of books in the last 32 years that did the same? So next time you decide to bash Harry Potter, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the world is without a doubt a better place for having met him. And then STFU!!!!
Little kids is fine, and I agree, did a great thing, but 20 to 30 somethings sitting outside for a week to buy the book for thier own prusing??? now there is something wrong with that
People who think the Harry Potter books are "dumbed down" haven't read them. The first book was catered to kids 12 and under...but the last book is catered to those same kids (some of whom aren't really "kids" anymore). I think they're excellently written, though I haven't read any of the last three, or four now...I'll wait until I can get the entire series in front of me and read them all.
What I think is lame is the movies. The first few movies were great tellings of the book...but the books keep getting longer and the last movie was only a hair over two hours long and mostly just a preview for the next movie.
And it's important to know that there's fans of everything. You know how many people were standing over their checkbooks, check already made out, itchy hand waiting to sign the damn thing over, weeks in advance to get a 1098?
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 11:37:38 AM
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Being a fan of Harry Potter is a victimless crime. While I've never owned or read a single one of these books, I respect people's right to do so and appreciate that those books did one thing very, very important thing: they pulled an entire generation of shiftless brats away from their text messages and video games and turned the on to reading. Can you name another series of books in the last 32 years that did the same? So next time you decide to bash Harry Potter, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the world is without a doubt a better place for having met him. And then STFU!!!!
Little kids is fine, and I agree, did a great thing, but 20 to 30 somethings sitting outside for a week to buy the book for thier own prusing??? now there is something wrong with that
This is a classic case of someone trying to tear somebody else down to build themselves up. You probably stepped away from your Magic: The Gathering game to type this post. :flipoff:
Quote from: spcterry on July 19, 2007, 11:16:24 AM
+1 .........kinda................
If these kids would get off their f%$king asses and go outside instead of spending 18 hours a day playing f%$king video games and reading f%$king dumbed down fantasy novels, maybe the good ol USA wouldn't be the most obese country in the world. There's no f%$king excuse for 10-12 year olds that weigh in excess of 200lbs.
According the the American Medical Association guidlines, you're obese. But you're right in a way. But I think reading at a young age is so important for mental development. That can't be stated enough.
Besides, I like the movies.
Quote from: makenzie71 on July 19, 2007, 11:44:42 AM
People who think the Harry Potter books are "dumbed down" haven't read them. The first book was catered to kids 12 and under...but the last book is catered to those same kids (some of whom aren't really "kids" anymore). I think they're excellently written, though I haven't read any of the last three, or four now...I'll wait until I can get the entire series in front of me and read them all.
What I think is lame is the movies. The first few movies were great tellings of the book...but the books keep getting longer and the last movie was only a hair over two hours long and mostly just a preview for the next movie.
And it's important to know that there's fans of everything. You know how many people were standing over their checkbooks, check already made out, itchy hand waiting to sign the damn thing over, weeks in advance to get a 1098?
A. They are dumbed down in comparison to many 'real' novels. When I was 12, I was reading and comprehending 'The Divine Comedy'. Are you telling me the 'Hairy Pothead' novels compare?? Or, even more appropriately, do you believe that the Harry Potter novels can hold a candle to the unabridged LoTR books??
B. You don't experience life through a book. You do, however, experience life on the $20k motorcycle you've been dreaming about.
Jake: According to the US Army, I'm within healthy parameters. The American Medical Association Guidelines use a BMI which does not account for muscle mass appropriately. These guidelines were adapted for the majority of people so as to allow the masses to evaluate themselves easily, without having to take multiple measurements and work them through a spreadsheet.
But, you are right. Reading is an important mental stimulation for developing children.
I can not agree more (I'm in the book business, I need people to read so I can stay employed :icon_lol: ). I am just not a big fan of Harry Potter, I think there are many more well written books that deserve much more adoration. I would take a Roald Dahl book over Harry Potter any day- that was imagination, wit and good writing.
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 11:50:49 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 11:37:38 AM
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Being a fan of Harry Potter is a victimless crime. While I've never owned or read a single one of these books, I respect people's right to do so and appreciate that those books did one thing very, very important thing: they pulled an entire generation of shiftless brats away from their text messages and video games and turned the on to reading. Can you name another series of books in the last 32 years that did the same? So next time you decide to bash Harry Potter, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the world is without a doubt a better place for having met him. And then STFU!!!!
Little kids is fine, and I agree, did a great thing, but 20 to 30 somethings sitting outside for a week to buy the book for thier own prusing??? now there is something wrong with that
This is a classic case of someone trying to tear somebody else down to build themselves up. You probably stepped away from your Magic: The Gathering game to type this post. :flipoff:
Actully I stepped away from my very successful Job as An Insurance Broker. I just think if you have time to spend a week sitting outside a building, not working for an fing book, you need to get a life. its a book, the endings not going to change, the beginning and middle will probably stay the same as well. Ive never understood doing this, for anything. I just put in an order for a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline im 38th "in line" but im not just sitting there doing nothing, im now back at work, earning money.
Im all for the mental stimulation for kids, and adults for that matter, and if you want to read them great but why waste so much of your time waiting for a book to be released??? seems counterintuitive
Quote from: spcterryA. They are dumbed down in comparison to many 'real' novels. When I was 12, I was reading and comprehending 'The Divine Comedy'. Are you telling me the 'Hairy Pothead' novels compare?? Or, even more appropriately, do you believe that the Harry Potter novels can hold a candle to the unabridged LoTR books??
There are a lot of "real" novels that are really well written that simply aren't worth reading to me. I liked the first couple of Harry Potter books, but I never liked the LOTR books...despite the fact that I'm a huge fan of Lewis and all of Tolkein's other cronies. I just don't like Tolkein's style, but Feist, who based all of his novels very strongly on Tolkein's world, has a completely different style that I find far more enjoyable. It's all a person's taste. I know people who think Eragon was the shaZam! but Tolkein and Feist and Lewis etc are all worthless.
I would personally never stand in line to get a book...maybe to get a book signed, but not the actual book. I also wouoldn't stand in line for anything other than a free bike. I stood in line to test drive an E90 M3 but only because it was charitable...breast cancer thing, only way I could mentally justify waiting in line for something so mundane. I won't even stand in line to get a urinal.
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 12:09:45 PM
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 11:50:49 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 11:37:38 AM
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 10:04:39 AM
Harry potter? really? A 12 year old wizard? Worth spending a week in front of a book store for the new book? really? :dunno_white: :cookoo:
Being a fan of Harry Potter is a victimless crime. While I've never owned or read a single one of these books, I respect people's right to do so and appreciate that those books did one thing very, very important thing: they pulled an entire generation of shiftless brats away from their text messages and video games and turned the on to reading. Can you name another series of books in the last 32 years that did the same? So next time you decide to bash Harry Potter, take a moment to reflect on the fact that the world is without a doubt a better place for having met him. And then STFU!!!!
Little kids is fine, and I agree, did a great thing, but 20 to 30 somethings sitting outside for a week to buy the book for thier own prusing??? now there is something wrong with that
This is a classic case of someone trying to tear somebody else down to build themselves up. You probably stepped away from your Magic: The Gathering game to type this post. :flipoff:
Actully I stepped away from my very successful Job as An Insurance Broker. I just think if you have time to spend a week sitting outside a building, not working for an fing book, you need to get a life. its a book, the endings not going to change, the beginning and middle will probably stay the same as well. Ive never understood doing this, for anything. I just put in an order for a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline im 38th "in line" but im not just sitting there doing nothing, im now back at work, earning money.
Im all for the mental stimulation for kids, and adults for that matter, and if you want to read them great but why waste so much of your time waiting for a book to be released??? seems counterintuitive
<casts spell at darb85>
EXCRUCIATO!
um I think there is a padded room somewhere missing its tenet.
Better get back to the grindstone darb. That sweet little Saturn isn't going to pay for itself! BTW, that is probably the best chick car on the market. Your wife is going to love it.
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 01:21:34 PM
Better get back to the grindstone darb. That sweet little Saturn isn't going to pay for itself! BTW, that is probably the best chick car on the market. Your wife is going to love it.
a chick car with 280 hp rear wheels. I think its cool. oh and not married. just shut down for the day! hurray. now wheel install time
Quote from: darb85 on July 19, 2007, 01:26:47 PM
Quote from: Jake D on July 19, 2007, 01:21:34 PM
Better get back to the grindstone darb. That sweet little Saturn isn't going to pay for itself! BTW, that is probably the best chick car on the market. Your wife is going to love it.
a chick car with 280 hp rear wheels. I think its cool. oh and not married. just shut down for the day! hurray. now wheel install time
Are you done with your cold calls already?
Wow, all this angst over a kids book. :laugh:
You dudes need to get out and ride some more.
Quote from: bubba zanetti on July 19, 2007, 01:59:08 PM
Wow, all this angst over a kids book. :laugh:
You dudes need to get out and ride some more.
lmao there are parents here that have been tring for years to get the Harry Potter books out of the libary's. Claiming that they teach wichcraft to kids and will turn them into devil warshipers.
I don't really care what type of books or who wrote the books if it's getting younger kids to read then its all right with me. It might not be Illiad and Odyssey or Sun Tuz's Art of War or The Cat in the Hat but at least they are reading. And who know's after reading Harry Potter they might go on to *Gasp* read other books. I know it sounds crazy :o
my fav's Curious George O0
When I was a kid, I read constantly. There was a certain path I followed, and I'm sure other kids used the same stepping stones.
Comic books, choose your own adventure books, fantasy novels (like Harry Potter, but this was 20 years ago), western (Louis L'Amour anyone, all the Sacket novels), Stephen King, Lord of Rings, classic literature.
When I was in 8th grade, I read Frank Herbert's Dune in 7 days. That's flyin' for a 14 year old kid with a 700 page book. By time I had graduated high school I had read every Hemmingway novel.
Potter is a stepping stone. I hope when I have kids I can turn them on to reading early. And I'll probaby give them the Harry Potter books to read at some point. I don't buy all the witchcraft stuff. Kids are smart enough to know the difference.
Never would've guessed you read comic books, there, Punisher... 8)
I think there are bigger problems with the 20 and 30 yo's that camp out for gaming consoles, and shoot each other over them.
My wife is a huge HP fan, I've read the first couple of books, I thought more of them after reading them than I did going in, they're good :thumb: I've had trouble staying awake for some of the movies tho :oops:
I have watched all the movies so far and ejoy them, These movies are more of what I like fantasy type thing are my passion hell my band is in the catogory of fantasy metal. Would I wait in line for hours to buy the book NO, I just pre-ordered it on amazon.com :thumb:.
Shut up squid-boy, this is all your fault :flipoff: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Don't get me wrong, I'm not rubbishing reading or HP. All my boys are encouraged to read and usually get read about 2 or 3 stories a night. :thumb: and as for HP, I've never read it, but if you do and like it, good on you.
But sheesh the way y'all were carrying on before bitching and moaning about a series of books :icon_rolleyes:.
I suppose it is the internet and part of a forum is to get all excited and go off half cocked at the most trivial things. :laugh: :laugh:
Ok resume normal programming now.
Piss off.
Austrailian beer is piss water.
Quote from: spcterry on July 19, 2007, 05:00:09 PM
Shut up squid-boy, this is all your fault :flipoff: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I didnt start this damn thead buttercup. sooooo :flipoff: :flipoff: back at yah.......
Quote from: Jake D on July 20, 2007, 07:24:52 AM
Piss off.
Austrailian beer is piss water.
Thats cute coming from someone who thinks that miller lite is rocket fuel. It's all American beer that's sex in a canoe :flipoff: :flipoff:
ehh miller. I'm a newcaslte kinda guy.. oh yeah and guiness. :thumb:
Quote from: mach1 on July 20, 2007, 05:51:07 PM
ehh miller. I'm a newcaslte kinda guy.. oh yeah and guiness. :thumb:
One thing better than guiness, thats kilkenny :thumb:
I just finished it in roughly 6 hours even. It was awesome. To paraphrase Talladega Nights: "If you don't like Harry Potter, then f%$k You!"
pm me who died, thats all i wanna know
PM sent
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on July 21, 2007, 03:42:37 AM
I just finished it in roughly 6 hours even. It was awesome. To paraphrase Talladega Nights: "If you don't like Harry Potter, then f%$k You!"
I would also like to know PM me please
Quote from: bubba zanetti on July 20, 2007, 05:30:06 PM
Quote from: Jake D on July 20, 2007, 07:24:52 AM
Piss off.
Austrailian beer is piss water.
Thats cute coming from someone who thinks that miller lite is rocket fuel. It's all American beer that's sex in a canoe :flipoff: :flipoff:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Yeah F*&#ing Near Water. :thumb: