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By Jack November 26, 2001 3:40 PM
Philip Beresford, who writes the London Sunday Times' annual Rich List, is predicting that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is likely to become the first writer to become a billionaire.
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 26, 2001 3:49 PM
I'll bet you a dollar he does not.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on November 26, 2001 4:12 PM
Bet a pound. And I think is a "she", by the way.
Bloody hell!
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Posted by power-trip (powertripz@hotmail.com) on November 26, 2001 4:16 PM
Harry Potter, Harry Potter, F*CKING HARRY POTTER!!!
It's all beyond me I guess. By the way, when does the new Stars Wars movie come out?
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 4:42 PM
Call me a religious fanatic if you want but i think there's something wrong when we're showing young impressionable kids that it's cool to be a wizard and play around with occult crap like Harry Potter.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on November 26, 2001 5:01 PM
Religious fanatic.
RE: To the other guy: in the middle of May 2002.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 5:34 PM
Who cares about Harry Potter nobody cares about those idiots
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 6:18 PM
Maybe she can get her teeth fixed now.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 6:26 PM
Yes you are a religious fanatic. Maybe if you could get your head out of your as* and just enjoy the books/movies as entertainment everything would be fine. As for Star War, I hope Episode II is better then that piece of crap Phantom Menace. Empire Strikes Back is still the best.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 6:56 PM
I think Harry Potter was a decent movie but it wasn't worth all the hoopla surrounding it months before its release.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 8:39 PM
Yeah, nobody cares about them. That is why all of the books are on the bestsellers lists all over the world. That is why the movie has already grossed over $190 million dollars in 10 days. Yeah you're right.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 9:23 PM
IT'S ONLY A F****** BOOK PEOPLE!!!!
I'm around alot of kids all day and I've yet to hear a one of them give up their religion because of a story!
Do all the people who read Silence of the Lambs terrorize FBI agents?
The Old Man and the Sea did not have me joining the Merchant Marine!
How many folks who read The Wizard of Oz went on to become midgets dancing around a little yellow brick road?
Jesus jump F****** Christ!! I swear, there are times when the intelligence and common sense present in children far outweighs those attributes in adults.
This is obviously one of those times.
And if you want to drag religion into the fray....
Most theologians will be the first to admit that portions of the bible are themselves "fairy tales" told to send a message and drive the point home.
That's all Harry Potter does. It tells tales where good overcomes wrong. That's it. That's all.
Now where did I leave my big blue ox?
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 9:38 PM
P.S.
I'm also a Jew but I don't go around telling people that a book that tells of a Nazerene born around 5 or 6 A.D. (that's right kids, he wasn't born in the year 0) being the Son of God is evil or wrong.
It seems to me that using the same logic as these Anti-Potter fanatics use then I could ask that the New Testament not be read by anyone as it teaches the "wrong" thing.
Put that in your Chalice and drink it.
Where did I leave my lightsaber?
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 9:46 PM
Profanity is the feeble brain trying to express itself forcefully.
I agree with your assessment, but not your foul language.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:10 PM
You have no idea what you are talking about. Entertainment? You are an idiot. You can call me a religeous fanatic too. But I am wiccan. So, what do you have to say now dumba$$? The symbols that Rowling uses in the books are not fun and games. Those symbols have been used for a very long time for very different purposes. Some of them are "white" symbols and some are "black" But you just jump to label someone as a "fanatic" or "bible thumper" or whatever else you can think of to fool yourself into believing that because a book uses these symbols in a "fun" way it is entertainment. Well, I can tell you what is not fun about them. When someone uses them in the wrong manner because, it IS just a symbol after all. Right? Yeah, that's what a puke named Hitler thought when he used the native symbol "swastika" and the lightning bolt to adorn his army. They are just symbols. Fun, harmless symbols. Pull your own head out and open your eyes.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:17 PM
I agree with the wiccan guy. I mean, sure there are alot of people who jump on the banwagon and try to attack stuff like harry potter and disney movies (southern baptists) but, if they want to be frightened or attack very real symbols of another religion then I think they should be able to. Isn't that what makes America great, that we can all have an opinion. Personally, I have never read the harry potter books, but I am not sure that I would want to either. Would making a movie that films how to sacrifice a human being based on the Satanic Bible be entertainment as long as the cgi murder and torture was cool? Just a thought.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:24 PM
Yeah, you are right. Let's take it a step further. Marilyn Manson music makes me happy. It is chock full of redeeming, social commentary. And skinheads aren't preaching hatred of ethnic groups, they are writing happy fiction that makes us all tingle inside. And after I read "American Psycho" I didn't want to mutilate a womans sexual organs. But my neighbor did, and that's ok too. It's all part of the big circle of life. We deny that what we do has an effect whether we mean it to or not. But hey, it's all warm happy sunshine wrapped in putrid apathy.
Now, where did I leave my total lack of moral conscience?
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:29 PM
Sometimes the best way to express a forcful thought is through profanity.
A profane word is just that; a word. Words are tools (and to pull from an old cliche, sometimes great weapons as well). To deny use of some of those tools because you risk offending those with "higher" sensibilities is something I choose not to do.
The statement I made needed the baseness of profanity to drive my point home.
Of course, had this been a forumn that was specifically targeting young people, I would have chosen different words.
To say that one who uses profanity has a feeble mind is short sighted statement at best and an elitist, snobbish statement (as well as attitude) at worst. It also smacks of censorship.
By the way I typed all the *'s in. The "autosensor" did not have to do it for me.
My pegasus has arrived and it is time for me to go.
I do apologize for one thing......
Blabbering on at length, off topic.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:30 PM
Hey baby,
Let's try and keep the fruits and nuts where they belong, in post cereal. Nothing says lovin like hatred of the coven. Sig Hail.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:36 PM
I think what you mean to say is that all of the blind sheep who follow the corporate merchandising machine around like a lovesick dog have spent their hard earned pesos on this shtick instead of buying groceries and quality time with billy and susie. In ten years when some kid walks into a school with a lightning bolt tatooed on his forehead and no respect for human life we should blame who? Thats right. His parents for buying him this crap and further pushing him away from any normal existence in the real world!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:40 PM
Well, you are all missing the point. This chick is worth billions!!! Where do I line up to become her stable boy? Grrrrrr, baby!!!
Seriously, J.K. if you are reading this, I am a good lay.
Call me.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:40 PM
Ah, my friend, you mistake entertainment and philosophy.
Skinheads teach a philosophy of hate. You are preaching to the choir (as it were) about hate groups. Most Ethnic and religious minorities in America are very aware of their form of entertainment.
Yea, that's pretty damned entertaining how they would love to lynch them up some *n-word*s, faggots, and kikes.
Manson teaches nothing with the possible exception of expressing teenage angst (and overwrought if you ask me).
What makes you think that if somebody is capable of commiting heinous acts upon another human that any particular form of entertainment is culpable.
If someones head is wired wrong, a rerun of Laverne and Shirley might set them off just as easily as any "morally corrupt" form of amusement can.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:50 PM
Damn you Laverne and Shirley! Damn You!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:52 PM
All I can say is...GOOD FOR HER! She was a welfare receiving single mum and now she has broug herself out of it and I think she should be comended. She is a shining example of how you can rise above your circumstances to become something. I think her stories are entertaining and I enjoyed them. I don't mind contributing to her pot of gold. On top of the money she makes, she contributes a great deal back to society by working for literacy and welfare charities. We should all be inspired by her example instead of being envious of the fact that she actually got what she aspired to.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:54 PM
Besame, Besame Mucho...I mean it J.K. We can be more than friends. Oceans of time cannot quench the steaming passion in my loins. Ffffsssssss.
No seriously, call me. I mean it.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 10:56 PM
You sound kind of hot too, chicky chicky. How about a little roll around in the waka waka if you know what I'm sayin ;)
No really, J.K. my number is listed.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 26, 2001 11:40 PM
I get it. You need some European courtship J.K. Let us frolic in the hills and vales, saying things like "bloody hell, those are my best knickers" and "you are laying on my aston martin" Then we shall strip naked like only European lovers can and kiss with tongues.
My phone does not ring.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 4:25 AM
Talk about a lucky break. I mean come on, a school for witches and wizards, broomsticks, magic, it's hardly anything brand new is it? She just happened to tap into something that people wanted to read about at the right time. As for all the hype and everything, well kids have always got to have a craze, at least it's not as bad as Pokamon.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 4:39 AM
Ever heard of the expression 'making a mountain out of a molehill'? There all alot more important things in the world to worry about than a simple childrens book that brings enjoyment to many people, besides, I thought encouraging kids to read rather than sitting infront if the TV all day was a good thing. As for teenagers with scar tatoos on their forheads in a couple of years time, mabey if you actually READ the book you would realise that it is not about a group of kids sitting in a circle and chanting but about them making friends and having adventures.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 4:43 AM
J.K, I'm a good looking Jewish guy who'd make you very happy. But Oi Oi Oi you books are for shipletz.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 6:17 AM
I think J.R.R Tolkien will be the first billionaire writer (If he is still alive)
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 27, 2001 6:18 AM
The funny thing is the last dozen or so posts all came from one guy.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 6:26 AM
J.K Rowling Rowling Rowling
Keep them doggies Rowling
Rowling Rowling Rowling
RAWHIDE!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 6:28 AM
Hey J.K. How YOU doin?
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 6:30 AM
Me love you long time J.K. Licky Licky
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 6:39 AM
...or girl. Let's not be sexist now.
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Posted by beetle78 (notonyourlife@yeahright.com) on November 27, 2001 6:43 AM
Does anyone see a stratling similarity between the look of Harry Potter and Timothy Hunter from the Books of Magic Dc Vertigo Comic or is it just me? I'd rather read Books of Magic than Harry Potter anyway. Peace Out, G.
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Posted by beetle78 (notonyourlife@yeahright.com) on November 27, 2001 6:49 AM
by the way thats not stratling thats startling. Sorry.
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Posted by FredHater (fred_hater@hotmail.com) on November 27, 2001 7:02 AM
I saw the Harry Potter movie, it was really good. I think it is going to be a kiddie classic for future generations.
Unfortunately, from the trailers that I have seen, I think Episode 2 is going to SUCK. Portman still can't act a lick, and the guy they picked to play Annakin Skywalker is a whiny bitch-ass.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 7:09 AM
...or crack.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 7:12 AM
I can't get over how no one's realised that Harry Potter is just a complete rip-off of 'The worst witch' books.
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 27, 2001 7:30 AM
What's a diarama?
repent your sins reply
Posted by GOD (kneel before me) on November 27, 2001 7:31 AM
KNEEL BEFORE ME MORTALS FOR I AM YOUR GOD! IF THOU DOST NOT REPENT THY SINS THEN THY WILL GO STRAIGHT TO HELL! HARRY POTTER IS NOT SATANS WORK AND I DO NOT WISH FOR THY TO CONDEM HIM AS SUCH. YOU MAY THINK YOU ARE BUT DOING MY BIDDING BUT THOU ART WRONG! DISSIST IN YOUR WITCH HUNT AND BLINDED RAGE!
That is all.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 7:41 AM
You guy's are a bunch of jealous queers who bitch and whine like 70 year old ladies... Since most Americans are lazy crybabies, Rowling has simply capitalized on your American dream.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 8:25 AM
It's something that geeky Starwars fans make for their action figures.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 9:24 AM
It's a Simpson's line, that almost as gay as Nut Licker a.k.a. Allknowing
RED
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 9:37 AM
J.K. Rowling is a women, not a man. Therefore it should be, " I bet she doesn't."
Hes a she... reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 10:13 AM
the author is a woman and I doubt she cares. I read that she and millions of other fans didnt even want the movie to be made. $$$ dosent seem to beimportant to her.
FTE EZINE -TXHC NEWS .
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Posted by power-trip (powertripz@hotmail.com) on November 27, 2001 11:00 AM
Fred,
I'm with you on EPII, It will be on par with EPI at best. It will blow like Huricane Andrew.
I like Portman though. Nice looks--pleasant on the eyes--and all the other projects I've seen her in are not too bad. I believe it's her delivery that is directed by Lucas that really bites. That wooden, monotone delivery of Queen Amidala really grates. It's the second worse idea Lucas' come up with next to Greedo shooting first.
The Candyman says... reply
Posted by The Candyman (lilcandymanz@excite.com) on November 27, 2001 12:43 PM
Wait until the Candyman hits the big screen.
And the bookstores. Rowling will be yesterday's news.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 1:34 PM
Ill take that bet, as "he" is a woman!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 2:22 PM
no stupid, when you don't enter a name the message board assigns you a random shemp title automatically. But just for the record you can tell when posts are all by the same person by the content.
J.K. Ring me, seriously. I want you to want me.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 2:25 PM
eee he he. Aren't you the clever one. We figured that out twenty posts ago. But way to keep up with the times. Stupid poontang.
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Posted by JohnPhillip (None) on November 27, 2001 2:44 PM
Hey, 100% American,
The writer is a WOMAN!
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Posted by JohnPhillip (None) on November 27, 2001 2:45 PM
Have you read any of the books? The movie was fine, but the book was amazing.
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Posted by JohnPhillip (None) on November 27, 2001 2:46 PM
The writer is a WOMAN!
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Posted by JohnPhillip (None) on November 27, 2001 2:49 PM
You can think all you want about it sending the wrong message out to kids, but the fact is if you think it is wicca then don't watch it and don't let your kids watch it. Let the rest of us enjoy it.
You Muggles!
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Posted by JohnPhillip (None) on November 27, 2001 2:56 PM
I started by agreeing with your point about these fanatics but now you are just rambling.
I mean really, is more than a dozen posts to yourself necessary?
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 27, 2001 3:14 PM
Awww..I bent my Wookie.
The Candyman says... reply
Posted by The Candyman (lilcandymanz@excite.com) on November 27, 2001 3:46 PM
speak the truth, John!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 27, 2001 4:44 PM
I don't know why everyone isn't screaming that harry Potter is a complete ripoff of DC Comics' Tim Hunter (of Books of Magic). He's got the glasses, the owl, etc.
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Posted by Error11 (No Email) on November 27, 2001 5:44 PM
I'll bet you a dollar he's a woman...
and she sold her soul for a billion dollars.
Man walks into traffic with lightning bolt tattoo reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 1:00 AM
The funniest part of the post where the idiot said Harry Potter would be to blame in the future? Where he says that the guy's parents buying him Harry Potter stuff would keep him away from a normal existence or the real world...ummm...just a hint: If every other kid on the planet is into something, including this future mythical psychopath with the lightning bolt tattoo? That MAKES it a normal existence.
Just because you disapprove doesn't change that fact that pop culture is what defines the majority of our shared memories in this world for the last, oh, 100 years.
Your grandparents' foundest memories may be playing baseball on the sandlot. Guess where they learned how to play? It wasn't from Grampa Leonard's fireside discourse. It was from listening to it on the radio...which is, you guessed it, part of pop(ular) culture.
You can try to pretend you're above it, but you are on this website, reading entertainment news. You're sucking down pop culture by the creamy gallon-sized jug, pal.
Books of Magic reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 1:09 AM
I've always loved the Books of Magic, even stuck with them through the crappy end of the series, but I like Harry Potter.
Neil Gaiman was asked a long time ago about the Harry Potter/BoM thing. I'm paraphrasing, but basically he said that the similarities are the first thing that anyone who was honestly trying to rip him off would change. Black hair? Make it blond! British? Now he's American! Glasses? No! Gaiman doesn't think that he was ripped off in anyway, and I would think he would be the final word on it.
It's like saying that Daredevil is a rip-off of Superman because they both wear red, fight crime and have alter-egos who wear glasses.
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 1:12 AM
My cat's breath smells like catfood.
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 3:34 AM
Quick! chew through my ball sack!
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 4:14 AM
Raulph: Miss Hoover, there's a big dog outside.
Miss Hoover: Raulph, remember the time you said you saw Snaglepuss outside?
Raulph: He was going to the bathroom.
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 5:52 AM
This is where I met the lepricarn, he told me to burn things.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 5:57 AM
SHE - Joann K. Rowling - deserves it! She was a single mother struggling to keep her head above water.
And now not only has she improved her life, but also millions of childrens' by sparking their interest in reading again!! That alone is worth a billion...
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 6:05 AM
Shall we shag now or shall we shag later?
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 28, 2001 6:10 AM
I'm well aware of how Dtheatre works, but I still think there's just one Random Shemp on this thread. It's this loser that keeps hitting on himself. Well relax bud, your no longer just a Random Shemp, for now on you are dubbed ...Krod. Congratulations Krod.
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 28, 2001 6:13 AM
Spoken like a typical coward. No name, no e-mail address, no guts. Eventually we'll get you and all your Taliban buddies Krod.
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 28, 2001 6:20 AM
The Doctor said I wouldn't have so many nose bleeds if I kept my finger out of there.
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 6:48 AM
Oweee... it tastes like... burning.
The Krod cometh reply
Posted by Krod (Krod@KrodEnterprises.com) on November 28, 2001 8:11 AM
You called?
RE: EPII--it'll blow II reply
Posted by FredHater (fred_hater@hotmail.com) on November 28, 2001 9:07 AM
Portman is adorable but she has not given a good performance since "Beautiful Girls"
People who think that HP promotes witchcraft are utter morons. Its fantasy! Let the kids enjoy it!
STOP BEING A TURD!
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on November 28, 2001 11:41 AM
Me fail english, that's unpossible.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 28, 2001 12:16 PM
5 or 6AD? No, current consensus is that "He" was born more like 7-4BC around the time of Herod's death. But that has ZERO to do with this topic.. HARRY POTTER has NO business in your Witch Hunting, Bible Thumping, Book Burning idiocy! They are WONDERFUL stories (and that's ALL they are, they are NOT meant to convert anyone into witchcraft) as someone else said, This series of books has been responsible for encouraging MILLIONS of not only KIDS, but adults away from the TV for a little while and get back into READING! What is WRONG with you people that try to condemn this brilliant stuff??? GET a HOBBY (like reading perhaps, I bet MOST of the people that are all "anti" Harry Potter haven't even READ the books!)
RE: Wiggum reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 29, 2001 7:45 PM
100% american should be called 100% pussy!!!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 30, 2001 3:46 AM
And I'll bet you five dollars that 'he' is a 'she', and 'she' will be very wealthy. There is no doubt about it.
The Danger of Magic...whhoooo..BOO reply
Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 30, 2001 3:14 PM
There is no such thing as magic. Good or bad. There is no Loch Ness monster, The Yeti isn't real. Santa Claus doesn't live at the North Pole and there is no god.
Harry Potter is just plain old fun. And all you nut cakes who think magic is dangerous are at best SILLY.
The Danger of Magic...whhoooo..BOO reply
Posted by chessteve (none) on November 30, 2001 3:19 PM
There is no such thing as magic. Good or bad. There is no Loch Ness monster, The Yeti isn't real. Santa Claus doesn't live at the North Pole and there is no god.
Harry Potter is just plain old fun. And all you nut cakes who think magic is dangerous are at best SILLY.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 30, 2001 3:54 PM
ummmmm who ever was stupid enough to say that J.K. Rowling is a guy get a life! Ive read the books a ton of time and i liked the movie. THere is no doubt in my mind that rowling will be the first billionaire writer!!
7 books or plus
and maybee 7+ movie= $1,000,000,000.00!!!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 30, 2001 3:58 PM
has any one heard about the new books that are coming and when they are coming?
Or about the new movies?
Tell the scoop to me:
MATRIX (my nick name:call me dat)
ElementFire15@hotmail.com
Email me
with questions or comments or if u just want to talk
LAta!!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 1, 2001 5:03 AM
I bet SHE could!!!
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Posted by elderdre (elderandre@netscape.net) on December 1, 2001 9:46 AM
Her getting children to read again is wonderful,choice of subject matter however is terrible. Anyone can captivate the minds of children with fantasy but this goes beyond and leaves the devistating influences of occult practices. And we wonder why our kids fall into uncontrollable bouts of suicide and deep depression.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 1, 2001 3:02 PM
Does anyone truly believe that our children deal with "serious bouts of depression" and suicidal thoughts because of the Rowling books - or because of interest in the occult for that matter. Hmmm lets see... how about abusive parents, sedated childhood and prescription filled puberty, and a government that does not put children first???? When I was young, I remember feeling worthless because I could not ever mangage to live up to my religion's standards (I was catholic) , but I would never say being catholic caused my teen angst. Hmm, date rape, fear of rejection by peers and parents who treat their children as things they "have" rather than people they "raise" might have a little more to do with it. Just a thought.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 1, 2001 3:06 PM
I don't know, call me a skeptic, but it's not okay to let our kids fantasize about magic, where the good guys win.... but it is okay to teach them religions where ritualistic mutilation is not only acceptable but mandatory, or every week you go to church and watch a man in a robe change bread and wine into the body and blood of a man you are suppose to emulate, and then eat.... My point is.... anything can be twisted and construed as being sick or demented.... and since we don't have alot of harry potter fans blowing things up, or causing riots and threatening nuclear holocaust, why don't we just find something else to get our panties in a twist about?
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Posted by zonedout57 (zonedout57@hotmail.com) on December 1, 2001 8:06 PM
Obviously you haven't read the books, they deal with a young boys growth into his destiny. They delve no more into occult practices than many so called fairy tales and less than most of them.
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Posted by zonedout57 (zonedout57@hotmail.com) on December 1, 2001 8:10 PM
Love the messege, hate the spelling (:
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Posted by zonedout57 (zonedout57@hotmail.com) on December 1, 2001 8:19 PM
Sorry, dioramas were started by us geeky(yea right) Ster Trek fans and then we decided to add our Star Wars figures
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Posted by zonedout57 (zonedout57@hotmail.com) on December 1, 2001 8:20 PM
Star Trk(sorry) Got keyitis
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Posted by ivorypanther (No Email) on December 2, 2001 2:39 AM
I've read all of the Potter books. So have my 14 & 11 year-old brothers. They know enough to realize that this is FICTION. I myself have read many other fantasy novels, & loved fairy tales as a child. If the parents make sure that the kids have a solid base in reality anyway, as well as have a good relationship with them, then there shouldn't be a problem like this.
Also, if you're going to attack Potter, never go to a Disney movie, ever again. Stay away from any fairy tale whatsoever. I swear, I have heard so much against Harry Potter, & mostly from people who haven't actually read the books. And, they believe whatever anybody else tells them about the books, many times without ever bothering to confirm that person's information source. Please, if you're going to have an opinion about something like this, make it an informed opinion.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 3, 2001 2:44 AM
All of you Harry Potter lovers are gonna feel pretty stupid when you die and end up in Hell.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on December 3, 2001 3:44 PM
But don't worry. J.K.Rowling will be there to tell you stories.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 3, 2001 6:18 PM
I thought the movie was OK but I have to say her imagination is amazing! Just goes to prove the book is always better than the film.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 4, 2001 1:56 AM
If anyone read the book of Jurassic Park: the lost world they would know that the movie was way better. Although that isn't saying much.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on December 4, 2001 11:08 AM
You're kidding! Nothing could be worst than the T-Rex taking a walk in San Diego!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 5, 2001 4:39 AM
At least they tried to do someting original rather than more: "Ooooh we're in a jungle", "Ooooh we're being chased through trees", "Ooooh we have to get off this island"
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on December 5, 2001 7:35 AM
First of all, it's 100% AMERICAN, capital letters, you Taliban Punk, second, its true, I do get a lot of pussy, and third, I am sorry that I did not know that the writer of this childrens story is a woman. Stop crying.
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Posted by 100% AMERICAN (hellskitchen_@hotmail.com) on December 5, 2001 7:38 AM
O.K., O.K., now I know, stop crying.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on December 5, 2001 4:24 PM
"OOOOhhh, a dinosaur in the city" You're right, sounds great.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 6, 2001 3:07 AM
Yea, it does. As long as they don't go overboard and base Jurrasic Park 4 on the moon or something I'll be happy.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on December 6, 2001 4:06 PM
On the moon...MMMM!
I'm calling Spielberg.
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Posted by saturn17x (No Email) on December 6, 2001 7:38 PM
I just want to say I love the Harry Potter Books they are the best!!!! I have yet to see the movie but friends said that it was great. As for Harry Potter being bad because of witches and wizards is crap. That is like saying the movie Snow White, and the Wizard of OZ is evil because they have witches to. In Cinedarella they say a spell. That isn't Evil to is it. Anyway Harry Potter is not bad because of Witches and wizards. Thanks for books that people of all ages can enjoy!!!!
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 7, 2001 3:45 AM
Oh dear, I think I've just random shemped my pants.
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Posted by Skullfire (hulacete@ubbi.com) on December 7, 2001 11:53 AM
Signed: J.K.Rowling's mom.
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Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on December 10, 2001 4:43 AM
I'm looking forward to her next book, 'Harry Potter and the curious bulge'.
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