Posted by Will Turner, Karaoke King at nat0.ucc.ac.uk on November 25, 2003 at 09:36:26:
In Reply to: I don't mean to pick on you..... posted by pilky9o on November 25, 2003 at 09:34:45:
If you've ever listened to radio comedy like The Goons, the joy having to imagine the situation is wonderful. I don't know about America, but English schools are increasingly moving away from the arts and creative writing and I find that sad.
: This is more a general statement based on what you said, so please don't take it personaly.
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: Does anyone else find it sad that we as a whole can't seem to be pleased if it ain't 30 feet tall and in dolby surround 5.1 with 3d visuals and a free popsicle and a coupon for 10 cents off laundry soap.
: Why must we be unhappy with the book or the script.
: Just as this person implied, it was upsetting to have to use imagination.
: In this case I am sure it is because the intense desire to see Kevin Smith's superman was too much to hold back, but in general, I find this all too common, and it saddens me.