I just returned from my LDS mission in England last week and remembered the hilarious people here at Hatrack. Before my mission I was primarily known here as "The Revolutionary" though I dought anyone would remember me because I rarely posted anything. Now I'll just go as "?". I sure don't recognize many names. Anyway, England and my mission were good. I just went to the dentist today and found out that I didn't catch the bad teeth disease going around there. But it feels good having my teeth cleaned. The reason I'm posting here now is for some very important imformation from you guys. If you could recommend in your opinion the best books, music, and (not as important) movies that have come out in the last two years because I've kinda been out of that loop for the last two years. Maybe just list your top five or something. Thanks. ?
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Lord of the Rings
Get the extended DVDs now (as in, today), so you can watch them before seeing Return of the King in the theatres before it leaves.
After that, Monsters Inc.
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Well, the biggest news would be the three Lord of the Rings movies. The first two are out on DVD now.
A Harry Potter book came out, as did two Alvin maker books.
Oh, yeah, we found out that Darth Vader is really Luke's father.
Dagonee
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
I think that you are going about this all wrong -- you should use this cultural gap as an interesting quirk rather than try and fill it (which you could never fully do).
Posted by Argèn†~ (Member # 4528) on :
Make sure you rent Enders Game on DVD. You'll never guess who they got to play Ender.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
That's soooo mean! *resists urge to put plug in for the DVD of Ender's Game, too . . . *
DVD - LOTR and TTT. Immediately. And then the theatre for ROTK. all in one day, mind -
Ignore Harry Potter. Blech.
Welcome back!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Hey! I do remember you! Welcome back!
And don't ask me for cultural suggestions, or at least make sure you're not armed while you view them so one of us doesn't have to die.
<--*Tends to like things very few others enjoy*
Hobbes Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Ohh, and although Annie is indescribaly beautiful, you'll have to watch out for her, she's a crafty one.
Hobbes Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Rev, do you remember Hobbes?
*prompts* Hobbesy, give him an update. He just got home. It will make him happy.
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
*Gives Kat a confused look* What now?
Hobbes Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Annie, that looks awesome!
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
I think I remember the revolutionary...but I'm not sure.
Anyway, the only important cultural events of the past two years have happened here at Hatrack. Just read the threads.
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
*sigh* He just got home from a mission to return to old haunts. I'm sure he remembers you. Maybe he'd want an update? Just a link? Sort of a "Welcome Back" bit of news?
Posted by ? (Member # 2319) on :
My wonderful loving mother already got me both extended versions of LOTR. Greatfully, I saw the first one in the theater. ?
Posted by skillery (Member # 6209) on :
Book: "How Angel Peterson Got His Name" by Gary Paulsen
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
*Looks at Kat again* *Thinks he gets it*
Annie and myself are dating and have been for over 5 months now.
Hobbes Posted by ? (Member # 2319) on :
Oh, and yes I remember Hobbes. (slightly) Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
I'm impressed, I doubt I would remember me... assuming I'm not me of course... which kind of screw up this whole proposition, but I digress. It's great to have you back, I hope you had the time of your life in England (seems like the best foriegn mission ever, out of the country and no new language ).
Hobbes Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Well, yes, that's lovely, but...
*sighs* Never mind.
Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
(and he joined the church. Just, you know, a sidenote.)
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
He's in love - he's supposed to be a little flustered, isn't he?
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
All you people make it sound like LOTR doesn't exist in England!
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I'm impressed, I doubt I would remember me... assuming I'm not me of course... which kind of screw up this whole proposition, but I digress. It's great to have you back, I hope you had the time of your life in England (seems like the best foriegn mission ever, out of the country and no new language