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mauve · 04-26-2010, 10:44 PM

I don't know if they're youtube or netflix, but if you can find them, check out Buster Keaton's The Playhouse, Sherlock Jr., The Boat or The Balloonatic. Buster Keaton was an absolute genius who wrote all his own material, did all his own stunts, owned his own studio, and created stunts and visual gags that are still being stolen by cartoons and visual comedians today. His silent films are still hilarious after all these years, and the technical aspects are absolutely stunning given the level of technology that was available at the time. (Especially considering that most modern stunt actor safety equipment hadn't been invented yet, and that all film editing had to be done with a pair of scissors and a bottle of glue.) Keaton beats Charlie Chaplin, hands down.

Books:
I just finished Cyrano de Bergerac and I highly recommend it. It's smart, funny, and yet ends on a painful note. While some of the characters are a bit stockpile, they're all likeable.

Plus it features a duel in which Cyrano simultaneously beats the crap out of a dude and makes up an insulting theme song for the fight.

The Count of Monte Cristo is fantastic too, although it constantly makes you wonder whether Monte Cristo is the most awesome guy in the world or a complete asshole.

Hanuman · 04-26-2010, 10:55 PM

Tai Chi, Fire Performance, Swords.

Or you could always just come play d2 with us.

Bells · 04-27-2010, 12:04 AM

Fuck Wii Sports, just play Let's Dance!

Also, i'm mad at Jesus. he had an account in the forum but he never once came to tell us that the great Rapture was coming when the Other forum-dimension got destroyed... Meister did that.

Yeah... Meister is good people. Better people than Jesus.

Also, Fifth, if you want to expose yourself to new Entertainment, why don't you go looking for Fringe series, animes and Tv Shows that hardly anyone talks about? You might find a couple of gems that no one knows about or end up mentally scared.

Eltargrim · 04-27-2010, 12:10 AM

Fifth: Sailor Jerry rum.

Delicious.

Odjn · 04-27-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eltargrim

Fifth: Sailor Jerry rum.

Delicious.

Heresy.

Old Monk or Gosling.

Eltargrim · 04-27-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Odjn

Heresy.

Old Monk or Gosling.

They don't seem to sell these in Manitoba D: otherwise, I would agree. My choices really seem to be Jerry, Morgan, and Bacardi, and I'd take Jerry over the other two.

The Sevenshot Kid · 04-27-2010, 12:52 AM

Seriously. Gossip Girl.

I also recommend the music of Say Anything. They've been my favorite band for years.

BloodyMage · 04-27-2010, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by The Gunslinger

Seriously. Gossip Girl.

I also recommend the music of Say Anything. They've been my favorite band for years.

Yeah, I thought it'd be something that he'd enjoy too.

Seil · 04-27-2010, 01:02 AM

D.A.N.C.E to the B.E.A.T

Premmy · 04-27-2010, 01:15 AM

B-Boying
Capoeira
Marble Hornets, But I've already done that to you.
Walking Damn Near everywhere.
Guitar
Rapping
Butterfly Knife Tricks
Boxer-Briefs
Cornrows, but only the fanciest ones you can get, then, Take Pictures of your Geometry and showwww usssssssss
Planet Hulk
Saying "Smash" as much as possible.
Dressing yourself Along a specific theme per day/week
Alternate Reality Games.

04-26-2010, 10:44 PM	#1
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	I don't know if they're youtube or netflix, but if you can find them, check out Buster Keaton's The Playhouse, Sherlock Jr., The Boat or The Balloonatic. Buster Keaton was an absolute genius who wrote all his own material, did all his own stunts, owned his own studio, and created stunts and visual gags that are still being stolen by cartoons and visual comedians today. His silent films are still hilarious after all these years, and the technical aspects are absolutely stunning given the level of technology that was available at the time. (Especially considering that most modern stunt actor safety equipment hadn't been invented yet, and that all film editing had to be done with a pair of scissors and a bottle of glue.) Keaton beats Charlie Chaplin, hands down. Books: I just finished Cyrano de Bergerac and I highly recommend it. It's smart, funny, and yet ends on a painful note. While some of the characters are a bit stockpile, they're all likeable. Plus it features a duel in which Cyrano simultaneously beats the crap out of a dude and makes up an insulting theme song for the fight. The Count of Monte Cristo is fantastic too, although it constantly makes you wonder whether Monte Cristo is the most awesome guy in the world or a complete asshole. __________________ Yoo Hoo! Last edited by mauve; 04-26-2010 at 10:49 PM.

04-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
Hanuman Love Is Strength Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vancouver/BC/Canada Posts: 1,135	Tai Chi, Fire Performance, Swords. Or you could always just come play d2 with us. __________________ If you want to stay connected send me a PM with your email.

04-27-2010, 12:04 AM	#3
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	Fuck Wii Sports, just play Let's Dance! Also, i'm mad at Jesus. he had an account in the forum but he never once came to tell us that the great Rapture was coming when the Other forum-dimension got destroyed... Meister did that. Yeah... Meister is good people. Better people than Jesus. Also, Fifth, if you want to expose yourself to new Entertainment, why don't you go looking for Fringe series, animes and Tv Shows that hardly anyone talks about? You might find a couple of gems that no one knows about or end up mentally scared. __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

04-27-2010, 12:10 AM	#4
Eltargrim Fifty-Talents Haversham Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FABULOUS Posts: 1,904	Fifth: Sailor Jerry rum. Delicious. __________________ <Insert witticism here; get credit; ???; profit!>

04-27-2010, 01:15 AM	#10
Premmy Stop the hate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a nice web on fifty first street Posts: 4,466	B-Boying Capoeira Marble Hornets, But I've already done that to you. Walking Damn Near everywhere. Guitar Rapping Butterfly Knife Tricks Boxer-Briefs Cornrows, but only the fanciest ones you can get, then, Take Pictures of your Geometry and showwww usssssssss Planet Hulk Saying "Smash" as much as possible. Dressing yourself Along a specific theme per day/week Alternate Reality Games. __________________ Drank Last edited by Premmy; 04-27-2010 at 01:18 AM.

04-27-2010, 01:02 AM	#9
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	D.A.N.C.E to the B.E.A.T