What do you assign to Orthanc? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-07-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

And on the subject of politics, I assign Max Hastings. All good liberals need one token right-winger to approve of, and he's mine.

PJ O'Rourke is my fave right winger - so funny and my fave lefty is Tony Benn... barking in some respects but you know where you are with him...and at least he is consistent..and sometimes quite right.....

Meneltarmacil · 04-07-2007, 11:13 PM

I'm assigning the following:
Staying up really late
Sleeping in until 11 AM

These tend to be very much related to each other

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As for the latest discussions, I can't say I have a lot of right-wingers I secretly or openly approve of, probably because most of the right-wingers here in America tend to be seriously misguided at best and downright looney at worst. In fact, I think British conservatives would appear downright liberal if you compared them to somebody like Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter.

Roa_Aoife · 04-11-2007, 04:23 PM

The left-wingers aren't that great either, Menel. *shudders at the thought of Michael Moore*

I assign Art Day at school. On the one hand, clean up is awful, and I come home covered in paint. On the other hand, the kids adore it.

I also assign ignoring chores and spending the whole day doing nothing. A guilty pleasure if there ever was one.

Feanor of the Peredhil · 04-11-2007, 05:06 PM

Redefining deadlines.

I know I'm going to have to write the two papers eventually, it's just that I don't right now.

Laitoste · 04-11-2007, 05:29 PM

I second country music! Especially the stuff from the early 90's, the stuff my parents listened to when I was a kid, the stuff I grew up with. So cheesy, and yet so endearing. I probably drive my roommate up the wall.

Also old pick-up trucks. And Westerns, particularly The Man from Snowy River.

Returning to the 'Downs after a protracted abscence.

Political and single-issue blogs (really!). Nothing like being worked up into a proper idealogical rage.

And, of course, procrastination. Yes, I have exams tomorrow and Friday, as well as a paper, but I don't feel like working right now

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Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-11-2007, 08:16 PM

Esty you should try "Dorito's" then, they are the best nacho flavourse tortilia chips around. . . I hate to say it but they beat any of the Danish alternatives.

Lalwendë · 04-12-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Roa_Aoife

The left-wingers aren't that great either, Menel. *shudders at the thought of Michael Moore*

Heheh, he's one of my heroes! I assign him to Orthanc for making people feel uncomfortable, but especially for the stunts on TV Nation, Roger And Me and his work on Rage Against The Machine videos.

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Originally Posted by Rune

Esty you should try "Dorito's" then, they are the best nacho flavourse tortilia chips around. . . I hate to say it but they beat any of the Danish alternatives.

"Nachos! I need TP..." Which reminds me, I assign Beavis and Butthead to Orthanc - it's years since I saw any, but they were funny! And I assign South Park which I have been overdosing on lately (with heartfelt thanks to Paramount Comedy Channel) - and especially that new episode about World of Warcraft! Oh and the Lord of the Rings episode which I finally saw recently. Butters as Gollum - brilliant!

Thinlómien · 04-12-2007, 05:37 AM

I assign Eurovision song contest.

It's so horrible, poor and grotesque but funny, amusing and entertaining the same time and I'm ashamed to confess that I and my frinds still listen last year's songs from my friend's iPod...

Volo · 04-12-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I and my frinds still listen last year's songs from my friend's iPod...

You can't do that! It's out of fashion!

Well, I'll assign Idols for about the same reasons.

Oddwen · 04-12-2007, 07:02 AM

I assign the smell of paint and permanent markers...they kill your brain, and I probably shouldn't profess my affection around any authorities lest they think I'm getting high off of them, but yeah I have nice memories associated with those smells.

Galadriel55 · 11-22-2010, 07:55 PM

I assing hypocrites to Orthanc (seeing as I am one)
Also, history - I know its important, but I couldn't care less about the Constitution and the 72 resolutions and stuff like that.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 05-12-2012, 01:52 PM

The TV shows:
Glee
House MD
Once Upon a Time

YA Books:
Percy Jackson series
Artemis Fowl series
A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Hunger Games (Only the first book. 2 and 3 sucked.)

Music:
Eminem
Early Avril Lavigne
Paramore

04-07-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	I'm assigning the following: Staying up really late Sleeping in until 11 AM These tend to be very much related to each other . As for the latest discussions, I can't say I have a lot of right-wingers I secretly or openly approve of, probably because most of the right-wingers here in America tend to be seriously misguided at best and downright looney at worst. In fact, I think British conservatives would appear downright liberal if you compared them to somebody like Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

04-11-2007, 04:23 PM	#3
Roa_Aoife Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Someday, I'll rule all of it. Posts: 1,696	The left-wingers aren't that great either, Menel. shudders at the thought of Michael Moore I assign Art Day at school. On the one hand, clean up is awful, and I come home covered in paint. On the other hand, the kids adore it. I also assign ignoring chores and spending the whole day doing nothing. A guilty pleasure if there ever was one. __________________ We can't all be Roas* when it comes to analysing...* -Lommy I didn't say you're evil, Roa, I said you're exasperating. -Nerwen

04-11-2007, 05:06 PM	#4
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Redefining deadlines. I know I'm going to have to write the two papers eventually, it's just that I don't right now. __________________ peace

04-11-2007, 05:29 PM	#5
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	I second country music! Especially the stuff from the early 90's, the stuff my parents listened to when I was a kid, the stuff I grew up with. So cheesy, and yet so endearing. I probably drive my roommate up the wall. Also old pick-up trucks. And Westerns, particularly The Man from Snowy River. Returning to the 'Downs after a protracted abscence. Political and single-issue blogs (really!). Nothing like being worked up into a proper idealogical rage. And, of course, procrastination. Yes, I have exams tomorrow and Friday, as well as a paper, but I don't feel like working right now . __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

04-12-2007, 05:37 AM	#8
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I assign Eurovision song contest. It's so horrible, poor and grotesque but funny, amusing and entertaining the same time and I'm ashamed to confess that I and my frinds still listen last year's songs from my friend's iPod... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

04-12-2007, 07:02 AM	#10
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I assign the smell of paint and permanent markers...they kill your brain, and I probably shouldn't profess my affection around any authorities lest they think I'm getting high off of them, but yeah I have nice memories associated with those smells. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

11-22-2010, 07:55 PM	#11
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,494	I assing hypocrites to Orthanc (seeing as I am one) Also, history - I know its important, but I couldn't care less about the Constitution and the 72 resolutions and stuff like that. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera

05-12-2012, 01:52 PM	#12
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	The TV shows: Glee House MD Once Upon a Time YA Books: Percy Jackson series Artemis Fowl series A Series of Unfortunate Events The Hunger Games (Only the first book. 2 and 3 sucked.) Music: Eminem Early Avril Lavigne Paramore __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

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