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Oddwen · 08-16-2008, 05:02 PM

This just in, happy 100th issue to the Downer! Special Correspondent Oddwen Floddball gets her assigned special correspondence in *cough* on time!

In 2004, Tolkien fans were pleased to hear that a formerly undiscovered culture had been discovered in Indonesia, and that they were being called 'Hobbits'.

So inspired was one fan, that she went digging in her own North American backyard...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJpeKtHu6Q4

Starring Oddwen and Oliphaunts_Rule.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-17-2008, 05:01 PM

An Eleventy First Downer! Phew!
To celebrate this most unusual of occurrences, may I present the first ever Downer with the main headline written by someone else? Yes? Good.
When Legate, in a video, commented on the fact that there may be a Downer article about his antics, I didn't want to oblige. However, the phantom did...

The continuing story of The Phantom and Alien... continues! This is the first of a two parter...

Episode 007
Episode 006
Episode 005
Episode 004
Episode 003
Episode 002
Episode 001

Morthoron · 08-17-2008, 05:41 PM

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To like teh dude who owns the paper or whatever:

Ummm...I was, like, reading your paper (as if!), and I, like, read where you were saying stuff, like, about having everyone talking foreign and stuff. And I said ummm, like, WHOA! It took me years to like speak like normal, you know? And like, I aint got time to start speaking like some Englishy-type person. Where are they from anyway?

And then my GF (ummm...not like I'm lesbo or something, she's like a good friend, you know?), and you know what she said? She said, like, British stuff is just like American speaking only it sounds funny, and I said, like, whatever, and she said whatever back, and then we watched this dorky Britishy movie about little guys called habits, and all the guys in the movie had like beards and swords and wore dresses or robes or something, and they had this big eye ball, like, shoved on top of a tower (which I guess is, like, how they get cell phone service, or whatever) and my GF (just a friend, K?) said that all the dudes in England wore dresses and stuff, cos her uncle is from Scotsdale or Scotlin or something and thats just like England 'cept they talk even weirder. And I said no way! and she said way! So I guess it's true. But that Leggo-my-eggo guy in the movie was, like, pretty hot, and he wasnt wearing a dress so he's, like, awright.

Anyways, why don't you guys like speak American, cos I have to, like, go shopping and stuff, so I got no time to, like, learn and stuff, KK?

BRB AFK,
Tiffani Blatherskite
LA USA

Groin Redbeard · 08-17-2008, 06:06 PM

Very entertaining cover story, Hookbill, I couldn't stop laughing at that penguin remark!

Thinlómien · 08-18-2008, 02:14 AM

Hookbill - I loved the mini-heads.

tp - the article was hilarious.

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-18-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Hookbill - I loved the mini-heads.

tp - the article was hilarious.

oh, I forgot to say, the phantom wrote the mini heads as well... I just wrote the little bits underneith them and the second story... I was very lazy this week. ;p

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-18-2008, 09:59 AM

I want to have a British accent and get rid of this horrid American one! I should've taken Oddwen's class!

Thinlómien · 08-18-2008, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

oh, I forgot to say, the phantom wrote the mini heads as well... I just wrote the little bits underneith them and the second story... I was very lazy this week. ;p

Hahaha. But I actually laughed more at the bits underneath them than the mini-heads themselves...

*runs away before tp comes*

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-18-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

An Eleventy First Downer! Phew!
To celebrate this most unusual of occurrences, may I present the first ever Downer with the main headline written by someone else? Yes?

No, not yes... There was one other... remember week 104? The main headline wasn't written by you, Hookbill, but by someone else. By me. I at least remember that!

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-18-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

No, not yes... There was one other... remember week 104? The main headline wasn't written by you, Hookbill, but by someone else. By me. I at least remember that!

What? You mean this week 104? The main headline was written by me. The 'inside' headlines and the 'magazine' ad were yours.

Quote:

The British accent in overrated

Which one? English, Scottish, or Welsh? And which dialect? I've always thought Northern Welsh was a particularly good one.
Or are you one of those people who think that 'British' means 'Stereotypical English bloke'? I grieve for the world, some times.

In other News...

For all you Oxonmooters...
Work on the Special paper has begun! It will probably be printed on A3 sized paper and consist of; Front Page, two inside pages and one back page. There may even by a special Phantom and Alien there too.
So, if you're heading to the moot, don't be surprised if I shove one of these in your face and, while you're distracted, steal your shoes.
At the moment I'm planning on bringing about 6, maybe 7. I can't seem to get a definite figure on the number of Wights attending, but I'd rather take too many than not enough.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 08-18-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

What? You mean this week 104? The main headline was written by me. The 'inside' headlines and the 'magazine' ad were yours.

Right... That's what I said wasn't it? Sorry, I must have been a bit confused...

Groin Redbeard · 08-18-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

Which one? English, Scottish, or Welsh? And which dialect? I've always thought Northern Welsh was a particularly good one.
Or are you one of those people who think that 'British' means 'Stereotypical English bloke'? I grieve for the world, some times.

.

I've never heard Welsh and I think Scottish, and Irish for that matter

, sounds a lot nicer (probably because it's more rugged) than English.

08-16-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	Just in time for the eleventyfirst! This just in, happy 100th issue to the Downer! Special Correspondent Oddwen Floddball gets her assigned special correspondence in cough on time! In 2004, Tolkien fans were pleased to hear that a formerly undiscovered culture had been discovered in Indonesia, and that they were being called 'Hobbits'. So inspired was one fan, that she went digging in her own North American backyard... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJpeKtHu6Q4 Starring Oddwen and Oliphaunts_Rule. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

08-17-2008, 05:01 PM	#2
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	An Eleventy First Downer! Phew! To celebrate this most unusual of occurrences, may I present the first ever Downer with the main headline written by someone else? Yes? Good. When Legate, in a video, commented on the fact that there may be a Downer article about his antics, I didn't want to oblige. However, the phantom did... The continuing story of The Phantom and Alien... continues! This is the first of a two parter... Episode 007 Episode 006 Episode 005 Episode 004 Episode 003 Episode 002 Episode 001 __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

08-17-2008, 05:41 PM	#3
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	LETTER TO THE EDITOR To like teh dude who owns the paper or whatever: Ummm...I was, like, reading your paper (as if!), and I, like, read where you were saying stuff, like, about having everyone talking foreign and stuff. And I said ummm, like, WHOA! It took me years to like speak like normal, you know? And like, I aint got time to start speaking like some Englishy-type person. Where are they from anyway? And then my GF (ummm...not like I'm lesbo or something, she's like a good friend, you know?), and you know what she said? She said, like, British stuff is just like American speaking only it sounds funny, and I said, like, whatever, and she said whatever back, and then we watched this dorky Britishy movie about little guys called habits, and all the guys in the movie had like beards and swords and wore dresses or robes or something, and they had this big eye ball, like, shoved on top of a tower (which I guess is, like, how they get cell phone service, or whatever) and my GF (just a friend, K?) said that all the dudes in England wore dresses and stuff, cos her uncle is from Scotsdale or Scotlin or something and thats just like England 'cept they talk even weirder. And I said no way! and she said way! So I guess it's true. But that Leggo-my-eggo guy in the movie was, like, pretty hot, and he wasnt wearing a dress so he's, like, awright. Anyways, why don't you guys like speak American, cos I have to, like, go shopping and stuff, so I got no time to, like, learn and stuff, KK? BRB AFK, Tiffani Blatherskite LA USA __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

08-17-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Very entertaining cover story, Hookbill, I couldn't stop laughing at that penguin remark! __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

08-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#5
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Hookbill - I loved the mini-heads. tp - the article was hilarious. __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

08-18-2008, 09:59 AM	#7
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I was waiting for this the whole week! I want to have a British accent and get rid of this horrid American one! I should've taken Oddwen's class! __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.