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02-21-2006, 10:26 AM | #1 | |||
Cryptic Aura
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Ghost Posts: Lines with a longer shelf-life than most thread elements
Have you ever had a good, hearty laugh when rereading old threads? Have you found a line or two that, though they be tarnished in the bottom of the barrow, could sparkle with wit on a new bosom, er, thread? Maybe the original context makes them funny, and they might crumble when brought up into the air here, but I really enjoyed these lines from Squatter and the everlong, everlovely Marileangorifurnimaluim . The thread was Thanks, Mr. Underhill.
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02-22-2006, 03:26 AM | #2 |
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Then there is this very venerable old thread which certainly had an extensive shelf life, particularly among those who were around in the early years: The One Ring .
Rarely were Mister Underhill and Sharkű found to be such form! Although the entire thread merits close reading, particular attention should be paid to Mister Underhill's Post #17. Our DreadHorseman rides an idea superbly! And after the first furlough, Our Old Man takes up the whip and puts the race into a neck and neck chase with Post #23 . Some of the contributions from other Downers such as OneWhiteTree, mfenwick, Marileangorifurnimaluim turned the race into a veritable steeplechase. This, ladies and gentleman, is a Barrow Downs Classic.
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02-23-2006, 11:09 AM | #3 |
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Musae planguntur
What rough beast slouched toward BethelDowns?
Once again, Mister Underhill and The Squatter go mano e mano, this time with The Mirrorbell Man: New Republic Article . We can't have this argument often enough it seems.
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03-05-2006, 09:32 AM | #4 | |
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Great idea, Bęthberry! I hope more of us forum "oldies" chip in their favourites. You already mentioned "The One Ring?" thread, my all-time favourite. I'd like to contribute another good discussion: What's With this Always Going Underground. Though a number of the posts are very good, the peak comes when Sharkű goes Freudian in post #10 on this thread:
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