Ok, aside from the fact that nobody wants to hear Hulk Hogan murder the Streisand songbook…I think I’m missing a cultural marker here.
I seem to recall from their advertising that “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “The Hunger Games” both had brave female archers…but I don’t remember seeing that amazing red hair.Having read neither book and seen neither film (hangs head in disgrace) I don’t know whether I’m even on the right track…but it isn’t Barbra!And the ticket seller seems to be the one who’s outdoors!My head hurts….
I recognize the Brave character, but…the lady in the stenographer’s chair looks like she is outside with the bricks and the posters, but is she supposed to be working in the box office? And I agree you would have to be brave to listen to that, but are Hulk Hogan and Steisand just picked because they are randomly funny, or is there another reference there?
I never saw the movie “Brave” but I think the girl in it looks a lot like Jane of “Jane and the Dragon” fame. (I have young nieces and nephews is the ONLY reason I know about “Jane and the Dragon.” No, really…….) As for “meddling” in politics: in a democracy there should be NO difference between elected officials and the voting public in terms of who has a “right” to discuss politics. The elected officials are theoretically public servants, after all. They can propose bills, vote on them, and so forth, but when voters ask questions at town hall meetings, volunteer for campaigns, contribute to campaigns, publicly endorse candidates or causes, etc. they are by no means “meddling” in politics, they are doing what citizens of a democracy should do, being involved in their own government.
It depends. If you vote at your official polling place, no. At a concert or on a comic strip website, probably yes. (Doonesbury, Mallard Fillmore, and Prickly City being exceptions, naturally.)
afficionado: She is a citizen, so it is not meddling – it is performing a civic duty that befalls all of us in whatever country we are in. That meddling (and a few aircraft carriers removing the need) is probably what kept the US from invading Malta. Back in the early 1940s, you showed the strategic value and got that thingie on you flag for it.
It was not snarky. I have posted before on how Malta was the only case of the George’s medal being give to a whole people rather than a single individual, because of exceptional civilian bravery in the early forties (and because the Victoria Cross was reserved for the military – an extreme injustice in my opinion). Too familiar, I will accept and apologize, but I am never snarky. With around 200 nations in the world, the US has garrisoned over 150 of them. If Malta has escaped this fate, rejoice; there are island countries smaller in combined area than Malta and much smaller in population that have US military permanently established.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
Ok, aside from the fact that nobody wants to hear Hulk Hogan murder the Streisand songbook…I think I’m missing a cultural marker here.
I seem to recall from their advertising that “The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe” and “The Hunger Games” both had brave female archers…but I don’t remember seeing that amazing red hair.Having read neither book and seen neither film (hangs head in disgrace) I don’t know whether I’m even on the right track…but it isn’t Barbra!And the ticket seller seems to be the one who’s outdoors!My head hurts….
Varnes over 12 years ago
Um, sorry, I don’t get this one…I’m off to Monty….
Davepostmp over 12 years ago
That’s tomorrow, and the rest of the week.
J Short over 12 years ago
She don’t need no stinkin credit card.
konradh over 12 years ago
I recognize the Brave character, but…the lady in the stenographer’s chair looks like she is outside with the bricks and the posters, but is she supposed to be working in the box office? And I agree you would have to be brave to listen to that, but are Hulk Hogan and Steisand just picked because they are randomly funny, or is there another reference there?
Godfreydaniel over 12 years ago
I never saw the movie “Brave” but I think the girl in it looks a lot like Jane of “Jane and the Dragon” fame. (I have young nieces and nephews is the ONLY reason I know about “Jane and the Dragon.” No, really…….) As for “meddling” in politics: in a democracy there should be NO difference between elected officials and the voting public in terms of who has a “right” to discuss politics. The elected officials are theoretically public servants, after all. They can propose bills, vote on them, and so forth, but when voters ask questions at town hall meetings, volunteer for campaigns, contribute to campaigns, publicly endorse candidates or causes, etc. they are by no means “meddling” in politics, they are doing what citizens of a democracy should do, being involved in their own government.
Lyons Group, Inc. over 12 years ago
I can hardly wait for that movie to come to cable next year so Iadd it to my DVD collection.
Cartoonacy over 12 years ago
It depends. If you vote at your official polling place, no. At a concert or on a comic strip website, probably yes. (Doonesbury, Mallard Fillmore, and Prickly City being exceptions, naturally.)
hippogriff over 12 years ago
afficionado: She is a citizen, so it is not meddling – it is performing a civic duty that befalls all of us in whatever country we are in. That meddling (and a few aircraft carriers removing the need) is probably what kept the US from invading Malta. Back in the early 1940s, you showed the strategic value and got that thingie on you flag for it.
hippogriff over 12 years ago
It was not snarky. I have posted before on how Malta was the only case of the George’s medal being give to a whole people rather than a single individual, because of exceptional civilian bravery in the early forties (and because the Victoria Cross was reserved for the military – an extreme injustice in my opinion). Too familiar, I will accept and apologize, but I am never snarky. With around 200 nations in the world, the US has garrisoned over 150 of them. If Malta has escaped this fate, rejoice; there are island countries smaller in combined area than Malta and much smaller in population that have US military permanently established.