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MindFad · Jul 15, 2005, 04:13 PM

did u heeeer!?1

Pictures of crazy little kids in Barnes & Noble to come later*. Until then, discuss something real important.

*Tomorrow, after I've sobered up and am functioning enough to work my cellphone.

BlueSky · Jul 15, 2005, 04:26 PM

This AM I woke up and turned on the TV to get my dose of McNews. A Harry Potter QUIZ on MSNBC. I started hollering at the TV, at least giving my gf somethin' to snicker about.

mdc · Jul 15, 2005, 05:17 PM

i got an email from amazon yesterday saying it will arrive by 7pm tomorrow. today is my birthday, so quite a neat present, but tomorrow we are having a barbecue so i won't be able to start reading until mid sunday.

oh well.

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 15, 2005, 05:30 PM

Kristin and I are going to an independant bookstore tonigth, for the midnight release of the new Harry Potter book. She dorks out on it, I dork out on cars, whatever. I'll read it.

Apple Pro Underwear · 09:03 PM

i ordered it super saver free shipping from amazon on july 13th...

what day you guys think i'll get it?

argh.

Demonhood · Jul 15, 2005, 08:25 PM

you ordered it tomorrow? that's impressive.

jasonsRX7 · Jul 15, 2005, 08:30 PM

I'll go to Sam's Club to see if they have any. When Goblet of Fire came out, it was sold out in every book store around, but Sam's Club had hundreds of them.

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 15, 2005, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by jasonsRX7

I'll go to Sam's Club to see if they have any. When Goblet of Fire came out, it was sold out in every book store around, but Sam's Club had hundreds of them.

Walmart ****ing sucks.

Apple Pro Underwear · Jul 15, 2005, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Demonhood

you ordered it tomorrow? that's impressive.

geez, you folks are so technical about your stupid precise dates and shyt

editmited

jasonsRX7 · Jul 15, 2005, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Walmart ****ing sucks.

Agreed 100% and I don't shop there. But I'll go to Sam's Club, and yes I know the relationship.

budster101 · Jul 15, 2005, 09:06 PM

I'll wait for the movie.

dampeoples · Jul 15, 2005, 09:34 PM

Yes, I'll probably be delivering quite a few of them. We had a meeting about the shipments. I didn't hear them announce it (iPod), so I don't quite know what the fuss is about. I guess I'll see tomorrow.

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 16, 2005, 12:26 AM

We just picked up two copies. And for the record, the last word of the book is "Hermoine".

budster101 · Jul 16, 2005, 12:35 AM

THANKS. ruined it for me.

JoshuaZ · Jul 16, 2005, 12:58 AM

I hate to ruin it for everyone, but Darth Vader is Harrys father.

Railroader · Jul 16, 2005, 01:07 AM

And he gets his hand cut off.

OT(sorta): I never was able to get into HP.

I tried to read the first book and got bored.

I tried to watch the first movie on DVD and got bored.

I HIGHLY doubt I will read this new book.

budster101 · Jul 16, 2005, 01:23 AM

The first book disturbed me when I read the first few pages... child abuse doesn't translate well, and it bothered me how he was being treated. I felt the same way when I started reading "The Green Mile" - Stephen King. That opening sequence in the book was quite disturbing.

I am slowly becoming a fan, but I guess, J.R.R. Tolkein ruined the rest for me.

Big Mac · Jul 16, 2005, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Railroader

And he gets his hand cut off.

OT(sorta): I never was able to get into HP.

I tried to read the first book and got bored.

I tried to watch the first movie on DVD and got bored.

I HIGHLY doubt I will read this new book.

My younger brother attempted to get into the books but found them very boring. Any time he had one in his hands, he was subsequently fast asleep. A few of my friends told me it was a good series that was not just for kids, but they were never able to convince me.

ReggieX · Jul 16, 2005, 09:45 AM

Hermione dies.

No, wait, that was the last one.

mitchell_pgh · Jul 16, 2005, 09:53 AM

I'm going to wait 1/2 hour and pick up up on P2P <kidding>

as2 · Jul 16, 2005, 09:56 AM

My copy turned up at 7.30 this morning.. I felt sorry for my postman - he'd been delivering loads of them, and they aren't exactly light!

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 16, 2005, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

And he gets his hand cut off.

OT(sorta): I never was able to get into HP.

I tried to read the first book and got bored.

I tried to watch the first movie on DVD and got bored.

I HIGHLY doubt I will read this new book.

Too bad. I used to actually HATE harry potter, but after I read the first one, then then 2nd, I think they're okay. They're just really really well written fluff, so you can fly through them and have a bit of fun.

Captain Obvious · Jul 16, 2005, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Too bad. I used to actually HATE harry potter, but after I read the first one, then then 2nd, I think they're okay. They're just really really well written fluff, so you can fly through them and have a bit of fun.

Impressive you finished one much less two whole books given that they are written at about a 5th grade level. Did your wife help you with the big four syllable words?

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 16, 2005, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Impressive you finished one much less two whole books given that they are written at about a 5th grade level. Did your wife help you with the big four syllable words?

I read all of them, thanks. But that's just it, I don't normally read fluff. I read philsophy books most of the time. Why are you such a dick? Did someone from madison rape your mother or something? You have serious problems, and, you're reported. Again. For being a dick without any reason. Again. If I were a mod I would have banned your ass years ago.

- Rob

nredman · Jul 16, 2005, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

I read all of them, thanks. But that's just it, I don't normally read fluff. I read philsophy books most of the time. Why are you such a dick? Did someone from madison rape your mother or something? You have serious problems, and, you're reported. Again. For being a dick without any reason. Again. If I were a mod I would have banned your ass years ago.

- Rob

he's just trying to start ****. i havent read any of them but my wife loves them and even went to get the book at midnight at barnes & noble. i'll wait for it on dvd

wdlove · Jul 16, 2005, 04:34 PM

My wife is a big Harry Potter fan. Has all the books. She prefers the British version, due to arrive on Monday.

nredman · Jul 16, 2005, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

My wife is a big Harry Potter fan. Has all the books. She prefers the British version, due to arrive on Monday.

British version?

The Godfather · Jul 16, 2005, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

I read all of them, thanks. But that's just it, I don't normally read fluff. I read philsophy books most of the time. Why are you such a dick? Did someone from madison rape your mother or something? You have serious problems, and, you're reported. Again. For being a dick without any reason. Again. If I were a mod I would have banned your ass years ago.

- Rob

I think H.P. should be categorized as "entertainment" rather than "fluff". There's no reason to downplay it just because it is not convoluted. Personally, I will be buying the first book to see what this whole Harry Potter thing is all about (hoping that there's more than what's shown in the movies).

ThinkInsane · Jul 16, 2005, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by nredman

British version?

British versions are different than what Scholastic releases here in the US.

nredman · Jul 16, 2005, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

British versions are different than what Scholastic releases here in the US.

interesting, i will have to ask the wife if she knows about that. are they better versions? she spends alot of time on harry potter related websites so she probably knows about it. she is reading the new book at this moment and i am posting on macnn and drinking beer - exciting saturday night for a married couple

ReggieX · Jul 16, 2005, 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by ThinkInsane

British versions are different than what Scholastic releases here in the US.

And there's that whole retarded "Sorcerer's Stone" BS...

olePigeon · Jul 16, 2005, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by ReggieX

And there's that whole retarded "Sorcerer's Stone" BS...

Yeah, I don't get that. How come they changed it to Sorcerer's Stone? Does Microsoft have a copyright on "Philosopher's Stone" or something?

Hugi · Jul 16, 2005, 07:28 PM

I like H.P. It's pure entertainment, not exactly the type of book you pull out the good chocolate and a bottle of red wine for, but rather excellent bedtime material.

Of course, if you're the type that only reads one book each year, I'd rather recommend The Life of Pi or the Alchemist or some other life changing book.

cpt kangarooski · Jul 16, 2005, 08:01 PM

How come they changed it to Sorcerer's Stone?

The belief was that Americans are too stupid to understand that a philosopher's stone would have to do with alchemy, not what's now thought of as philosophy.

storer · Jul 16, 2005, 08:01 PM

I finished the book. Blogged about it. I didn't really enjoy it that much.

dampeoples · 08:12 PM

I actually only delivered 4 of them, not a bad mail day

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 16, 2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

My wife is a big Harry Potter fan. Has all the books. She prefers the British version, due to arrive on Monday.

Well according to Captain Asshole, both of our wives are complete twits, and are reading books written for elementary school kids, so they both must be stupid.

storer · Jul 16, 2005, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Impressive you finished one much less two whole books given that they are written at about a 5th grade level. Did your wife help you with the big four syllable words?

Don't be stupid. Everyone knows that the books were never intended for kids, let alone 5th graders. Pull your head out of your *** and kindly shut up

Railroader · Jul 16, 2005, 09:19 PM

Sorry guys. I gotta go with the Cap. on this one. But you're right, they probably aren't 5th grade reading level. He was being generous.

Kerrigan · Jul 16, 2005, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Cash

my wife is teh stupid

She married you, case closed.

i kid, i kid

The Godfather · Jul 16, 2005, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by cpt kangarooski

The belief was that Americans are too stupid to understand that a philosopher's stone would have to do with alchemy, not what's now thought of as philosophy.

The movie was marketed toward elementary school kids. Do children in your nation know that a "Philosopher's Stone" has nothing to do with Kant and Sartre?

Railroader · Jul 16, 2005, 09:43 PM

Hmmm... who's the US publisher again?

Ganesha · Jul 17, 2005, 12:34 AM

Just got done.... OMFG, is all I can say.

I'm going to bed now.

Footy · Jul 17, 2005, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Walmart ****ing sucks.

Was by there today... They sure do have a stack of 'em.

ApplCmptrDood · Jul 17, 2005, 12:03 PM

If you don't like Harry Potter, then don't talk about it, and let the people who DO like it just discuss it. Stop being a troller... Now to the original topic Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. I read it in 10 hours, and got it at the midnight release. It was really good, but sad... So much happens

Mrjinglesusa · Jul 17, 2005, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ganesha

Just got done.... OMFG, is all I can say.

I'm going to bed now.

Finished it at 3:00 am this morning. I second the OMFG. Let's just say that this book is definitely the best of the first 6. Things happen that will make you say "Oh. My. God." Book 7 can go ANYWHERE.....

Railroader · Jul 17, 2005, 12:46 PM

Why can't we discuss what we don't like about it?

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 17, 2005, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Why can't we discuss what we don't like about it?

Start your own thread. It doesn't cost anything.

suvsr4terrorists · Jul 17, 2005, 12:56 PM

Yeah, this book was...kinda like Empire Strikes Back. Ending was pretty.. well... it sucks that it ended that way, only because we have to wait so long for the next one. I mean, what a downer. Also... the fact that ... well,..

SPOILER, only read on if you've read the book!!!!

What I don't dig is the fact that Hogwarts is going to close, and Harry isn't coming back. And since Hermoine and Ron are coming with, it's almost like the fellowship of hte ring, wandering around trying to find those.... eh... whatever they are things. Horscruxes. Might as well just read LOTR from now on.

- Rob

Railroader · Jul 17, 2005, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by suvsr4terrorists

Start your own thread. It doesn't cost anything.

The funny part is this thread was created to make fun of Harry Potter fans and you guys derailed it into a discussion about how you guys are fans! The irony. All the more reason to discuss goofy Harry Potter fans!