Literary Laughs and Fun Tidbits

 

I've come across so many fun things around the Internet this week, I just wanted to share them all.

 

50 Common Things You Probably Didn't Know There Were Words For

NIBLING. You have no idea how long I've needed a word to collectively refer to my nieces and nephews. No. IDEA.

14 Amazing Bookish Halloween Costumes

Seriously, though, the hobbit toddler. ^_^

Fans rejoiced at the news there would be a Labyrinth sequel.

 

The next day, the fan hearts broke when they found out there really wasn't. 

 

 Now that's just cruel.

 

This amazing bookish pep-talk that needs to be read by everyone.

 

Last but not least, the return of my favorite sketch comedy show, Studio C, and they FINALLY DO A DOCTOR WHO SKETCH.

Let's be honest, guys. That's a pretty decent imitation.

All right, folks, that's it for now. The next PlotNo installment will be up Thursday, so look forward to that. Have an excellent week everybody!

Book Nerd Problems by Epic Reads, Plus Some Doctor Who

I came across these last night and could not resist sharing them. Book Nerd Problems by Epic Reads.

Frozen fishsticks.

I mean, CAN YOU RELATE OR WHAT? Especially the eating one, sheesh.

Speaking of nerd problems -and I know this has been awhile- but did anybody else have closure issues with the departure of the Ponds in Doctor Who? (See, I told you this was awhile back.)

And did anybody else not know about the unfilmed extra scene where Rory's dad finds out what happened? Because I only heard about it yesterday, and this is gold. GOLD.

 

How did this not wind up in the episode? HOW?!

I'm feeling very exclamatory, apparently. But why shouldn't I? My first Q&A went pretty well, it's a beautiful new week, and there's a brand new joke up in the sidebar for Corny Joke Monday. No, seriously, check that out. There is no better way to start your Monday, I guarantee.

Doctor Who: The Problem With Clara

It has long been a thorn in my side that I've never been up to date on Doctor Who episodes. Now finally (finally!) I am but one episode behind and there's really nothing left for the Internet to spoil. (Yes, thank you for telling me all about Gallifrey and River Song. Truly.)




Ever since Amy and Rory departed, something has been bugging me about the show. Like a punch line I know I should understand, but continues to evade me. Watching the 50th Anniversary special, I finally realized what it was.

Season 7 part 2 hasn't been as good as episodes in the past, and it's all because of Clara.

Don't get me wrong. I love Clara. She's spunky, has great personality, and will forever be immortalized in my mind as the girl who said 'It's smaller on the outside.' 


She's a terrific character, but she's just kind of ...there.

Despite all her wonderful attributes, she is a flat character. I have yet to connect with her to the extent of any of the other companions. I feel the writers of this season have failed me in that they have told me much more about Clara than they have shown me.

Think back to every episode with Clara Oswin Oswald. She has no set goal or motivation. She wants to travel but, now that she is traveling and through space and time no less, it doesn't seem to be developing her character. She was the Impossible Girl but, as crazy as it sounds, this was the Doctor's story more than it was Clara's. That was obvious in how the story was told. When Clara finally stepped into the spotlight in the climactic finale of the storyline -The Name of the Doctor- it was over almost before it began.

In short, Clara doesn't have a story yet. She's merely a character in the Doctor's. I hope to see much more involvement from her in the future season. There are so many possibilities. Now that she isn't the Impossible Girl anymore, perhaps she can just be Clara, because Clara has the potential to be my favorite companion yet.

My Favorite Quote from the Fellowship. Seriously.

So I'm cuddled on the couch, re-watching the Fellowship of the Ring for the first time in years, on single-digit volume late late at night, trying not to wake anyone in the house, and it hits me. This movie is epic. Stunning. In all ways awesome. And I realize what my favorite line is.

"Let's hunt some orc."

Not some poignant quote on humanity, not a beacon of hope or optimism in the midst of the dark, not a moment of valiance and bravery. Not the stirring love of Aragorn and Arwen, the devotion of Samwise Gamgee, or the strength and determination of the Fellowship.

Nope, I like "Let's hunt some orc." Complete, of course, with the dramatic shink as Aragorn slams his dagger into its sheath, Gimli's battle cry, and Legolas's rather bloodthirsty smile. Every time it makes me grin. Every. Single. Time.

This may say something about my psychological condition, but really I think it just explains my penchant for action movies.

In other news, referring to my post on Friday concerning the wonderful days of May and its effect on the kitchen chalkboard, this happened:

 Can I just say I love my family?