Tuesday, July 24th, 2007...9:41 pm
potternut? potterNot
Sorry, just not into this deal, the Potter deal. I know, I know, everyone, young and old, just cannot WAIT to read it and find out what happens. Tons of bloggers are either writing about the book or not writing because they are (gulp) reading. I kind of wish I knew a spoiler just to piss someone off by slipping it in here. Drat.
Just another group I am not a part of. Yes, I read one of them, the first one, I think. Um. It was OK. I saw a movie or two, but I think I fell asleep in the second one. Raise your hand if you’re with me on this one. Anyone? Anyone?
It’s deja vu all over again. Take 1: grow up in Texas, sports capital of the U.S. world, not caring about sports. Sure, it’s fun to socialize, go to a game (I’ve even gone to a GOLF tournament and had fun; I’m easy that way), have a beer, talk to people, but pay attention to the action? Nah. It kind of interrupts the fun.
Take 2: Potter.
Now, I just feel ill thinking about how rich Rowling and those three kid actors are! They hit the jackpot.
(read in whiny voice) I wanna hit the jackpot.
Note to self:
1. write runaway hit book;
2. option rights to movies and merchandising;
3. retire.
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10 Comments
July 25th, 2007 at 2:46 am
Don’t hold back Wendy, tell us how you really feel(smile).
Obviously we all have our own tastes and preferences regarding everything from food to books and movies.
From the beginning, I’ve been surprised how huge Pottermania has become. I love the books, but then I have always been a huge fan of the fantasy genre ever since my dad would read The Chronicles of Narnia to me as a child.
July 25th, 2007 at 6:38 am
Harry Potter and football season just around the corner. How you holding up?
I agree though about the “I wanna hit the jackpot”. I was walking yesterday with a girlfriend in Medina and felt really really poor. I’m just a five percenter wanting to be a one percenter. Maybe I should walk in a poorer neighborhood so I can feel better about myself. Note to self: buy lotttery ticket this week.
July 25th, 2007 at 7:04 am
I enjoy the series, but I wasn’t one of those nerds who stood in line all night long to snag a copy!
You’ve done better than me….the only way I can even remotely tolerate a game of golf is if I’m drinking heavily, the entire time. Sure makes chasing those balls more interesting when your tipsy!
July 25th, 2007 at 10:37 am
It’s fun to be perversely anti-trendy. While everybody goosesteps in lockstep, somebody has to stand off to the side with a glass of wine and a bemused smile: “Um, why, exactly?”
July 25th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Yea, I’ve never been big into the fantasy genre (unless you count the first 2 Star Wars movies).
Sheri, walking in Medina would be a surefire way to flame up my house envy. It’s bad enough on BI. We are supposed to “be happy for them!”
Jenn, of course, booze is a necessity for the golf tournies! That must be what is missing now, eh, Jim? I need that glass of wine to be more bemused.
July 25th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I raise a glass of Ferryboat White for you, Wendy.
July 28th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
I’m here via Jeff’s blog. A funny time for me to land here since I am a huge HP fan - I was one of those crazies who read it right away. But I am totally with you on golf. Just cannot watch it.
July 29th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Sorry, CS. But welcome! Please keep reading….hopefully something might be amusing if not my rant of HP….
July 30th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
i’m with you on HP. haven’t read any of the books nor watched the movies. in fact the more famous a book/movie/song is, the more i tend to shy away from them.
ok, except star wars. gotta love those ewoks!
August 5th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
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