Posted by tesa on October 24, 2002 at 12:30:52:
In Reply to: Your sentiments are noted. posted by inkling on October 23, 2002 at 12:05:48:
: : : : with humble apologies to 'inkling' i need to warn you all that the 'inklings' are OF THE DEVIL. they discuss wizards, witches, Santa Claus (how dare they?), talking animals, magic, dragons, and little elf-like beings in their stories. they also were known to be beer drinkers, partiers, naked-swimmers and even mythology-readers. you better watch out. i'm serious. those are a bad group of boys. STAY AWAY! OF THE DEVIL!
: : : yeah but, some people LIKE wizards, witches, Santa Claus, talking animals, magic, dragons, and elvish sorts (or shorts). also, some people LIKE beer, parties, swimming naked and mythology! i don't happen to like beer myself cause i'm kinda allergic to it, and i happen to be too embarrased to go swimming even with shorts on most of the time, but personally i got nothin agin any of these loverly items.
: : : also, i happen to think this whole OF THE DEVIL business is frankly OF THE DEVIL.
: : Yeah, what John said....
: : : so there. (insert raspberry here)
: Dear inkling alert service,
: I must take offense though. Simply because one makes use of things such as, "wizards, witches, Santa Claus,... talking animals, magic, dragons, and little elf-like beings", in the realms of literature and story telling does not mean one endorses wizardry, witchcraft and the like.
: This is simply a story telling device and a way to (effectively I might add) convey ideas and infuse the story with a sense of wonder and surprise.
: Also, may I point out that some of the greatest thinkers and writers of our time who were known as godly and upstanding men, engaged in some very questionable activities.
: You, dear sir, simply point to our need for our redemption all the more.
: "OF THE DEVIL", INDEED!
: Hmmph, you are more like a Pharisee than you care to admit! Your apology is not accepted!
: Yours truly,
: inkling
ok...ouch....sizzlllle..did someone get cooked..
i like the following as a dinner drink or appetizer..
elves........ they are good with swiss cheese
wizards.... gouda with a slice of ham
witches.... gives me heartburn
Santa Claus... will not touch him he gives me toys
talking animals.. ok these are really good with provolone but the talking part is interesting when you try to swallow
magic..."oi vey" if someone could come up with a spell to loose some weight on my thighs...
dragons.....did someone say bar be que
faeries....with a hint of honey and some strawberry jam
humans...their necks are so tender easier to stick my teeth into and get a drink....
hmmm that is all blessed be
your friendly neighborhood vamprye...
and little elf-like beings"