Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
I'm going to have to say that TV Tropes has been a net positive for me, too. Even with what's been going on recently, the Trash Heap is a nice community to be in.
Plus, even though I lost interest in the wiki a while ago, it was a decent enough time-waster.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
Imi: Now that I think about it, the wiki did often have the interesting bit of trivia. If it advertised itself more as a repository of random facts, maybe fewer people would be disappointed? But then again, I'm not an expert on things like that.
As a guide for "how to create stories," I think the TVT wiki is of minimal value. But as a repository of miscellaneous facts (both about fictional stories and real life) it does contain much that can be of use.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
@ Harry Potter wiki page: Yeah, that is kind of a mess. I think it might be better if it was either split into separate articles for the different console versions or if the descriptions of the spell effects in each version were separated.
I like the one screenshot they have of the GBC game, though. Apparently, in the Harry Potter universe, being attacked by a giant rat isn't much more serious than stubbing your toe.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
...Now I'm tempted to break out my PS1 copy of that game (if I can find it) and play through the whole thing. I never finished it as a kid because I lost interest.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
I had the PC and GBA versions and made it to the end of both of them. I don't think I ever found all the Chocolate Frog cards in the GBA games, though.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
I liked the Chamber of Secrets games, too. The GBA Prisoner of Azkaban game was okay. The DS Goblet of Fire game was kind of disappointing. Never played the others.
Remember back in the 50s when they'd record like Elvis singing YOU AIN'T NOTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG and then they'd turn the record over and reverse it and it was all NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP NYERP and people were all like, "That is actually the voice of Satan coming from that song."
I'll be heading to bed soon. Good night, everyone.
CA: OMG ANORAKIA: I went by what used to be the Bloom at Prince WIlliam Parkway and Minnieville Road last night, and I notice that instead of stripping it for a new lessee, they just closed the place and turned out the lights. All the fixtures are still there, all the tills, all the shelves, even the Mart Cart. I guess they had to leave in a hurry.
Morbid: I was a little conflicted over the Sonichu page getting cleaned up, but it was headed past the cool, analytical vibe the CWCki has and toward ED-level bashing. Something had to be done, and most of what was there is still on the CWCki anyway.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
I've learned to tolerate drama...except on the boat
^^There was a period a few months ago when the thread title was constantly being changed, with various punctuation and symbols appearing at certain times.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Amazon.com and The Insufferable Jackass in: Train Trouble! Part 3
It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon as The Insufferable Jackass's lit cigarette flew out the window and landed on the pile of gasoline-soked math textbooks. A wall of fire rose high over the railroad tracks, bathing the inside of the train in a hot, orange glow.
"Jackie!" yelled Amazon.com "What have you done?"
"He's started a bloody huge fire, that's what he's done!" screamed the railroad conductor.
"Hold tight!" said The Insufferable Jackass. "I'm gonna get us out of this mess!"
In the heat of the flames, the Jackass grabbed Amazon.com and the conductor by the arms and ran with them to the end of the car. He struggled for a moment to open the door but it eventually worked because if all the characters died then there'd be no story.
"We have to jump!" The Insufferable Jackass shouted.
"Jackie, I'm scared to jump! What if I lose my discount textbook prices?"
"Amazon.com, you'll be fine!"
"Show me it's safe, Jackie!"
The Insufferable Jackass sighed. With all his strength, he picked up the conductor and threw him out of the railcar onto the hillside below. "See? Safe."
"I meant you jump first, The Insufferable Jackass."
The Insufferable Jackass hesitated, despite the intense heat of the burning books. "How about let's go together?" he said.
"Fine!"
Amazon.com took The Insufferable Jackass's hand and they both jumped out of the train, which by now itself ablaze. They landed roughly on the hillside and found themselves sliding down the hill for a moment before finally reaching the bottom, where they rested for a moment to catch their breath.
The conductor was at the bottom of the hill, and had already begun to stand up. He turned to face The Insufferable Jackass.
"You...you...INSUFFERABLE JACKASS!" screamed the conductor. "Not only did you set my train on fire, but you then had the AUDACITY to throw me out of it while it was moving at full speed!"
Amazon.com sat up. "Now wait just one super-saver-shipping minute!" she screamed. "The Insufferable Jackass saved our lives! Without him, we would both be burning to death on that passenger car from hell!"
Without sitting up, The Insufferable Jackass raised a hand. "Technically, without me, you two wouldn't have needed saving in the first place!"
"Touche," said Amazon.com, resting once more.
"And what about all the other people on the train?" said the Jackass.
"They're not important to this story, anyway," said Amazon.com.
The Insufferable Jackass sat up and faced the conductor. "I'm sorry," he said. "I'm so, so sorry..." Tears began to stream down his face.
"It's okay," said the conductor. "We'll make it through this. I know we will."
"What's your name, anyway?" asked Amazon.com.
"I have many names. And most of them are shit," said the conductor. "But you can call me The Conductor."
"The Conductor...I like it." Amazon replied.
"Now, I suggest we start by figuring out where the hell we are," said the Conductor.
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Anyway, without TVT I wouldn't have met any of you. So, net-positive.
I'm a fan. I am a big fan. Really frakking good movie.
Part 3
(Part 1) (Part 2)
It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon as The Insufferable Jackass's lit cigarette flew out the window and landed on the pile of gasoline-soked math textbooks. A wall of fire rose high over the railroad tracks, bathing the inside of the train in a hot, orange glow.
"Jackie!" yelled Amazon.com "What have you done?"
"He's started a bloody huge fire, that's what he's done!" screamed the railroad conductor.
"Hold tight!" said The Insufferable Jackass. "I'm gonna get us out of this mess!"
In the heat of the flames, the Jackass grabbed Amazon.com and the conductor by the arms and ran with them to the end of the car. He struggled for a moment to open the door but it eventually worked because if all the characters died then there'd be no story.
"We have to jump!" The Insufferable Jackass shouted.
"Jackie, I'm scared to jump! What if I lose my discount textbook prices?"
"Amazon.com, you'll be fine!"
"Show me it's safe, Jackie!"
The Insufferable Jackass sighed. With all his strength, he picked up the conductor and threw him out of the railcar onto the hillside below. "See? Safe."
"I meant you jump first, The Insufferable Jackass."
The Insufferable Jackass hesitated, despite the intense heat of the burning books. "How about let's go together?" he said.
"Fine!"
Amazon.com took The Insufferable Jackass's hand and they both jumped out of the train, which by now itself ablaze. They landed roughly on the hillside and found themselves sliding down the hill for a moment before finally reaching the bottom, where they rested for a moment to catch their breath.
The conductor was at the bottom of the hill, and had already begun to stand up. He turned to face The Insufferable Jackass.
"You...you...INSUFFERABLE JACKASS!" screamed the conductor. "Not only did you set my train on fire, but you then had the AUDACITY to throw me out of it while it was moving at full speed!"
Amazon.com sat up. "Now wait just one super-saver-shipping minute!" she screamed. "The Insufferable Jackass saved our lives! Without him, we would both be burning to death on that passenger car from hell!"
Without sitting up, The Insufferable Jackass raised a hand. "Technically, without me, you two wouldn't have needed saving in the first place!"
"Touche," said Amazon.com, resting once more.
"And what about all the other people on the train?" said the Jackass.
"They're not important to this story, anyway," said Amazon.com.
The Insufferable Jackass sat up and faced the conductor. "I'm sorry," he said. "I'm so, so sorry..." Tears began to stream down his face.
"It's okay," said the conductor. "We'll make it through this. I know we will."
"What's your name, anyway?" asked Amazon.com.
"I have many names. And most of them are shit," said the conductor. "But you can call me The Conductor."
"The Conductor...I like it." Amazon replied.
"Now, I suggest we start by figuring out where the hell we are," said the Conductor.
TO BE CONTINUED
↓ Ya, just recently saw that. Thanks anyways.
Also I now associate variants on "I'm so sorry" with the Tenth Doctor.
^Highlight the black part for the real answer.