Shocking I know but....
Further to my stating that I HATE Bohemian rhapsody, Here's a few other things that I dislike to the point of hatred:
The Godfather
The Godfather 2
The Godfa..I think you see where this is going....
The Deer hunter.
Harry Potter ( but the increase in kids reading again was awesome)
The Beatles.
Big Brother, X Factor et al
Bring on the abuse......
The Godfather
The Godfather 2
The Godfa..I think you see where this is going....
The Deer hunter.
Harry Potter ( but the increase in kids reading again was awesome)
The Beatles.
Big Brother, X Factor et al
Bring on the abuse......
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The Godfather
It insists upon itself.0 -
Amen on the Beatles....
I'd like to add The Rolling Stones to the list as well....0 -
The Godfather
It insists upon itself.
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OK, seriously, how does anyone HATE Harry Potter? I get it maybe not being your thing, but that is one fantastic story.
And I can see hating The Godfather movies. I only like them because I wrote a paper for my criticism class in college that required very in-depth analysis of them, which meant watching very closely and really getting deep into them (the first two only as my professor despised the third one) and I ended up enjoying them on a really deep level.
The rest I get. Bohemian Rhapsody for me is just about being brought back to a happy time in my life and a funny movie. On its own it's nothing special.0 -
OK, seriously, how does anyone HATE Harry Potter? I get it maybe not being your thing, but that is one fantastic story.
And I can see hating The Godfather movies. I only like them because I wrote a paper for my criticism class in college that required very in-depth analysis of them, which meant watching very closely and really getting deep into them (the first two only as my professor despised the third one) and I ended up enjoying them on a really deep level.
The rest I get. Bohemian Rhapsody for me is just about being brought back to a happy time in my life and a funny movie. On its own it's nothing special.
i like both but its easy to see hating Harry Potter more so than Godfather. Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy. not everyone can get into that. Godfather is based in the real world even if the story is fiction. its much easier to connect to and enjoy imo.
as for me I like the Potter stories better.0 -
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Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.0 -
Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
So the Author said it wasn't about that.... yet you think it is.... wat0 -
The Godfather
It insists upon itself.
Gotta love Family Guy.
I, too, am not enamored with the Godfather Trilogy; although I have now managed to sit through it.0 -
The author said a lot of things. Read her interviews. She was very vague about certain things and alluded to others and never really gave straight answers.Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
So the Author said it wasn't about that.... yet you think it is.... wat
There's no way Hitler wasn't an inspiration for Voldemort. He MIRRORS Hitler, right down to the ethnic cleansing and concentration camps.0 -
Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
Star Wars0 -
Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
ive read all the books and seen all the movies. they are kids books/stories. nothing wrong with that. lots of kids stories have deeper messages embedded.0 -
The Godfather
It insists upon itself.
Ahhh classic Peter :laugh:0 -
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Quick lesson on the publishing industry: A book is classified as juvenile fiction or adult fiction based solely on the ages of the characters. It has nothing to do with the story itself.Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
ive read all the books and seen all the movies. they are kids books/stories. nothing wrong with that. lots of kids stories have deeper messages embedded.
Describing HP as "a kids' story" makes it sound like Harold and the Purple Crayon.0 -
Quick lesson on the publishing industry: A book is classified as juvenile fiction or adult fiction based solely on the ages of the characters. It has nothing to do with the story itself.Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
ive read all the books and seen all the movies. they are kids books/stories. nothing wrong with that. lots of kids stories have deeper messages embedded.
Describing HP as "a kids' story" makes it sound like Harold and the Purple Crayon.
didnt meant to imply they were aimed at 6 year olds. more like 10-15. would that be considered "young adult"? or something in between?0 -
but my point still stands...its aimed at teens or pre teens and is fantasy based so lots of people are going to hate it based on that. unlike the Godfather/mafia type stories where a much wider range can enjoy and relate.0
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It's still juvenile fiction, as is The Book Thief. Calling either one "a kids' story" is dismissive and inaccurate. Do children enjoy them? Sure. And there's no explicit sexual content or anything inappropriate for the age group. But they're still complex, deep, interesting stories that adults should be able to enjoy as much as any "adult" novel. They are books that feature children as the main protagonists. That is not the same as a kids' story.
Quick lesson on the publishing industry: A book is classified as juvenile fiction or adult fiction based solely on the ages of the characters. It has nothing to do with the story itself.Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
ive read all the books and seen all the movies. they are kids books/stories. nothing wrong with that. lots of kids stories have deeper messages embedded.
Describing HP as "a kids' story" makes it sound like Harold and the Purple Crayon.
didnt meant to imply they were aimed at 6 year olds. more like 10-15. would that be considered "young adult"? or something in between?
HP and TBT are a million times better than a lot of what's on the adult best-seller lists.
Also, "dismissing" implies the person hasn't even tried reading or watching, so "I hate it" would be a little ridiculous to say about something you never experienced. I get not having tried it because of the fantasy thing (and your ridiculous classification). I'm surprised someone would hate it.0 -
I diff agree that the Beatles are overrated. Their music bores/annoys me.0
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Been watching Breaking Bad on Netflix and actually watched this episode last night.
OP - agree with you on Harry Potter0 -
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I agree with the Harry Potter and the Beatles.0
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Harry Potter
Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
My heart breaks for you.
You must not know joy :[0 -
Anyone who hates Harry Potter is a heartless beast who cannot appreciate the greatest love story being toldl within another story by itself. I have yet to read a love story better than that of Snape and Lily.0
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Lord of the Rings
Star Wars
GTFO.
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It's still juvenile fiction, as is The Book Thief. Calling either one "a kids' story" is dismissive and inaccurate. Do children enjoy them? Sure. And there's no explicit sexual content or anything inappropriate for the age group. But they're still complex, deep, interesting stories that adults should be able to enjoy as much as any "adult" novel. They are books that feature children as the main protagonists. That is not the same as a kids' story.
Quick lesson on the publishing industry: A book is classified as juvenile fiction or adult fiction based solely on the ages of the characters. It has nothing to do with the story itself.Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
ive read all the books and seen all the movies. they are kids books/stories. nothing wrong with that. lots of kids stories have deeper messages embedded.
Describing HP as "a kids' story" makes it sound like Harold and the Purple Crayon.
didnt meant to imply they were aimed at 6 year olds. more like 10-15. would that be considered "young adult"? or something in between?
HP and TBT are a million times better than a lot of what's on the adult best-seller lists.
Also, "dismissing" implies the person hasn't even tried reading or watching, so "I hate it" would be a little ridiculous to say about something you never experienced. I get not having tried it because of the fantasy thing (and your ridiculous classification). I'm surprised someone would hate it.
lol it looks like i touched a nerve. i know lot of adults(friends, coworkers etc..) that either hate or dislike Potter. its not as accepted by adults as you seem to think. i notice this because like you i really enjoy the series and its always a little shocking when someone tells me that they hate it or dislike it. its the same when someone tells me they dont like sushi. my first thought is usually "are you human?".0 -
Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
right because it can not be the simple good vs evil, so what hero was in WWII that Harry Potter could have been.
That is just a little stretch of the imagination. I have read all the books.0 -
Potter is a bunch of kids books based in fantasy.
If you can describe them that way, you can't possibly have read them.
The entire story is an analogy of WWII. I know Rowling claims she wasn't thinking of Hitler when she created Voldemort, but if you think about it, a lot of the characters take on the roles of the Allied and Axis countries and the whole "pure race" stuff even though Voldemort himself was half muggle (Hitler had Jewish ancestry) tells me she's full of it on that.
It's a great story. The first two books are a little on the young side for reading, but after that it's pretty dark and deep.
Maybe you only watched the movies, though. They aren't as detailed and leave a lot of important things out.
right because it can not be the simple good vs evil, so what hero was in WWII that Harry Potter could have been.
That is just a little stretch of the imagination. I have read all the books.
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