Crime and its effect on choice of travel destination
Nov 6th, 2015, 03:15 AM
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"The Julian Fellowes thing was upsetting enough."
So sorry to hear you're traumatized by a failed writing career, dear. I hope Twitter serves you well as a learned source for celebrity news and information.
I know it must be tough to accept that Julian got a few lucky breaks that never came your way. But at least you've been prolific here on Fodor's. I'm sure you keep your tourist fan base mesmerized with every word you write. There are so many.
And a cursory search shows your five-star status in the Lounge, you know, that prestigious coven for failed writers. Good work.
From NewbE:
"I think the problem is grudges. I have been guilty of harboring them, I no longer do, but I do find myself reacting to the same people, and I need to learn to stop that, too. When one has a grudge, the slightest off comment can throw one into a fit of anger"
Darling, perhaps some outside therapy is in order. Wishing you much luck.
So sorry to hear you're traumatized by a failed writing career, dear. I hope Twitter serves you well as a learned source for celebrity news and information.
I know it must be tough to accept that Julian got a few lucky breaks that never came your way. But at least you've been prolific here on Fodor's. I'm sure you keep your tourist fan base mesmerized with every word you write. There are so many.
And a cursory search shows your five-star status in the Lounge, you know, that prestigious coven for failed writers. Good work.
From NewbE:
"I think the problem is grudges. I have been guilty of harboring them, I no longer do, but I do find myself reacting to the same people, and I need to learn to stop that, too. When one has a grudge, the slightest off comment can throw one into a fit of anger"
Darling, perhaps some outside therapy is in order. Wishing you much luck.
Nov 6th, 2015, 04:14 AM
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"I was just there & Jordanians are still complaining about the Palestinians they took in 40 years ago"
I know they are still complaining.
Not sure where I've been foolish but thank you for sharing your view. Perhaps a little anger management
I know they are still complaining.
Not sure where I've been foolish but thank you for sharing your view. Perhaps a little anger management
Nov 6th, 2015, 07:54 AM
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IMO, genius comes in many forms among gifted artists. My brain isn't narrow enough to compare Julian's talent to (pick your three favorite writers).
One would have to be blind or extremely jealous to not recognize the huge success of "Downton Abbey." Have you created the equivalent, NewbE? Are you being modest by not sharing that info with us? I doubt it. You extrude so many useless words on this board, how could you possibly find time to write elsewhere?
On this board, it's so easy to laugh at someone's accomplishments, someone's success. I see several people laughing and mocking, but I don't see any of them doing, creating.
So go ahead and laugh and belittle my taste in genius, NewbE. I think your ubiquitous opinions on this board are shallow and silly, which means I'm laughing right back at you.
One would have to be blind or extremely jealous to not recognize the huge success of "Downton Abbey." Have you created the equivalent, NewbE? Are you being modest by not sharing that info with us? I doubt it. You extrude so many useless words on this board, how could you possibly find time to write elsewhere?
On this board, it's so easy to laugh at someone's accomplishments, someone's success. I see several people laughing and mocking, but I don't see any of them doing, creating.
So go ahead and laugh and belittle my taste in genius, NewbE. I think your ubiquitous opinions on this board are shallow and silly, which means I'm laughing right back at you.
Nov 6th, 2015, 10:02 AM
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Well, first of all, success doesn't equal genius--surely it's the narrower mind that sees Downtown Abbey as "genius" because it's popular and has made a lot of money. As a self-proclaimed snob, you need the approbation of others to confirm your taste (and I use that term loosely)--no shame in that, but no virtue, either.
Secondly, my humble status doesn't preclude my holding opinions, surely. Everyone has one, as they say...
Thirdly, this is an anonymous board. Just because you don't see anyone "doing, creating" doesn't mean they aren't.
And lastly, your mother wears combat boots.
Secondly, my humble status doesn't preclude my holding opinions, surely. Everyone has one, as they say...
Thirdly, this is an anonymous board. Just because you don't see anyone "doing, creating" doesn't mean they aren't.
And lastly, your mother wears combat boots.
Nov 6th, 2015, 10:10 AM
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"success doesn't equal genius"
Clearly spoken by someone who has never achieved it.
"Downton Abbey" is no ordinary success. It's a HUGE success. And I can tell you from personal work experience, a HUGE success in the performing arts requires a lot of genius on many levels, something you know nothing about.
Clearly spoken by someone who has never achieved it.
"Downton Abbey" is no ordinary success. It's a HUGE success. And I can tell you from personal work experience, a HUGE success in the performing arts requires a lot of genius on many levels, something you know nothing about.
Nov 6th, 2015, 10:39 AM
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Ehm.
Downtown Abbey.
What is it ?
I guess it is series but have not seen it nor heard of it.
I promise I'll google it before I am called a moron for missing THE genial piece of art of the century.
Ps : I like Julie Lescaut. Does it count ?
Downtown Abbey.
What is it ?
I guess it is series but have not seen it nor heard of it.
I promise I'll google it before I am called a moron for missing THE genial piece of art of the century.
Ps : I like Julie Lescaut. Does it count ?
Nov 6th, 2015, 01:06 PM
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Oh please please please don't open the door to another endless Bible study! The Julian Fellowes thing was upsetting enough.
As the great G.B. Shaw said, "I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
I know, NewBe, but it's like picking a scab, I just can't resist.
In fact this thread has done us all a favour in that FrankS has found a soul-mate in Snobby - two gifts that keep on giving for the price of one.
As the great G.B. Shaw said, "I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it."
I know, NewBe, but it's like picking a scab, I just can't resist.
In fact this thread has done us all a favour in that FrankS has found a soul-mate in Snobby - two gifts that keep on giving for the price of one.
