[Judicata]

Originally Posted by WarriorAndWiseman

I used to read Alexandre Dumas books at time... and I've read a lot of victorian era novels.

Let's face it, romance in the old days used to be so noble. European, eastern and Asian.

Gosh, I thought it was only chicks who thought that romance used to be so much better than it is now!

P.S Howdy from a fellow Adelaidean (I think that is what we're called isn't it?)

[WarriorAndWiseman]

Originally Posted by Judicata

Gosh, I thought it was only chicks who thought that romance used to be so much better than it is now!

P.S Howdy from a fellow Adelaidean (I think that is what we're called isn't it?)

We're actually called morons and retards but don't worry, since so many people went to Melbourne for the Footy Grand Final this weekend, the collective IQ has gone up.

I just got back from Melbourne yesterday so yeah I'm feeling pretty smart today.

[Judicata]

Originally Posted by WarriorAndWiseman

We're actually called morons and retards but don't worry, since so many people went to Melbourne for the Footy Grand Final this weekend, the collective IQ has gone up.

I just got back from Melbourne yesterday so yeah I'm feeling pretty smart today.

Bahahahah! Yowch..too harsh! The Grand Final was sweeeeeettt...I haven't enjoyed myself so much since I discovered Lindt chocolate.

Oh err ooops..am I speaking to a Power fan? My heartfelt condolences on your tragic loss...as a West Coast fan, I know how it feels to lose...though ofcourse there is a significant difference between 2 points and 119...bahahahah.... never mind there is always next year...

[WarriorAndWiseman]

You can never turn a fob into a real footy fan. After four years in this country, this was the first season when I actually watched some of the games and new what the rules were. Have to admit it's more interesting than I thought. The first time I saw it , I was like wtf is this??

Oh and I didn't go to Melbourne for the match. Just cuz it was the long weekend. But I'm so glad now we didn't actually go to the city to watch it and just stayed at home.

[Judicata]

Originally Posted by WarriorAndWiseman

You can never turn a fob into a real footy fan. After four years in this country, this was the first season when I actually watched some of the games and new what the rules were. Have to admit it's more interesting than I thought. The first time I saw it , I was like wtf is this??

Oh and I didn't go to Melbourne for the match. Just cuz it was the long weekend. But I'm so glad now we didn't actually go to the city to watch it and just stayed at home.

Ohhh! Velcome velcome!! Just give yourself time...it's an awesome game but yeah I can imagine that it would be a bit confusing the first time you see it! Before you know it, you'll be hollering "IN THE BACK" with the best of them! Just pick a decent team to support though eh? Gotta find out who everyone hates before you commit!

So where do you hail from? I've found that folks from soccer countries generally think aussie rules is stupid...I feel the same way about soccer!

Hmm...this is so not 18th century romance...

[WarriorAndWiseman]

Pakistan. But I've always been a soccer fan... and I've always called it football. The real kind.

As for the this game, I'm getting to know it better. I accurately predicted that Geelong was gonna win

Any suggestions on who to back? Collingwood and Port are out of the question. Don't like the Eagles cuz I don't like Ben Cousins.

18th century romance is history anyway.

[Judicata]

Originally Posted by WarriorAndWiseman

Pakistan. But I've always been a soccer fan... and I've always called it football. The real kind.

As for the this game, I'm getting to know it better. I accurately predicted that Geelong was gonna win

Any suggestions on who to back? Collingwood and Port are out of the question. Don't like the Eagles cuz I don't like Ben Cousins.

18th century romance is history anyway.

You don't have to like Ben Cousins to like the Eagles...though I do appreciate his aesthetic value ofcourse ahem, anyhow...glad to see that you've already eliminated the two most hated teams in the comp! Essendon and Carlton are always popular choices though if you want a team that has some chance of being successful don't choose Carlton - they're going through a rough patch at the mo though they should get better cos they have some good kids. Oh and Essendon has the added bonus of being the home of Bachar Houli - our first Muslim AFL player.Woohoo!! The Kangaroos are pretty cool too.. Oh, what the hell, anybody will do..it just makes it a more complete experience to have a team to barrack for!

Soccer shmocker...what a bunch of wussies - they hit the turf and roll around bawling at the slightest thing..toughen up sunshine!

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99% of women love colin firth.

you should read a book called austen land

[Skinwalker]

Originally Posted by Struggle4Peace

Salam,

My relationship with my fiance lasted four years, we were due to marry and it didn't work out. The guy's a complete arsehole. I have no idea why in the world I was in love with him. Anyways we broke up 3 months ago and ever since that I am obessed with 18th century british romance movies. I have watched them over and over again and I just can't get enough.

Is there anything wrong with me? Am I depressed?

Advice would be lovely...

Nusaybi

Ah I'm sorry to hear you are sad, but maybe it was for the best. If the guy is such a jerk and all, you are better off without him. As for advice, I hear chocloate and icecream help alot.

[Nana]

Originally Posted by Skinwalker

Ah I'm sorry to hear you are sad, but maybe it was for the best. If the guy is such a jerk and all, you are better off without him. As for advice, I hear chocloate and icecream help alot.

nooooo they don't. for the moment you feel ok, but than you are even more depressed because you gained weight.

but agree with throwing the wrong guy out of your life.

can you please recommend me some of your 18th century movies? like them but haven't seen many.

[Pushpa]

Originally Posted by WarriorAndWiseman

I used to read Alexandre Dumas books at one time... and I've read a lot of victorian era novels.

Let's face it, romance in the old days used to be so noble. European, eastern and Asian.

Um, haven't you ever heard of 'Dangerous Liaisons'? Laclos, Balzac, Flaubert, Stendhal et al? Or, what about Richardson and Fielding? I think the last word I'd use to decribe them is 'noble'. Exciting, yes. A hell of a story, oh yes. Noble? I don't think so. I don't even think it ever has been...Guinevere cheated on Arthur. Isolde cheated on Marke. Helen of Troy ran away from Menelaus with her fancy-man. The only noble thing about it is the protagonists' titles.

[iTz_NoT_Me_iTzZu]

Colin Firth does nothing for me... but I do love pride and prejudice

It took me and my sisters like two weeks to finish it lol

[Aryan_]

Don't people read books anymore? My favourite romantic novel (well production) has to be Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". Read it and you'll see why

[ChotooMotoo]

Originally Posted by Aryan_

Don't people read books anymore? My favourite romantic novel (well production) has to be Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew". Read it and you'll see why

It's a great play, and has been done over many many times. The latest remake I saw was "10 things I hate about you" which was nice fluff. It's difficult to read Shakespearian English though, especially for Americans. You have to remember that a few years back they released a new version of the Bible specifically for Americans, becuase the King James Version was just too hard for them to read.

[Aryan_]

Originally Posted by ChotooMotoo

It's difficult to read Shakespearian English though, especially for Americans. You have to remember that a few years back they released a new version of the Bible specifically for Americans, becuase the King James Version was just too hard for them to read.

Never had a problem with KJV. The only person I knew to have one was my philosophy teacher. He felt the edition had stripped the poetic prose from the bible and so preferred the original latin and greek texts.

Did the American version have words like "ya'll", and replace the -er's with -a"?