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<p>Personally, I found 50 Shades dreadful. Sociopath hero and a twit of a heroine (seriously, there is only so many times I can read about inner goddesses and lip biting before I want to stab myself.) Didn't find the sex sexy, it was a poor representation of the BDSM lifestyle. Key aspect is consent, not one party terrorising the other. Also, both parties want to do it cos they like it, not because one needs 'fixing'. But I digress.</p>
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<p>Slightly off topic, but the above reminds me of the best comeback I've ever been on the receiving of.</p>
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<p>I had watched Unknown, the Liam Neeson flick and thought it was excellent - it had a pretty good box office run too, but was panned by a lot of critics (surprised RT has it at 55%, I thought it was much worse than that than that). Anyway, the gist of my argument is that critics were full of shit and outdated. The only way to really tell how good a movie is, is to see how many have seen it. The Artist had recently sweeped the oscars despite nobody watching it etc - I was really pushing for the argument that how good something is, should really be more defined by how many people watched it and enjoyed it,not by the view of a select few. So, my pal says.</p>
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<p>"So, on that basis, you think that Justin Bieber and One Direction are the best music going around then"</p>
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<p>EDIT, It wasn't Unknown, it was Taken 3 - 326 mill at box office, and 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Makes better sense now.</p> -
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<p>Slightly off topic, but the above reminds me of the best comeback I've ever been on the receiving of.</p>
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<p>I had watched Unknown, the Liam Neeson flick and thought it was excellent - it had a pretty good box office run too, but was panned by a lot of critics (surprised RT has it at 55%, I thought it was much worse than that than that). Anyway, the gist of my argument is that critics were full of shit and outdated. The only way to really tell how good a movie is, is to see how many have seen it. The Artist had recently sweeped the oscars despite nobody watching it etc - I was really pushing for the argument that how good something is, should really be more defined by how many people watched it and enjoyed it,not by the view of a select few. So, my pal says.</p>
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<p>"<strong>So, on that basis, you think that Justin Bieber and One Direction are the best music going around then"</strong></p>
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<p>EDIT, It wasn't Unknown, it was Taken 3 - 326 mill at box office, and 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. Makes better sense now.</p>
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<p>My wife found 50 Shades boring*. Will she find Mokey's offerings better?</p>
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<p>Maybe I'll recommend she pick up an e-copy and have a look, though I'm not entirely sure what her stance on salacious historical chick porn is...</p>
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<p>Where should she start in the catalogue?</p>
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<p>* Or she loved it and was lying, and I therefore need to kink it up a little.</p>
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<p>Mate, suggest you read one first, I'm embarrassed to admit they are quite...titillating. Then you and that poor suffering spouse can discourse before the inter...nah I won't go there</p>
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<p>In fact all of you buggers should read at least one of our dear Mokey's offering, they ain't dear nor slow - what are you waiting for?</p>
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<p>ps Mokey I say "embarrassed" 'cause I'm an X gen male with no idea how to express true feelings - I reckon your books are rollicking good reads....that sometimes make my lower tummy feel funny :)</p> -
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<p>Mate, suggest you read one first, I'm embarrassed to admit they are quite...titillating. Then you and that poor suffering spouse can discourse before the inter...nah I won't go there</p>
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<p>In fact all of you buggers should read at least one of our dear Mokey's offering, they ain't dear nor slow - what are you waiting for?</p>
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<p>ps Mokey I say "embarrassed" 'cause I'm an X gen male with no idea how to express true feelings - I reckon your books are rollicking good reads....that sometimes make my lower tummy feel funny :)</p>
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<p> Your post is disturbing on many levels.</p>
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<p>Thank you Baron, could be the nicest thing you've said.</p>
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<p>You should read the books then!!</p>
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<p>Mate, suggest you read one first, I'm embarrassed to admit they are quite...titillating. Then you and that poor suffering spouse can discourse before the inter...nah I won't go there</p>
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<p>In fact all of you buggers should read at least one of our dear Mokey's offering, they ain't dear nor slow - what are you waiting for?</p>
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<p>ps Mokey I say "embarrassed" 'cause I'm an X gen male with no idea how to express true feelings - I reckon your books are rollicking good reads....that sometimes make my lower tummy feel funny :)</p>
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<p>Mate, suggest you read one first, I'm embarrassed to admit they are quite...titillating. Then you and that poor suffering spouse can discourse before the inter...nah I won't go there</p>
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<p>In fact all of you buggers should read at least one of our dear Mokey's offering, they ain't dear nor slow - what are you waiting for?</p>
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<p>ps Mokey I say "embarrassed" 'cause I'm an X gen male with no idea how to express true feelings - I reckon your books are rollicking good reads....that sometimes make my lower tummy feel funny :)</p>
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<p>Mokey, What have I done wrong? :empathy:</p>
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<p>Have I crossed an invisible masculine barrier somewhere?</p>
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<p>When I read a rugby book I'm looking around for my boots for a kick</p>
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<p>When I read a home brewing books I'm looking around for a beer to swill</p>
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<p>When I read a golf book I'm looking around for my clubs to have a hit</p>
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<p>When I read your books I'm looking around for my wife....</p>
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<p>You'll for ever be a black man to me JC - great example of a picture painting a thousand</p> -
<p>Its ok Siam, I always thought you were a female anyway </p>
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<p>Mokey, What have I done wrong? :empathy:</p>
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<p>Have I crossed an invisible masculine barrier somewhere?</p>
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<p>When I read a rugby book I'm looking around for my boots for a kick</p>
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<p>When I read a home brewing books I'm looking around for a beer to swill</p>
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<p>When I read a golf book I'm looking around for my clubs to have a hit</p>
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<p><strong>When I read your books I'm looking around for my wife....</strong></p>
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<p>I've gone too far haven't I </p>
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<p>I take that as a compliment! How it should be.</p> -
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Oh God! Don't I know you?
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<p>That photo is sad in every way. Lonely and a bit grotty old dude, ice cold ladies of the night, an ATM withdrawal that is clearly taking too long...</p>
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<p>The shattering sound is romance author hearts breaking.</p>
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<p>How can you say that? The photo is romantic on so many levels. Lonely older dude puts on his best singlet and sandals and goes out hoping, but not expecting, to find love. Imagine his good fortune when he finds not one but two businesswomen who enjoy his company and are prepared to look deeper to see what lies within.</p>
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<p>The man is impressed by their entrepreneurial spirit and despite their apparent youth chooses to take a risk and invest in their business. All are fulfilled.</p> -
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<p>That photo is sad in every way. Lonely and a bit grotty old dude, ice cold ladies of the night, an ATM withdrawal that is clearly taking too long...</p>
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<p>Probably the only withdrawal that will take too long that night . . . </p>