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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:46 PM Original message |
Poll question: what is your reaction to adults who watch/read harry potter? |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
1. I really enjoy the Harry Potter books. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 08:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
37. I enjoy them too. |
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hippiechick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:21 PM Response to Reply #1 |
100. Me three ! |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
2. I don't have a reaction. |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
3. So slap me upside the head with a Harry Potter book |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
4. I guess I should get in line for a beating |
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billyskank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:51 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Hooray! |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:55 PM Response to Reply #5 |
7. Just lying in the weeds for that, huh? |
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billyskank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:57 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. I had my paddle handy. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
21. Me too -- great books |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I guess only douchebags like us enjoy Harry Potter! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. If that's true, than I am a proud douchebag! |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Me too! |
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ashling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
6. Harry Potter reader here |
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youthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
8. Slap away! |
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Billy Ruffian (672 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:00 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. +1 on that |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 06:57 PM Response to Original message |
9. and you haven't even read them, right? |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. no |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:06 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. Yes, people into aromathreapy and crystals must be crazy |
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mr blur (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:39 AM Response to Reply #15 |
52. er...Yep. 'Fraid so. (nt) |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 03:31 PM Response to Reply #52 |
90. Nice tolerance you are showing there. |
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MassLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:08 PM Response to Reply #13 |
41. My daughter discovered the first book before almost anyone else |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:51 PM Response to Reply #41 |
72. Same thing here - my daughter picked up a copy at a school |
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zappa_parappa (280 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:15 PM Response to Reply #13 |
66. I was sceptical but gave Harry Potter a chance... |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:18 PM Response to Reply #13 |
67. I find it's always best to dismiss things out of hand without any further |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. Gosh....hmmm..... NO |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. EXPECTO PATRONUM! |
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VenusRising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:36 AM Response to Reply #11 |
51. I prefer the old |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
14. I voted 'slap them' |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
16. (Sigh) I keep forgetting that even many DUers are Muggles |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:18 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. Muggles indeed! |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #16 |
76. Yes!! |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
18. HEY! I'm one of those adults... |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:25 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Ahem, WE are young adults! |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:29 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Good point... |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:01 PM Response to Reply #22 |
39. Speak for yourself. I'm an old adult. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #39 |
63. Okay, but NWC & I are relatively close in age and I AM NOT OLD |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
19. Whatever -- they're great books |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:29 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. Do you think I should admit... |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:30 PM Response to Reply #27 |
28. You are okay as long as you have not read the Anne of Green Gables series recently! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:32 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Errr.... guess what? |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 08:54 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. SuperFudge kicked ass! |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 09:58 AM Response to Reply #36 |
59. Indeed! |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:37 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. *sigh* Trixie Belden |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:23 PM Response to Reply #27 |
101. PIGGLE WIGGLE! OMFG! I read that obsessively in, like 2nd grade! |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:34 AM Response to Reply #19 |
56. elitism? |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'm glad people still actually read books. |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 07:33 PM Response to Original message |
31. Yippeee!!!!! |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
33. None of the above! |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 10:47 PM Response to Reply #33 |
44. OMG Snape is SO a good guy in the end. I hope. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 09:59 AM Response to Reply #44 |
60. I think he'll be a good guy, too *SPOILER* |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:24 PM Response to Reply #60 |
102. I agree. |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:51 PM Response to Reply #44 |
107. When I read the first book for the first time |
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LadyoftheRabbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:33 PM Response to Reply #33 |
83. Innocent |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
34. Why is the option "murder them for having different taste in literature from me" not an option? |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:32 AM Response to Reply #34 |
54. did you read the "universal disclaimer" portion? |
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TimeChaser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
35. Go ahead and slap |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:00 PM Response to Original message |
38. I loves me some Harry Potter |
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Danger Mouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
40. Uhh....I happen to enjoy Harry Potter quite a bit. So there. |
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GoneOffShore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
42. I've signed upi to get the next one. |
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RevolutionaryActs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
43. Define adult. |
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Zookeeper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 10:52 PM Response to Original message |
45. My kids have been growing up with the series.... |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 10:55 PM Response to Original message |
46. Slap 'em with my ring hand! |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #46 |
75. Is that two forehands, two backhands, or one of each? |
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LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:38 PM Response to Reply #75 |
92. Definitely forehand, then back. |
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swag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-01-07 11:07 PM Response to Original message |
47. I like them because they're easy to get into bed. |
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QMPMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
48. I tried to read one. I got so bored I quit. |
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qnr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:34 AM Response to Original message |
49. I have no reaction. If they enjoy it, why shouldn't they. None of my damned |
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datasuspect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:39 AM Response to Reply #49 |
57. i hear what you are saying |
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qnr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:58 PM Response to Reply #57 |
74. I understand your point. I'm just not sure that liking Harry Potter is anything more |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:45 AM Response to Original message |
50. Okay....here's the thing. |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #50 |
104. my husband read em all out loud to our son |
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China_cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:34 AM Response to Original message |
53. Anything that will get kids to read is exceptional to start with |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:32 AM Response to Original message |
55. Convince them sex is better. |
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BuelahWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:41 AM Response to Original message |
58. I could care less what they read, as long as they're reading |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:58 AM Response to Reply #58 |
62. i agree, we should be applauding the fact that people are actually reading |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 11:55 AM Response to Original message |
61. Slap me stupid |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
64. i love harry potter. adults who dont read potter are missing out. |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:06 PM Response to Reply #64 |
77. agreeing |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:09 PM Response to Reply #77 |
78. even though i am a trouble maker i can be quite agreeable |
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Orrex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
65. It's great that Rowling has inspired millions of adults to read |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
68. IF they don't have kids, slap them silly. |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:38 PM Response to Original message |
69. No Reaction, Judging other people's taste just whittles years off your life.. |
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liontamer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
70. I generally prefer children's books |
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Zookeeper (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:54 PM Response to Reply #70 |
94. You are so right.... |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
71. Certainly less visceral than yours |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
73. 52 and LOVE HP |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:12 PM Response to Reply #73 |
79. 78 |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
80. Dude. Adults read/watch/listen to MUCH MUCH MUCH worse things. |
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crim son (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
81. My kids loved the books when they were younger but I've |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
82. Why do you even have a TV? |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:49 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Buffy!! |
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deadparrot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
84. Reading is good. |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:50 PM Response to Original message |
86. As It Should Be... |
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Zavulon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
87. Blinding indifference, actually. |
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Dastard Stepchild (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
88. I would got more concerned seeing an adult reading the Turner Diaries... |
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dropkickpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
89. I love the HP books |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
91. Did you read or watch "DaVinci Code"? If so, didja like it? nt |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
93. Based on what "The Grownups" have done to the country... |
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HuffleClaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
95. silly muggle |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
96. I love the Harry Potter books and movies. Read each one of them |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
97. one good thing |
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Ohnjaye (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 05:57 PM Response to Reply #97 |
98. Just joined/love Harry Potter books and movie |
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Madspirit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:03 PM Response to Reply #98 |
99. John Bob Square Pants! |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
103. Thank them for my employment... nt |
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The Flaming Red Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
105. Depends if they're really stoned |
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sakabatou (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 06:47 PM Response to Original message |
106. Shrug and move along |
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YellowRubberDuckie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:29 PM Response to Original message |
108. Wow. What's with all the violence? |
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huskerlaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-02-07 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
109. Ever read a Harry Potter book? |
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