Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 21-25 March 2011 (1886-1890)
Skewbrow:
--- Quote from: mike837go on 24 Mar 2011, 08:49 ---
IMHO, any oblique reference to a classic work, especially if it is humorous, stands as cool.
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I mostly agree with your sentiment. It's just that IMHumbleO calling Dune a classic is a major stretch. Of course, it is entirely possible that my opinion would change if I could ever be bothered to read the series. I happened to see some video clips/episodes of a movie/tvseries/whatever (a few decades back), and it was a major turn off. What is the point of having these repulsive worms around, when the heros should be exploring new star systems, new laws of physics, boldly go were no man has gone before and such. As far as I'm concerned Verne is the only classic sci-fi author, and Asimov is well on his way of becoming one (and one that I would have no qualms elevating to classic status).
I am fully prepared to be in the minority re Dune, though.
WaffleIron:
Happy Waffle Day everyone!
What? Of course it's on topic!
Heliphyneau:
Nice! Gotta love the festive decorations -- I think the "FWEEE" in panel 3 is my favorite part of this strip. :-D The expressions, as ever, are great.
Dammit, now I want whisky-soaked waffles.
iduguphergrave:
Whiskey-Soaked Waffles: Bluegrass band name
lunakitten:
I am fully prepared to be in the minority re Dune, though.
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I was lucky enough to have a fabulous English teacher for my freshman year of HS, who gave me the Dune series to read. Don't bother with the film (unless you already love the books, and then only David Lynch's version) but do read at least the first book, if you like Sci-Fi (and from your post it seems you do). It's worth the time. I'm a big fan of Asimov, Verne, Heinlein, and I'd put Herbert up there -not at the top, mind you, but in the running.
As for Shakespeare, I didn't get his work thoroughly until I saw it performed live. Just saw Midsummer Night's Dream for the upteenth time, and it just keeps getting funnier.
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