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[nny]

I have spent the day with a two year old. My brain has melted from kids TV, and I have been yelled at for tipping a potty into the toilet. I didn't realise I was supposed to keep it.

Also on the brain melty stakes... The Da Vinci Code. It keeps getting worse. I didn't know it was possible. I'm now reading it with a sort of fascinated horror, and can't seem to look away.

Now, due to smokey cooking fumes, general associations with potties and the stupidly hot weather, I have to have a shower and wash my hair before heading off to London for an all night ravey-thingy. Man, I'm getting old. I'm too tired for this, dammit. And I don't think I actually have any clothes. This could be problematic. Or, possibly, trend setting! Who can tell?

Anyway, yes. I shall be about again tomorrow night. Until then, do take care of yourselves. Try not to lose any major organs.

Comments

[femmequixotic]

It keeps getting worse. I didn't know it was possible. I'm now reading it with a sort of fascinated horror, and can't seem to look away.

HAHAHAHAAHAH!

I just finished my copy earlier this week and I was appalled. I couldn't stop reading; it was like a car wreck. I just had to know if it got worse. And yes. It does, trust me. The last few chapters were like..wtf. Just...wtf.

[darthrami.livejournal.com]

I don't know how you've managed to keep reading it; I tried to read Angels & Demons and couldn't get past the second chapter or so.

[wickedtrue.livejournal.com]

IF I THOUGHT BOOK BURNING IN ANY FORM WAS A GOOD THING, I SAY BURN IT!

But I don't. Because any written word is precious. But I long for the day I can kick that man in the pants. And steal his wallet. 'YOU OWE REAL THEOLOGIANS MONEY, BITCH!'

[metallumai.livejournal.com]

Nah-- ANY written word??? I don't think so. Books are just like any other tool. Write in the margins, argue with it, toss it in the rubbish-- cut out the good illustrations and THEN burn it.

If the words have any value to you, then of course UNDERLINE them, and save them on your bookshelf till you loan them to a really good friend.... who forgets to give them back. ;D

[wickedtrue.livejournal.com]

I think we misunderstood each other. I'm one of those that's very mean to my books. You hurt the ones you love most, you know? Dog ears and highlights mean I love you!

I just meant destruction for destruction's sake. It's that very thought 'I am burning this book because I disagree with what it says', and all the emotions and images that goes along with it. And I know all the emotional release that could happen, too. I can just never approve of it.

Like, even with the Da Vinci Code, which I'm known for throwing across rooms and beating with shoes, I just could never think of shredding it or burning it. As much as I hate the bloody book and it should never have been published, it does do some good. At least some of the readers will be interested enough in the subject matter to read into it more, and then they can reach their own conclusions, and not relay on Mr. Brown's "mad research skillz".

Oh dear. That got long. I'm so sorry! I just wanted to say we agree! We just didn't say it the same way.

[oneechan19.livejournal.com]

You keep it?

Can I just say 'ew'?

[metallumai.livejournal.com]

I am also beginning the DaVinci Code, but can't stay focussed on it long enough even to dislike it. Of course I'm a lot busier than I like to be just now, so don't know if it's me or the book, at fault. (From your description I'm guessing it's probably the book.)

[ashen_key]

You know, I still keep on meaning to read that book. Just to see how bad it is.