Thursday 15 November 2007

Note that the Page 45 Posy Simmonds signing is on December 9. the way I announced this earlier may have been a little confusing.

Jeet Her discusses David Michaelis’s Schulz and Peanuts at length:
For many of us, it was the first work of art we encountered that spoke to our inner selves, our fears and trepidations. Even if we stopped reading the strip after a while, it always retained a spot in our memory, a small clearing of remembered warmth and fellowship. So if someone else describes Schulz in a manner that clashes with your own private sense of him, the urge is to struggle, resist, and talk back.

Santa 'ho ho ho' ban bemuses world
Thursday Nov 15 -People around the world are bewildered that Australian Santas have been told not to say "ho ho ho". News of an Aussie recruitment firm replacing "ho ho ho" with "ha ha ha" has travelled fast, with people in New Zealand, the UK and the US amazed at the "extreme" political correctness.

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Blogger spacedlaw said...

But now you'll have to explain to us all NOT from your parts what is so wrong with "ho ho ho".

15 November 2007 at 02:25:00 GMT-5  
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15 November 2007 at 08:59:00 GMT-5  
Blogger Kelly Kilmer said...

That's just plain weird. "Ho ho ho"? Ummm. I just don't get it. I would be weirded out hearing a Santa saying "ha ha ha"...that sounds weird...
more like Evil Santa "ha ha ha"...

I thought we were weird here in the U.S. ;)

15 November 2007 at 12:15:00 GMT-5  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What gets me is that ONE recruitment agency has issued this edict, and suddenly everyone thinks it's an order to be obeyed everywhere.

B Smith

15 November 2007 at 16:16:00 GMT-5  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was kinda bemused by this when i heard it mentioned on "get this" on tripleM. Although i was soon amused as the "get this" guys turned it into a huge joke - i think you can podcast "get this" from www.triplem.com.au if you are interested

16 November 2007 at 00:48:00 GMT-5  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not for much longer! :(

17 November 2007 at 07:44:00 GMT-5  
Blogger spacedlaw said...

More news on the "Ho" ban, a bit clearer but just as wacky if you want my not so humble opinion.

17 November 2007 at 15:33:00 GMT-5  
Blogger Cat said...

Oh, GAWD! This is so ridiculous....POOR SANTA!
Hey guys, I designed a T-Shirt on this topic. I hope it's ok to leave a link - it's a really cool design!CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

25 November 2007 at 15:19:00 GMT-5  

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