h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Just cos there's huge rolling planes of server space that are populated with but a few primative researchers doesn;t mean you can wander in with yer new fangled ideas and nick it all!
You should respect the native inhabitants and learn to co-exist with them in peaceful harmony to the betterment of all.

*Glad he hasn't heard of the secret plan for Canada to subversively conquer the world*

Right you are!

Actually, our plan to take over the world is to invite everyone to come and live here and be part of our happy cultral mosaic.

No, no, no! We have to *export* our idea. We don't have enough room in Vancouver, which is where everyone will want to come!

Hmmmm, I can just see that happening.

Canadian 1"Got this great idea on how to make the world a better place!"
Canadian 2"Really? "
Canadian 1"YEah, gonna tell everyone about it, go round the world, impress its importance on all the world leaders!"
Canadian 2"Nah, wouldn't bother. You'll miss the game this weekend and besides, if they really want to know, they'll ask us."
Canadian 1" Hmm, good point, wanna beer?"

Oh, we are *much* more subtle than that!

Muhahahahaha!

Make Bush say what *you* want!

http://www.lemonbovril.co.uk/

I tried, but it doesn't work for me.

Have you read Obasan?

No. But I've heard of it. Why do you ask, Two Dogs F***ing?
*Hopes he knows the joke...*

I'm not sure if that was really appropriate. Are you thinking the Day-Glo Abortions album of that tittle, the joke involving the parents and a boy who wants puppies, or the racist one?

Oh, I forgot to answer your question. Obasan is the book Canadians are supposed to read so that they can see that they're just as bad as Americans. Weren't you part of that discussion over on the "thoughts on why I'm proud to be an american going to war in Aye-rak" thread? Gee, you missed some great exchanges of intellect.

Why do I have this persistant suspicion that "exchanges of intellect" was heavily sarcastic?

because you're very perceptive?

guess I'm learning to read between the lines, with age.

The title does somehow give it away

Are any of you canucks familiar with the Starship Troopers film? I ask as have recently availed myself of the special edition DVD with the making etc. stuff. Theres a great bit where they are discussing how the critics didn;t realise it was a satire and sought to undermine the very fascist society it portrayed. Firstly, I am extremely worried that anyone could possible perceive it as seriously promoting the fascist society and secondly, am I the only one who thought it accurately portrayed what the world would be like if the USA gained control over all of us and had their way?

It's been a long time since I saw it. Question two, yes, I can see that, too. Question one, I just don't remember thinking it was a very good film, satire or otherwise. But based on my opinion of Heinlein's apparent political leanings, I could see people theoretically making an assumption that the movie would have leanings to the right, if you know what I mean. But, you know, I should shut up; I'm not really qualified to comment.

You know who Heinlein is
You've seen the film
You understand satire
You (appear ) to have a brain in your head

Congratulations! You are more qualified to comment than most film critics I've read