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

Well, wouldn't that be an undesirable side-effect.

Bear in mind that some DVDs were purchased for reasons other than the film itself. For example, I bought 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation' because the release notes I saw stated that it had multi-angle capabilities. This would have been the first DVD that used this feature, so I bought it (I hadn't even seen the movie). Turns out, it's a terrible movie, the DVD production values are the worst I've ever seen, and there's no multi-angle support. Without a doubt, it's the worst DVD I own. I'm tempted to use it as a coaster.

You should have trusted your better judgement (not having heard of a film is generally a sign that it is not often worth hearing of) - but surely you could get all stroppy about false advertising - do you have a 'trade descriptions act' equivalent (basically that a product's advertising and packaging has to be accurate and truthful etc.)

Oh yes, we have laws against false advertising, but I read about this multi-angle business in the release notes prepared by the store at which I purchased it. These notes bore a disclaimer that features and availability are subject to change. This was back in the days before DVD publishers actually printed the features on the package, so you never knew what you were getting.

Of course, there are still a few publishers that don't list the features on the package, which really ticks me off. No, no, Kensington, that was just a figure of speech. No, I didn't make it up, it's been around for years....

Well then, I suppose it is all your own fault. So are you going to post your DVD list? Oh, go on ... promise I won't pass judgement (out loud)

It appears to be a slow day at work today, so perhaps I'll put that together, then.

Hurrah

I have had a half day today (as I worked so hard yesterday!). So I have spent the afternnon aslep in front of the TV - oh the decadence (or laziness?)

Just off to the shops - get that list done, sweetie....

Have fun at the shops, then. I'll just get that list done while you're gone, then shall I?

I hope that wasn't sarcasm?

I was merely playing along with your demands.

Oh that's what I like to hear... playing along with my demands is fine, carry on

I did. The list has been there for some time now. Anything else?

Oh, my last reply to this seems to have been magled by shoddy dial-up connections - Friday night 11.30 - people-coming-home-from-the-pub rush?

Anyway - I have seen the list - interesting stuff.

As for other requests, I shall keep your offer in mind. Your willingness to oblige has been noted.

eek.

hee hee hee

Boy, you penguins sure have a mischievous streak, don't you?

Mischevious - a great word - and yes, I guess we do. Some people have called it naughty, malicious, spiteful, venomous, or just plain evil. But I think I prefer mischevious - or perhaps cheeky?

I was thinking more along the lines of the 'naughtily playful' sense of the word.

Ah, yes. A common penguin state of mind.

It would appear so, yes.

Surely my skittish penguin playfullness is all part of the general charm. Us museum assistants are not actually known for our daring living or glamour lifestyles - but our playfullness - that's a different matter altogether