"Suspension of Disbelief"

[lilybet]

I believe that is the correct term. Think about it.

lilybet

[steeves]

now, tell me why you told me to think about it

of course you are right - trouble with many of the movies i see it seems that a suspension of belief is actually what is necessary :)

again, of course, that bodes well for you and me
good call tho' - i meant to point that out in my post on that thread and forgot to do so

[lilybet]

Well, Steeves, I know you're just giving me a hard time but --

The audience is not being asked to suspend their belief, they are being asked to suspend their disbelief.

lil

[Daughter of Lir]

You're right, Lil. <grin> I chose my phrase wrong. We *are* being asked to suspend disbelief... M.o.H.: Magic o' Hollywood... ;) Gotta love it!

Cheers!

[Couchguy]

My wife once wondered if someone was "dropping a trial bomb".

(I wondered if it was being dropped from a balloon.)

Your pal,
Couchguy

[steeves]

of course i was joshing you...

but i also wrote that you were right... i was only humourously alluding to the fact that so many movies are so bad that maybe the mistake works as correct

[lilybet]

See, what happened, was I answered your post before you made the addition, making my response a little nonsensical. I did think your application of "suspend belief" was funny.

lil

[steeves]

sorry 'bout that - i often wish the editing feature was not available

anyway, i believe that your disbelief is believable - but believe me, i do not wear suspenders

[PteranoDon]

William Clinton-the only president whose full name contains the word "Monica".

[Couchguy]

And Monica's dress is the only one that contained a president named William Clinton.

And Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy...

Your pal,
Couchguy