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Old 08-28-2000, 11:36 AM   #1
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Default "Suspension of Disbelief"

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

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Old 08-28-2000, 11:45 AM   #2
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Default ok. lil... i thought about it

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
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Old 08-28-2000, 11:52 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 08-28-2000, 12:33 PM   #4
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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!
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Old 08-28-2000, 12:36 PM   #5
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My wife once wondered if someone was "dropping a trial bomb".

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

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Old 08-28-2000, 01:32 PM   #6
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Default lil' my friend

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
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Old 08-28-2000, 01:46 PM   #7
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Default Re: lil' my friend

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.

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Old 08-28-2000, 01:50 PM   #8
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Default Re: lil' my friend

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
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Old 08-29-2000, 09:40 AM   #9
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Default Steeves

William Clinton-the only president whose full name contains the word "Monica".
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Old 08-29-2000, 10:20 AM   #10
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And Monica's dress is the only one that contained a president named William Clinton.

And Lincoln's secretary was named Kennedy...

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