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1 | Other » What's For Dinner? » December 8, 2015 4:27 am |
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I know it's an "old thing", but I recently got a slow-cooker. Considering I have a learning-to-cook deficiency, and have no time to do so anyway (working 50+ hours a week), this thing has been a savior to my hungry belly.
If anyone doesn't know the science behind these things, it's quite simple You stick in mediocre ingredients, give it a long time, and it somehow produces super-delicious food.
Am I lame for appreciating this so?
| Introductions Please... » Hi there » November 19, 2015 5:48 pm |
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Welcome to the forum, both of you!
| Character Analysis » Sherlock and anger - has Sherlock ever been angry at John? » November 13, 2015 10:29 pm |
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tonnaree wrote:besleybean wrote:Oh I don't think it's anger: I think it's a combination of teasing and showing off...
In the Christmas scene with Molly I don't see teasing at all. It was much more harsh than his occasional "you're an idiot" comments. What he said to Molly was mean with a capital M. I won't say for sure why he was mean to Molly, weather it was anger at what she said about John or something else, but you can't convince me it wasn't cruel.
Yes, I agree with this completely.
Even Sherlock himself realized how utterly cruel he had treated Molly. His reaction upon seeing his name on the gift seemed to be a profound realization that he had hurt somebody who loved him. And his follow-up apology (a rare occurrence for him) strongly implies his intentions were were much worse than a simple tease.
This scene is, incidentally, probably my favorite of the whole show.
| Character Analysis » Sherlock and anger - has Sherlock ever been angry at John? » November 13, 2015 8:37 pm |
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It has been suggested that his verbal assault on Molly at xmas (ASiB) was in retaliation (therefore indicating a degree of anger) for her mentioning his complaints about John going away for the holiday. I'm not sure if "anger" in that instance is fact or an interpretation, however.
Other than that, I can't recall any instances where he showed anger at Molly.
| Character Analysis » Sherlock and anger - has Sherlock ever been angry at John? » November 13, 2015 4:11 pm |
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Yitzock wrote:
Now, after writing this I've realized that I have veered off the topic a bit, talking about Sherlock getting angry other that at John. But perhaps from this we might see that more often he gets angry at other people and not John? Or that when he gets angry and it relates to John, it's not because of John's doing but someone else's, how that hurts John?
Actually, this is an interesting way to take the discussion - compare Sherlock's propensity for anger at other people (specifically allies) versus anger towards John.
In HLV, he gets very angry at Mycroft, to the point of causing him physical pain.
In HoB, he gets mildly angry when he discovers "Greg" had followed them. (Though it is possible that he is acting out of anger for Mycroft - this can be an important distinction as it may hint that Mycroft is usually the only one who can push him towards real anger.)
He also gets angry in ASiB, at the palace, when he didn't know who his client was. Was his anger there for the situation, or towards Mycroft? Or was it easier to express anger at the situation because Mycroft was involved?
Sorry, I'm going all over the place here. But it implies the question: Is Sherlock less likely to get angry with John, or more likely to get angry with [Mycroft] other allies, given similar behavior.
| His Last Vow » Why doesnt Mycroft just kill Magnussen » November 13, 2015 2:41 pm |
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SaChr wrote:
Mycroft says himself, that he is under CAMs heel, so why dont the british government just kill Magnussen?
Another question is, why exile Sherlock, they are the MI6, they can do whatever they want!Actually, Sherlock is the one who who says that Mycroft is under CAM's thumb. Mycroft claimed that CAM was useful from time to time.
SaChr wrote:Thanks for your answer, but i still dont get why imprison Sherlock, there were many CIA and MI6 agents in the TV series, who were just killing left and right , so Mycroft surely does have a power to just pardon Sherlock and nothing would have happened.
This was not a secret, government-sanctioned assassination. It was an unexpected murder in full view of police/military. Therefore, even if Mycroft did have the power to simply pardon Sherlock (which is debatable), such a power would not apply in the given situation.
| The Reichenbach Fall » HELP. IOU PROP » November 11, 2015 5:54 pm |
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In response to your question, why not make one out of clay? It would be easy to make the necessary "cuts" and indentation.
If I were doing this, I would create the apple shape using the color of the inside of the apple (with necessary indentations). Then I'd create a thin red sheet of clay and wrap it around the outside, cutting out the portions that are supposed to be missing. Then throw it in the oven for a little bit and you have yourself a prop.
| The Reichenbach Fall » HELP. IOU PROP » November 11, 2015 5:51 pm |
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Please don't spam the board with cross-posts:
In the future, create a single thread with your question and be patient.
| Series Four Suggestions & Ideas » Moriarty theories » November 11, 2015 5:12 pm |
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Ivy wrote:
I'm almost sure that Mycroft is using it to save Sherlock from that fatal undercover assignment.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the "Mycroft is behind the Moriarty image" idea.
That event was the impetus for Sherlock's return from exile, so it stands to reason that those who brought him back (the government) want him to figure out who was behind it. If it were Mycroft, then Sherlock would not be able to provide a "culprit" to the government (unless he sells out Mycroft, which I would find unlikely).
Plus, a villain being behind the image would provide a good drive for the story.
| General Sherlock Discussion » Would Sherlock Dislike You? » November 7, 2015 2:04 am |
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I actually like this question a lot, because it's so open-ended.
I personally think it should have been asked from the other angle - "Would Sherlock Like You?" - because I feel his dislike is the default, so asking if he did like you would illustrate the exception.
Anyhoo ... I think it would depend on the context.
If I bumped into this character randomly on the street, then I can say with full confidence that there is absolutely nothing about myself he might see that would make him like me.
On the other hand - being a skilled professional in my field, if he came to me for specific advice (that I was capable of handling), then I feel he might actually give liking me a chance.
There is a precedent for this, too. Sherlock (and Mycroft) had initial negative opinions of Howard Shilcott, the guy from TEH who showed Sherlock the footage of the Tube. Once this man proved his intelligence and eagerness to help, however, I think that Sherlock began to give him a bit more respect.
So, like every answer to a great question ... "it depends".
| General Sherlock Discussion » Your Most Watched Episode » November 7, 2015 1:33 am |
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Does anyone have a single "Sherlock" episode they've watched substantially more than the rest?
I do. Mine is "A Study In Pink".
This stems from the days when I was still a casual viewer. I wouldn't watch the show regularly, but when the mood struck on occasion, I grabbed S1 disc 1 and put on that first episode.
I don't know why. Perhaps because it's an interesting "beginning" to the story. Maybe because I'm a creature of habit, and as both a cause and effect, it became very familiar. Possibly because I laugh every time I hear Hope say, "Did I just give you the good bo'le, or the bad bo'le?".
Does anyone else have an unbalanced "Sherlock" viewing history? And if so, is there any discernible reason?
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 7, 2015 12:32 am |
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Ooh - my title is now "Cipher Expert"!
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| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 7, 2015 12:27 am |
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Lilythiell wrote:Magingus wrote:
Huzzah! Finally got through - bought tickets for January 5.
Yay!
Magingus wrote:Would anyone mind sharing their thoughts on this?
Thanks for the responses, all who answered!
While I love theorizing about the show, I usually distance myself from teasers and whatnot. Partially because I want to experience it with few preconceived notions, and partially because it's futile to guess where the writers are going anyway.
But I'm very glad to read the thoughts you've shared on the Special.
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 6, 2015 9:05 pm |
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While I admittedly didn't watch most of the trailers, nor follow any of the news on the Special, I was under the impression that this was a stand-alone episode, apart from the canon of the series.
It appears, however, that many people think it may be related to the series in some way.
Would anyone mind sharing their thoughts on this?
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 6, 2015 5:46 pm |
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Huzzah! Finally got through - bought tickets for January 5.
| His Last Vow » The other brother - my head just exploded » November 6, 2015 5:45 pm |
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lol I'm trying to imagine an interaction between Mycroft and his twin - I'm finding it hilarious, for some reason!
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 6, 2015 2:52 pm |
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tonnaree wrote:
Well, it does send you to Fandango to actually make the purchase, but it's weird that you're not getting any showtimes.
Some theaters are probably not going to sell tickets for a while. Others are selling, but they're a little too far out from my area.
We signed up for email alerts, so we'll see what happens.
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 6, 2015 2:22 pm |
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tonnaree wrote:Magingus wrote:
Well done tonnaree!
I got a list of local theaters that should be playing the Special, but none are yet offering tickets.
I tried to call one, but got a "due to high call volume..." message. This does not bode well.
Got mine online Magingus. Where do you live?
It's always seemed easier to go through the Fathom Events website.East coast of 'merica. When I try to purchase on the Fathom Events website, and select a participating location, it just leads to another site (fandango) that says there are currently no showtimes.
| Sherlock Special: Theories, Suggestions & News » The special - the game is on (spoilers) » November 6, 2015 2:13 pm |
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Well done tonnaree!
I got a list of local theaters that should be playing the Special, but none are yet offering tickets.
I tried to call one, but got a "due to high call volume..." message. This does not bode well.
| His Last Vow » The other brother - my head just exploded » November 6, 2015 2:09 pm |
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In this thread, I only see three posts that entertain the notion that this scene may not have been referring to a third Holmes sibling.
Swanpride wrote:"The other one" might not be Mycrofts brother but the last agent they send on the mission. Just saying.
Ivy wrote:I don't think he talked about a brother at all, he was probably talking about his predecessor or another agent, who couldn't get this job right because of personal feelings. Maybe the agent Anthea (Andrea) mentioned in Empty Hearse, the one who lost his life.
sherlockskitty wrote:I've been thinking that Mycroft's remark may NOT have referred to another Holmes brother too. There's so many possibilities for mikey's remark.
Let's look at the actual dialog of that scene (transcript courtesy of Ariane DeVere):
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MYCROFT: As my colleague is fond of remarking, this country sometimes needs a blunt instrument. Equally, it sometimes needs a dagger – a scalpel wielded with precision and without remorse.
MYCROFT: There will always come a time when we need Sherlock Holmes.
SIR EDWIN: If this is some expression of familial sentiment ...
MYCROFT: Don’t be absurd. I am not given to outbursts of brotherly compassion.
MYCROFT: You know what happened to the other one.
MYCROFT: In any event, there is no prison in which we could incarcerate Sherlock without causing a riot on a daily basis. The alternative, however ...
In the classic style of the writers, these lines are ambiguously written, allowing several interpretations. The interpretation that Mycroft is referring to another sibling is the most obvious - which, to me, actually makes this interpretation suspect.
It can also be interpreted as, "You know what happened to the other person who exercised brotherly compassion".
Regardless of which interpretation one believes, anyone who claims absolute certainty of a particular interpetation is wrong in their certainty. The fact is, we don't know for sure what is actually be
