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Mattlocked · May 26, 2014 8:35 pm

Yes, that's what first came to my mind, too.

SusiGo · May 26, 2014 8:36 pm

I have not the slightest idea what you are talking about.

SolarSystem · May 26, 2014 8:37 pm

Well, but then John would have to lick his lips practically all the time...! All the time he's with Sherlock, anyway.

Harriet · May 26, 2014 8:38 pm

SusiGo wrote:
I have not the slightest idea what you are talking about.

Spotted Dick?

*ducks and runs*

Last edited by Harriet (May 26, 2014 8:40 pm)

SusiGo · May 26, 2014 8:48 pm

I am horrified, Harriet. Totally horrified.

SusiGo · May 26, 2014 8:52 pm

Nothing new but a nice summary. I think I shall post this in "the other thread" as well.

http://warmth-and-constancy.tumblr.com/post/86929028150/theres-a-myth-still-circulating-in-the-fandom

Harriet · May 26, 2014 8:55 pm

SusiGo wrote:
I am horrified, Harriet. Totally horrified.

Well, it is yummy. Now I'm confused But back to topic, fine with me.

KeepersPrice · May 26, 2014 10:46 pm

What the hell is wrong with me! Why do I immediately hear the POV of a certain, shall we say, 'smitten' detective when I hear the lyrics to this song - and not think even for one second about Mary Morstan. Could someone tell me, please!!!! I don't understand it at all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXCwNF2Zkns

tonnaree · May 26, 2014 11:03 pm

SusiGo wrote:
Nothing new but a nice summary. I think I shall post this in "the other thread" as well.

http://warmth-and-constancy.tumblr.com/post/86929028150/theres-a-myth-still-circulating-in-the-fandom

Amen and pass the jam.

ancientsgate · May 27, 2014 3:45 am

SusiGo wrote:
Nothing new but a nice summary. I think I shall post this in "the other thread" as well.

http://warmth-and-constancy.tumblr.com/post/86929028150/theres-a-myth-still-circulating-in-the-fandom

Well, I've been saying this right along: we’re dealing with very clever, tricky writers. So I certainly agree with that part! The writers and other showrunners have been having us all on, and they've been doing it right from the pilot, deliberately. I don't believe they could have predicted the vehemence of the fandom's reaction to all the creative chioces the showrunners made over the three seasons we've seen, but.... they definitely (IMO) are tweaking us on purpose, a bit like the way CAM flicked John's face, except we're expected to enjoy this tweaking and have fun with it, not get all confused, angry and defensive.

ancientsgate · May 27, 2014 3:46 am

tonnaree wrote:
SusiGo wrote:
Nothing new but a nice summary. I think I shall post this in "the other thread" as well.
http://warmth-and-constancy.tumblr.com/post/86929028150/theres-a-myth-still-circulating-in-the-fandom
Amen and pass the jam.

I'd like a scone and a bit of clotted cream with my jam, please and thank you. heh

SolarSystem · May 27, 2014 5:20 am

ancientsgate wrote:
tonnaree wrote:
SusiGo wrote:
Nothing new but a nice summary. I think I shall post this in "the other thread" as well.
http://warmth-and-constancy.tumblr.com/post/86929028150/theres-a-myth-still-circulating-in-the-fandom
Amen and pass the jam.
I'd like a scone and a bit of clotted cream with my jam, please and thank you. heh

I'll take jam, scone and clotted cream and apart from that this meta says it again and it can't be said often enough: Nobody started watching this show with the idea "Oh, there will certainly be something romantic going on between Sherlock and John, so let's pay close attention and we'll detect it!".
No, we detected it because it's there, not because we wanted it to be there!

SusiGo · May 27, 2014 6:44 am

KeepersPrice wrote:
What the hell is wrong with me! Why do I immediately hear the POV of a certain, shall we say, 'smitten' detective when I hear the lyrics to this song - and not think even for one second about Mary Morstan. Could someone tell me, please!!!! I don't understand it at all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXCwNF2Zkns

This is amazing. And btw, who is Mary Morstan?

And I fully agree, Solar.

Last edited by SusiGo (May 27, 2014 6:46 am)

Lazarus · May 27, 2014 6:55 am

Oh my, what did I just stumble over? It's quite...ehrm...grown up content

http://justjohnlockthings.tumblr.com/

Mattlocked · May 27, 2014 7:05 am

Hmmm....... No.

SusiGo · May 27, 2014 11:22 am

Just discovered something nice on tumblr. You all know the "meretricious" and "a happy new year" joke from TGG. But did you know the source? The gay writer and critic Gore Vidal (last paragraph).

http://www.salon.com/2014/05/22/how_one_sexy_gay_novel_derailed_gore_vidals_literary_career/

Harriet · May 27, 2014 11:26 am

What a splendid find! How can we tell it is the source indeed?

Lazarus · May 27, 2014 11:27 am

SusiGo wrote:
Just discovered something nice on tumblr. You all know the "meretricious" and "a happy new year" joke from TGG. But did you know the source? The gay writer and critic Gore Vidal (last paragraph).

http://www.salon.com/2014/05/22/how_one_sexy_gay_novel_derailed_gore_vidals_literary_career/

Wow! I never got that one before. Tumblr is fantastic!

SusiGo · May 27, 2014 11:32 am

I think it is genuine. There are a lots of Google results from various sources. And a YT video I currently do not have the time to watch. So we can assume it was said by him.

Harriet · May 27, 2014 11:34 am

I'm sure it was said by him but did the writers know about the quote and took it?