WordWolf

Neat. Because it's on my mind, the next question.... Washington DC (with the Washington Monument) is not the only city that currently has an obelisk. Not counting little statue-sized things of 2 stories or less, name at least TWO cities that currently have obelisks, and name the obelisks, if possible. (I can name 4 off the top of my head.)

War of the Worlds.

Supposing that's one thing, I suspect it's The Washington Monument. (The other obelisks I know are smaller.)

If I know this song from one line, this isn't the line. It reminds me a little of Halestorm's "Love Bites (So Do I)", but this is obviously not it.

"But I'm funny how? I mean, funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you?"

I should put this on my list to see, if I live long enough.

That's it.

Got it in one!

That's it.

-According to this movie, saltpeter is made "by treating sodium nitrate with potassium chloride, of course." However, that's not what those chemicals would have been called, nor was that how saltpeter would have been made. (Soda niter with potash.) -A fist-fight breaks out between 2 characters after a series of insults was exchanged. The one that sparked the first punch was "LAWYER!" Both men were actually lawyers in that exchange. -The big chart that appears so conspicuously was added to help the audience keep track of what was going on. -The theatrical release of this movie left out at least one scene, allegedly at the request of the sitting president who thought it was aimed at him. If that's true, the request wasn't made at the time the film was being prepared for general release. (The current versions include the scene.) -It wasn't frivolous to ask for pins. Since electroplating hadn't been invented, pins at the time wore out a lot, and were used in great numbers. -This movie's depiction of "the committee of five" has influenced how the public has viewed them, down to how they have been depicted to students. -None of the wives shown in the movie were present in the events depicted, but one was shown to be elsewhere, so I think that shouldn't count. -At the time, critics Vincent Canby and Roger Ebert panned this movie. "Oh, Mr. Dickinson, I'm surprised at you. You should know that rebellion is always legal in the first person, such as "our rebellion." It is only in the third person - "their rebellion" - that it is illegal. " "Answer straight: what would be its purpose?" "Yes, well..." "To place before mankind the common sense of the subject, in terms so plain and firm as to command their assent."

Originally, this show began as a drama, with 20-somethings worrying about SATs and so on, but it got more popular once it got a shot of melodrama (and some new actors). After that, it became traditional for someone to get thrown into the pool each season. Thomas Calabro fans might appreciate the episode of Beverly Hills 90210 that introduced this series, which kept him working for several years. They might not appreciate the failed attempt at restarting the series later.

"No one can pull the wool over my eyes. Cashmere maybe, but wool, never." "Cuneiform, which is the oldest form of writing, was invented by the Assyrians. But I read it as though it was Boustrophedon, you see?" "I see fine. I also hear pretty good, too. But I didn't understand one word you said." (BTW, Cuneiform was probably invented by the SUMERIANS-so the quoted statement is correctly quoted, but factually wrong.) "Now how did I know it was inhabited? That helicopter pilot told me this place was out of sight man!" "We MUST be way out! Get a load of these characters!" "I don't know how we're going to explain to our friends that we spent several years with people who aren't even in the social register." "Do you think I began a dozen international corporations by stooping to thievery?" "Well, of course not." "Shows how naive you are. How else do you get to the top of the corporate ladder?" "Why, do you know what it would take? It would take a polyester derivative of an organic hydroxide molecule." "Watch your language! You're in the presence of a lady!" "Acidus Salicilicus! (That's aspirin.)" "Acidus Salicilius, yes! I'll buy you one, I'll buy you a dozen!"

Sounds vaguely familiar, but nothing's springing to mind.

-According to this movie, saltpeter is made "by treating sodium nitrate with potassium chloride, of course." However, that's not what those chemicals would have been called, nor was that how saltpeter would have been made. (Soda niter with potash.) -A fist-fight breaks out between 2 characters after a series of insults was exchanged. The one that sparked the first punch was "LAWYER!" Both men were actually lawyers in that exchange. -The big chart that appears so conspicuously was added to help the audience keep track of what was going on. -The theatrical release of this movie left out at least one scene, allegedly at the request of the sitting president who thought it was aimed at him. If that's true, the request wasn't made at the time the film was being prepared for general release. (The current versions include the scene.) -It wasn't frivolous to ask for pins. Since electroplating hadn't been invented, pins at the time wore out a lot, and were used in great numbers. -This movie's depiction of "the committee of five" has influenced how the public has viewed them, down to how they have been depicted to students. -None of the wives shown in the movie were present in the events depicted, but one was shown to be elsewhere, so I think that shouldn't count. -At the time, critics VIncent Canby and Roger Ebert panned this movie.

No.

AFAIK, except for Captain Marvel/Shazam himself, that's been said in passing by a comic book fan in MASH, and was said a lot on "GOMER PYLE USMC."

"A Few Good Men"???

(BTW, the "outer space, the last frontier" thing was Patrick Stewart ON SNL.)

I just went back through January. I haven't done this one in 2024, at least.

Close enough, it's the second- "Addams Family Values." The first quote was at summer camp.

-According to this movie, saltpeter is made "by treating sodium nitrate with potassium chloride, of course." However, that's not what those chemicals would have been called, nor was that how saltpeter would have been made. (Soda niter with potash.) -A fist-fight breaks out between 2 characters after a series of insults was exchanged. The one that sparked the first punch was "LAWYER!" Both men were actually lawyers in that exchange. -The big chart that appears so conspicuously was added to help the audience keep track of what was going on. -The theatrical release of this movie left out at least one scene, allegedly at the request of the sitting president who thought it was aimed at him. If that's true, the request wasn't made at the time the film was being prepared for general release. (The current versions include the scene.)

"Hi, I'm Amanda Buckman. Why are you dressed like that?" "Like what?" "Like you're going to a funeral. Why are you dressed like somebody died?" "Wait." "So... you still desire me after all these years? The old ball and chain?" "Forever!" "I'll get them!"

Different show. "I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not." "Our top story tonight- Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead. Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow." "It's time for "Daily Affirmation" with Stuart Smalley."

Billy Crudup Big Fish Ewan MacGregor