WordWolf

If the wikipedia article is correct, I suspect the founders (at least 2 of the 5, maybe more) genuinely wanted to do good. I say that because they left when it looked like the results were bad, and warned others about that. So, they may have meant well and ended badly. vpw, on the other hand, never made any kind of repentance for his actions. (The closest he came was to say he wish he'd been a better man, which is INCREDIBLY vague and puts the emphasis on HIM rather than on those wronged or the organization that wronged them-beginning with himself.) I think they saw a problem and tried to SOLVE it. I think vpw saw a problem and tried to EXPLOIT it.

With healthcare in the past 100 years having improved dramatically for those of us in First World countries, it's no surprise we're getting lots of people living past 70. With lots of people living past 70, it's no surprise lots of them are doing useful things past 70. (Ronald Reagan was US President in his 70s, IIRC.) So, the idea Popes can live long enough to warrant retirement should not be a shock, and it doesn't have to have anything to do with him being a Pope. What DID surprise me was that he assumed the office at what, 76? That's awfully late to BEGIN a position of authority that's supposed to be "for life." THAT I found peculiar. But him living long enough to have sufficient health problems to make world travel impractical, that doesn't surprise me.

Oops. Yes, it is the first, George was right.

Real Genius William Atherton Ghostbusters

What are you derailing, John? Well, on page 1, post 18, you put the first non-topic post on, and the subject changed from "nuttiness" to your favorite topic, how vpw's depravity should be a non-issue. " I can't help but notice how much posters here attack VPs credibility down to the minutest detail."

It IS Zorro. I don't know shows that haven't aired before the 70s because-why would I? If they aired in reruns I can know them-and there's b & w TV like Flash Gordon I DID see. In the case of Disney's Zorro, someone else introduced me to it the other year. It's airing in other languages NOW outside the US.

Among others, Disney's done a series on this character. So did the Family Channel. And Sony, in association with Telemundo. And Filmation. And Warner Brothers. And the Japanese. And the Filipinos. Not counting a tv movie. Although not counting that might upset Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban and Yvonne de Carlo.

"Pokemon" was named for the longer name "pocket monsters." There was no character called "Pokemon."

"We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition. A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy what is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?" "Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out of mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important."

This was the first post. I don't think that anyone who's still attracted to nuttiness AFTER leaving twi should be allowed to derail it.

Among others, Disney's done a series on this character. So did the Family Channel. And Sony. And the Japanese. And the Filipinos. Not counting a tv movie.

Hey, little sister, who is it you're with? Hey, little sister, what's your vice and wish? Hey, little sister, shotgun (oh, yeah) Hey, little sister, who's your Superman Hey, little sister, shotgun! Billy Idol's signature hit, "White Wedding."

I know Rottiegrrl owns/owned a Rottweiler, and I suspect a pic of that dog is her avatar. We had other animals too, like Grizz Bear and others with animal avis like the frog animation. I think some poster tried to use mine, then switched to a sugar glider or something when I asked him to stop. Cindy! and her daughter used/use a Tigger animation. That's off the top of my head. Explaining mine would take long and get personal. The shorter answers include that this avatar was a commissioned piece of art for me. I find that wolves are victims of a smear campaign in Europe, which includes translating the DESERT JACKAL as "wolf" in the Bible when wolves may never have lived in much of Palestine. (I don't know how to find out one way or the other.) Wolves are family oriented, and deal directly with each other and rarely to excesses of violence. Many people I've met could learn something from their social behavior. BTW, if you look closely, you'll see my wolf has a book in the avi. The fuller pic (cropped for the avatar) shows it's cradled in his paws.

"We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy is for the weak. Here, in the streets, in competition. A man confronts you, he is the enemy. An enemy deserves no mercy what is the problem, Mr. Lawrence?"

The character is well-known to the degree that they made their show. I'd be shocked if you'd seen THEIR show. There's been others that aired in the US, like the Disney one.

Ok, next one. Among others, Disney's done a series on this character. Then again, so did the Japanese. And the Filipinos. And others.

Or a "JERK", depending on the movie, I guess.

That Steve Martin can be a real churl, or a boob. Quite a fool.

Since I'm sure of it, let's move on. "One, two, Freddy's coming for you."

the Vanishing Sandra Bullock Demolition Man

Often, it was. Outside of twi, there's a number of organizations with "secrets" that are worthless or meaningless. However, since they label it with enough bells and whistles, members think something special is being hidden. Thus, there's a lot of variations on the title "guardian of the mysteries." That's pretty much part of the human condition, and describes organizations that are current as well as historic. People seem to want to feel like they're "insiders" to some special secret.

Depending on why, I don't see that as a bad thing. Part of the GSC's mission is to get the word out about twi. Part of te GSC's mission is to help people learn to live normal lives after twi. twi, as a whole, is currently a puny, archaic, unattractive thing. Outsiders are warned long before they CAN get sucked in-and there's little to attract them ANYWAY. The warnings are partly because of the GSC. If twi's membership is shrinking and is tiny, the GSC succeeded. Let's face it- twi's membership is still in "negative growth." They are small, and a few people still leave every year. Plus, people either drop dead (it happens everywhere) or get old and kicked out like Mrs W was when she needed care. They are NOT replaced by new recruits, generally. The only new people are children, and twi has been actively campaigning AGAINST members having children! Those children who DO manage to be born and grow up often flee twi. So, there's the aging twi population, and a tiny group of offspring who think they can succeed in changing things that all the establishment struggle to keep the same. Ah, the optimism of youth! And the naivete. It's how most of us got suckered in, after all. As for GSC members, over time, they get on with their lives and find other things are more important-family, etc. That means fewer posters. Is that a bad thing? Not for the people who got on with their lives. They are GSC success stories!

BTW, I met a "Leo Blum" the other week. Never heard of "the Producers" before we met. In other news, this one's the original "Clash of the Titans."

I do agree that SOME ex-twiers are a lot warier. "Once bitten, twice shy." So, they always look for the hook at the other side of the bait. As for those still gullible, I think this is the answer. Something is "secret" or "hidden"? They have to have it. And they lack the wit to tell it's NONSENSE, but well-written nonsense. But it's SECRET nonsense, so they HAVE to think it's true and grab it.

Somehow, I get the impression the newer version never included this line. Not enough time for all the action scenes if you included more dialogue and plot....