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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Jul 27, 2004 13:32:27 GMT -5
*bounces, huggles Mip* First person to notice what's different... gets.. rope! ;D
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Post by Mippin on Jul 27, 2004 14:12:12 GMT -5
I guess it'd be silly and pointless for me to mention it, all things considered. ^^
But.. since I can throw in my 2 cents.. I liked M&C a whole lot. I think 's one of my favourites, maybe.
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Aug 29, 2004 18:41:11 GMT -5
Spam.
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Post by Amarië on Aug 30, 2004 16:42:47 GMT -5
*whacks Mari for spamming* ;D
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Sept 30, 2004 21:08:31 GMT -5
I promised synopses, Firi, I know. And ye shall have them.. but first...
The Treatise on Socks!
Starting from Part A, The Sock.
The Sock is a very complicated thing.
DaeFion: Oooooooh... DaeFion: Sock.....
So versatile, so unique... So foot-shaped. Ancient peoples invented the sock for purposes very different than warming the foot. In fact, the sock was originally used as a type of sack to hold the hair of one's friends and family members. These were given as good faith charms. If ever a hair was lost, it signified the bearer's loss of faith. Either that, or their relative didn't like them any more. Since socks weren't knit very tight back then, hairs fell out often. Of course people had to figure out a way to remedy this... So the knit grew tighter over the years. And the Same, or Lapps, even invented socks that could hold much, much more hair. These are now called tights, stockings, and knee-highs, depending on relative length.
Argyle socks developed as a sort of representation of the relationship the sock-bearer had with the people who'd given him hair. Various colours and patterns signified whose hair was inside and what the bearer thought of that person.
When hobbits were discovered, people were jealous of their hairy feet. So, in order to bring themselves closer to hobbits, they began to wear the socks on their feet, thus attaching hair to their own feet. Though of course it didn't stay. This was uncomfortable, however, and rather unnecessary. When people realized that socks would be warm even without the hair, they became garments for the feet. And instead of giving people locks of your hair, it was common to give them socks as good faith gifts. This is why your older relatives give you socks for Christmas and your birthday.. they're still very traditional in that way.
Some people, however, find socks unnecessary and even uncomfortable. They are not to be shunned, however, as they will often wear socks when the need arises, or as a token of connection to their friends. If a friend gives one of these people a pair of socks, chances are they will wear it. The socks, that is, not the friend. They'll wear the socks. Not that they friend will.. yes. When there are two very great friends, chances are that one will like socks and the other won't. This is in no way a reflection of their relative faithfullness or affection, merely a designated way of distributing the two types of people and quite frankly making things interesting. If they are truly great friends, the anti-sock person will feel more connected to socks simply because his friend is pro-sock. And occasionally he will even wear socks symbolically as a token of this. During the winter, when it becomes necessary for him to wear socks anyway, he finds it a constant reminder of his love for his friend. Thus the common saying, "I'd even wear socks for him."
Some of the older generation occasionally are heard to say, "His character shows in his socks," thus referencing the old sock-symbolism of relationships and opinions. Having 'hairy socks' is not necessarily a bad thing, it was actually originally used as a compliment. That has fallen out of general knowledge, however, and today the uneducated are known to use it mistakenly as an insult. When told that you have hairy socks, it is advisable to thank the person and politely inform them that you're wearing them because of someone close to you.
This concludes your lecture on the history of the sock. You have hairy socks. Next week, we will cover The Underpants.
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Post by Lëowen on Sept 30, 2004 21:23:38 GMT -5
*much applause, again*
Maginificent! So...moving....*wipes tear from eye* I eagerly await your next epic laundry lecture!
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Post by Galadrie*snackle*den on Oct 4, 2004 12:08:09 GMT -5
*blinks* *rubs eyes* blinks again* ;D
-Menelien
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Oct 23, 2004 16:13:34 GMT -5
I...
Have...
A...
Hat!
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Post by Galadrie*snackle*den on Oct 25, 2004 19:53:00 GMT -5
Me... too! -Menelien
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Oct 28, 2004 17:34:23 GMT -5
I'm...
Glad!
Now, just because I can.. I demand that everyone turn around and stop what they're doing and pay attention to me now.
No, no real reason. I'm entitled to make demands, aren't I?
*makes a demand*
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Post by Mippin on Oct 28, 2004 17:36:43 GMT -5
*is compelled to bring forth the crackers* Well.. ye demanded crackers... didn't you? o.O
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Oct 28, 2004 17:40:14 GMT -5
Among other things, yes. Well, actually, seeing as I only made one demand.. and that was it.. I guess I'll have to make more to validate the previous statement.
*makes more demands*
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Post by elberethvarda on Oct 29, 2004 10:15:16 GMT -5
*jumps up and down* Isn't it time for the next lecture?
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Post by Marigold Gamgee on Oct 29, 2004 11:43:14 GMT -5
No, it's time for everyone to devote all their love and attention to me. NOW!
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Post by Galadrie*snackle*den on Oct 29, 2004 17:18:25 GMT -5
*whimper* Do I have to? =P
-Menelien
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