Controversial SK Opinions/Confessions

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doowopgirl

very avid fan
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I never even watched the first episode. The general consensus around here was that it wasn't that great. My sister watched a few of the first epi's but said the acting was horrible. Guess I didn't miss much?
No you didn't miss much. The further away it got from the original idea, the worse it got IMO. I'm no stickler for something having to stay 100% to the book, but this just got sillier and sillier. Again IMO.
 

Dr V

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Nov 1, 2015
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I have no books/movies to mention here because don't think literary tastes can be controversial. But maybe I misunderstood the question, as usual :cold:
Here's something I found curious in a good way. On his FB page Mr King posted, only two days after the Paris events, a sublimely silly question about bomb craters and Peeta pockets (I will not give away the full details). The curious thing is that nobody reproached him for joking about bombs at such a serious and sensitive time. Even if it's only a reflection on the healthy common sense of Mr King's admirers, I find it very heartening and reassuring. Maybe he is such a humane person *because* he has an outlet for the devilish sentiments most of us bottle up?
(Hope I'm making sense; if not, please demand it from me.)
 

Moderator

Ms. Mod
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Jul 10, 2006
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I have no books/movies to mention here because don't think literary tastes can be controversial. But maybe I misunderstood the question, as usual :cold:
Here's something I found curious in a good way. On his FB page Mr King posted, only two days after the Paris events, a sublimely silly question about bomb craters and Peeta pockets (I will not give away the full details). The curious thing is that nobody reproached him for joking about bombs at such a serious and sensitive time. Even if it's only a reflection on the healthy common sense of Mr King's admirers, I find it very heartening and reassuring. Maybe he is such a humane person *because* he has an outlet for the devilish sentiments most of us bottle up?
(Hope I'm making sense; if not, please demand it from me.)
That was a repost from Stephen's personal Twitter account. Stephen doesn't make posts to his Facebook account, that's done by staff.

He's spoken about the use of humor in the horror genre in interviews and during on-stage appearances and how it is a safety-valve for people to let off the tension that is created when they are in a stressful situation but I can't remember specific ones to refer you to to get his direct quotes.
 

Dr V

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That was a repost from Stephen's personal Twitter account. Stephen doesn't make posts to his Facebook account, that's done by staff.

He's spoken about the use of humor in the horror genre in interviews and during on-stage appearances and how it is a safety-valve for people to let off the tension that is created when they are in a stressful situation but I can't remember specific ones to refer you to to get his direct quotes.

It's still his words then, even if someone else is reposting. Makes me feel slightly less stupid :dbl:
 

Blake

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Feb 18, 2013
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I agree you present a worthy question, Rrty.
I think the world needs more true philanthropists.
Given the fact that King has an innate ability for recognizing and understanding the nuances of the human condition and is apparently cognizant of the realities of the world we all share, I believe he could be an effective philanthropist... to whatever degree the role would interest him. Perhaps, he is already there?

He would need a very skilled financial adviser/accountant with integrity to elevate his philanthropic endeavours, though. Perhaps, you could put together a serious business plan to present to King? (Need a dedicated personal assistant? I'm available) :cool2:
I don't like talking as if someone is going to cark it tomorrow but seeing it was brought up: obviously his first responsibility would be to make sure his kids are set up so they don't have to become dependent on this unforgiving capitalist system. Obviously that house he lives in will become the 'King Museum' where fans in 100 years time can go and look so he'd have to set aside some money in a trust for that. He could also put a 'King scholarship' thing for kids from disadvantaged families to go to university. Maybe something in the conservation area as well.
 

skimom2

Just moseyin' through...
Oct 9, 2013
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That was a repost from Stephen's personal Twitter account. Stephen doesn't make posts to his Facebook account, that's done by staff.

He's spoken about the use of humor in the horror genre in interviews and during on-stage appearances and how it is a safety-valve for people to let off the tension that is created when they are in a stressful situation but I can't remember specific ones to refer you to to get his direct quotes.
In Danse Macabre he talks about that. His phrasing was something like, "humor and horror lie cheek and jowl". That's a phrase that's stuck in my head since I first read it (and I know I've referenced it myself in conversations on the topic) , but I can't reference the page exactly.
 

80sFan

Just one more chapter...
Jul 14, 2015
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I don't see what's so great about the Stand. Don't get me wrong, the beginning was great, but too many characters went in too many directions that it felt like a chore to finish. And when I finally made it through I was like "That's it???"
Of all of King's stories, this is the one most fans love best?