A common practice in comic strips is the depiction of neotenic traits in the characters the reader is supposed to like.examples of neotenic traits: Big heads, Big eyes, short limbs... moreA common practice in comic strips is the depiction of neotenic traits in the characters the reader is supposed to like.examples of neotenic traits: Big heads, Big eyes, short limbs, 'baby fat'.examples of comic strips doing this: Peanuts, The Anime genre, Donald Duck, ...Is it not logical that such 'teaching' will lead to paedophilia in people who have grown up reading comic books ?Discussion please :)
Having established in a previous discussion the tendency of American movies to be a tad more action driven than their British counterparts, the question of long winded and florid l... moreHaving established in a previous discussion the tendency of American movies to be a tad more action driven than their British counterparts, the question of long winded and florid language came to my attention.I reckoned that to make it fair, I would look for an answer to the same question."Who are you?" seemed a simple enough question then.First, the American.And the English...(You get a point if you can sit thru both clips)
My sister had pneumonia shot 2 days ago, very red after, very sore... now a slight bruise in area.... is it normal? People have told her the pink area and soreness is normal, but t... moreMy sister had pneumonia shot 2 days ago, very red after, very sore... now a slight bruise in area.... is it normal? People have told her the pink area and soreness is normal, but this is new today.. any tips /idea welcome
When I was little, twelve years old maybe, I use to go to the bus terminal and pick a bus. It didn't matter which, as long as I had never been there before. I would plan everything... moreWhen I was little, twelve years old maybe, I use to go to the bus terminal and pick a bus. It didn't matter which, as long as I had never been there before. I would plan everything just so that I still had time to take a bus back. I liked to walk around New places, that was all. Sometimes I didnt make it and had to call my mother.Hardest. . . phone . . .call. . . ever.You?
How many letters in your (real) first name are there in common with your (real) surname? Win points for the highest number, BUT, you have to follow the complicated rules belo... moreHow many letters in your (real) first name are there in common with your (real) surname? Win points for the highest number, BUT, you have to follow the complicated rules below.RULES1. This challenge is based on your current real and legal name. You are NOT being asked to post your real name, that information is private, we don't know your real name, so your honesty and integrity are key here. 2. If you have a middle name, nickname, pet name, stage name, pen name, alias, etc; they cannot be used as part of this challenge. Hyphenated names, either first or surname, can be used (Mary-Kate or Martinez-Gomez).3. If you have ever legally changed your name, either first name or last name, you can only use one first name and one last name for this challenge.For example, married women who took their husband's last name may choose between their maiden last names or married last names, but not both. Subsequently, with multiple name-changes based on several marriages, only one surname can be used here. Peop... less
"Trust me and we'll get rich," you said."I've got a great plan," you said. "It's fool-proof," you said. "Come on, it won't be like the last time," you said."There's absol... more"Trust me and we'll get rich," you said."I've got a great plan," you said. "It's fool-proof," you said. "Come on, it won't be like the last time," you said."There's absolutely no way we can get caught," you said."Every angle is covered," you said. "Don't worry about our being on parole, we won't even be seen," you said.
A FREE PRESS is guaranteed by The Constitution. What has more power? A head of state intent on having his way on everything or a political body that fights to preserve the spirit a... moreA FREE PRESS is guaranteed by The Constitution. What has more power? A head of state intent on having his way on everything or a political body that fights to preserve the spirit and letter of The Constitution? Will the political body be able to withstand the demands of the head of state or will roll over and do his bidding?
Doing so would either confirm my worst fears or make me feel better. If the former I could prepare for the inevitable. If the latter it would relieve me of a huge burden of worry t... moreDoing so would either confirm my worst fears or make me feel better. If the former I could prepare for the inevitable. If the latter it would relieve me of a huge burden of worry that weighs me down. When circumstances change sometimes you change. Anyone got a dependable crystal ball I can look into?
