Rain Robinson (Sarah Silverman)

[Guy Gardener]

The so called "girls" here are most probably men.

Scream away.

I just got back form the library having purchased 26 Virginia Andrews (Flowers in the attic) novels, which is basically 70s house wives murderporn and "Bedwetter, Stories of Courage, Redemption and Pee" by Sarah Silverman for a paltry 5 dollars NZ.

One Christmas present down, too many to go,

 

[TEACAKE'S PLEATHER DOME]

I remember when Flowers in the Attic was HOT when I was a young teenager and reading it and thinking it was the worst thing I had ever read and also being convinced that no one's mothers had any idea what was in these books or we wouldn't be allowed to read them.

Of course everyone in that age group today is watching Game of Thrones.

 

[Guy Gardener]

They were on the "sale" table at the local library for 50 cents each.

I'm guessing there's 3 criteria for getting on that table.

1. Some one's used the book like a soccer ball.

2. x numbers of years have passed without anyone trying to withdraw the book.

3. The book has been replaced with a newer imprinting.

...

I don't think any one ever withdrew Bedwetter, considering the pristine condition it was in when I found it where I found it.

 

[2takesfrakes]

I don't think any one ever withdrew Bedwetter, considering the pristine condition it was in when I found it where I found it.

Whilst an "interesting" theory, to be sure ... I suspect there are other causes for Sarah's book being so pristine. For example: her readership being very respectful of Sarah's collection of random thoughts, in printed form.

 

[2takesfrakes]

The so called "girls" here are most probably men.

Scream away.

I say! It's all "go," isn't it?

 

[Guy Gardener]

Just like the Thunderbirds.

 

[Greg Cox]

I remember when Flowers in the Attic was HOT when I was a young teenager and reading it and thinking it was the worst thing I had ever read and also being convinced that no one's mothers had any idea what was in these books or we wouldn't be allowed to read them.

Of course everyone in that age group today is watching Game of Thrones.

I assume everyone here knows that Lifetime has a new TV version of FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC coming up . . . .

 

[Timewalker]

... reminded me alot of Ms. Lincoln from the TOS Gary 7 episode. I've wondered if the one wasn't inspired by the other. Teri Garr also went onto great stardom after her turn as a loopy chick in STAR TREK, as evidenced by her role in the epic Science Fiction Classic: Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Actually, she played two similar roles around that time: both were the put-upon wife whose husband had gone nuts (Richard Dreyfuss kept seeing UFOs and building Devil's Tower in his living room and John Denver kept having conversations with God).

 

[Greg Cox]

... reminded me alot of Ms. Lincoln from the TOS Gary 7 episode. I've wondered if the one wasn't inspired by the other. Teri Garr also went onto great stardom after her turn as a loopy chick in STAR TREK, as evidenced by her role in the epic Science Fiction Classic: Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Actually, she played two similar roles around that time: both were the put-upon wife whose husband had gone nuts (Richard Dreyfuss kept seeing UFOs and building Devil's Tower in his living room and John Denver kept having conversations with God).

Yeah, I remember being amused at the time that she was basically playing the same role in both movies . . . .

 

[Cyke101]

Definitely against the "type" she's come to be known as.

Rain was cute, adorable and funny. Sarah Silverman (now) is not.

I remember when she was cast as Vanelope in Wreck It Ralph, and one of the things the movie reviewers said about her was how much of a departure playing this sweet little kid role was, and when they saw it they thought it actually fit her like a glove. The way they said that, it was like they couldn't conceive of her playing that role. Ever. She really got plaudits for it.

When I read all that I was like, "Rain Robinson is Vanelope grown up!" It was the same kind of really sweet, affecting performance. And she did it *before* she got her own show or anything!

I hate movie reviewers sometimes.

(Yeah, chalk me up as another Sarah Silverman fan.)

I found out literally yesterday that Sarah and her sister Laura Silverman voice the twins Ollie and Andy Pesto in Bob's Burgers, two of my favorite characters on the show. They're gross and simple-minded, but very very sweet, sincere, and genuine in their love for each other, which makes them really endearing -- and their gross nature is simply because they're like many other 9 year old boys. I love these seeming contradictions, and was happily surprised by the Silverman sisters in the show.

 

[Guy Gardener]

There was a sitcom called "good and evil" not to be mistaken for the amine "Good vs Evil", costarring a very very young Seth Green, where they were parodying the daily soap paradigm and teri played the evil hyperbolic scheming matriarch.

I thought it was fantastic, but apparently the bastard was cancelled after 6 episodes and viewed by all else as an absolute faliure, which amazed me.

 

[2takesfrakes]

Looking at Sarah Silverman, I have to ask: Can the world buy such a jewel?

 

[Guy Gardener]

Yea, and a case to put it into. But speak you this with a sad brow, or do you play the flouting Jack, to tell us Cupid is a good hare-finder, and Vulcan a rare carpenter? Come, in what key shall a man take you, to go in the song?

 

[2takesfrakes]

Well-played, sir! And I am pleased to see I'm not the only one on these boards who's familiar with the works of Billy Shakes!

 

[Captain Kathryn]

Future's End is my most watched VOY ep, not because of Silverman but because it's a great romp.

I would have liked to see more of Starling, he was interesting.

It's one of my most watched too! And definitely my most watched from the Seasons 1-3 era, hands down.

I love Sarah Silverman and Ed Begley Jr!

 

[Guy Gardener]

Joss Whedon made a "version" of Much ado About Nothing set in modern day while still using the full old timey language, that was released about three months ago.

It's almost cheating.

 

[2takesfrakes]

Any version starring (a pre-Hollywood) Kate Beckinsale ... count me in!!!
I think I prefer her as an English Rose.

 

[2takesfrakes]

The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee

Hard Cover Book
http://www.amazon.com/The-Bedwetter...&qid=1387236936&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Bedwetter

Audio Book - as read by Sarah Silverman
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IF37RC

Amazon Exclusive: A Letter from Sarah Silverman

Dear Reader:

My name is Sarah Silverman. I was once primarily known for saying the word "poop" and getting paid above market rates for it. But those days are over, because I am now going to be known for having written a book. Why did I write a book, you might wonder? Because it just seemed like the right time to be getting into the publishing industry. I'm kidding. Publishing is rotting like an abandoned possum carcass on the shoulder of I-95. I know that for a fact, because shortly after my book deal was announced, I kept hearing people lament the imminent demise of literature. These days there is only one reason to write a book: to be taken seriously. And that is exactly what is about to happen to me. I'm an author now! Like Ernest Hemingway and Fyodor Dostoevsky!

 

[Guy Gardener]

Any version starring (a pre-Hollywood) Kate Beckinsale ... count me in!!!
I think I prefer her as an English Rose.

I see your Kate Beckinsale and raise you an Amy Acker.

The new one is like a reunion of the bit players from Buffy and Angel.

 

[Greg Cox]

Any version starring (a pre-Hollywood) Kate Beckinsale ... count me in!!!
I think I prefer her as an English Rose.

Not as a kick-ass vampire Death Dealer? I'm crushed!