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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 1, 2014 20:08:47 GMT
Can we just take a minute to appreciate the fact that George Crabtree has vision well beyond the typical turn-of-the-century thought? He's created more games than I can think of (hangman, Clue, paint-by-number), appreciated the mass appeal of food products (coffee, Coke, microwaves), and invested in companies who rise to the top of fields that barely existed at the time. He kept his finger on the trends of the time, allowing him to anticipate the frenzy of Egyptology that would allow his book to become so popular.
As much as I do love William, he is sometimes limited in vision, even when inventing the marvels that populate our world today (like sonar technology and security cameras). Of course, this is yet another reason that George and William make such a great partnership, each one supplementing the strengths/weaknesses of the other.
Any other thoughts on George as the vangaurd of the hipsters, who are, according to Urban Dictionary: the pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural trends and ideals.
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Post by snacky on Jun 1, 2014 21:54:19 GMT
Can we just take a minute to appreciate the fact that George Crabtree has vision well beyond the typical turn-of-the-century thought? He's created more games than I can think of (hangman, Clue, paint-by-number), appreciated the mass appeal of food products (coffee, Coke, microwaves), and invested in companies who rise to the top of fields that barely existed at the time. He kept his finger on the trends of the time, allowing him to anticipate the frenzy of Egyptology that would allow his book to become so popular. As much as I do love William, he is sometimes limited in vision, even when inventing the marvels that populate our world today (like sonar technology and security cameras). Of course, this is yet another reason that George and William make such a great partnership, each one supplementing the strengths/weaknesses of the other. Any other thoughts on George as the vangaurd of the hipsters, who are, according to Urban Dictionary: the pioneers and leaders of the latest cultural trends and ideals. I was just appreciating that while rewatching War on Terror when George project-o-visioned the cellphone!  I totally agree that William has certain blinders on, and George's "visionary genius" is quite lovable! George and William do make a great team, and William often doesn't appreciate it enough. Another thing about hipsters, if I understand them correctly, is they often appreciate it when something "retro" is the thing. For instance, a jot pad is a "hipster PDA". |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 0:12:40 GMT
Haha, thanks for sharing that video, snacky! I saw it elsewhere and loved it. I think you're on to something with the jot pad/PDA comparison too. I think typewriters are also popular among that element, and George seems to have an eternal struggle with his.
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 0:18:23 GMT
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:07:10 GMT
Interesting read, in fact, deserving of its own analysis, but it also remind of another element of "hipsterness" shared by George. That is his skill in "the photography," especially the development of his own photos.
I also thought of (independently of the article), George's penchant for picking up on new phrases, like "hunch" and "cup of tea."
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 1:42:31 GMT
Interesting read, in fact, deserving of its own analysis, but it also remind of another element of "hipsterness" shared by George. That is his skill in "the photography," especially the development of his own photos. I also thought of (independently of the article), George's penchant for picking up on new phrases, like "hunch" and "cup of tea." In which episode did George invoke "not his cup of tea"? That's nagging at me. >.< I just keep thinking of poor William sitting in the stairwell clinging to his traditional cup of tea, in utter coffee-denial. The world is about to pass you by, dear.  |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:48:04 GMT
"Cup of tea" came from "Who Killed the Electric Carrige?" That's the latest episode I've seen thus far.
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 1:52:22 GMT
"Cup of tea" came from "Who Killed the Electric Carrige?" That's the latest episode I've seen thus far. Ooh that's why it didn't ring a bell. I'm less familiar with season 5 eps because Julia's marriage (and Helene Joy's frequent absence) was so disheartening. Maybe I'll watch that one again tonight, though, since driving at 55 miles per hour in that little car makes William so happy. I get a vicarious thrill out of that every time. |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 1:56:13 GMT
He was so happy!!! I was almost surprised at the giddiness he showed And he was definitely braver than I would have been, going that fast in that tiny thing. I'd be afraid it would tip over if too strong of a breeze picked up! I'm loving Season 5 so far! Also, if you haven't guessed by now, Julia's absence isn't too upsetting for me. |
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 2:13:46 GMT
He was so happy!!! I was almost surprised at the giddiness he showed And he was definitely braver than I would have been, going that fast in that tiny thing. I'd be afraid it would tip over if too strong of a breeze picked up! I'm loving Season 5 so far! Also, if you haven't guessed by now, Julia's absence isn't too upsetting for me. The quality of Season 5-7 is great: both the visuals and the editing. MM suddenly gets the look and feel of a high budget production: especially the first episode of every season. I don't understand the claims about MM "going downhill" at all. Based on what? It's not writing, visual production, attention of the actors, or romantic arc. What's left? I loooooooooooooooooooove to see William that excited. That one might have been the best of all time, but some others get close - I have a list in a thread in the William Murdoch category. I wish MM would give us more scenes like that. They are so few and far between.  |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 2, 2014 2:18:21 GMT
Where have you heard that it's gone downhill? I have to agree with you in that the quality is only getting better.
What's the name of the thread in the William category? I think I thought of another one...
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 2:37:50 GMT
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Post by lovemondays on Jun 2, 2014 2:58:24 GMT
The look on Williams face was priceless as he said he "got it up to 55 miles an hours!" It's also one of my all time favourite moments in the series. There are several more in later seasons but I don't want to spoil the anticipation for you Annie.
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Post by snacky on Jun 2, 2014 3:01:16 GMT
The look on Williams face was priceless as he said he "got it up to 55 miles an hours!" It's also one of my all time favourite moments in the series. There are several more in later seasons but I don't want to spoil the anticipation for you Annie. CBC TAKE NOTE - 3 ppl in a row just voted this "one of all time favorite moments". More, please. </olivertwist> |
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Post by wildhorseannie on Jun 3, 2014 19:00:55 GMT
I'm not even sure where to put this, but I just realized that George has his own mini-Murdoch chalkboard!  |
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