Hellraiser, Friday 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street and the Teletubbies - I rest my case [img]tongue.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]True, true, Teletubbies IS something spawned in Hell. Hm, now that I think about it.... Maybe they DID make something about you.... I always suspected those damn things of hiding tentacles behind their backs [img]tongue.gif[/img]

<font color="silver">I find that reading fantasy, (or any other type of book I like) allows me to escape the troubles of the world around me, and enter an enteraining world.

I think what everyone else said pretty much sums it all up. ;)

Its fun, and we like it. Why do we need to explain further??</font>

personally I prefer sci-fi to fantasy. not so long ago I restarted reading my Edgar ERice Burroughs "John Carter of Mars" books :D

if you plan to read the Space Odyssey series btw, I recommend skipping 2061 - it was utter pants and didn't contribute squit to the series IMO

Sorry, Lord Shield, I like to ask loaded questions. :D

I think good fantasy can actually be a great source of inspiration for art and profound thought. There are some works of fantasy I've read (including a Chinese one which is real thick ;) ) which contain such fascinating ideas and employ such beautiful and visually rich language, they really set your imagination on fire, and being myself an artist I have to say they provide tons of ideas in this respect. They can also provoke a great deal of thought by challenging your views and beliefs regarding many things -- though I'd grant that this is truer of science fiction than fantasy. (Is there a clear distinction between the two genres, though?)

Speaking of science fiction, Ray Bradbury's one of my favorites -- especially his Martian Chronicles (a.k.a. The Silver Locusts). This one really examines some serious questions about the merits of space exploration. Also like Brian Aldiss' Helliconia Trilogy. The idea of a planet where each season (as in spring, summer etc) spans 600 years is just so captivating. [img]smile.gif[/img] Ah, well, just my [img]graemlins/twocents.gif[/img] .

Wonder what Dramnek's response will be to this thread. I know -- he'll say that fantasy must serve the people, or it's just bourgeoise rubbish. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

[ 07-26-2002, 01:18 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]

If Teletubbies is spawned in Hell, then the Powerpuff Girls is spawned in absolutely the deepest, darkest circle of Hell. With Pokemon a close second.

[ 07-26-2002, 01:39 AM: Message edited by: K T Ong ]

What purpose does anything serve? :D *shrugs* I like fantasy, it's that simple. [img]tongue.gif[/img] Entertainment, enjoyment...

Ray Bradbury is excellent. I still prefer Edgar to him though, and Isaac Aasimov had some good stuff too. Did you ever see the TV adaptation of Martian Chronicles?

My favourite quote (though I forget the exact text) from MC was:

"I've been given half of this planet. What is half of nothing worth?"

If Teletubbies is spawned in Hell, then the Powerpuff Girls is spawned in absolutely the deepest, darkest circle of Hell. With Pokemon a close second.</font>[/QUOTE]Hey, the Powerpuff Girls aren't THAT bad [img]tongue.gif[/img] Not all of the time, anyway, Pukémon MUST be destroyed, though.

*Ach*! I say, and *Ach*! again! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

it helps heighten our imagination!