Harry Potter - Page 3

GokuZool · 11-25-2001, 04:10 AM

When the first book was released wasn't it aimed at the older market?
Coz when some of my relatives came for a holiday from England they brought with them a book called "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." On the front cover it had a picture of a train coming towards u in black and white. I started to read it and found it really good. My point is that i think now that it has become more famous JK Rowling (author) has aimed her stories at the "younger market." I suppose there is nothing wrong with this..but in a few weeks Mc.Donalds or KFC etc. will probably make little plastic figurines of Harry and his friends [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Dundee Slaytern · 11-25-2001, 04:19 AM

I only want the books and the movies, screw the merchandise.

Lavindathar · 11-25-2001, 05:36 AM

I think that it was aimed at kids, as it won the smarties kids award....

cloud88 · 11-25-2001, 06:26 AM

well if you think it`s to much whit all these cards and stuff from harry potter then look at pokemon good damn im sick of pokemon everywhere i go

Ziroc · 11-25-2001, 06:29 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
Is it just me, or is everyone else sick of the hype that is Harry Potter? Every which way I turn my head, every advertisement I see, every tv commcercial my eyes happen to fall on.... Harry Potter.

I read recently that the woman who wrote the books about him is now the second richest woman in England. Given this, I might start taking up story writing myself. But with less advertisements, obviously

Hey, don't knock a good thing! If it gets kids into reading books, that's a GREAT thing! Yeah, it's been commercialized to death, but atleast it's a positive type story, and has a positive tale to tell. [img]smile.gif[/img] I bought book 1, and am enjoying it immensely!

Garnet FalconDance · 11-25-2001, 10:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by GokuZool:
but in a few weeks Mc.Donalds or KFC etc. will probably make little plastic figurines of Harry and his friends [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

well, I don't know about KFC (yuck!) or Mickey D's, but I am so sick of HP products in every store I see!!!!!!!! And it's all plastic crap, anyhow.

BTW, anybody seen the 'goblets' they have at Burger King for LoTR? Geesh! I mean, really!

And 'philosopher' vs. 'sorceror' is a cultural difference. If you put philosopher on an American title, they think Socrates (*if* they think anything at all), not magic! 'Philosopher's stone' has little meaning for the average Joe (unless he/she reads quite a bit). ::shrugs::

Heck, most don't even know what a sorceror is if it's not Micky Mouse's boss in Fantasia!

Dreamer128 · 11-25-2001, 03:44 PM

Hey, that woman went from being the poorest to the richest woman in England. If anyone deserves it, its her. I mean, she wrote the books in a bar.

Beaumanoir · 11-25-2001, 03:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dreamer128:
Hey, that woman went from being the poorest to the richest woman in England. If anyone deserves it, its her. I mean, she wrote the books in a bar.

Good Point, She Does Write Very Good Books!

tracey · 11-25-2001, 07:51 PM

i went to see the film last week - it was wonderful, completely full of magic and all kinds of lovliness. i must admit though, i much preferred ron to harry! ooops.

Pangur Ban · 11-26-2001, 02:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Arledrian:
Is it just me, or is everyone else sick of the hype that is Harry Potter? Every which way I turn my head, every advertisement I see, every tv commcercial my eyes happen to fall on.... Harry Potter.

I read recently that the woman who wrote the books about him is now the second richest woman in England. Given this, I might start taking up story writing myself. But with less advertisements, obviously

Yeah, the hype is over the top. Our local stores are full of Harry Potter stuff - most of it overpriced rubbish. It's sad, because this takes something away from a series of damm fine books.

Call it a by-product of modern living. Everything has to be hyped to the nth degree. Sporting events that nobody cared about a few years ago suddenly became must see classics. Every detail about major news stories must include every last scrap of detail that you never needed to know. *sighs* Did we ask for the hype? I don't know what is worse, the media that promotes it, or the sheep that "baa" their way to the cash registers with shopping carts a' brim full of crap.

What really makes me mad is the merchandising released for Lord of the Rings. Games. Figures. Books. Is there anyone whose life is going to be enriched by buying a plastic model of an orcs helmet? BAH !!

( getting off soapbox now ) Pangur.

11-25-2001, 05:36 AM	#23
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I think that it was aimed at kids, as it won the smarties kids award.... __________________ =@

11-25-2001, 06:26 AM	#24
cloud88 Manshoon Join Date: August 15, 2001 Location: sundsvall,sweden Age: 35 Posts: 171	well if you think it`s to much whit all these cards and stuff from harry potter then look at pokemon good damn im sick of pokemon everywhere i go __________________ Some little angel tries to tell me that it\'s over,<br />It\'s just a bad reflection from above.<br />The load upon my shoulder makes me stronger, even bolder,<br />Oh no no, I haven\'t had enough.<br />-Heaven can wait, another fine reason to live.

11-25-2001, 06:29 AM	#25
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: Is it just me, or is everyone else sick of the hype that is Harry Potter? Every which way I turn my head, every advertisement I see, every tv commcercial my eyes happen to fall on.... Harry Potter. I read recently that the woman who wrote the books about him is now the second richest woman in England. Given this, I might start taking up story writing myself. But with less advertisements, obviously Hey, don't knock a good thing! If it gets kids into reading books, that's a GREAT thing! Yeah, it's been commercialized to death, but atleast it's a positive type story, and has a positive tale to tell. [img]smile.gif[/img] I bought book 1, and am enjoying it immensely! __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

11-25-2001, 10:34 AM	#26
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 60 Posts: 1,443	quote: Originally posted by GokuZool: but in a few weeks Mc.Donalds or KFC etc. will probably make little plastic figurines of Harry and his friends [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] well, I don't know about KFC (yuck!) or Mickey D's, but I am so sick of HP products in every store I see!!!!!!!! And it's all plastic crap, anyhow. BTW, anybody seen the 'goblets' they have at Burger King for LoTR? Geesh! I mean, really! And 'philosopher' vs. 'sorceror' is a cultural difference. If you put philosopher on an American title, they think Socrates (if they think anything at all), not magic! 'Philosopher's stone' has little meaning for the average Joe (unless he/she reads quite a bit). ::shrugs:: Heck, most don't even know what a sorceror is if it's not Micky Mouse's boss in Fantasia! __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-25-2001, 03:50 PM	#28
Beaumanoir Iron Throne Cult Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: There is no IRL, Only AFK. Age: 35 Posts: 4,896	quote: Originally posted by Dreamer128: Hey, that woman went from being the poorest to the richest woman in England. If anyone deserves it, its her. I mean, she wrote the books in a bar. Good Point, She Does Write Very Good Books! __________________ My pokemon bring all the boys to the yard, and they're like; you wanna trade cards? Damn right, I wanna trade cards, I'll trade this but not my Charizard.

11-25-2001, 04:10 AM	#21
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	When the first book was released wasn't it aimed at the older market? Coz when some of my relatives came for a holiday from England they brought with them a book called "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." On the front cover it had a picture of a train coming towards u in black and white. I started to read it and found it really good. My point is that i think now that it has become more famous JK Rowling (author) has aimed her stories at the "younger market." I suppose there is nothing wrong with this..but in a few weeks Mc.Donalds or KFC etc. will probably make little plastic figurines of Harry and his friends [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img]

11-25-2001, 04:19 AM	#22
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 41 Posts: 11,063	I only want the books and the movies, screw the merchandise.

11-25-2001, 03:44 PM	#27
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 39 Posts: 6,136	Hey, that woman went from being the poorest to the richest woman in England. If anyone deserves it, its her. I mean, she wrote the books in a bar.

11-25-2001, 07:51 PM	#29
tracey Manshoon Join Date: June 18, 2001 Location: England Posts: 217	i went to see the film last week - it was wonderful, completely full of magic and all kinds of lovliness. i must admit though, i much preferred ron to harry! ooops. __________________ <p>offended mistress of the illuminati<p>NOT IN MY NAME!

11-26-2001, 02:11 AM	#30
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	quote: Originally posted by Arledrian: Is it just me, or is everyone else sick of the hype that is Harry Potter? Every which way I turn my head, every advertisement I see, every tv commcercial my eyes happen to fall on.... Harry Potter. I read recently that the woman who wrote the books about him is now the second richest woman in England. Given this, I might start taking up story writing myself. But with less advertisements, obviously Yeah, the hype is over the top. Our local stores are full of Harry Potter stuff - most of it overpriced rubbish. It's sad, because this takes something away from a series of damm fine books. Call it a by-product of modern living. Everything has to be hyped to the nth degree. Sporting events that nobody cared about a few years ago suddenly became must see classics. Every detail about major news stories must include every last scrap of detail that you never needed to know. sighs Did we ask for the hype? I don't know what is worse, the media that promotes it, or the sheep that "baa" their way to the cash registers with shopping carts a' brim full of crap. What really makes me mad is the merchandising released for Lord of the Rings. Games. Figures. Books. Is there anyone whose life is going to be enriched by buying a plastic model of an orcs helmet? BAH !! ( getting off soapbox now ) Pangur. __________________ Not enough time to care ....

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