Life, the Universe, and Everything...

Ilander · 03-22-2004, 10:45 AM

Yup, that's right. I just read it. Douglas Adams is a GENIUS.

For those of you not aware of what I'm talking about just from the title, I'm talking about a book with such famous characters as Arthur, Marvin, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Trillian, and Ford Prefect. I'm talking about the book about the compilation of another book, and about mice running experiments with humans. I'm talking about the number forty two.

I'm talking about The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and I must say, it's awesome. Go for the classics, guys/gals!

And remember to take your towels!

Barry the Sprout · 03-22-2004, 10:56 AM

A true classic of science fiction. It makes you laugh and it makes you think. It has detailed points to make about mans place in the universe, and also hilarious jokes about mentally disturbed robots and cows that ask you to eat them.

Ilander, have you read the Dirk Gently novels? They're also pretty good. Better than the later bits of Hitchhikers Guide in my opinion.

Ilander · 03-22-2004, 10:58 AM

I've only read the first book in Hitchikers...
sorry...I need to find The Restaurant book now...

Barry the Sprout · 03-22-2004, 11:47 AM

Ah, well Restaraunt is pretty good, as is Life the Universe and Everything, but So Long and Thanks for all the Fish and Mostly Harmless aren't as good. Adams had to write them to fulfil contractural obligations and his heart wasn't in it, or at least thats my understanding of it. My advice is to read them all, but maybe not all in one go (so to speak). Have a bit of a break and read something different between each one, otherwise by the time you get to Mostly Harmless it just won't be as funny any more.

shadowhound · 03-23-2004, 05:42 PM

I didnt mind the later books, but I will admit they are weak in comparison to the earlier books. But the Dirk Gently series were rather funny

Timber Loftis · 03-23-2004, 07:03 PM

42.

shadowhound · 03-23-2004, 07:54 PM

Wowbagger the infinate

Ilander · 03-24-2004, 10:19 AM

If it comes to waiting around ten million more years or taking the money and running, quite frankly I could do with the exercise.

Target · 03-24-2004, 11:41 AM

But the question is 9*5!!!

Gnarf · 03-25-2004, 06:06 AM

6*9, it is. Base 13.

[ 03-25-2004, 06:07 AM: Message edited by: Gnarf ]

03-22-2004, 10:45 AM	#1
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	Yup, that's right. I just read it. Douglas Adams is a GENIUS. For those of you not aware of what I'm talking about just from the title, I'm talking about a book with such famous characters as Arthur, Marvin, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Trillian, and Ford Prefect. I'm talking about the book about the compilation of another book, and about mice running experiments with humans. I'm talking about the number forty two. I'm talking about The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and I must say, it's awesome. Go for the classics, guys/gals! And remember to take your towels! __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

03-22-2004, 10:56 AM	#2
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 41 Posts: 1,815	A true classic of science fiction. It makes you laugh and it makes you think. It has detailed points to make about mans place in the universe, and also hilarious jokes about mentally disturbed robots and cows that ask you to eat them. Ilander, have you read the Dirk Gently novels? They're also pretty good. Better than the later bits of Hitchhikers Guide in my opinion. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

03-22-2004, 10:58 AM	#3
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	I've only read the first book in Hitchikers... sorry...I need to find The Restaurant book now... __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

03-22-2004, 11:47 AM	#4
Barry the Sprout White Dragon Join Date: October 19, 2001 Location: York, UK. Age: 41 Posts: 1,815	Ah, well Restaraunt is pretty good, as is Life the Universe and Everything, but So Long and Thanks for all the Fish and Mostly Harmless aren't as good. Adams had to write them to fulfil contractural obligations and his heart wasn't in it, or at least thats my understanding of it. My advice is to read them all, but maybe not all in one go (so to speak). Have a bit of a break and read something different between each one, otherwise by the time you get to Mostly Harmless it just won't be as funny any more. __________________ [img]\"http://img1.ranchoweb.com/images/sproutman/certwist.gif\" alt=\" - \" /><br /><br /><i>\"And the angels all pallid and wan,<br />Uprising, unveiling, affirm,<br />That the play is the tragedy, man,<br />And its hero the Conquerer Worm.\"</i><br /> - Edgar Allan Poe

03-23-2004, 05:42 PM	#5
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,281	I didnt mind the later books, but I will admit they are weak in comparison to the earlier books. But the Dirk Gently series were rather funny __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

03-23-2004, 07:03 PM	#6
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	42. __________________

03-23-2004, 07:54 PM	#7
shadowhound Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 24, 2001 Location: Australia Age: 37 Posts: 3,281	Wowbagger the infinate __________________ Carpe Noctem: Ph’nglui mglw’nafh cthulhu r’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn.

03-24-2004, 10:19 AM	#8
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 38 Posts: 2,820	If it comes to waiting around ten million more years or taking the money and running, quite frankly I could do with the exercise. __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

03-24-2004, 11:41 AM	#9
Target Red Dragon Join Date: April 1, 2003 Location: The Midlands Posts: 1,571	But the question is 9*5!!! __________________ Smoke me a kipper...I'll be back for breakfast!! If you can keep your head when all around are loosing theirs...you probably haven’t grasped the situation!!

03-25-2004, 06:06 AM	#10
Gnarf Emerald Dragon Join Date: February 6, 2003 Location: Norway Age: 38 Posts: 928	6*9, it is. Base 13. [ 03-25-2004, 06:07 AM: Message edited by: Gnarf ] __________________ I want a hippo.

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