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EmilyNats

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"1. Be kinda aloof at the start of the relationship. Don't wear your heart on your sleeve the first couple times you take her to Bucco di Beppo. If you are a genuinely kind man and think you're coming across as some sort of reserved jerk, you're doing it right.

2. Be a gentleman, but not an overwhelming gentleman, ie open doors, but let her pull out her own chair.

3. Try to seem brooding. I suggest going to the bookstore and buy a classic novel of your choice (nothing too technical unless you know your lady is in a certain field). Arrive at your date's rendezvous point early and crack the book open (you don't have to read it). When she shows up, make sure to give the book a deep scowl.

4. Try to look manly but approachable (and adorable) like Colin Firth.

5. Dress like a minor aristocrat. I guess today that means a uniform or business casual. I mean you could go full tux, but you'll probably out-dress her and a gentleman never out-dresses his lady.

6. Have money.

7. Say very little.


As boring, unreadable, and unrealistic as Pride and Prejudice is, there are a few good takeaways. Obviously, a few points above were made in jest. "

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Tinuviel

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He seems to be mentioned a lot by ladies in general.... He and Dr Who.... what's their secret?? :rolleyes:
I was always supremely puzzled with the obsession with Mr. Darcy. He's not a very well-developed character, when compared to some of the other characters in the book or those in her later books. He's not as enragingly fake as Henry Tilney, (sorry if I'm stepping on anyone's toes), but he really doesn't hold a candle to some of the other characters in Emma or Mansfield Park. Not to mentioned the unfinished glimpses of brilliance we see in Persuasion.
 

EmilyNats

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I was always supremely puzzled with the obsession with Mr. Darcy. He's not a very well-developed character, when compared to some of the other characters in the book or those in her later books. He's not as enragingly fake as Henry Tilney, (sorry if I'm stepping on anyone's toes), but he really doesn't hold a candle to some of the other characters in Emma or Mansfield Park. Not to mentioned the unfinished glimpses of brilliance we see in Persuasion.
I liked Herny Tilney... :eek:
 
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Tinuviel

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I liked Herny Tilney... :eek:
That's great. When girls are friends, they should have similar taste in amost everything but guys...if they do, things get ugly. So you can have him, I don't want him :p
 

Desdichado

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Like I said- it isn't the character but the story ark.

Also, Mr. Palmer FTW.

I was always supremely puzzled with the obsession with Mr. Darcy. He's not a very well-developed character, when compared to some of the other characters in the book or those in her later books. He's not as enragingly fake as Henry Tilney, (sorry if I'm stepping on anyone's toes), but he really doesn't hold a candle to some of the other characters in Emma or Mansfield Park. Not to mentioned the unfinished glimpses of brilliance we see in Persuasion.
 

EmilyNats

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That's great. When girls are friends, they should have similar taste in amost everything but guys...if they do, things get ugly. So you can have him, I don't want him :p
This is actually way too true XD
 

Desdichado

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Gosh, you did to my post what Thomas Jefferson did to the Bible.

"1. Be kinda aloof at the start of the relationship. Don't wear your heart on your sleeve the first couple times you take her to Bucco di Beppo. If you are a genuinely kind man and think you're coming across as some sort of reserved jerk, you're doing it right.

2. Be a gentleman, but not an overwhelming gentleman, ie open doors, but let her pull out her own chair.

3. Try to seem brooding. I suggest going to the bookstore and buy a classic novel of your choice (nothing too technical unless you know your lady is in a certain field). Arrive at your date's rendezvous point early and crack the book open (you don't have to read it). When she shows up, make sure to give the book a deep scowl.

4. Try to look manly but approachable (and adorable) like Colin Firth.

5. Dress like a minor aristocrat. I guess today that means a uniform or business casual. I mean you could go full tux, but you'll probably out-dress her and a gentleman never out-dresses his lady.

6. Have money.

7. Say very little.


As boring, unreadable, and unrealistic as Pride and Prejudice is, there are a few good takeaways. Obviously, a few points above were made in jest. "

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Tinuviel

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Like I said- it isn't the character but the story ark.

Also, Mr. Palmer FTW.
Sense and Sensibility is, strangely, one of my least favorite Austen books. I hardly remember Mr. Palmer at all :rolleyes:

For myself, I'm rather a fan of the characterization of Henry Crawford. Not the character himself, but what the author does with him.
 

Desdichado

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He was played by Hugh Laurie in the film version. Basically Dr. House without the limp, atheism, or medical expertise.

Sense and Sensibility is, strangely, one of my least favorite Austen books. I hardly remember Mr. Palmer at all :rolleyes:

For myself, I'm rather a fan of the characterization of Henry Crawford. Not the character himself, but what the author does with him.
 

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[video=youtube;IhzzAUaOzsk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhzzAUaOzsk[/video] :rolleyes:
I heard him sing this song during halftime of a USFL playoff game between the Michigan Panthers and the Oakland Invaders in 1983.
 
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Tinuviel

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He was played by Hugh Laurie in the film version. Basically Dr. House without the limp, atheism, or medical expertise.
I remember him in the movie. How they ever got the guy to play in an Austen film I'll never know, but the performance was pure gold! Unlike Edward, who I am always upset with by the end.
 

EmilyNats

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A little bit of a change from the classic novels, but does anyone remember Maximus from Gladiator? :eek::rolleyes:
 

Desdichado

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Alan Rickman was also very good. Probably the best casted Austen film.

I remember him in the movie. How they ever got the guy to play in an Austen film I'll never know, but the performance was pure gold! Unlike Edward, who I am always upset with by the end.
 

Desdichado

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One of the best movies ever made. Crowe had the best roles some 15 years ago.

A little bit of a change from the classic novels, but does anyone remember Maximus from Gladiator? :eek::rolleyes:
 

Desdichado

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Richard Harris is an admirable Aurelius as well.
 
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Tinuviel

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You need to watch it! It's one of my favorites. Also, Russell Crowe was kinda cute back in the day... :eek:
I refuse to look him up. The last person I was urged to look up on those grounds was Wesley Crusher and I had nightmares for a week :p. However, I will add the film to my list.