Do you have more Moby Dick: Modern Translation chapters anywhere that certain interested parties (me and everyone with taste) could read?
In reference to this translation of Moby Dick into insufferable modern idiom, in which Ishmael is suddenly shown up in a startling light as a person we’ve actually met and knew well but didn’t really like:
I’m sorry, I haven’t written any more of that! After chapter 1’s mad rush of energy, the book tackles more tricky, boring and unfunny content, including passages that are just uncomfortably problematic in any time; and, like, entire chapters about listening to a church sermon.
A line translation (and that is mostly a very faithful line translation! The only thing I regret not doing was perfectly capturing the fart joke!) apparently has a lot of educational value, and helps to reframe the whole novel. That’s worthy work! But i simply wouldn’t want to do a line translation on the next few chapters. My brain is picking daisies instead, already. I would say: “sorry, I’m abridging this for my own mental health. You’re eligible for a free refund.” In which case the educational value is negligible (you can just read the plot summary online. There’s a really big whale in it.)
Anyone else who wants to take a stab at it (FROM HELL’S HEART) would be welcome and I’ll gladly promote your efforts. It’s just. I am going
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Broski’s, I just watched a movie at my dad’s (and mom’s but my dad is the one who texted me about it) recommendation and I looked it up expecting to find some feminism, maybe some shit about the creepy, grapey* vibe a character (the villain of the story) gave off, maybe some love for the intelligent queen who kept fighting to get herself out of a truly horrific situation, no matter the cost, or especially for her sheer badassery at the end of the movie, and instead just found thirst posts and fanfic for aforementioned villain? :/ because I want some of that previously mentioned stuff on Red Eye, but now I’m just lowkey mad >:-/
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smh I gained so many followers from my half orc post but none of you engage with my various journal entries and feverish ramblings. I’m more than a pretty face. I’m also an attention-seeking and somewhat off-putting creature.
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Not super enthused with them laying it on thick with the humor for Buck’s storyline this week, especially with how the rest of the 118 reacted to finding out. It’s a bit of a tiring tone when it’s storyline I’m already wary of, a storyline that was already a bit grating to me. Idk maybe it’s just a bit harder for me to enjoy the jokey jokes when it feels like we’re waiting for the other shoe to drop…
Guess I’m just gonna hold on to the hope that Uncle Buck babysitting Jee next episode will be the catalyst for some actual Buck character development.
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“Box full of adhesive hangers” is my version on the “box full of hdmi cables that ur dad keeps around” I love them. They are useful. Heart <3
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