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garnet Lonely Fan
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 188 Location: Jolly Olde England
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:18 am Post subject: Lonelygirl and Harry Potter |
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Okay, I know I'm a geek, and this is probably an insult to fans of both series . . . but the similarities abound. I've resisted posting on this topic for a long time, but I'm totally convinced that at least one of the c's reads and was influenced by Harry Potter.
The TAAG vs. the Trio: Our Teenage Adventure Gang consisted mainly of two guys and a girl, until recently when they started gathering friends. Harry, Ron, and Hermione present a similar force. They also gain in numbers (with their friends, the DA) toward the end of the series.
The Elixer of Life: In both stories, it seems like the bad guy wants to live forever. In HP, it's the Philosopher's stone and all of Voldy's sad attempts at maintaining his existence. In LG, we've seen the eternity sign associated with the scientific community involved in the Order, the question about aging on the HoO questionairre, and numerous other references to eternal life on earth.
The use of Blood: Remember Voldy needed Harry's blood for some wacky ritual at the end of book 4. Many of us think the Order wants Bree's blood and this is probably why they had her consuming a lot of protein/iron
The mole: Snape = Alex, nuff said
The orphan: Bree and Harry are both raised by an adopted family
Obviously, there are some major differences in the two stories as well. I'm not trying to say that LG is a total rip-off, it definitely has its own spin. By the same token, I'm not trying to insult Rowling's now classic stories by comparing them to YouTube videos.
Anyone else see comparisons in the Breenaverse / Potterverse? Or is it just me? _________________ Rosencrantz: Another curious scientific phenomenon is the fact that the fingernails grow after death, as does the beard.
Guildenstern: What?
Rosencrantz: Beard. . . The toenails, on the other hand, never grow at all. |
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LauraBaby88 Casual Observer
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 39 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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I LOVE IT!! I don't know if it was intentional, but I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. It's intresting to see the similarities! _________________ It's a JUICER! For JUICING things! |
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Melisa Enthusiastic Fan
Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 289
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Just thought I'd mention that book 7 was a rip. Don't bother reading it. _________________ LG16 - Never forget. |
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mousegirl Enthusiastic Fan
Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 321 Location: CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Melisa wrote: | Just thought I'd mention that book 7 was a rip. Don't bother reading it. |
I know!
and Hermione is a dude!!!!
LMFAO _________________ My name is Elyse.
{E-lease, not LC}
You can call me Mouse.
Taylor is Love; Sarah is Love; Spencer is Love |
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RoseCrowley Owen's Helper
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 1951 Location: Orlando, Floriduh
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Melisa wrote: | Just thought I'd mention that book 7 was a rip. Don't bother reading it. |
Really, what happened? _________________ RoseCrowley:I wish my tooth would fall out so i could trade it with the tooth fairy!
TTT:Granted, but the fairy takes your credit card instead of leaving money and gets like fifty lap dances w/ it.
Mawhahaha! |
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garnet Lonely Fan
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 188 Location: Jolly Olde England
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, don't even joke about these things. That would be like telling us all what the ceremony was 5 minutes before a video came out with Bree blogging about it. _________________ Rosencrantz: Another curious scientific phenomenon is the fact that the fingernails grow after death, as does the beard.
Guildenstern: What?
Rosencrantz: Beard. . . The toenails, on the other hand, never grow at all. |
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truncatedslinky Casual Observer
Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 60
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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garnet wrote: | Oh, don't even joke about these things. That would be like telling us all what the ceremony was 5 minutes before a video came out with Bree blogging about it. |
Ack! If anyone gives spoilers about either of those things, I will cry. And then I will HUNT THEM DOWN!
You hear me? HUNT!
I'll join the Order so I can use their helicopters. |
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JustAnotherLonelyGirl. P. Monkey's Agent
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 2094 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:12 am Post subject: |
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uhm no insults at all. i freaking LOVE harry potter. _________________ "Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof."
-- V For Vendetta <3 |
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exanimatebylove Enthusiastic Fan
Joined: 07 Oct 2006 Posts: 347 Location: Mn
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:16 am Post subject: |
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No offense but....I cannot stand Harry Potter _________________ *mwah* Angie!
Get lost within the things that make you happy, and you will never be alone... |
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RoseCrowley Owen's Helper
Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Posts: 1951 Location: Orlando, Floriduh
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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I <3 it, I have all four dvd's....lol _________________ RoseCrowley:I wish my tooth would fall out so i could trade it with the tooth fairy!
TTT:Granted, but the fairy takes your credit card instead of leaving money and gets like fifty lap dances w/ it.
Mawhahaha! |
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Flautapantera Moderator
Joined: 19 Sep 2006 Posts: 4941 Location: Lost; if found, please notify
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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exanimatebylove wrote: | No offense but....I cannot stand Harry Potter |
None taken.
*eye twitches*
But really, I think all of these connections to LG15 - whether they be with HP, The Giver, Lost - are incredibly well stated. If I'm allowed my gushy "aww" moment, that's what makes this sort of community so amazing: we have all of these varied and distinct perspectives that allow us to have frank and abstract conversations with one another. This is one of my favorite genre of thread, those dealing with similarities to literature and visual media.
Plus, any excuse to talk about Harry Potter....July 13th & 21st!! [/fangirl] _________________ Vice President of the Owen Fan Club
You know that moment where you just want to grab a pair of scissors and run away with them? |
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garnet Lonely Fan
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 188 Location: Jolly Olde England
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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I am so excited b/c I am going to be in England during the release (both releases actually). I will be in Cambridge but am thinking of taking a train in to London to queue up and buy my copy there!!!!
Yes, LG has connections to some great books / movies, etc. Maybe this is why it has such broad appeal! _________________ Rosencrantz: Another curious scientific phenomenon is the fact that the fingernails grow after death, as does the beard.
Guildenstern: What?
Rosencrantz: Beard. . . The toenails, on the other hand, never grow at all. |
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JustAnotherLonelyGirl. P. Monkey's Agent
Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 2094 Location: Boston
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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there's a harry potter amusement park opening in (i think) orlando _________________ "Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof."
-- V For Vendetta <3 |
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LauraBaby88 Casual Observer
Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 39 Location: Atlanta
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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Flautapantera wrote: | exanimatebylove wrote: | No offense but....I cannot stand Harry Potter |
None taken.
*eye twitches*
But really, I think all of these connections to LG15 - whether they be with HP, The Giver, Lost - are incredibly well stated. If I'm allowed my gushy "aww" moment, that's what makes this sort of community so amazing: we have all of these varied and distinct perspectives that allow us to have frank and abstract conversations with one another. This is one of my favorite genre of thread, those dealing with similarities to literature and visual media.
Plus, any excuse to talk about Harry Potter....July 13th & 21st!! [/fangirl] | By the way, it's been moved to July 11th! The movie I mean! _________________ It's a JUICER! For JUICING things! |
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Mianess Lonely Fan
Joined: 27 Dec 2006 Posts: 165 Location: New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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Do you know, that for the longest time I was really worried about when the movie came out?
I was seeing the commercials and it was saying "July 11" (which is really good because then I could see the movie before I go to Greece)
And then when I went to see Nancy Drew, the trailer was saying "July 13" (which is bad because it's the day after I leave for Greece)
So finally I found out somewhere that it really is July 11...and what did I do like 3 hours ago?
Pre-order tickets for July 11th
haha _________________ I'm rad, you're rad...let's hug =]
Hi, I'm Maria |
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