I already own the Kama Sutra, so ease up.Snow-Balls have flown their Arcs, starr'd the Sides of Outbuildings, as of Cousins, carried Hats away into the brisk Wind off Delaware,-- the Sleds are brought in and their Runners carefully dried and greased, shoes deposited in the back Hall, a stocking'd-foot Descent made upon the great Kitchen, in a purposeful Dither since Morning, punctuated by the ringing Lids of Boilers and Stewing-Pots, fragrant with Pie-Spices, peel'd Fruits, Suet, heated Sugar,-- the Children, having all upon the Fly, among rhythmic slaps of Batter and Spoon, coax'd and stolen what they might, proceed, as upon each afternoon all this snowy December, to a comfortable Room at the rear of the House, years since given over to their carefree Assaults.
We have to bring some Pynchon with us into the Quackverse. We could have selected his magnum opus set during WWII, [RANCH], or [RANCH], some of which takes place on an airship. However, it was his 1997 stunner Mason & Dixon that was not only our introduction to the author but which also first opened up our eyes to what literature was truly capable of accomplishing. Written in an 18th century vernacular (Tom doesn’t make anything easy) and featuring a wide cast of characters that includes not only the titular surveyors but also George Washington, fellow founding father and proud Philadelphian [RANCH], a particularly verbose canine and an obsessive robotic duck, it’s absurdly funny, profoundly moving, achingly beautiful, and brilliant in every way. It’s also his most human book.
Also, I want to say thanks to whoever suggested this category (Cap, I think?) because it inspired a re-read.
@Young Sandwich, you better disappoint us with your book pick after the "Horny" fiasco.
Snow-Balls have flown their Arcs, starr'd the Sides of Outbuildings, as of Cousins, carried Hats away into the brisk Wind off Delaware,-- the Sleds are brought in and their Runners carefully dried and greased, shoes deposited in the back Hall, a stocking'd-foot Descent made upon the great Kitchen, in a purposeful Dither since Morning, punctuated by the ringing Lids of Boilers and Stewing-Pots, fragrant with Pie-Spices, peel'd Fruits, Suet, heated Sugar,-- the Children, having all upon the Fly, among rhythmic slaps of Batter and Spoon, coax'd and stolen what they might, proceed, as upon each afternoon all this snowy December, to a comfortable Room at the rear of the House, years since given over to their carefree Assaults.
We have to bring some Pynchon with us into the Quackverse. We could have selected his magnum opus set during WWII, [RANCH], or [RANCH], some of which takes place on an airship. However, it was his 1997 stunner Mason & Dixon that was not only our introduction to the author but which also first opened up our eyes to what literature was truly capable of accomplishing. Written in an 18th century vernacular (Tom doesn’t make anything easy) and featuring a wide cast of characters that includes not only the titular surveyors but also George Washington, fellow founding father and proud Philadelphian [RANCH], a particularly verbose canine and an obsessive robotic duck, it’s absurdly funny, profoundly moving, achingly beautiful, and brilliant in every way. It’s also his most human book.
Also, I want to say thanks to whoever suggested this category (Cap, I think?) because it inspired a re-read.
@Young Sandwich, you better disappoint us with your book pick after the "Horny" fiasco.
For our book, to honor our ties with Hollywood, we will be selecting one of the best books of all time, which was also turned into one of the best movies of all time.
Team Standalone Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
@Lord Defect
Double for a vesuvala.
No one has drafted air horns or vuvuzelas into the Quackverse, so they don't even exist there, as far as I see it.
This and Animal Farm are the only books I'd consider re-reading from high school. Everything else was a f***ing waste of timeFor our book, to honor our ties with Hollywood, we will be selecting one of the best books of all time, which was also turned into one of the best movies of all time.
Team Standalone Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
@Lord Defect
Team Dog Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
If you've never been around one, when they get really excited, they trill instead of barking. It's been described as it sounding as if you were putting the dog through a wood chipper. This is not inaccurate.
Yes, those are/were my dogs. Watching delivery people get confused at the noises was endlessly entertaining. Sometimes they would leave notes that they hope the dog was ok.
@Striiker Do things.
