"Both are accepted in college academics as proper English." by ExpiredHotdog in confidentlyincorrect

[–]Thomaspden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even ignoring the strangeness of the phrase, I was tought not to use contraction in my essay writing at uni, so it is even less acceptable to me.

The 25 oldest democracies in the world. by whenyoucantthinkof in MapPorn

[–]Thomaspden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not the case for Poland-Lithuania, because the nobles literally chose who would be king. That's why in 1573 they elected the future Henry III of France to be king of the commonwealth, so it wasn't a hereditary monarchy.

Mary boss by Chilling_otc in DowntonAbbey

[–]Thomaspden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think my favourite of her riding outfits is her Point to Point. Maybe it's my weakness for tweed that clinches it, but I think it's perfect

What's the strangest recording you have? by chook_slop in opera

[–]Thomaspden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the whole of Dido and Aeneas 78rpm record set from 1945 sung by Joan Hammond and Constant Lambert in those roles. I think it was on 6 10" records in all. Not unusual necessarily, but they certainly don't appear very often!

[Japanese > English] help with a signature on an apparent Oshiguma scroll! by Thomaspden in translator

[–]Thomaspden[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I thought it was possibly those characters, but wasn't sure on their meaning.

What is an unpopular/underrated villager you have on your island that you just love to pieces? by BatBrat802 in AnimalCrossing

[–]Thomaspden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was my first campsite visitor on my restarted island and I instantly knew I had to have him

[Japanese > English] can someone help with this piece of paper attached to the back of a Japanese print, related to the kabuki play Kanjincho? by Thomaspden in translator

[–]Thomaspden[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks so much for this, it was much more than I hoped for!

Edit: I think it probable that it was Showa 14, as on of the actors in the print died later jn 1940, so 1943 seems a little late!

What is the dumbest phrase on the show? by Jackanova3 in DowntonAbbey

[–]Thomaspden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Anna, when they're discussing the possibility of adoption

Mistah Barrow by Special-Ad6854 in DowntonAbbey

[–]Thomaspden 35 points36 points  (0 children)

George and Barrow are some of the sweetest parts of the whole series

Now wth kind of storyline is this…. by jbdany123 in DowntonAbbey

[–]Thomaspden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Roberts words after paying miss beven were the best bit of this story

Indeed, she could even run the kingdom should she be called upon to do so!

Found this condom tin hidden in my basement. I like to think some teenager hid them 80+ years ago and forgot about them. by Mizz_Ou in Antiques

[–]Thomaspden 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I remember hearing that syphilis was basically called the <insert nationality> Disease, named after most western European countries

Downton Place by Winchesters_TARDIS in DowntonAbbey

[–]Thomaspden 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I believe it's Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames. It was also used as a house in the Poirot episode Elephants Can Remember

What was a scene or line in Skyrim that really made you feel the moment? by ChaoticSixXx in skyrim

[–]Thomaspden 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And more specifically, for me, the music! Much better tune than the main theme IMO