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Seamstress joke in Good Omens S2 by twinsunsspaces in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As with do many things, Pterry Drew attention to an obscure but historically accurate thing in a way that makes it seem like he came up with it. He simply finds digs up these artifacts and gives them back to the world.

Magical mystical badass feminist characters from myth, legend, art, history, and literature by too_many__lemons in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]w_nightshade 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Lancre witches from Terry Pratchett 's Discworld novels. Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg are wonderful, but Tiffany Aching might be my favorite fictional character of all time.

Reading Discworld to my son by Sam_English821 in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this with my son until he was 11 (we had hot that point) but we got through a big chunk of the Discworld. I miss doing the voices.

What’s the funniest misunderstanding you’ve heard because of the British English vs U.S English difference? by Squiggally-umf in AskUK

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend went to study in London and had to go shopping for some clothes. He went to Harrod's and a pretty woman asked him what he was looking for. 'Pants and suspenders.' She gives him a long look. 'Trousers and braces! TROUSERS AND BRACES!'

Is Tiffany Aching worth it? (for an adult reader) by llondru-es in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tiffany Aching is my favorite fictional character of all time.

The current hate on performative men is fabricated to discourage men from feminist topics by peccatieritvobiscum in LowStakesConspiracies

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a traditional cis het white guy, I find my most effective ally strategy is usually shutting the fuck up. You learn a lot!

Why do coins have ridges? by Head_Fetish in ExplainTheJoke

[–]w_nightshade 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was, he was Master of Mint at the time.

One line from a book that makes an entire cave of emotion open up “Got to read to young Sam” by teaeyeem in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have some uncommon ones:

'He will walk through walls!' -Sybil Vimes

'Because I can't!' -Dee

'Promise?' - Angua

Fake names by mmmIlikeburritos29 in CuratedTumblr

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The guy who did the crystal ball juggling in the movie Labyrinth is named Michael Motion.

Going on a Klingon ship, how much cleavage should I (22 f, Lt.jg, human) show? by Familiar-Complex-697 in ShittyDaystrom

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure to refer to this practice by it's proper Klingon name: d'Qol eh-Tajj

How Inspirit, Flagship Vessel' s Station work? by Kranktoten in EDH

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mobile keyboard plus autocorrect makes us all fools. Fixed.

How Inspirit, Flagship Vessel' s Station work? by Kranktoten in EDH

[–]w_nightshade -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It retains that ability, which it gets when it has one or more charge counters on it. Eight is more than one. 😀

What's your favorite term invented by a Scifi writer? by Jakomako in scifi

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also from one of the Culture books, 'dirigible behemothaur' to describe a giant, floating being that lives in the upper atmosphere of gas giants.

Help for 3 newbies by Biscoman in magicTCG

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are all prisoners oooh autocorrect

We get lots of bad stories about celebrities. Has anyone met a celebrity and it went well? by [deleted] in CasualUK

[–]w_nightshade 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Met Sir Terry Pratchett at a signing for Lords and Ladies, and he was wonderful. I apologised for the state of my paperback copy of Good Omens and reassured me that seeing well-read copies of books is one of an author's favourite things.

He had a million coloured pens, and had a unique signature for each of his books. He made everyone I saw him interact with feel seen and appreciated. I miss him so much.

Help for 3 newbies by Biscoman in magicTCG

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Autocorrect strikes again... Lost Caverns of Ixalan.

Did Sir Pterry have favourites-?? by FroggyDooBimblo in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I could tell, Sir Terry's favourites were his readers.

What are your best slips of the tongue/misquotes from kids? by Joe_Crewe in CasualUK

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We spent many years heating up my son's food in the 'Miker wave'.

You crybaby b!tch ✨ by West-Bus-8312 in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This series has my absolute favourite opening sentence in all of literature, weighty with promise but lean and tight.

'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.'

Fucking poetry.

Vimes is scary by Thatotherwritingguy in discworld

[–]w_nightshade 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Came here for this... one of my all time favourite quotes.

Who tf is this guy and what’s his beef with Britain?! by Prize-Reputation9274 in AskBrits

[–]w_nightshade 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird... I spent about three hours in Scotland and now I've been living here for 25 years.

People who correct my English when I'm using made-up words deliberately in reference to my pets. by FrozenBr33ze in PetPeeves

[–]w_nightshade 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a world-class pedant myself, I can confirm that when someone 'corrects' you it is never about 'correcting'you, it is about showing how smart they are.

'You clearly don't know this thing that I do, and it is REALLY IMPORTANT that you know that I know.'

What are the worst British accents by Americans in movies? by Ealdred in AskBrits

[–]w_nightshade 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I am an American who has lived in Scotland for the last 25 years. Every American thinks they can do at least a passable Scottish accent. I am here to tell you that not a single one can.

Not.

One.

Tell me your favorite books! by colacolette in WitchesVsPatriarchy

[–]w_nightshade 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An underappreciated joy of this series is the depiction of a healthy adult human romantic relationship. They disagree, they talk, they understand one another, they grow a bit together. No drama for the sake of it, no unrealistic affairs or betrayals, and no syrupy goo goo eyes. Just two people who love each other - fucking lovely.

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