Yet *Another* Quote Game [First line game]

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:35 am

You mean that you are going to ask me:

'Please, voralfred, I want some more hints"

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:37 am

well, now I know, but your first hint really lost me. Why isn't anybody else playing?

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:40 am

Well, why aren't you playing? You say you found it but you don't post it. After you give the right answer I'll explain the first hint.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:42 am

I want to play!, but I dont know the quote.

*Grumble*

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:44 am

the grim squeaker wrote:I want to play!, but I dont know the quote.

*Grumble*

Are you kidding? The mostest knownest quote of english literature (well, except it was not "voralfred" in the original, and not about hints)

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:46 am

well, because I wanted to give someone else a chance, since you practically GAVE it to me LOL (besides which, I don't have a new one to post right now, cause I'm at work). If you want me to solve it, I will.

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:48 am

I gave it to anyone who was online at this time. Do post the answer, you can always post a new quote later!

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:49 am

Charles Dickens?

Olliver twist?

No, that cant be right...

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:49 am

You have to give both the author and the title.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:51 am

I am up the creak without a boat, let alone paddle.

Will you accept a bribe, officer?

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:02 am

Sorry, tollbaby, but thegrim skeaker beat you!

It is indeed Oliver Twist!

The first hint is not in Dickens, but it is one of the most famous songs of the musical "Oliver!" sung by Nancy.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:07 am

WOOHOO!

Some things start before other things. It was a summer shower but didnt appear to know it, and it was pouring rain as fast as a winter storm.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:08 am

voralfred wrote:Sorry, tollbaby, but thegrim skeaker beat you!

BTW: In the absence of queen Laurie, I feel I must

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:39 am

hehe

I had to go see the on-site nurse during my break due to a bit of dizziness this morning (inner ear infection apparently - joy). Yes, I figured it was Oliver Twist, although I was right - it isn't something I've read LOL

Congrats Grim, now Voralfred, you need to explain that first clue

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:52 am

He appears to have done a bunk...

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:51 am

voralfred wrote: The first hint is not in Dickens, but it is one of the most famous songs of the musical "Oliver!" sung by Nancy.

There is a famous musical called "Oliver!" based on the novel.
There are many well-known songs, among which "Oom Pah pah"

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:46 am

Ah. Never read the book, never saw the musical either.

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:48 pm

I thought "Oom Pah Pah" would ring a bell to at least some of the members here (those who could have seen the musical when it first came out, Sue, Laurie, ...)

But my favorite song is the show is when Fagin is "reviewing the situation"
http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/oliver/r ... uation.htm

grim squeaker, I did give you your first sherlock, but by editing my post since it was the last one rather than posting a new one.
Anyway the next quote is yours. And this time I'm defiitely not allowed to answer for 5 days.

Sorry, I missed the post where you did post a new quote. With all the intervening ones, I think it is better to post it again:

the grim squeaker wrote:WOOHOO!

Some things start before other things. It was a summer shower but didnt appear to know it, and it was pouring rain as fast as a winter storm.

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:30 am

This went *way* cold.

Grim, do you prefer to post a hint or to let it go cold and post a new quote?

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:37 am

Ok, it was terry pratchetts wee free men.

Im not at home right now, so cant put another accurate quote up.
Feel free to take my turn.

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:52 am

Generally, if no one guesses, you don't post the answer

That gives people a chance to guess later on.

I guess it's up for anybody who wants to post a new quote! Folks?

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:54 am

Ooops. Wont happen again.

the grim squeaker · Post by **the grim squeaker** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:21 am

Ok, heres one from a book I'm currently reading.

"There was a man and he had eight sons. Apart from that, he was just a comma on the page of history. Its sad, but thats all you can say about some people. But the eight son grew up and married and had eight sons, and because there is only one suitable profession for an eighth son of an eighth son, he became a wizard."

voralfred · Post by **voralfred** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:07 am

Shouldn't it be "eight sons" all together but "eighth son" when discussing the youngest?
Just a question of grammar. I have no idea on what the book is.
But I'm guessing the genre is: Fantasy.
Do I get a half-point for guessing the genre?

tollbaby · Post by **tollbaby** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:38 am

You shouldn't get any points for guessing fantasy - what other genre would have wizards?

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Yet Another Quote Game [First line game]