Legenda 31: Stuff worth reading
[Legenda offers a brief, non-inclusive index of stuff I noticed and enjoyed since the last episode. It doesn’t usually include materials presented on the major fansites, which I love dearly, but which are linked in the sidebar. Because I always forget or just miss stuff, please add additional pieces of interest via link in the comments.]
It feels lately like there’s more and more to record. The suspense level about The Hobbit is rising among fans despite the frustration with practically no news about Armitage. I know I wanted to finish writing a few things that have been on my mind before the publicity storm for The Hobbit overtook us — because if it’s anything like last July, there will be something to think about and react to nearly every day, and there’ll be little time for longer thoughts. There’s also the ongoing question of how our world will change (and I guess newer fans now will have a taste of what happened when wider circles started to discover their little secret). We’ve asked this question before and my position based on those discussions is: less than we expect on our worst days, but more than we’re comfortable with even on our best ones. I know this is an issue for me, too; I’ve been really excited about meeting totally new fans, but admit that the Hobbit fans have annoyed me substantially more than once. We’ll do our best to be welcoming to new fans, I know!
So here it is.
Consider supporting Angie’s trip to Comic-Con. (She will also take good wishes and prayers.) What should she ask him if he’s there and she sees him?
Fanfic:
- April’s Violet gives us chapter 7 of “Cruelle Splendeur” (Guy of Gisborne; in French).
- “The Saga of Vaenomar” goes to chapter 12. And Vaenomar gets something she wants.
- OT fanfic: Hedgeypig, she of RANet.com and DF, is posting chapters of a book she wrote for a creative writing course on wattpad called “Parliament of One.” Although paranormal stuff is not my thing, it’s another impressive example of Armitage-inspired creativity.
Fandom stuff:
- A fun collaborative challenge from bccmee. This is the cutest one so far, IMO!
- Do you want a “teddy bear” John Standring? Ania does! (English translation at bottom of post).
- How do you feel about Mr. Armitage’s “bashfulness”? I thought about writing a post about this, and probably should have given how many comments I wrote there, and maybe I still will. I’ve been out of the mainstream already with regard to not suffering from the “drought,” and I imagine I am in this regard, too, but while I’d love to read more about him and from him, I guess it comes down to it only being important to me for him to be really famous and omnipresent in the media if it is to him. It turns out that for me, maintaining control over doing it “your way” is really important, even if that makes it harder.
- What do girls say when they get together to talk about Mr. Perfect?
- A new theory of how Richard Armitage is hiding so successfully. And some more evidence. And the best evidence!
- On Guy’s continuing jealousy for Thorin. And yet again.
- Who reminds you of Richard Armitage?
- Jonia reminds me how much I live for that grin.
- Pinup suffers over the premiere date of The Hobbit in Poland.
- Grati analyzes a favorite photo.
OT:
- Didion writes about rom-coms we can get behind. Also, on Fathers’ Day, about which I am heavily in synch in terms of the general sentiment with Funky Blue Dandelion, I link Didion’s really great Mothers’ Day post about her mother-in-law. This is simply fantastic writing and thinking.
- Awesome letter from Gene Wilder about how he thought Willy Wonka should be costumed. Totally reminds me of Richard Armitage in terms of attention to detail. Explains in part why I can’t bring myself to watch Johnny Depp in this role.
- One fangirl sin I’ve never committed. Maybe my Armitagemania isn’t so bad?
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Claude Monet (Richard Armitage) paints while his wife as she lies dying, in episode 2 of The Impressionists. Source: RichardArmitageNet.com
~ by Servetus on June 17, 2012.
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Thanks for the shout-out, Serv. Sir Guy reminded me to tell you he is sincere about wishing to repay everyone for supporting me. And you know how–appreciative he can be. 😉
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fedoralady said this on June 17, 2012 at 11:31 pm |
He is, indeed, appreciative!
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:32 pm |
Thanks for the link Servetus. 🙂
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april73 said this on June 18, 2012 at 8:56 am |
I’m sure lots of us are enjoying the story!
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm |
If so, I’m happy. 😉
I’m sorry that my writing English is not good enough to translate it.
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april73 said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:37 pm |
Translating into a foreign language is a pain. It’s hard enough to translate well into one’s native tongue. 🙂
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:39 pm |
Servetus I couldn’t agree with you more re. the “bashfulness” issue! I want him to be successful on his own terms and follow his own path, and stay true to himself all the way. I’m fairly sure The Hobbit will open a lot of doors for him even if he stays in the background during the promotion period. I fervently hope he won’t have to do things that are against his nature in order to achieve his career goals. And like you, I think he’s done well so far!
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Judit said this on June 18, 2012 at 11:38 am |
This has a personal angle for me; I was thinking of trying to write about it today but it might be too convoluted.
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm |
Thanks for the link Servetus.
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Ana Cris said this on June 18, 2012 at 1:02 pm |
As always, a pleasure.
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:33 pm |
We haven’t seen much of Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett or Hugo Weaving either. I think the major Hobbit stars are being deliberately held back until the main publicity rush starts, so that they still have something fresh to say and we don’t feel we’ve seen it all already. Not that we would get bored with seeing Richard! I’m OK with this – it’s nice that the costume designers, caterers, location scouts etc. get their chance in the limelight and the glimpses of how the film is being made increase the sense of anticipation. The major stars will be all over the media soon enough.
Re the Hobbit fans – I think they are as protective of their favourite book as we are of our favourite actor. Not all of them could initially see Richard as Thorin, but especially since the trailer I think more and more of them are being won over. I’ve never had any doubt Richard would make a wonderful Thorin – well, not since I got my head around the idea of a 6’2 dwarf. The trailer just sent chills down my spine and I can’t wait for the film.
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LostinaGoodbook said this on June 18, 2012 at 5:07 pm |
Nice point about the major stars, and this is a comparison I can’t make because I don’t really follow this project apart from Richard Armitage.
re: Hobbit fans — most of them are in a really different demographic from me, and I suspect that plays a big role in my reaction to the some of the things I read. However, it’s also a reason that I haven’t followed the project very closely. I hope Armitage fans can do their best as representatives of Armitageworld … 🙂
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:35 pm |
Thank you for the link and for your support,Servetus.
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Ania said this on June 18, 2012 at 7:26 pm |
Love that JS!
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:35 pm |
Lots of great blogposts out there to discover! Thanks so much for mentioning mine. 😀
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bccmee said this on June 19, 2012 at 12:39 am |
glad the cable guy could rescue you 🙂
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:36 pm |
Thanks Servetus for the triple mention. My site stats have been going crazy 🙂 I’d also be honoured if you’d put me on your blogroll. Maybe someone will wander into my neck of the woods and find something they like there 🙂
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IWantToBeAPinUp said this on June 19, 2012 at 11:14 am |
Done. I’m sorry; I thought I had added it during F3 but I guess not.
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servetus said this on June 19, 2012 at 4:38 pm |
Thanks 🙂
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IWantToBeAPinUp said this on June 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm |
Speaking of Hobbit fans — I found this video of an artist drawing Thorin. This doesn’t look exactly like Thorin (or RA), but that’s not what caught my attention. I’ve always found it interesting to watch people draw/paint because of all the layers and details they add to the drawing as seen here:
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sloan said this on June 21, 2012 at 8:48 pm |
[…] offers a brief, non-inclusive index of stuff I noticed and enjoyed since the last episode. It doesn't usually include materials presented on the major fansites, which I love dearly, but […]
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Legenda 32: Stuff worth reading « Me + Richard Armitage said this on June 24, 2012 at 7:30 pm |
Thanks for the linkage! And oooh, Gene Wilder. That lopsided smile! Ahh.
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Traxy said this on June 28, 2012 at 10:10 pm |