Welcome to the Playpen, our space for ferrety banter and whimsical snippets of things that aren't quite long enough for articles (although they might be) but that caught your eye anyway.
at 18:43 on 22-04-2009, Arthur B
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: A case of mistaken identity enables a young man to adopt a more extravagant lifestyle.
The Talented Mr Ripley: A case of mistaken identity enables a young man to adopt a more extravagant lifestyle.
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The Talented Mr Ripley: A case of mistaken identity enables a young man to adopt a more extravagant lifestyle.
at 15:44 on 22-04-2009, Kyra Smith
Brideshead Revisited: Oxford-educated artist embarks on successful career.
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at 14:55 on 22-04-2009, Shimmin
Cold Comfort Farm: Well-building scheme falls behind schedule.
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at 11:20 on 22-04-2009, Arthur B
The Silmarillion: Elves get upset when their nightlights are taken away.
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at 11:14 on 22-04-2009, Rami C
If we're doing Tolkien...
Lord of the Rings: Man gets rid of gift from batty old uncle.
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Lord of the Rings: Man gets rid of gift from batty old uncle.
at 23:30 on 21-04-2009, Daniel Hemmens
Late to the party:
Disney's Enchanted: New York divorce lawyer dumps long term girlfriend for younger woman.
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Disney's Enchanted: New York divorce lawyer dumps long term girlfriend for younger woman.
at 18:13 on 21-04-2009, Guy
Hedda Gabler: Young academic succesfully acquires professorship.
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at 16:47 on 21-04-2009, Arthur B
The Twilight series: Mormon girl is mildly afraid of sex, gets over it.
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at 16:38 on 21-04-2009, Viorica
@Arthur The plagarism thing was an April Fool's joke. Some less-than-reputale bloggers got ahold of it, and it took off from there. Sadly, Stephenie Meyer and her books are not going to be publiclly disgraced any more than they already have.
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at 16:29 on 21-04-2009, Shimmin
Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory: Illegal immigrants toil in dangerous conditions to feed addiction.
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at 16:03 on 21-04-2009, Arthur B
Hamlet: Assassination campaign by enemy within leaves Denmark helpless before Norwegian invasion.
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at 15:56 on 21-04-2009, Shimmin
The Importance of Being Earnest: Archives policy vindicated.
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at 15:49 on 21-04-2009, Kyra Smith
(this is amusing me inordinately)
Othello: Florentines lose Cyprus
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Othello: Florentines lose Cyprus
at 15:35 on 21-04-2009, Arthur B
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: A father is heartbroken by his daughter's inappropriate behaviour with the family pet.
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