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Post by Slam_Bradley on May 13, 2015 14:27:47 GMT -5
Segar's Popeye is a great read. And the Fleisher cartoons are outstanding.
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Post by Rob Allen on May 13, 2015 14:49:15 GMT -5
Here's an interesting bit of history - a fanzine from 1932, the third issue of Science Fiction, containing the story "The Reign of the Superman" by the zine's editor Jerry Siegel, with illustrations by Joe Shuster. ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00077088/00001/1xThere are other interesting things in this library's collection: ufdc.ufl.edu/punch |
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Post by spoon on May 13, 2015 15:42:43 GMT -5
Here's another edition of Spoon's Vacation Travelogue (Or Information You Probably Already Know Presented By A Naïve Traveler).
Today, I traveled north to Elsinore (Danish name Helsingor), where Hamlet is set. Then I took a 20 minute ferry ride across the sound to Helsingborg, Sweden. Then, after walking past it a bunch of times this week, I finally visited Tivoli.
Kronborg Slot, the castle in Elsinore, is definitely worth a visit if you're in the Copenhagen area. It's about a 40 to 45 minutes north of Copenhagen by train. Then, it's a 10 to 15 minute walk. Unfortunately, a lot of that walk is on cobblestone that are murder on your feet. The interior (which requires purchase of a ticket) has a little of cool art. Some of it was necessarily there when the castle was in use, but was relocated there after it became a museum. It's okay to get there before it opens, because you can spend a lot of time just walking the grounds. There are a couple other museum in Elsinore, but I didn't go to those, because I wanted to make sure I saw some things elsewhere. It's seems like a lot of tourist destinations in Denmark has short hours of operation until the summer.
Previously, I had planned to cross over to Sweden at Malmo. But since Sweden was so close, I took the ferry over without any particular plans for what to in Helsingborg. It's not particularly tourist friendly. I saw signs for a tourist bureau (at least that's what I thought it said) but couldn't locate it. There's very little English signage and I was too shy to ask passersby much. There's an old tower, but it's limited hours were already over when I got there.
I don't have "USA" stamped on my forehead, so people will start talking to me in Danish or Swedish until I let them know I don't understand. That's what happened when two Swedish guys started talking to me while waiting for the ferry back. I said, "I'm American" and one of them replied something like, "I'm sorry for you." At one point, he also said he worships Thor, Odin, etc. He might have been some neo-pagan, but I think it's more likely he was trying to mess with the dumb American. He was the first real jerk I dealt with, but I still tried to carry on a civil conversation with him.
The Tivoli Gardens amusement park (or just Tivoli) is another place worth a visit. Maybe it's just that as an adult with no kids I rarely go to amusement parks, but I was struck my the sheer joy of the places. It feels very friendly rather than corporate. Mostly, I walked around and enjoyed the ambience. I bought some souvenirs, ate some food, and found out what Faxe Condi is.
The only ride I went on was The Golden Tower, which is a drop tower. I don't ride many thrill rides. It was about the scariest one I could bear to go on. I didn't want to go on a kiddie ride. So of course, after I buckle myself in, three girls around age 10 buckle in to the three seats to my left. Now, just about everyone I interact with in Denmark has good mastery of English. The girl next to me starts saying something to me in Danish. I tell her I don't understanding Danish and I speak English. So she starts speaking to me in very solid English. She asks me if I'm from England. I say, "No, I'm from America." No reaction. "The United States. USA. United States of America." No sign of recognition. I think she actually said something like "What's that?" or "Where's that?" I said, "It's on the other side of the Atlantic." I'm not sure that meant anything, but she was off with a "Nice meeting you" at that point. And yes, the ride scared the crap out of me.
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Post by spoon on May 13, 2015 16:11:27 GMT -5
Some other general thoughts on Denmark/Sweden and on places that I visited on Monday or Tuesday:
The Copenhagen Museum is boring.
The Amalienbourg palace complex is cool. It gives you a look at the Danish royal family in the 19th and 20th centuries. Also, I learned that before the current monarch (Queen Margarethe), Denmark was really into repeating names of monarchs. For almost 500 years, Denmark alternate back-and-forth from a Christian to a Frederick in an unbroken streak. It's interesting that one of the displays actually criticizes Christian IX (a 19th century monarch). Of course, it glosses over some of the messier stuff. For example, it tries to portray the former modern Greek monarchy (who are related to the Danish royal family) in a positive light. My understand was that the Greek monarchy was so short-lived was because it was a crappy foreign imposition.
I went to The Little Mermaid statute during a rainstorm. Folks were really gung-ho to gets photos. It funny how free tourist attractions are often really beloved. I took a photo for a Korean tourist, and in turn an Australian tourist took a photo for me. He made sure he said "No worries" to properly identify himself.
There are lots of bicycle riders in Copenhagen, and the streets have well-defined bike lanes. What's really amazing is that motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians overwhelmingly follow the letter of the law. Very few people move when the their not supposed to, even when it looks clear. It's a good idea, because I think there'd be a lot of cyclist vs. pedestrian collisions if people put their personal judgment ahead of traffic lights. Helsingborg, Sweden is somewhat similar. However, there are a lot fewer cyclist, and in the hour or two I was there, people seemed more likely to cheat.
Danish people love mayonnaise way too much.
I've seen several schwarma and kebab restaurants. I was surprised, thought, that it seems like there are more Danes of East or Southeast Asian descent than Middle Eastern Danes.
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Post by Rob Allen on May 13, 2015 17:43:57 GMT -5
... it tries to portray the former modern Greek monarchy (who are related to the Danish royal family) in a positive light. My understand was that the Greek monarchy was so short-lived was because it was a crappy foreign imposition. IIRC, Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip was born a prince of both Denmark and Greece. He has said that he feels himself to be Scandinavian, so I guess the Greek connection didn't take in either direction - the people to the royals or the royals to the people. |
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Post by The Captain on May 13, 2015 19:18:49 GMT -5
I'm traveling for work today and tomorrow (don't get too excited for me; I work in the natural gas industry and spend a lot of time in podunk little towns across the state of Pennsylvania). After I checked into my hotel, I headed out for dinner, going to a little English-style pub a couple of blocks away.
As I'm sitting at the bar enjoying my food (I usually sit at the bar, as I'm by myself and don't want to take up a table), a group of very early 20-somethings come in and stand behind me while looking at the beer list. All I heard was a ridiculously pretentious conversation (particularly from this age range) about what was great about IPAs and how they liked the citrus notes in certain beers and which obscure craft beers they wished this place had.
After they ordered, one of sat down in the seat next to me, and when one of his cohorts asked why he was sitting, the little putz responded, "I'm good at three things: sitting, sleeping, and f-ing". It was quite loud and certainly able to be heard by about half of the seating area in the place, where many of the patrons were my age (early-40s) or older.
Lastly, after the bartender brought their drinks, they proceeded to leave her a $1 tip among the eight of them.
I want a time machine so that I can go back to when I was that age and check to see if I was that obnoxious and douchey. If I was, I would kick the crap out of myself just to make sure I never acted like that in public again.
/rant
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Post by wickedmountain on May 13, 2015 21:48:03 GMT -5
Lots of internet connection issues past 2 days >.< ughhh.
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Post by dupersuper on May 14, 2015 0:20:33 GMT -5
Whoops: got caught breaking the rules at work. Here's hoping I'm employed next week...
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Post by Icctrombone on May 14, 2015 4:55:45 GMT -5
Whoops: got caught breaking the rules at work. Here's hoping I'm employed next week... What happened Man ? |
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on May 14, 2015 8:04:45 GMT -5
I'm traveling for work today and tomorrow (don't get too excited for me; I work in the natural gas industry and spend a lot of time in podunk little towns across the state of Pennsylvania). After I checked into my hotel, I headed out for dinner, going to a little English-style pub a couple of blocks away. As I'm sitting at the bar enjoying my food (I usually sit at the bar, as I'm by myself and don't want to take up a table), a group of very early 20-somethings come in and stand behind me while looking at the beer list. All I heard was a ridiculously pretentious conversation (particularly from this age range) about what was great about IPAs and how they liked the citrus notes in certain beers and which obscure craft beers they wished this place had. After they ordered, one of sat down in the seat next to me, and when one of his cohorts asked why he was sitting, the little putz responded, "I'm good at three things: sitting, sleeping, and f-ing". It was quite loud and certainly able to be heard by about half of the seating area in the place, where many of the patrons were my age (early-40s) or older. Lastly, after the bartender brought their drinks, they proceeded to leave her a $1 tip among the eight of them. I want a time machine so that I can go back to when I was that age and check to see if I was that obnoxious and douchey. If I was, I would kick the crap out of myself just to make sure I never acted like that in public again. /rant If you can afford to go to drink leaving an inferior tip really shows the kind of person you are. Despicable. I'd like an invisible formula to pick pocket the douches and leave the contents of their wallets for a tip. |
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Post by spoon on May 14, 2015 17:47:26 GMT -5
So mayonnaise with the Danes really is a thing. I told this woman I didn't want any mayo on my burger and she was shocked.
I went to see this evening. My ticket had an assigned row and seat, so that was different.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 19:02:22 GMT -5
Lots of internet connection issues past 2 days >.< ughhh. It's been that way with me for a little while too, I think it was weather related. I have no clue why the weather kills my internet speed but it seems to do just that. |
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Post by kurrgomaul on May 14, 2015 19:09:51 GMT -5
I'm sick of furries getting so much hatred from the internet community
people are attacking this furry parody of All the Single Ladies, which is meant to just be a funny parody but like, everyone is flipping out about it saying furries need to die. Tell me what is so offensive about this?? I don't get why furries are hated so much, I'm not a furry but I don't see anything wrong with them
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Post by dupersuper on May 14, 2015 19:40:27 GMT -5
Whoops: got caught breaking the rules at work. Here's hoping I'm employed next week... What happened Man ? I'd rather not get into details online (my facebook profile doesn't even say where I work: one can't be too careful in cyberspace), suffice it to say I was naughty, but hopefully if I behave I will just get a blotch on my record (which I don't care about) rather than loose my employment (which I use to buy food). |
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Post by Icctrombone on May 14, 2015 19:46:12 GMT -5
Sorry bro. Hope it works out for you.
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