So I had to hear about this as part of some oblique references to something that went on in the East Kingdom, the details of which I am still not quite certain of. However, it appears that the King and Queen of Northshield have decreed that the film of
The Princess Bride be considered a period work for the term of their reign. Yes. Really. Do try not to wince at the lack of proof-reading that went into
the web version of said decree. The thoughts that ran through my head after the initial "WTF?"
In six months someone else will be on the thrones and can decree something else. Whether it is silly or not is entirely up to them. When I lived back east, it was common for one or both of the incoming royalty to declare a list of Royal Whims, which got published in the Kingdom newsletter. The West Kingdom gets a great deal of silly (but I assure you, not all of it) out of its system with an event called Ducal Prize.
Not my kingdom, Monkey Boy. Seriously. The one I live in has its own issues to be lived with.
I live less than 20 miles from
A Certain Hallowed Backyard. I know (or at least have met) some of the participants. The game has changed in 40 plus years, but knowing the history of that game gives perspective on who we as a Society are and where we came from and why we're The Big Tent and why someone would want to make a favorite movie part of the memories of their reign.
I can only be responsible for how I play this game. Someone might be moved to follow my example. Or not. Regardless, I can only be responsible for what I do, whether or not someone ever is crazy enough to fight for me
and good enough to win.
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la_peregrina , an approximation of the view taken at the wrong time of day - the trees looked much brighter at about 8 AM.
