tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post116356260077814079..comments2024-01-09T01:24:03.656+00:00Comments on TORCHWOOD.tv: Cottingley CorrectionAnthony Garnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03455857962928335916noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-84722695364927281272008-01-18T05:51:00.000+00:002008-01-18T05:51:00.000+00:00The usual explanation for Conan Doyle's gullibilit...The usual explanation for Conan Doyle's gullibility is that he started believing in psychic phenomena after his son died in World War One. (Actually, his brother-in-law died in that war too.) In fact, Doyle's belief in ghosts and fairies has been traced back at least as far as the early days of his medical practice, before he wrote "A Study in Scarlet".<BR/><BR/>It is not widely known that Doyle's father (formerly a successful artist) was committed to an insane asylum for the last years of his life. One of the senior Doyle's persistent delusions was that he was in contact with fairies. Living as he did in a society that stigmatised mental illness much more than it stigmatised superstition, Conan Doyle may have needed to believe that fairies were genuine in order to convince himself that his father was in fact sane.F. Gwynplaine MacIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995865127306184791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163763266520915072006-11-17T11:34:00.000+00:002006-11-17T11:34:00.000+00:00I enjoy watching Torchwood and Dr Who and feel goo...I enjoy watching Torchwood and Dr Who and feel good about seeing Wales and the city I live in feature on national TV in such a well made show....BUT PLEASE PLEASE STOP MAKING US (the Welsh people) LOOK LIKE SUCH FUCKING IDIOTS!<BR/><BR/>Yours sincerely<BR/>Marc<BR/>ps John, have a great dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163756108075223742006-11-17T09:35:00.000+00:002006-11-17T09:35:00.000+00:00Kurly, if you're responding to my comment above, I...Kurly, if you're responding to my comment above, I think you may be misreading. I meant the comment by "anonymous" slagging off you and the series (and calling you insane) was rude. Your post is, as ever, thought through and constructive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163750888062250822006-11-17T08:08:00.000+00:002006-11-17T08:08:00.000+00:00Think of it this way. The writers didn't get it wr...Think of it this way. The writers didn't get it wrong. Owen got it wrong. <BR/><BR/>... And so did Gwen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163632491143911102006-11-15T23:14:00.000+00:002006-11-15T23:14:00.000+00:00Why when somebody speaks directly is that consider...Why when somebody speaks directly is that considered to be angry or rude? I respect everybody enough to not condescend in my style.<BR/><BR/>They got a historical fact wrong, that's all this is about. I have no problem with the show being as imaginative as it wants to be. However in an expository scene which is discussing real pictures and giving a history for them, they should get it right.<BR/><BR/>I suppose you could argue that in the Whoniverse Houdini was a sucker for scams and they have fictional license, whatever. The post is really not directed at anybody in particular on the crew anyway, just giving a bit of real background to the episode.<BR/><BR/>Share and enjoy.curlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752600082066932253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163622608001809202006-11-15T20:30:00.000+00:002006-11-15T20:30:00.000+00:00Thanks for this! I'm a strong skeptic myself, so n...Thanks for this! I'm a strong skeptic myself, so now this has been pointed out I can go back to enjoying the episode in peace. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163612462047705072006-11-15T17:41:00.000+00:002006-11-15T17:41:00.000+00:00Is kurly back already? lol i didnt even think to l...Is kurly back already? lol i didnt even think to look who wrote it. :D<BR/>Sorry about that. I dont think it was a doctor who ep, it was darker.<BR/>p.s - bob does live below the fountain. He just bought it from his wages for torchwood. I heard he got a good price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163602299904320942006-11-15T14:51:00.000+00:002006-11-15T14:51:00.000+00:00I'm sorry to break the news to you "anonymous 9637...I'm sorry to break the news to you "anonymous 96373", but yeah.<BR/><BR/>Bob doesn't live underneath Cardiff's fountain either. :(Anthony Garnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455857962928335916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163600973964405412006-11-15T14:29:00.000+00:002006-11-15T14:29:00.000+00:00You mean Torchwood is only a show???... damnYou mean Torchwood is only a show???<BR/><BR/>... damnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163596088336372712006-11-15T13:08:00.000+00:002006-11-15T13:08:00.000+00:00interesting.i new the bare bones of the cottingley...interesting.<BR/>i new the bare bones of the cottingley fairy hoax but i must say i didn't know about the conan doyle / houdini aspect.thesmuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738453641819388396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163595448576522602006-11-15T12:57:00.000+00:002006-11-15T12:57:00.000+00:00"Kurly, Jack et al: take no notice of the ugly ran..."Kurly, Jack et al: take no notice of the ugly rants from people who hide behind anonymity. Despite the trolls, you're doing great, much appreciated work."<BR/><BR/>I subscribe to above 100%! Thanks for a most interesting insight into those point re. Small World. I shall now go and follow up on the links you mentioned, Kurly. <BR/><BR/>I think in future I'll just not bother reading any posts signed "Anonymous".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163594544682138502006-11-15T12:42:00.000+00:002006-11-15T12:42:00.000+00:00Anonymous: looks like you have some anger issues. ...Anonymous: looks like you have some anger issues. Or is it just rudeness? Your post is brutal and ungenerous on any number of levels. I'd politely suggest you exhibit some politeness and respect for the guys who have created a welcoming, positive site for a great show.<BR/><BR/>Kurly, Jack et al: take no notice of the ugly rants from people who hide behind anonymity. Despite the trolls, you're doing great, much appreciated work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163592331842841132006-11-15T12:05:00.000+00:002006-11-15T12:05:00.000+00:00Does Owen always have to be right?You whine on abo...Does Owen always have to be right?<BR/><BR/>You whine on about an insignificant line in a good episode while wanking over an abomination like Cyberwoman.<BR/><BR/>You are insane.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163590943340538602006-11-15T11:42:00.000+00:002006-11-15T11:42:00.000+00:00I always get the blame :( lolI always get the blame :( lolAnthony Garnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455857962928335916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163586560162325142006-11-15T10:29:00.000+00:002006-11-15T10:29:00.000+00:00Just imagine what the two little girls could have ...Just imagine what the two little girls could have cooked up if they had Photoshop!<BR/><BR/>I think it's brilliant that the writers were able to weave a fictional story through the fairy photos hoax, but when they try to put in actual facts, they should try to get it right.<BR/><BR/>I also think this story of this would have been more suitable for Doctor Who. <BR/><BR/>By the way Sara, it was Kurly who wrote the post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163583061541365732006-11-15T09:31:00.000+00:002006-11-15T09:31:00.000+00:00Yeah, and apparently there's not a 'time rift' run...Yeah, and apparently there's not a 'time rift' running through the centre of Cardiff Bay - who writes this sh*t?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163578764826618532006-11-15T08:19:00.000+00:002006-11-15T08:19:00.000+00:00Thanks for the insight Jackharkness. I know what u...Thanks for the insight Jackharkness. I know what ur saying about Houdini. He is a legend. He always fasinated me and escopology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17981668.post-1163575110973764582006-11-15T07:18:00.000+00:002006-11-15T07:18:00.000+00:00It is also worth noting that Florence Hoath who pl...It is also worth noting that Florence Hoath who played 'Nancy' in <B>The Empty Child</B> was also in <I>Fairytale: A True Story</I>!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Hoorah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com