Episode 291 : Crappy Culture Corner

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1. jas says:

   October 7, 2016 at 10:31 am

   I like this idea about me getting the knock on the door from the government agency needing my help 🙂 though I’m a bit at a loss as to what that agency would be. In my version, I’m played by Edna Mode.

   Tony, still happy to be an editor.

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   • William says:

     October 7, 2016 at 3:47 pm

     “I’m FBI Special Agent Wagner, Professor Hall. We’ve got a serial killer on the loose who seems to be a fan of detective fiction, and we need your expertise to stop him. Or her. Could be a her.”

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   • William says:

     October 7, 2016 at 3:52 pm

     “The CIA needs your help, Professor Hall. We’ve discovered that President Putin loves detective fiction and will be attending a symposium on the subject in Prague. We’ve arranged for you to speak there…”

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   • themagicaltalkinghat says:

     October 8, 2016 at 10:57 pm

     You’re on the list. 🙂

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2. William says:

   October 7, 2016 at 3:56 pm

   “Homeland Security has given you top secret clearance, Professor Hall. We had you sign an NDA because what we’re about to discuss cannot leave this room. At zero six hundred yesterday we received our first verifiable contact from an alien civilization. Unfortunately, all of their communications to us are in the form of excerpts from audio books, and all of the books are from 19th century England. We need you to help us figure out what these extra-terrestrials are trying to say…”

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   • jas says:

     October 7, 2016 at 7:45 pm

     “Dr. Hall, May we introduce the Ambassador of Trafalgamor?”

     “Madam, Actuated by no personal motives, but moved only by high and great constitutional considerations; which I will not attempt to explain, for they are really beneath the comprehension of those who have not made themselves masters, as I have, of the intricate and arduous study of politics; I would rather keep my seat, and intend doing so.”

     “My dear sir, your perspicacity in these matters is really beyond my limited scope to address. I can only humbly reply that you will find us rough sir, but you will find us ready.”

     (Aside: “Dahling,…. I will be taking a berth upon the departing transport which these good fellows have seen fit to graciously offer. Toodle Pip!”)

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     • William says:

       October 8, 2016 at 10:22 am

       “Didn’t I tell you she was the right person for the job, Madam President?”

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