Good luck with that, by the way. I mean, *rain*? In *England*? posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 8:35 AM on July 17, 2007
What's the big deal, I mean, it's not like the giant is ancient, just old. Like, 300-400 years. posted by absalom at 8:41 AM on July 17, 2007
I'm not sure why the pagans are so interested, wasn't it built by some rich guy in the 17th century?
Apart from that though, is Homer trying to play some strange form of hoopla? posted by knapah at 8:41 AM on July 17, 2007
I'd also read it was Denzil Holles that had the giant cut; he was the local landowner.
This crass commercialism can only detract from the dignity of the preposterously be-cocked 17th century political attack cartoon! posted by Abiezer at 9:04 AM on July 17, 2007
MetaFilter: Preposterously be-cocked posted by 0xFCAF at 9:08 AM on July 17, 2007
In other news, a donut-brandishing Homer Simpsons was painted on the blue to promote the new Simpsons film. posted by hermitosis at 9:12 AM on July 17, 2007
Rain magic? Seriously?
When will they find the time? Stitching all those velour capes and sateen leggings must take quite a while, and lord knows quartz crystal jewelry doesn't make itself. posted by aramaic at 9:13 AM on July 17, 2007 [1 favorite has favorites]
Haha. "Homer Simpsons". That reminds me of how the kids I used to babysit called the show "The Thompsons". posted by hermitosis at 9:13 AM on July 17, 2007
It is thought that the Giant originally had a navel. During Victorian times, the Giant's phallus was allowed to become discreetly veiled in shrubbery. When he was re-excavated, the navel was mistaken for the tip of the phallus, so the phallus was extended by nine feet.
Presented without comment. Remarking on this would take away from the majesty of the thing itself. posted by boo_radley at 9:15 AM on July 17, 2007
LOL9765;IANS! posted by mds35 at 9:20 AM on July 17, 2007
Shut. Why did that work on preview? posted by mds35 at 9:21 AM on July 17, 2007
LOLx2625;IANS posted by mds35 at 9:21 AM on July 17, 2007
Hmm. Nope. posted by mds35 at 9:21 AM on July 17, 2007
wasn't it built by some rich guy in the 17th century
The first report of it, about it being re-turfed, comes from the 16th century apparently. So it might be much older but then again it might not. posted by low_horrible_immoral at 9:22 AM on July 17, 2007
I don't like the sunflower the little girl next door marked on the sidewalk with chalk. I will also pray for rain. posted by Astro Zombie at 9:39 AM on July 17, 2007
Thanks for saying so, davy. One thing that was missing from fandango_matt's comic.
Always preview, bitch! ALWAYS. PREVIEW.
Or, is that more similar to Thou Shalt Always Filter?
This stunt does not increase my confidence that this film will rise above the "Ha ha! Homer likes donuts!" level. I would be delighted to be proved wrong though. posted by teleskiving at 9:50 AM on July 17, 2007
Ring Toss
I got there first chuckdarwin! Although I said hoopla instead of Ring Toss, or Quoits. posted by knapah at 9:52 AM on July 17, 2007
"We'll be doing some rain magic to bring the rain and wash it away."
She added: "I'm amazed they got permission to do something so ridiculous. It's an area of scientific interest."
When will they find the time? Stitching all those velour capes and sateen leggings must take quite a while, and lord knows quartz crystal jewelry doesn't make itself.
You know, I consider myself pagan and I don't even know where you would get any of that stuff, or why. posted by agregoli at 10:09 AM on July 17, 2007
No shit! Even British people think it's far too rainy! That's saying something. Today's downpour was almost as bad as the one that inspired the flooding. posted by chuckdarwin at 10:24 AM on July 17, 2007
knapah - you are correct! Except the gif I linked to, you know, actually moves 'n stuff. posted by chuckdarwin at 10:25 AM on July 17, 2007
Maybe people will make the connection that global warming doesn't mean that it'll be sunnier..? Nah. posted by i_cola at 11:12 AM on July 17, 2007
knapah - you are correct! Except the gif I linked to, you know, actually moves 'n stuff.
Aha! A cunning ploy! posted by knapah at 12:04 PM on July 17, 2007
So our totally crap summer has been caused by movie marketeers angering the ancient celtic/renaissance gods! posted by jouke at 12:23 PM on July 17, 2007
(no, our totally crap summer has been caused by American SUVs, coal burning power plants, air travel, and massive CO2 emmisions from China) posted by chuckdarwin at 12:30 PM on July 17, 2007
Thank you for dispelling my superstition.
I feel so much more in command of my now rationally explained surroundings. posted by jouke at 12:36 PM on July 17, 2007
The Cerne Abbas giant is funny all by himself. Adding Homer next to him = funnier. Adding some uptight pagans into the mix = ROFLicious. posted by Artifice_Eternity at 12:52 PM on July 17, 2007
It 'spose would have been cooler if Lisa was there playing her sax. posted by Twang at 2:33 PM on July 17, 2007
Twang, you're right! They could have parodied the London 2012 logo. posted by knapah at 2:50 PM on July 17, 2007
w-g p, see chuckdarwin's comment earlier. It's doubletastic today.. posted by imperium at 5:09 AM on July 18, 2007
So is this vandalism or did the guy who owns the field just get some megabucks from Fox? posted by hoverboards don't work on water at 5:31 AM on July 18, 2007
It's not a doughnut, it's a life preserver. Homer is just getting ready for the next megaflood. posted by homunculus at 12:52 PM on July 18, 2007
This is an old thread, so I believe I can post this here without too much kerfuffle.
Either H. Jay should shave, or get some sort of Abe Lincoln thing going. Which, I'm not sure. posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 5:49 PM on August 6, 2007
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