A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-11-05....Things You Learn in the Movies

Billie

[Billie]

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Another cute list I found in my email not long ago.I would like to have done graphics to illustrate all of them instead of just part, but this is a pretty good start;   let's see if you can add some in your comments. You might also think of some scenarios that aren't included here, but at any rate, I bet you'll be quick to recognize all of these!

1.   Large, loft-style apartments in New York City are well within the price range of most people - whether they are employed or not.

2.   At least one of a pair of identical twins is born evil.

3.   The Eiffel Tower can be seen from any window in Paris.

4.   Once applied, lipstick will never rub off - even while scuba diving.

5.   It's easy for anyone to land a plane, providing there is someone in the control tower to talk you down.

6.   Should you decide to defuse a bomb, don't worry which wire to cut. You will always choose the right one.

7.   Even when driving down a perfectly straight road, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel vigorously from left to right every few moments.

8.   It does not matter if you are heavily outnumbered in a fight involving martial arts: your enemies will wait patiently to attack you one by one by dancing around in a threatening manner until you have knocked out their predecessors.

9.   You're very likely to survive any battle in any war, unless you make the mistake of showing someone a picture of your sweetheart back home.

10.   If you decide to start dancing in the street, everyone you meet will know all the steps.

11.   All grocery shopping bags contain at least one stick of French bread.

12.   When you turn out the light to go to bed, everything in your bedroom will still be clearly visible, just slightly bluish.

13.   Police departments give their officers personality tests to make sure they are deliberately assigned a partner who is their total opposite.

14.   Honest and hardworking policemen are traditionally gunned down three days before their retirement.

15.   During all police investigations, it will be necessary to visit a strip club at least once.

16.   A detective can only solve a case once he has been suspended from duty.

17.   A man will show no pain while taking the most ferocious beating, but will wince when a woman tries to clean his wounds.

18.   If a large pane of glass is visible, someone will be thrown through it before long.

19.   If you are blonde and pretty, it is possible to become a world expert on nuclear fission at the age of 22.

20.   If staying in a haunted house, women should investigate any strange noises in their most revealing nightgown.

Okay, your turn! :)   There are several just begging to be illustrated, but don't forget.....

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[Billie]

[Billie]

[Fudd]

6. Should you decide to defuse a bomb, don't worry which wire to cut. You will always choose the right one.

That's something I never understood - "cut the red wire". If I were a mad bombmaker, (a) all the wires would be red, and (b) I wouldn't put one of the LED clocks on it to tell hte whole world how much time is left.

But I guess hollywood can't invent a mad bombmaker without the visuals.

[Billie]

That's something I never understood - "cut the red wire". If I were a mad bombmaker, (a) all the wires would be red, and (b) I wouldn't put one of the LED clocks on it to tell hte whole world how much time is left.

LOL! Hi, Fudd. They are soooo predictable, aren't they. :)

[Old Grumpy]

Something I've always noticed in the movies: when anybody is shown brushing their teeth, there doesn't appear to be any toothpaste on the toothbrush. Their mouth doesn't get toothpaste foam all over it like mine does. But then again, maybe I'm just a sloppy teeth-brusher.

[contemplator]

If you haven't figured out the mystery, no worries, The bad guy will always take the time to fill in the details for you even though they never have the time to hang around and verify that their torturous method of killing you reaches it's logical conclusion.

[Billie]

Something I've always noticed in the movies: when anybody is shown brushing their teeth, there doesn't appear to be any toothpaste on the toothbrush. Their mouth doesn't get toothpaste foam all over it like mine does. But then again, maybe I'm just a sloppy teeth-brusher.

LOL! You're right - it's sorta like that lipstick thing - the women are always beautifully made up when they brush their pearly whites - with no toothpaste!

[contemplator]

Anyone can fire a machine gun from the hip using one hand. Also, when firing anti-tank rockets, there is no such thing as a back blast area unless you are trying to attack the hero.

[Billie]

If you haven't figured out the mystery, no worries, The bad guy will always take the time to fill in the details for you even though they never have the time to hang around and verify that their torturous method of killing you reaches it's logical conclusion.

:) You guys are all good! Thanks for playing today! It's good to see new *faces* here.

[The Mayor]

October 11, 2005

Counterfeit Reality

Read:
2 Timothy 3:1-5,12-17

Evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. —2 Timothy 3:13

Bible In One Year: Nehemiah 4-6

When people see a photograph or video today, they often ask, "Is it real?" A home computer can manipulate images to create a picture of an event that never happened. Images can be inserted into or removed from photographs. A video can be doctored to make it appear that a person was caught committing a crime or performing an act of heroism. The camera may not lie, but the computer can.

Centuries before such modern technology, the apostle Paul warned Timothy about counterfeit reality in the church. He said that in the last days people would be self-absorbed, "having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Timothy 3:5). He repeatedly emphasized the need to live a godly life, warning that "evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived" (v.13).

Paul charged Timothy to "continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of" (v.14). True godliness honors and obeys God while its counterfeit seeks pleasure and personal gain. One pleases the Lord; the other gratifies natural desire. Both are identified by their actions.

When people hear us say we are Christians, they may wonder if our faith is real. Our lives will answer the question by reflecting the reality of Christ. —David McCasland

Dear Heavenly Father, Help me, I pray,
to honor You with all that I do today.
By Your Holy Spirit's power, may my words and actions
cause others to glorify Your Name. Amen.

A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. —Matthew 7:18

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Jude: Recognizing The Danger Among Us

[Old Grumpy]

" . . . the women are always beautifully made up when they brush their pearly whites - with no toothpaste!"

Must be the same women who get up from sleeping and all their makeup is perfectly in place. They always look ravishing upon awakening.

[synbad600]

The hero can take a slew of bullets and survive and fight on, and the bad guy gets hit once and he's a goner.

[firewalk]

Great thread (:

[Diver Dave]

All the good guys and bad guys seem to be able to shoot out the headlight/taillight but never hit the intended victim in the car.

[Diver Dave]

19. If you are blonde and pretty, it is possible to become a world expert on nuclear fission at the age of 22.

I moved on to a different vocation at age 23. :)

[Mama_Bear]

How about this one?......In the movies, you can be sure that an airplane won't be involved in an air emergency situation unless there is a pregnant woman on board who can predictably go into labor in order to further complicate the situation.

Good morning, sistah. This looks like it will be a fun thread today. :-)

[Billie]

Wait a minute here - you've directed some of those *extreme hero* movies, haven't you? :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I'm sure you could find at least *one* of the scenarios where your infamous "coffee" girl would fit. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I'm sure you could find at least *one* of the scenarios where your infamous "coffee" girl would fit. :)

[NicknamedBob]

If there is a chase scene on foot, and they are running through the forest, one of them will always twist her ankle to slow them down.