Stephen Fry on depression - Letter to a fan - Page 2

Muban · 12-10-2009, 13:21

When you are going through a time like that it's really worth trying to remember what he says there. I know it's what I try to remind myself (not the exact analogy but the principle that it will be better one day) of when I'm going through a time like that. It's not easy but you just have to keep on remembering tomorrow is another day and one of those tomorrows will be a better day.

Erekosë · 12-10-2009, 20:44

Splendid chap is Mr Fry. Although, as mentioned above, that typo is like being whacked around the face with a well-oiled hippo.

Kitten · 12-10-2009, 20:52

It's not a 'typo'. Generally a typo is when you make a typing error, i.e. using the word 'son' instead of 'sun' (Although that would have been funny in the sentence context!

). Using the wrong word is something different entirely.

Pheebs · 13-10-2009, 10:16

Oh. Whoops! I guess I wasn't thinking straight at 2am

A very... light malapropism then! That's the only other way I can think of describing it!

Kitten · 13-10-2009, 10:18

wasn't aimed at you chicken, was just pondering it myself. Doesn't always read as light heartedly as it was meant to when you read it back in the cold light of day

Pheebs · 13-10-2009, 10:23

No no it was a good point! I hate it when I fluff up things like that and use words wrongly (I do it all the time and swear it makes me look like a moose pie!)! I probably would have used it improperly again in the foochure if I'd done it once so it's made me looksy it up

Still don't know the proper way of saying what kind of error it is... there must be a proper word. Irritating me now!

Knipples · 13-10-2009, 10:25

Lets just call it a boo boo!

Pheebs · 13-10-2009, 10:27

Hahaha that's what my nephew used to say when he made a... erm lets say "toilet error"

Knipples · 13-10-2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Hahaha that's what my nephew used to say when he made a... erm lets say "toilet error"

So its a poo poo?

Kitten · 13-10-2009, 11:10

Reminds me of an old Stephen Fry sketch from Blackadder goes Forth.

Anyone remember it?

12-10-2009, 13:21	#11
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	When you are going through a time like that it's really worth trying to remember what he says there. I know it's what I try to remind myself (not the exact analogy but the principle that it will be better one day) of when I'm going through a time like that. It's not easy but you just have to keep on remembering tomorrow is another day and one of those tomorrows will be a better day. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

12-10-2009, 20:52	#13
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	It's not a 'typo'. Generally a typo is when you make a typing error, i.e. using the word 'son' instead of 'sun' (Although that would have been funny in the sentence context! ). Using the wrong word is something different entirely. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

13-10-2009, 10:16	#14
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Oh. Whoops! I guess I wasn't thinking straight at 2am A very... light malapropism then! That's the only other way I can think of describing it! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

13-10-2009, 10:18	#15
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	wasn't aimed at you chicken, was just pondering it myself. Doesn't always read as light heartedly as it was meant to when you read it back in the cold light of day __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

13-10-2009, 10:23	#16
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	No no it was a good point! I hate it when I fluff up things like that and use words wrongly (I do it all the time and swear it makes me look like a moose pie!)! I probably would have used it improperly again in the foochure if I'd done it once so it's made me looksy it up Still don't know the proper way of saying what kind of error it is... there must be a proper word. Irritating me now! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

12-10-2009, 20:44	#12
Erekosë Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 28	Splendid chap is Mr Fry. Although, as mentioned above, that typo is like being whacked around the face with a well-oiled hippo.

13-10-2009, 10:27	#18
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Hahaha that's what my nephew used to say when he made a... erm lets say "toilet error" __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

13-10-2009, 11:10	#20
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Reminds me of an old Stephen Fry sketch from Blackadder goes Forth. Anyone remember it? __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher