Ex Issues

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I wonder if we could suggest the addition of an American flag icon for members that are no longer married to their foreign spouses and maybe their own forum? Or maybe like a Union Jack with one of those red circles with a line through it? It may not work well for a Canadian flag, maybe a blue line and circle for that one.

"ex issues" seems the appropriate thread for this.

Edited January 13, 2012 by Gary and Alla

[Empress of Groovy 373]

I wonder if we could suggest the addition of an American flag icon for members that are no longer married to their foreign spouses and maybe their own forum? Or maybe like a Union Jack with one of those red circles with a line through it? It may not work well for a Canadian flag, maybe a blue line and circle for that one.

"ex issues" seems the appropriate thread for this.

Why's that? Educate us.

[SMR 368]

Pick your favorite moment of literary grimness.

Anna Karenina throwing herself on the train tracks.

Or Sydney Carton on the block.

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Was there ever a Russian novel that didn't end up in tragedy?

[visaveteran1 33]

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

Well, I understand my wife much better now. She read too many Russian novels.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

Excellent!

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

Weekend reading -- thanks SMR!

[visaveteran1 33]

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

If you keep feeding the stray cats, they'll never leave. Think man. Think.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

If you keep feeding the stray cats, they'll never leave. Think man. Think.

SUPER TOP-SECRET!

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Anyone that thinks British literature holds a candle to Russian literature when it comes to grimmness, hasn't read much Russian literature. Sydney Carton on the block is a man sacrificing for someone he loves and realizing that his life can mean something. Anna Karenina in front of a train is someone who decides that her life really is a total screw up and there is no way to make it better. There's no comparison.

For another comparison, look at Pride and Prejudice vs. Бесприданница (by Ostrovsky). The setup is pretty much the same (a charming and attractive girl from a family tries to navigate her way into a successful marriage). In the British version she finds Darcy. In the Russian version there's a Collins, several Wickum's, and Darcy turns out to be a profligate who hangs out with Gypsies and marries for the money. The girl ends up floating down the river with a bullet in her back after being taken advantage up by Darcy.

You don't understand dark literature until you study Russian literature.

I have a book of Russian "Fairy Tales" a very large tome. Alla and I read the stories many times when we go to bed (helps me learn Russian) and they ALWAYS involve someone being beaten, dismembered, eaten or some such horrible outcome. I laugh at how evil they are and wonder about Russian parents reading these to children.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

I have a book of Russian "Fairy Tales" a very large tome. Alla and I read the stories many times when we go to bed (helps me learn Russian) and they ALWAYS involve someone being beaten, dismembered, eaten or some such horrible outcome. I laugh at how evil they are and wonder about Russian parents reading these to children.

Kira has a similar book, and it's depressing as all get. She read me a few of those stories out of that book and I said that's enough, I'l stick to happy endings thank you very much. Same with Russian novels, and movies. The star is always getting whacked at the end but not before they go through ten chapters of pure misery. No wonder those people drink so much. I mean like #######...someone give those people Wizard of Oz or Tom Sawyer.

[slim 1,514]

If you keep feeding the stray cats, they'll never leave. Think man. Think.

My thoughts exactly. What the hell's going on around here anyway?

I have a book of Russian "Fairy Tales" a very large tome. Alla and I read the stories many times when we go to bed (helps me learn Russian) and they ALWAYS involve someone being beaten, dismembered, eaten or some such horrible outcome. I laugh at how evil they are and wonder about Russian parents reading these to children.

Normal interaction between Russians would get Americans hauled into court. "He shoved me!"

Kira has a similar book, and it's depressing as all get. She read me a few of those stories out of that book and I said that's enough, I'l stick to happy endings thank you very much. Same with Russian novels, and movies. The star is always getting whacked at the end but not before they go through ten chapters of pure misery. No wonder those people drink so much. I mean like #######...someone give those people Wizard of Oz or Tom Sawyer.

My buddy and I always laugh over the "Russian smile" they all have in the pictures. "It's because they're so happy."

[Tanya and Barry 59]

SUPER TOP-SECRET!

No girls allowed

Edited January 26, 2012 by Tanya and Barry

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]