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intangible-tangerine t1_j8pfmtm wrote
Reply to comment by Some0neAwesome in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Bulwer Lytton also coined the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_pen_is_mightier_than_the_sword
BIKETYSON99 t1_j8pfhyr wrote
Reply to TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
American still needs this type of book but for everyone who isn't white. Could be a series.
gdmfsoabrb t1_j8peuoz wrote
Reply to comment by epochpenors in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Dammit, Jim! I'm a doctor, not a copy editor.
SparkDBowles t1_j8peu3j wrote
Reply to comment by jusmellow in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Which one?
SparkDBowles t1_j8perxo wrote
Reply to comment by Some0neAwesome in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
tl;dr: thnx
ruiner8850 t1_j8pekx6 wrote
Reply to comment by possiblynotanexpert in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
There are other chain pizza restaurants that are just as cheap and way better. There are other fast food restaurants if you just want convenience. McDonald's certainly isn't a gourmet burger, but it's unfair to compare them to Domino's. McDonald's food is at least edible. It's a 5 star restaurant compared to Domino's food.
A friend and I ordered Domino's delivery last year because we hadn't had it in 10+ years for each of us. It so literally so disgusting that we both struggled to even eat it. We didn't even eat the crust on our first piece and then we threw the rest in the trash.
I'd eat any other pizza over it. I'd rather have any other chain. I'd rather eat the cheapest frozen pizza you can find. I'd rather eat day old reheated in the microwave elementary school pizza.
ReluctantPirate t1_j8pe9do wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
j_cruise t1_j8pe98y wrote
Reply to comment by dylancatlow in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
The reason it became famous is because the opening sentence is a famous example of purple prose.
vlouisefed t1_j8pe0p0 wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I would ask my father to tell me a story and sometimes he would laugh and say... "It was a dark and stormy night, and the wind began to blow... and the Captain said 'Popeye tell us a story' and Popeye said " it was a dark and stormy night and the wind began to blow....." over and over and over and over.. until I begged him to stop.
JustaRandomOldGuy t1_j8pdnzf wrote
Reply to comment by YramAL in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly a shot rang out.
_Sausage_fingers t1_j8pdmsh wrote
Reply to comment by Vogon-Poetry-Slam in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Well… that was upsetting.
MissingInBrain t1_j8pcktm wrote
Reply to comment by GJBM in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Yeah, it does. I should...avoid it.
Mordocaster t1_j8pc6rv wrote
Reply to comment by themagicbong in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Cause he’s in a porn and people are weird about feet
mohirl t1_j8pahlt wrote
Reply to comment by Some0neAwesome in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Or the entire opening sentence
yoobi40 t1_j8pahjo wrote
Reply to comment by AgentElman in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Madeleine L'Engle used it as the opening line of 'A Wrinkle in Time".
GJBM t1_j8paglz wrote
Reply to comment by MissingInBrain in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Yep, and the guy was cleared of all charges due to an insanity plea. After spending time in a mental institution, he committed suicide. The Noid has a dark history.
epochpenors t1_j8p9z4e wrote
Reply to comment by TheCloudFestival in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
“I wrote a story that was only one sentence!”
“Oh like the classic ‘for sale: baby shoes, never worn’?”
“No it was about two hundred pages”
themagicbong t1_j8p9uln wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Roses are red, violets are a flower, why does this nigga got boots on in the shower?
Possible_Day_6343 t1_j8p7nm7 wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
It was a dark and stormy night The toilet light was dim There was a crash and then a splash Oh no he’s fallen in
Snowbirdy t1_j8p7cdp wrote
Reply to comment by Isteppedinpoopy in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Jack Burton. Me!
NaClslug t1_j8p6c1g wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I think I can sill remember Snoopy's version: It was a dark and stormy night. Suddenly, a door slammed. The maid screamed. A pirate ship appeared on the horizon."
possiblynotanexpert t1_j8p69bu wrote
Reply to comment by ruiner8850 in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Pizza Hut and Dominoes are crap, but they’re cheap. Like McDonald’s for a burger.
You’re not going there for quality. You’re going because it’s cheap and convenient.
dylancatlow OP t1_j8p5yte wrote
Reply to comment by Bonneville865 in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Semicolons aren't interchangeable with periods, otherwise we wouldn't bother with them. What they accomplish often could be easily inferred from the context anyway, but ambiguity of that sort can be jarring and unpoetic. If what followed the semicolon was not equally terrible, the sentence might have been salvageable.
TommyBoy825 t1_j8pft47 wrote
Reply to comment by BrokenEye3 in TIL a 2013 Justin Bieber concert at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa was rocked by an elaborate heist were the thieves made off with over 3 million rand (300,000 dollars) and were never caught. by delano1998
Logan Lucky on Prime. Elaborate heist at a NASCAR race.