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In brief.

We've been to see Deadpool today. What an excellent, enjoyable film. I loved it loads. If you haven't been to see yet and intend to, remember to wait for the end scene.

I also got to have a nice long chat about movies with the guy in the cinema. He made me smile because he kept calling James, sir, and me sweetheart. I know a lot of people bristle about pet names but I'm used to them being used in the NE. Pet, sweetheart, hinny, it's all good.

I also got stuff from Lush -- I know, you're all surprised -- and James got me some clothes for my birthday, including this dress. Though I am considering making my instagram private. I'm just getting comfortable posting pictures of myself, so getting likes from random people who seem to have no connection to me whatsoever is a bit disconcerting.

Crossposts: http://turps33.livejournal.com/1247267.html

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From:

glitteryv

In all truth, I've yet to hear someone saying something outright negative about Deadpool. That's not to say that everyone who's seen it loves it. I was initially enthusiastic about it then (for whatever reason) the trailers for it turned me off but a combination of Ryan Reynold's interviews + people's reviews have put me on the Yays side once again.

It'll be a few days before I get to see it myself, but I'm definitely excited. :)

I know a lot of people bristle about pet names but I'm used to them being used in the NE. Pet, sweetheart, hinny, it's all good.

I use all kinds of pet names offline (mostly honey, darling, babe, and, if we're close friends, I use bro. #IDEK). Unfortch, I wasn't aware that some people really dislike pet names or even nicknames and got sorta told off by an ex-coworker for not using her "proper name". As a result, I try to be more careful about pet names/nicknames but can't say I'm truly successful in curbing their usage. Especially if I consider the person a friend. \o?

From:

turps

I hope you do like Deadpool when you go to see it. Beyond the positive reviews I didn't know any spoilers going in, so was surprised at how funny I found it. That combination of humour and action really worked for me.

It's hard not to use pet names or nicknames if you're used to doing so. Before seeing some posts online I had no idea some people had issues with them being used, so I try to keep that in mind, but mostly it's just instinctual to use them. If we ever get to meet in reality, feel free to call me anything you like *g*

From:

dine

everything I've heard about Deadpool makes me quite eager to see it - I think I'll likely enjoy it loads. now I just need to get myself to the theatre - that's usually where my intentions collapse *g*

I quite like your flowers! what a good picture, and a great print

From:

turps

I suspect Deadpool would be right up your alley. I'm actually really enjoying going to the cinema more often, though suspect if I had to actually arrange outings instead of just saying to James, fancy going to see... I'd go much less often.

Thank you!

From:

turlough

It sounds like you'd a great Monday. Your new dress is fabulous! So colourful and happymaking.

It's interesting about pet names in the UK and the US. I don't know about other non-English-speaking countries, but here in Sweden we don't use pet names at all. And we're contrary enough to not use titles either. If someone adressed me as "fröken" (miss) or "damen" (lady, ma'am) I would think something was very very wrong. Or that whoever did it had timetravelled from the 60s :-)

From:

turps

I really did. Though forgot it's half term here right now so things were a bit busy.

I really do like the dress a lot. I also got a blue one. The shop assistant was giving opinions too, and like you said blue is a colour that suits me, so I had to get that one.

That's interesting about the no pet names thing. Though have to agree being addressed as ma'am always feels weird, not that it happens often.

From:

chalcopyrite

I am hearing such good things about Deadpool I might actually take myself to go see it!

That is a super-cute dress on you! Yay nice clothes!

From:

turps

I really enjoy it. It had a great balance of humour and action, and the 4th wall parts really amused me a lot.

Thank you!

From:

ariadnem

I'm so glad you enjoyed Deadpool. I'll be watching it this weekend, so I'm more excited about it now.

The dress is lovely, and you look really beautiful on it.

From:

turps

I haven't seen a bad review for Deadpool. Hope you enjoy it!

Thank you ♥

From:

wenchpixie

Such a pretty dress (I've started following you btw, I'm floweringc over there :))

I'm weird about pet names, but generally only if they're used to me when I'm working (there's a definite power dynamic thing with that), but in that situation I think it's quite nice (although our local go to is "hen", which isn't terribly lovely).

Edited Date: 2016-02-16 10:10 am (UTC)

From:

turps

Thank you! I've followed you back. I really do love instagram, I enjoy looking at the photos and seeing what people are up to.

Oh yeah, I can see it would be an issue in terms of working because of the power issue. There's some occasions where pet names really aren't appropriate.

It's fascinating what names are used in certain parts of the country. I often wonder how they start and then become common.

From:

sperrywink

Yay Deadpool! It struck me while trying to describe to the BFF (who isn't in fandom) why I liked it, and why it probably wouldn't be such a hit with her, that Deadpool is a fandom movie. Just the way Deadpool approaches things, and the humor. I had a hard time describing why, but it makes perfect sense inside my head, just like fandom.

You look fantastic in your new dress! It is made up of pretty flowers.

From:

turps

Yeah, you're right. James really did like it, but not to the extent I did, and thinking about it that's probably because of the fannish influence I have. What I especially loved were the 4th wall references, they were so funny, but a few of them went over his head. It's one I'd love to go see again, just thinking of some scenes now is making me smile.

Thank you! I need to make more occasions to wear these dresses I'm buying, or just stop thinking of them as special ones and just downgrade them to everyday *g*