Track by track scrutiny#1 Turn.

I'll now be turning my attention to the pressing bells' issue. I'm a little conscious of sending Hanky's thread here to Spaghetti City, a place where few ever return.

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We did forget, he collects NO merchandise like some kind of frenetic mongoose.

That's quite a tally thus far.

My guess his that he also smokes a pipe, owns a pair of trousers two men could squeeze their waist into and probably runs to work on a reinforced lawn mower.

Huntsman wrote: We did forget, he collects NO merchandise like some kind of frenetic mongoose.

That's quite a tally thus far.

My guess his that he also smokes a pipe, owns a pair of trousers two men could squeeze their waist into and probably runs to work on a reinforced lawn mower.

Yes, the "frenetic collector" aspect of the profile may be the most telling point yet, H.

Do you have any specific basis for your other speculations, H? If not, that's fine too. It could provoke him into unintended revelations.

That was the ploy; hit the man (woman?) with a few oddballs and gauge his reaction. I banked a lot on the lawn mower gag potentially spiraling into an accidental admission of car type.

Amateur psychologists would indeed focus on the consistency of collection throughout his years on the ship.

I don't think he's a compulsive disorderist, but he may just have a life size version of Darth Vader in his bunker - which could be more worrying.

Very worrying indeed.

Between the two of you and your Oscar-and-Felix themed investigation techniques, you almost bumbled upon a clue back there.

The image I have of Huckler is a guy pedalling like there's no tomorrow down the Old Marske Road in a set of village corduroy, knee-high explorer socks and hearty sandals, perhaps with a handkerchief knotted around his head. He's being chased by crows.

As for Patisserie, he's suffers from sleep disorders and spends his waking hours flicking through copies of George magazine, ironing his ties and ordering soup from fine restaurants, although he's very frugal in his tipping. He also likes shopping for a new thesaurus and watching old Matlock episodes.

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Back where, DC?

Come now P, I'm not likely to give up the ranch that easily.

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depthcharge wrote: Come now P, I'm not likely to give up the ranch that easily.

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Spaghetti? Frenetic collector? Life-size Darth Vader statue in the kitchen?

Not much resistence to my analysis of your lot in life P. I must either be painfully close or you're playing your old, dog-eared diversion card.

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depthcharge wrote: Not much resistence to my analysis of your lot in life P. I must either be painfully close or you're playing your old, dog-eared diversion card.

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You are 100% correct on all your guesses, DC.

Think H's speechlessness is a testament to my profiling expertise as well.

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depthcharge wrote: Think H's speechlessness is a testament to my profiling expertise as well.

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Perhaps he's working on his review of WFTSC.

Perhaps his bike chain snapped and he's being pecked to bits.

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depthcharge wrote: Perhaps his bike chain snapped and he's being pecked to bits.

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You know, DC, I really admire the way you go back and tinker like this to make sure your work product is just right.

Sometimes it helps to jolt a reaction out of half-asleep critters.

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depthcharge wrote: Sometimes it helps to jolt a reaction out of half-asleep critters.

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I haven't seen Romper Stomper, DC, but I believe your comparison is apt.

And your thoughts on QAF?

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depthcharge wrote: And your thoughts on QAF?

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Actually, DC, it is not a show that I watch regularly. For some reason I happened to see that episode and I thought it was striking that all these years after 1987, True Faith could still be used so effectively as the soundtrack to a climactic celebration.

depthcharge wrote: And your thoughts on QAF?

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I realize you've gone to bed, DC, but is this a sign of a return to a more serious frame of mind?

I don't know if this is at all relevant, as Bright Lights Big Bulb is not considered an 'art house' film per say, but perhaps the most touching use of Tooth Paste was squeezed alongside the popular time traveller M J Fox as he crumbled under the duress of drug mismanagement in one of the key scenes in the show. If the moment is yet unseen, I would implore you to view it.

When NYC is captured correctly, the ambience is electronically charged.

Huntsman wrote: I don't know if this is at all relevant, as Bright Lights Big Bulb is not considered an 'art house' film per say, but perhaps the most touching use of Tooth Paste was squeezed alongside the popular time traveller M J Fox as he crumbled under the duress of drug mismanagement in one of the key scenes in the show. If the moment is yet unseen, I would implore you to view it.

When NYC is captured correctly, the ambience is electronically charged.

I know I read the book; did I see the movie? I'm not sure. As I recall TF was also used in the film of American Psycho. Which reminds me, speaking of Bret Easton Ellis film versions, have I already asked you, H, whether you've seen The Rules of Attraction?

I liked Rules of Attraction.

I also like the way Hustler has quietly accepted the small portrait I painted of him here on a previous page. I suspected as much for a while.

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depthcharge wrote: I liked Rules of Attraction.

I also like the way Hustler has quietly accepted the small portrait I painted of him here on a previous page. I suspected as much for a while.

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I'm utterly delighted to hear you liked Rules of Attraction, DC. Would you care to elaborate?

Rules of Attrition? - I do enjoy a recommendation.

Huntsman wrote: Rules of Attrition? - I do enjoy a recommendation.

Consider it recommended, H. I hope you like it better than I liked The Ring. They are very different movies. Rules of Attraction is good.

And let that slightly boisterous comment mark the official beginning of a more robust Pastie (note that's robust, and not rotund).

I hesitate to be a pest, H, but how's your review of WFTSC coming?

I simply don't recognise Patsy today. Vague, hints of obstreperosity, forthright, mildly ill-tempered even. Did the Soup Nazi deny you a hot bowl down in NYC recently?

I enjoyed ROA. I even enjoyed Avery's previous work on Killing Zoe, although film buffs tend to reconfigure their faces into a sneer when I admit as much.

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depthcharge wrote: I simply don't recognise Patsy today. Vague, hints of obstreperosity, forthright, mildly ill-tempered even. Did the Soup Nazi deny you a hot bowl down in NYC recently?

I enjoyed ROA. I even enjoyed Avery's previous work on Killing Zoe, although film buffs tend to reconfigure their faces into a sneer when I admit as much.

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I don't recognize your characterization of me, DC. I'm in a fine mood today.

I haven't seen the other Avery work you mention, DC. Do you have any interest in a detailed discussin of ROA, or would that be too personal? It's actually one of my favorite movies.