The Way You Wear Your Hat (five questions meme)

[marycrawford]

Meme, from flambeau:

1. Leave me a comment saying anything random, like your favorite food. Or a quote from what you are reading. Something random. Whatever you like.

2. I respond by asking you five personal questions so I can get to know you better.

3. You WILL update your LJ with the answers to the questions.

4. You will include this explanation and offer to ask someone else in the post.

5. When others comment asking to be asked, you will ask them five questions.

So, comment away and I will ask you questions!


1, Which is better, raw herring with onions or raw salmon with wasabi?

Ooo, tricky. I love both, but I think the herring has the edge here - it's a slightly stronger taste than the salmon, and richer. And it's hard to find really good salmon.

2, Do you prefer to wear pants or skirts?

Pants! I don't think I own any skirts at present. They are hard to bicycle in, and I've just never gotten into the habit of wearing them. But in the last couple years I've developed a fondness for long summer dresses, and keep finding more of them in my closet.

3, Which are the three cutest moments that Iolaus and Hercules have together?

Oh, such a hard question. *grins*

A bit I love is in Cave of Echoes, where Hercules and Iolaus are in a cave looking for a monster and part of the ceiling falls in on them. Hercules is completely buried, but Iolaus digs him out, and they sit back breathing hard for a spell, while Iolaus complains "What is with you and rocks?"

A little bit later Hercules is lifting huge rocks to try and clear a passage, while Iolaus sits on a rock watching him.

Hercules: "You comfortable?"
Iolaus: "I'm holding the torch!"

Finally Hercules starts pushing against the man-sized boulder that's still in the way, with a lot of groaning, and Iolaus just relaxes and says casually to the scribe who's accompanying them, "Watch. He's really good at this." I love his proprietary air, but also that feeling of hey, this is what we do, the day isn't complete without some monsters and a cave-in or two.

I am also very fond of the bit in Just Passing Through, where Hercules and Iolaus are bickering because Hercules pushed Iolaus into a river and he tore his pants. Hercules says he's sorry and offers to make him a new pair:

Iolaus: "You sew?"
Hercules: "If I have to. My mother taught me."
Iolaus: "Hey, can you crochet? What I'd really like is an afghan."

and during this conversation, Hercules breaks off a stick, kneels down at Iolaus' feet and starts measuring his inseam:



Then, at the end of the episode, it turns out that Hercules has crocheted Iolaus an afghan in between their adventures, and Iolaus is very pleased and wraps it around his shoulders immediately, saying "Mmmm, nice and cuddly," while Hercules explains that he thought it might help Iolaus sleep better. Aww.



4, What item of jewellery would you buy if you could afford it?

Hmmmm. I think one of elisem's stunning necklace-crowns, probably something with opalescence and glass in it, like ghost roses and now. I love her long chained bead necklaces too, but since I've gotten into the habit of making jewelry myself I am even more impressed with the wandering wire technique she uses in the crowns. Her work is just so gorgeous, and full of stories.

I think, though, that if I had a sudden windfall I'd be tempted to buy a great big spool of sterling silver wire and some beads, instead. (Okay, lots of beads.) Making things is so much fun.

5, Are fans inherently crazy, or do they become crazy due to fandom? Discuss.

Hee. I think the really crazy people in fandom are a small minority, and they didn't need fandom to get that way. On the other hand, no matter how idiotic the ranting or outrageous the drama some fans indulge in, they always seem to find people to encourage and/or adore them, which ... doesn't help.

So: yes! *g*

Comments

[flambeau.livejournal.com]

*ponders the idea of a life without skirts* Hmm.

Then, at the end of the episode, it turns out that Hercules has crocheted Iolaus an afghan in between their adventures

You're making that up. Okay, no, you're not, I can see, but. Hee!

I'm making dinner with cabbage and garlic and bacon and ham and teriyaki marinade and bulgur. Also, you could ask me questions! :)

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

You're making that up. Okay, no, you're not, I can see, but.

In this fandom I don't need to. *g*

Ooo, your dinner sounds good. Want.

Questions!

1) What is your favorite moment in The Persuaders so far? Or two or three, even. :-)
2) If you had to move to another country, which would you pick and why?
3) Which food have you never eaten, but would like to?
4) Which books do you like to read on airplanes? (And which would you recommend to me for same? *looks hopeful*)
5) Which fandom makes you happiest right now, and why?

[falzalot.livejournal.com]

It's Hercules. You NEVER have to make ANYTHING up!!!

[mythdefied.livejournal.com]

I'm a pants girl, too. Although, I do admit to have a few ridiculously high-maintenance skirts in my closet because I like pretty skirts. I never wear them, but I sure like looking at them. (I know, I am not one with the wardrobe logic.)

I forgot all about that ep! Even back when it first aired, that raised my eyebrows. I remember thinking something along the lines of, Okay, exactly how married are they? The things they got away with on that show.

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Just Passing Through really is the definitive 'Hercules and Iolaus are married' ep. Or, you know, the New Greeceland equivalent, with lots of girlfriends along the way. *g*

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

PS: I wasn't sure if you wanted to play the questions game or just comment on the post, so let me know if you'd like me to ask questions! :)

[kelleah.livejournal.com]

I thought you didn't care for Just Passing Through. Or do you only like the Herc and Iolaus flashback portion of the ep? That is such a cute moment when he's measuring Iolaus' inseam. I wonder how many takes it took to get that final version because you just know Kevin and Michael were cracking up the whole time.

Ask me! Ask me! ::jumps up and down for attention::

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

I love the episode but yes, mainly the flashback bits, I don't watch the Jester and Hercules bits so much. Or the toilet humor bits, either. I am a persnickety Hercules watcher in my way; it's the domesticity, the bickering and the general madcap mayhem I love in this ep. *G* And yeah, they were totally having a ball with that.

Questions!

1) What is your favorite Hercules fanon? (As in, stuff that never happened in the actual show but that fans love to write about.) Or if you don't have any, what's your favorite moment in the series?
2) Did you see Kevin Sorbo's newest Hallmark feature and if so, what did you think? If not, what kind of show do you think he should do next?
3) If you had a time machine, where would you go first?
4) What is the best food you have ever eaten?
5) What is the last good story you read?

[kelleah.livejournal.com]

Done and done! I answered them over on my LJ.

BTW, a buddy and I went to see The Last Magic Show premiere at the Dances with Films festival last night. Michael was as smarmy as ever. I hated the hair, but it fit the character well. Also, let me say that I adore Mr. Hurst. Truly I do. But I have no desire to see his ass on a 40-foot screen ever again.

Yes, there was a butt shot. The man just cannot keep his trousers on when a camera's following him. :-)

[xenacryst.livejournal.com]

See, you're just in the wrong ocean for good salmon. After having fresh Pacific Northwest salmon, I'm absolutely spoiled for anything Atlantic or, heaven forbid, farm-raised. Of course, I haven't had raw herring, either. I don't think I've seen that in the San Francisco sushi joints...

And I'm sooooo with you on the beads. Isn't Elise's work absolutely amazing? And yes, the bead store down the street from my office is a very dangerous place.

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

I know, I think I've hardly ever had any salmon that wasn't farm-raised. Sigh.

The raw herring, OTOH, is a Dutch specialty and there is a national newspaper that tests all the herring stalls and fishmongers to see who has the best, tastiest & freshest. One of the top ten sellers is really close by, and they do sell delicious herring. Mmm.

Questions! (I'm not sure if you wanted to play, so if you don't, just ignore. ;-)

1) What are your favorite kinds of beads to work with?
2) If you had the money, what would you commission Elise to make for you?
3) What kind of food did you hate as a kid, that you love now?
4) If I gave you a flying carpet, where would you go first?
5) What's your favorite vid, and why?

[in-vulnerable.livejournal.com]

I once made a multimedia vid/montage for my best friend's birthday to show her what she means to me and I capped it with that afghan scene. *sigh* Also, LOL at the inseam! Oh, HtLJ, why so subtle?

Somthing random? I've just discovered and fallen in love with green tea.

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Oh, green tea, mmmm. I drink it a lot. Also jasmine tea - the proper kind, which is just green tea with jasmine blossoms added. (Our supermarket sells a brand of 'jasmine tea' that is black tea with artificial jasmine aroma, gahhh.)

And aw, that vid montage sounds lovely. What a nice thing to do. ♥

Questions!

1) What's the one Hercules and Iolaus series moment you always wanted to write (or read) a story about?
2) If you had pots and pots of money, what kind of house would you buy to live in?
3) Which actor would you most love to meet, and what would you say to them? (Or if no actors come to mind, which writer?)
4) If the Widow Twanky and Iolaus ever met, what would happen?
5) What food have you never eaten, but would love to?

[swiss-kun.livejournal.com]

Random Comment/Quote: "That would be a good thing for them to cut on my tombstone: Wherever she went, including here, it was against her better judgment." - Dorothy Parker

I liked it because I could hear Iolaus saying this, I really could. And with an alarming frequency, sigh. (grins).

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Oh, great quote! And yeah, I can see him saying it too, heee.

Questions!

1) What's your favorite HtLJ story? (or if that's too hard to decide, top three!)
2) What is your favorite language, and why?
3) If you could invite three historic figures to dinner, who would they be?
4) What's the best meal you have ever eaten?
5) What story (in any fandom) do you wish someone else would write?

[swiss-kun.livejournal.com]

Posted! (waves), Swiss.

[jenandhugh.livejournal.com]

I love your site dedicated to "Hercules" (It's one of my favourite series). About that, i'm wondering if you accept request for speficic episodes caps. I don't have the chance to make them by myself so i've tried to ask (you can make my day if it's was so. Let me know!). Thank you in advance and good work again for your site. :)

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Hey, glad you like my site! That's always nice to hear. And yes, I do accept requests for specific episodes, so do ask! And let me know if there is a specific moment or character in that episode that you want caps of.

The only caveat is that it will take me a while to make them. Right now I'm preparing for a big trip that will take most of August, and I probably won't have time to make screencaps until September.

[jenandhugh.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for your kindness, really! I have some episodes that i'm interested in. Personally i hate to make a list, but see if you can do something about these episodes (my favourite character, besides of Hercules and Iolaus, is Aphrodite so i think you'll understand my choices):
"The Apple" and "Love Takes Holiday" (you already capped them, but i need more with Iolaus and Aphrodite together).
That's it for now, but i confide in you if i have other episodes in future. :)

[bluemchenblatt.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday to you!:)

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you kindly!

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Hercules, Iolaus, Xena and Gabrielle in a stream, YAY!

And thats my random for today. :-D

[marycrawford.livejournal.com]

Heee. Okay, here are questions!

1) What's your favorite Xena episode, and why?
2) What's the last book you read?
3) Spring or autumn, which is better?
4) What's your favorite comfort food?
5) What is the last song you listened to?

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

I put the answers in your journal for your enjoyment. :-)

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

Duh! I meant in my journal of course! *head-deask* Time for bed here...