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! :)

[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.

[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::

[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.

[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.

[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).

[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. :)

[bluemchenblatt.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday to you!:)

[kseenaa.livejournal.com]

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

And thats my random for today. :-D