Longbottoming is a great word! Years ago my friend and I came up with a phrase to indicate the opposite, Rider Strong Syndrome. I feel like we were way too old to be watching that much Boy Meets World.
Jun 7, 2022·edited Jun 7, 2022Liked by Toni McLellan
First!
Do people still comment "First?"
Anyway, I haven't burned my Harry Potter books, and when Babbycwabs gets old enough I'll probably introduce him to them, on account of them being part of the cultural zeitgeist and all, because while there's plenty of heroes journeys for a growing kid to choose from, there aren't a lot that have distinct message of "people who believe in genetic / hereditary power are wrong, and also assholes" something that gets lost in the greater Star Wars Universe. BUT I also recognize that JK Rowling is a garbage person and won't be making choices that contribute further to her wealth.
Maybe by the time he's got kids of his own she'll be dead and we can treat her like Roald Dahl.
I think people *do* still say "First!" Anyway, congratulations. I have deep affection for the HP series, not because I thought Rowling was a terrific writer but because of the meaning behind the stories, as you noted, and because I read the entire series aloud to my two younger kids, which as you can imagine, took a while. I mark that journey as one of my fondest of my lifetime. And I don't want to separate those wonderful memories from my heart, though I do deeply wish Rowling would consider what trans people and allies are saying instead of doubling down. Being insulated by wealth appears disastrous to the soul.
Longbottoming is a great word! Years ago my friend and I came up with a phrase to indicate the opposite, Rider Strong Syndrome. I feel like we were way too old to be watching that much Boy Meets World.
I love a homemade phrase between friends! Now I've gotta google Rider Strong . . .
Now that I'm older I look at him and wonder why we decided to pick on him. However the phrase is still used today.
IDK if you can relate, but I know I was a lot meaner in a petty way when I was younger, before midlife humbled me. Now I'm mean in a healthy way 😂
I definitely relate! I used to be so mean. I can't believe people liked me.
First!
Do people still comment "First?"
Anyway, I haven't burned my Harry Potter books, and when Babbycwabs gets old enough I'll probably introduce him to them, on account of them being part of the cultural zeitgeist and all, because while there's plenty of heroes journeys for a growing kid to choose from, there aren't a lot that have distinct message of "people who believe in genetic / hereditary power are wrong, and also assholes" something that gets lost in the greater Star Wars Universe. BUT I also recognize that JK Rowling is a garbage person and won't be making choices that contribute further to her wealth.
Maybe by the time he's got kids of his own she'll be dead and we can treat her like Roald Dahl.
I think people *do* still say "First!" Anyway, congratulations. I have deep affection for the HP series, not because I thought Rowling was a terrific writer but because of the meaning behind the stories, as you noted, and because I read the entire series aloud to my two younger kids, which as you can imagine, took a while. I mark that journey as one of my fondest of my lifetime. And I don't want to separate those wonderful memories from my heart, though I do deeply wish Rowling would consider what trans people and allies are saying instead of doubling down. Being insulated by wealth appears disastrous to the soul.