[Muncle]

I noticed for a couple days that the ladies have been discussing something about whether a glass is half empty or half full. Since it was in the Feminine Forum, the discussion was off limits for me to view so I don't know what was decided. Therefore I thought I'd throw a comment in here:

It depends upon whether you're pouring or drinking.

[JohnN]

Each day I wake up 6 feet above the earth instead of under it, my glass is already half full.
No complaints, just counting my blessings.

John, more like 6' 4" above the earth....

[Shirleevee]

Great Guys!

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Muncle

I noticed for a couple days that the ladies have been discussing something about whether a glass is half empty or half full. Since it was in the Feminine Forum, the discussion was off limits for me to view so I don't know what was decided. Therefore I thought I'd throw a comment in here:

It depends upon whether you're pouring or drinking.

Ah Munc,

A fascinating comment it is.

Everything is relative.

And maybe the discussion could evolve into just what it might be that one is pouring or drinking. Might it be fine champagne? Or might it be something that tastes and smells like -- oh I don't know -- bilge water?

Not to mention that if the night gets slow enough, we could perhaps discuss the very essence of the glass itself. The vessel. Is it the finest crystal? Or is it an old Arby's glass with a picture of Elmer Fudd fading on the side?

Ah Munc, the night is yet young.

Boomer

[Muncle]

"The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!"

"No! The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon! The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true!"

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Muncle

"The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!"

"No! The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon! The vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true!"

Oh Munc,

Mr. Boomer is outside mowing and here I sit, goofing around on TOTV, when I should be being a better Lady of the Manor or whatever.

And now you write this thing here. And I find myself reading it aloud, really fast, and laughing.

I beg you. Please. Cite your source. Where did you get that? It makes me think of Monty Python for some reason. But I am sure it is something far more esoteric.

Boomer

Muncle I thought they broke the chalice from the palace ??? That's why it was replaced by the flagon

[njgranny]

Court Jester

[swrinfla]

njgranny is right!

The Court Jester, starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns (ooh, I had the you-know-whats for her ;D ), Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, Cecil Parker. Paramount Pictures, 1956. 101 minutes.
Music by Sylvia Fine and Sammy Cahn. Based on "The Maladjusted Jester" by Sylvia Fine.
Sylvia was Danny Kaye's wife and wrote a ggreat deal of his stuff.

Now, I shall have to watch my video of this delightful nonsense!

SWR

[Boomer]

njgranny, thank you.
SWR, thank you.

The Court Jester :joke:

I had not heard of this movie before, but I will track it down. It sounds like lots of fun. And I do so love a good turning of a phrase. And something tells me that the chalice and the flagon both runneth over with phrase turnings in this one. I shall set out on my quest for this oldie but goodie. I hope it is in black and white.

I don't know Cecil Parker, but I recognize those other big names.

I just love these sideways discussions.

Thanks.

Boomer

[swrinfla]

BBB:

Actually, it's in color.

Cecil Parker doesn't ring many bells with me, either. And, I can't figure out which part he played!

I have absolutely no idea whether the movie has been coverted to DVD, but I do have the video, if you have the "old-fashioned" equipment to view videos on! ;D

SWR

[redwitch]

Just saw The Court Jester on TCM the other day. I love Danny Kay. Give me a day of Danny Kay, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and a touch of Cary Grant for a bit of class and I'm in total hog heaven.