Go ask the lizard-guy something....

[Deepfreeze32]

The first one is really good. Very, very dense, though. It took me a while to read it just because of how much I had to reference the appendix and how much information was contained in the words on a page.

Good read, but not a light one.


So what separates Literature from writing? Is there a difference? If so, what is an example of non-literature, and why?

Sorry for essay-prompt questions, I just had a discussion with a friend about whether or not Science Fiction could be literature, and I want to hear a writer's thoughts.

[Sstavix]

So what separates Literature from writing? Is there a difference? If so, what is an example of non-literature, and why?

Sorry for essay-prompt questions, I just had a discussion with a friend about whether or not Science Fiction could be literature, and I want to hear a writer's thoughts.

Ah, this age-old debate. In my opinion, what separates literature from non-literature depends entirely upon the degree of snobbery in the person discussing the topic.

Seriously, the question can be as nebulous as "should video games be defined as art?" You'll run into purists who believe that anything that can be lumped into the "genre fiction" category can't possibly be literature... but then ask them if "Lord of the Rings" or "A Midsummer's Night Dream" should not be considered literature, since both of those are pure fantasy from start to end. Perhaps the label of literature only applies to fictional works... but then we run into two of the most widely published works of literature - the Bible, and "The Diary of Anne Frank."

So the title of "literature" can really vary from person to person, since everyone has different opinions. One of the keys is determining if the work has some form of long-lasting merit or quality - and that isn't restricted by genre. For myself, I would consider that self-help books and reference books probably should not be considered literature (I don't think there is anything terribly moving about reading about fixing my plumbing or changing my oil....), but anything else could have potential. Even comic strips. Garfield, in my opinion, could be a bit of a stretch to classify as literature, but Calvin and Hobbes is in a class by itself.

[Emwok]

Shotgun or sniper rifle?

That's a bit like asking if I want to use a hammer or a butter knife. It depends entirely on what I'm trying to do.

What am I hunting in this scenario?

A rabid llama.

[Sstavix]

Shotgun or sniper rifle?

That's a bit like asking if I want to use a hammer or a butter knife. It depends entirely on what I'm trying to do.

What am I hunting in this scenario?

A rabid llama.

Sniper rifle, then. And some distance. Llamas can be nasty in a fight, and I'm sure a rabid one would be even worse. There's a reason why they are often used as guard animals for a herd of sheep. One kick can kill a coyote....

[Emwok]

Butter-knives work great as all purpose tools?

[Sstavix]

Butter-knives work great as all purpose tools?

Amusingly enough, they can do in a pinch for almost any task... except cutting anything relatively tough. But yes, they can be handy in a pinch.

Including as projectiles.

[Chozon1]

Llamas are natures greatest warriors.

Man I miss that show.

Tranformers: Prime?

[Sstavix]

Llamas are natures greatest warriors.

Man I miss that show.

Which show would that be?

Tranformers: Prime?

I haven't seen it yet. Do you recommend it?

[Chozon1]

Gravity Falls. I haven't had cable/satellite in years, so I cannot watch it anymore. But I would highly recommend Transformers: Prime.

Spilling Pespi on your keyboard, killing it, thus being stuck with a cheap silicone flexiboard?

[Sstavix]

Spilling Pespi on your keyboard, killing it, thus being stuck with a cheap silicone flexiboard?

I've never used a cheap silicon flexiboard, but I've wondered how well they worked. I thought it was kind of cool, but also unnerving, to find a keyboard rolled up in a plastic tube....

And I've never spilled a Pepsi on my keyboard. A chili dog, on the other hand....

[CRCBrony]

If you did it, but you didn't have to do it, adn no one said you had to do it, what would you do???

[Emwok]

White cheddar popcorn?

[Sstavix]

If you did it, but you didn't have to do it, adn no one said you had to do it, what would you do???

Well, by the way you started your question, it has already been done. So I would carry on in quiet humility, and if confronted, admit to it readily and honesty. Then accept the consequences or rewards without complaint.

White cheddar popcorn?

I'm not a big fan of extra stuff on my popcorn, unless it's caramel corn. Butter and a touch of salt is all I need.

[Emwok]

White cheddar popcorn is, surprisingly, really good. Buttered popcorn is also amazing but I usually end up with a stomach ache during the night because I don't stop munching until it's gone.

Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme?

[Sstavix]

Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme?

I've tried Krispy Kremes and they're OK... but I don't think I've ever had Dunkin' Donuts. They weren't really around when I was growing up (at least in Spokane), and they certainly aren't in the area I live now.

But if we're talking about great doughnuts, I have to say that the best I've tried were from the bakery at Spokane Community College. This place is just great. I think it has something to do with it being run by students - when your final grade depends on the quality of the food and the service, you can expect both to be pretty high caliber.