Joker of the day

[Captain Kremen]

Just saw this and had to post it - he must work for the Bush admisistration or something

The Two Towers

Last winter some idiot (or prankster) posted an online petition suggesting
that the name "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" was intentionally
offensive to the memory of 9/11... Though the owner of the petition spent
most of the first half of the year voiding 'false' responses, eventually he
gave up after about the first 1000 signatures (a.k.a. smart-ass remarks),
but people keep posting -- there are currently about 3600 signatures, of
which about 2000 are sarcastic... below is the original petition, and just
a smattering of some of the replies:


To: Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema

Those of us who have seen The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
know what an amazing director Peter Jackson is. When I learned that there
apparently was to be a sequel, I was overjoyed. However, Peter Jackson has
decided to tastelessly name the sequel "The Two Towers". The title is
clearly meant to refer to the attacks on the World Trade Center. In this
post-September 11 world, it is unforgiveable that this should be allowed to
happen. The idea is both offensive and morally repugnant. Hopefully, when
Peter Jackson and, more importantly, New Line Cinema see the number of
signatures on this petition, the title will be changed to something a
little more sensitive.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned




818. C. Hart
I think it would be best, in light of recent events, if the film was simply
not shown at all. And by "recent events" I mean "that ****** awful first
Lord of the Rings film."

1076. Sigmund Wonder
Oh thank you so much for this. Those shameless moneymongers care for
nothing but themselves. Baby Jesus cries every day because of them. Every
single day. Could you please start a petition to stop those fascist police
from using 911 as their phone number too? That is also something that
bothers me.

1102. Paul
they have no sensitivity, i wont even let my two twin kids stand next to
each other out of respect for 9/11

1183. Lionel Hutz
I myself am a big Elvis fan, and if they name the third film after the book
title "Return of the King" i will start my own petition....

1181. LordBunion
I think that Mr Peter Jenkins is an insensitive bastard. He should be
deported to New Zealand or something.

1177. Melkor
It is equally disrespectful that some people still have the nerve to use
matching pairs of shoes.

1172. Joseph Minkock
How about changing it to: "Frodo's Hilarious Journey"?

1225. Hamm Hurabi
I demand that the number two no longer be used!

1290. Nigel Morris
I already boycotted The Lord of the Rings because of its obvious reference
to hard, thrusting, dirty anal sex. And rings.

1346. burt convy's nipples
Yes, this exploitative Tolkien fellow should develop TV programs for Fox. I
say change the next movie to *honor* the event: something like "Frodo, the
Littlest Fireman."

1387. Ashton Kushner
I think it should be renamed "Dude, where's my precious?"

1444. Hugh Jorgan
May I suggest the name be changed to The Double-Headed Phallus of Doom?

1443. olly
I'll sign anything.

1434. William Shatner
I think Jackson's choice of title is shocking and offensive. Two new
buildings were recently constructed in my home town, but we managed to have
them demolished and the offenders removed from society.

1422. Ajax Cortina
While you're at it, let's ban the number 11. Everytime I see it, I cry.

1405. Pass
I believe Twins should be banned from entering Tower Records stores.