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770538 No.770538 [Reply] [Original]

Why read novels when better mediums like movies and video games exist? Sure, truly great novels for which no decent movie translations exist are valuable. But why spend time on The Road or Lord of the Rings novels when the movies tell the exact same story without so much "imagining" (misinterpreting) to do?

>> No.770543

The plot and characters in books have more depth. Films have visuals and sound. Different mediums, and each has their place.

>> No.770555

There are so many things hilarious about that picture.

Oh, and because books are better.

>> No.770560

theyseemetrollin.png

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>> No.770583

>>770538
That photo is lit in a nutshell

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770589

Master Shake says books are for nerds, and TV's faster....at information.

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Oh god, my whole life is a lie! I've been reading books when I could have just seen the obviously superior movie!

After all, nothing better than to stagnate and become a fat idiot with no creative power whatsoever.

>> No.770597

>>770595
>implying reading is creative or keeps you from getting fat

>> No.770600

>>770597
>Implying reading doesn't make you picture the words in your head.

I suddenly understand why you find it easier to watch movies.

>> No.770614

>>770600

You are the text book definition of a retard.

>> No.770613

>>770538
shit, that in the pic is hot

>> No.770627

WHY DOES THAT BOY HAVE BREAD IN HIS SHIRT???

>> No.770642

>>Lord of the Rings
Obviously a troll. In case you're just stupid as hell, they used 15 minutes of footage for a fucking cave troll battle, when in the book you see its' foot.
They cut out Tom Bombadil.

>> No.770650

>>770627

Imitating an ascot/cravat I assume.

>> No.770666

>>770600
>implying you're the biggest retard on earth

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>> No.771321

>>770650
WITH BREAD?!?!

>> No.771345

Ah yes. Arbor Mist. A fine white zinfandel product with other natural flavors.

>> No.772638

>>770538
>>770538
Plural of medium is media.

>> No.772686

>>772638

it was surely worth bumping this shitawful thread to the first page to make that insightful remark there