10th anniversary of the death of Douglas Adams

Betonov · 05-11-11, 08:52 AM

Douglas Adams (11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001), writer and dramatist, master of satire and witty writing.

I'm not going to go into detail about his work and life, here's a link for all interested:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Adams

Adams is my absolute favourite writer. Not because of the stories in his books or the dramatical turn-arounds, but his writing style. His inserts of witty comments into ordinary sentences, his tendency to insert 5 WTF? moments into a chapter only to latter realize how it actually made sense, his razor sharp mind that produced excellent quotes like ''A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools'' or ''He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher... or, as his wife would have it, an idiot'' and his ability to hide real-life issues into his stories that once you figured them out wouldn't know wheter to laugh or cry.
Hard to diggest, easy to love.

Everytime someone asks me what's the point of it all, the reason were here I answer 42, someone says about a certain tool or product that it is the most usefull thing ever, I contradict them with a towel and I actually decided to tattoo the phrase DON'T PANIC on my arm

So, so long and thanks for all the fish

Betonov · 05-11-11, 08:54 AM

For your enjoyement, one of his last lectures: Parrots, the universe and everything

88min and worth everyone of it

Growler · 05-11-11, 09:36 AM

Saw it mentioned this morning in Stephen Fry's Twitter feed.

Still bummed by it; I always thought Douglas Adams to be brilliantly funny, talented, and an astute observer of the human condition. I miss him.

Sailor Steve · 05-11-11, 11:03 AM

Besides his brilliant writing, he also served as script editor for Doctor Who for some of the show's best years.

Our local library has a great Adams quote on one wall: "I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by."

STEED · 05-11-11, 11:09 AM

Arthur Dent on seeing a Vogon destructor ship....WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?

Betonov · 05-11-11, 11:44 AM

And don't forget, towel day on May 25th. Don't worry, I'll remind you on the 24th

http://www.towelday.org/

05-11-11, 08:52 AM	#1
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	10th anniversary of the death of Douglas Adams Douglas Adams (11 March 1952 – 11 May 2001), writer and dramatist, master of satire and witty writing. I'm not going to go into detail about his work and life, here's a link for all interested: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Adams Adams is my absolute favourite writer. Not because of the stories in his books or the dramatical turn-arounds, but his writing style. His inserts of witty comments into ordinary sentences, his tendency to insert 5 WTF? moments into a chapter only to latter realize how it actually made sense, his razor sharp mind that produced excellent quotes like ''A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools'' or ''He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher... or, as his wife would have it, an idiot'' and his ability to hide real-life issues into his stories that once you figured them out wouldn't know wheter to laugh or cry. Hard to diggest, easy to love. Everytime someone asks me what's the point of it all, the reason were here I answer 42, someone says about a certain tool or product that it is the most usefull thing ever, I contradict them with a towel and I actually decided to tattoo the phrase DON'T PANIC on my arm So, so long and thanks for all the fish

05-11-11, 09:36 AM	#3
Growler A long way from the sea Join Date: May 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,913 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	Saw it mentioned this morning in Stephen Fry's Twitter feed. Still bummed by it; I always thought Douglas Adams to be brilliantly funny, talented, and an astute observer of the human condition. I miss him. __________________ At Fiddler’s Green, where seamen true When here they’ve done their duty The bowl of grog shall still renew And pledge to love and beauty.

05-11-11, 11:03 AM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Besides his brilliant writing, he also served as script editor for Doctor Who for some of the show's best years. Our local library has a great Adams quote on one wall: "I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by." __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-11-11, 11:09 AM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Arthur Dent on seeing a Vogon destructor ship....WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-11-11, 08:54 AM	#2
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	For your enjoyement, one of his last lectures: Parrots, the universe and everything 88min and worth everyone of it

05-11-11, 11:44 AM	#6
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	And don't forget, towel day on May 25th. Don't worry, I'll remind you on the 24th http://www.towelday.org/