I point you to the question I've asked below
about what you normally read.

you've got to like the subject matter really.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:46, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

Fantasy.
Usually human, or magic based, such as the First Law series, Sabriel, The dark Magician series or anything by Tamora Pierce.

And horror. Lots of horror.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:49, Reply)

first law being the terry goodkind ones?
I have those. they tend to go on a bit. I love the sabriel stuff though, and when I eventually get a tattoo it's going to be a charter mark.

I'd recommend reading Robin Hobb's farseer stuff. really good.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:50, Reply)

No, the Joe Abercrombie ones.
Quest fantasy written by a guy who can't stand quest fantasy. They're amazing.

Also, the tattoo? That's a brilliant idea. *steals and adds to list of future tattoos*
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:52, Reply)

sound good. I'll look them up
damn you!

my plan was that if I decided I wanted to get more tattoos then more charter marks would work quite nicely. all different sizes and types.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:58, Reply)

You'll thank me later :D
That sounds like a really good idea. Pics please if you do.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:03, Reply)

I'm having to weigh up the pros and cons
pros: I want a tattoo, and think they would look good
cons: can I be arsed with the inevitable discussion of them I have from my brother, who will also invariably tell my parents who will also want discussion.

it's not so much that I care what they think, but more that I don't want to hear them tell me.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:06, Reply)

Do you have some already?
My mum tries her hardest to forget mine. I put a picture on facebook when I got it, So most of my family knows, except for my nanna, who would probably disown me if she found out.

My 23 year old cousin went nuts, because she got a generic tramp stamp when she was 15 that she now hates.

Plus, the awesomeness of the tattoo will last far longer than the discussion.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:27, Reply)

My parents didn't say anything
on either occasion when I returned from a trip round the world with a new tattoo.
(Bazongaloid, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:32, Reply)

I don't have any (yet)
my skin is pristine, free of piercings and everything. there is a good tattooist just up the road from my house, so it's only a matter of time (and money). I've even made up a picture of the mark I want, so I'm ready to go...
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:33, Reply)

Oh right...
"The Charter Mark was an award demonstrating the achievement of national standard for excellence in customer service in United Kingdom public sector organisations."

Sexy.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:54, Reply)

:-P
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Kingdom_trilogy#The_Charter_and_Free_Magic
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:59, Reply)

I can't stand horror,
probably because there's so much crap horror around.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 10:58, Reply)

This is true.
And most of it seems to be chick fic, with a supernatural love interest thrown in.

You have to root through so much crap to find the good stuff.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:00, Reply)

I like james herbert, although I can rarely bring myself to read his stuff
I'm not a fan of things that actually make me scared or really freak me out.

his book '48 is fucking brilliant
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:02, Reply)

I am.
You should try the Secret Of Crickley Hall, absolutely chilling.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:06, Reply)

can't remember which one really freaked me out
haunted I think

*shivers*

that's why I like stephen king. it's more weird than scary, and I can deal with that quite comfortably
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:07, Reply)

James Herbert is genius!
I've read 11 of his books, all are brilliant.

When a work colleague heard that I like him, she recommended Stephen King. I've never actually read any of his books, is that a bad thing?
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:15, Reply)

not reading stephen king isn't a bad thing
it's worth a try though. I'd start with Nightmares and Dreamscapes, or the Bachman Books. collections of short stories. then decide which ones you like best, and ask someone who knows which books to read based on that.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:16, Reply)

Yeah, King is rarely terrifying.
Except for Misery. I love/hate that book. Far better than the film.

Have you seen the film adaption of The Mist? Best ending of any film, ever.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:15, Reply)

I haven't seen it
and I can't remember if I've read it. I think I have, and if I have it inspired one of my weirdest ever dreams.

there was a mist around where I live, full of carnivorous monkeys and to subdue said monkeys you had to speak french to them. and for some reason there was a tree made of pork.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:17, Reply)

Hahaha
I like.

You should definitely read it, its very good. But I pissed myself laughing at the end of the film.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:20, Reply)

Oh god
How I loved the ending of that film, far better than how the book ends. Then again the film on the whole was not that good.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:19, Reply)

Oh my fucking god.
I can't believe someone else agrees!
The ending to The Mist was THE BEST FILM ENDING EVER.
The film is shit. The story is shit. The acting is shit.
But I don't think I've ever laughed anywhere near as hard as I did at the ending.
PURE. COMEDY. GENIUS.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:20, Reply)

I persuaded someone to tell me how it ends
it does sound pretty funny :-D
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:23, Reply)

It amused me for a week.
I'd just randomly start giggling at odd moments.
Shit film, perfect ending.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:28, Reply)

*thinks for a moment*
You'll do.
*engages pandatron*
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:36, Reply)

I'll do what?

(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:44, Reply)

Pretty much anything is what I heard.

(Bazongaloid, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:47, Reply)

Ooooo
Oh no you didn't!
*clicks fingers*
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:55, Reply)

Not a fan of Twilight, then?

( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:03, Reply)

Ooooo
You've already seen my reaction to Harry Potter.

You don't want to get me started on Fucking Shitlight.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:05, Reply)

...
I don't like it.
For a start, because Vampires don't exist.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:16, Reply)

And if they did,
They would not fucking GLITTER.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:18, Reply)

Er, what?
I've not read the books.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:24, Reply)

Me niether,
But I have a few friends who have.
Apparently, when the 'vampires' go in the sunlight, they don't catch fire, burn or turn to dust like proper vampires. No. They just sparkle.
(Applebite Uh! A cow!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:30, Reply)

how queer

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:31, Reply)

Where's me washboard?

(Bazongaloid, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:41, Reply)

That's so fuckin' shit.
They would burn.
Not to dust, but it'd be like a part of your soul is being burned in a frying pan with no oil.
Or so I've heard.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:32, Reply)

You can take Twilight
And burn it in the fire that should be lite with the Ann Rice books!

I like my horror to be good, and horrific.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:16, Reply)

surely no one thinks that Anne Rice is horror?
I quite enjoyed the books when first read them. not so much now. and queen of the damned was one of the worst book to film conversions ever. although there was some good music on the soundtrack.

static-x FTW!
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:21, Reply)

I love Static-X so much.
They were so good live.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:23, Reply)

would love to see them live
I need to get hold of some. not listened to any for a while.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:24, Reply)

They were awesome.
They were doing shots in the gaps between songs.
And described their music as "Evil Disco".
Best genre ever.
( Cawl, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:29, Reply)

They were supposed to be
I didn't think so myself.
(Herr Doktor Lemminge Is bored, so cheer me up!, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:27, Reply)

Steven Erikson's Malazan series
is fantastic. You can tell he was an archaeologist, half the cast are over 100,000 years old.

*wants to be a T'lan Imass*
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Wed 8 Jul 2009, 11:04, Reply)