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December 26
editquantum of solace
editwhat is the meaning of "quantum of solace" from which the latest james bond movie derived its name 〜〜〜〜 —Preceding unsigned comment added by GuyBro0710 (talk • contribs) 00:32, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- It comes from the short story by Ian Fleming where the one of the characters describes destroying someones life as a Quantum of Solace. [1] SN0WKITT3N 00:44, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- Taken literally, "quantum" refers to the smallest possible unit of something, a thing that cannot be divided. "Solace" means comfort or consolation. So literally, the title refers to the smallest possible quantity of consolation imaginable, and considering that a big theme in the movie is that all the revenge the characters achieve doesn't really do all that much for them, that's fitting enough. (Or, to look at it differently -- as Bond clearly does -- a little goes a long way; the solace he finds from his vengeance isn't much, but he doesn't need much.) -- Captain Disdain (talk) 17:12, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- I was wondering. I've not seen the movie. Is this actually explained in the film? Is the phrase used? --Maltelauridsbrigge (talk) 17:30, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
- No and no. Algebraist 17:35, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
- The full phrase "Quantum of Solace" is not used. However, the word "Quantum" has an important meaning in this movie (used in a different context than in the title) and the idea of "solace" plays very heavily into the revenge theme. So beyond the literal meaning of the title, it also refers to two separate items in the plot. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.208.185.227 (talk) 17:29, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
- I was wondering. I've not seen the movie. Is this actually explained in the film? Is the phrase used? --Maltelauridsbrigge (talk) 17:30, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
- Taken literally, "quantum" refers to the smallest possible unit of something, a thing that cannot be divided. "Solace" means comfort or consolation. So literally, the title refers to the smallest possible quantity of consolation imaginable, and considering that a big theme in the movie is that all the revenge the characters achieve doesn't really do all that much for them, that's fitting enough. (Or, to look at it differently -- as Bond clearly does -- a little goes a long way; the solace he finds from his vengeance isn't much, but he doesn't need much.) -- Captain Disdain (talk) 17:12, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Tiny Miny Moe!
editDoes anyone have a video or song or anymore information about the song played on the 70's tv commercial that advertised remote controlled cars?
The song went something like this, "Tiny Miny, Tiny Miny Moe, fire engine to the rescue, Tiny Miny Moe"
64.231.170.188 (talk) 03:49, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Search on YouTube for "Tiny Mighty Mo" but beware, the song will stick in your brain for weeks.
Name And Artist At The End
editWhat's the name of the song and artist at the end of this video?96.53.149.117 (talk) 06:21, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Video Games - Guitar Heroes Compatability with Wii ?
editAre the 'Guitar Heroes' games fully compatable for using with the Nintendo Wii players?Julianjstaddon (talk) 06:53, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- Have you had a look at the Guitar Hero article? There is a table near the bottom that lists which games are available for various systems. Dismas|(talk) 07:20, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- It's kind of a non-sensical (sp?) question. The Wii version of Guitar Heroes is compatible with the Wii; the PS2, PS3, XBox, etc. versions are not. 67.184.14.87 (talk) 14:46, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- By "Nintendo Wii players", do you mean the Miis? [ cycle~ ] (talk), 00:16, 27 December 2008 (UTC)
Name And Artist Of The Song At The Start
editWhat's the name and artist of the song at the start of this video?96.53.149.117 (talk) 07:21, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Movie question
editHello Crew.. Have researched my question till eyes seeing double... ? What is the title ( ?? Lambretta) & print of the document given to Alegra,, @ the theatre, in accompaniment with her husband, inspector Pazzi, by Dr Hannibal Lector,, in Hannibal....?????? "first sonnet from joyous love ??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.200.213.86 (talk) 07:39, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
Song At The End
editWhat's the name and artist of the song at the end of this video?96.53.149.117 (talk) 08:01, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure it's Poker Face by Lady GaGa. - Akamad (talk) 20:59, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
Paul Apprentice
editWho is Paul Apprentice? I thought he was an American actor but Wikipedia doesn't have an article on him and googling didn't come up with anything useful. Has anyone heard of him? Am I spelling the name wrong? 85.178.0.183 (talk) 22:23, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- Try Paula Prentiss and watch what happens. Pepso2 (talk) 22:48, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
- Oops! *blush* Thanks! 85.178.46.62 (talk) 21:42, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
- Try Paula Prentiss and watch what happens. Pepso2 (talk) 22:48, 26 December 2008 (UTC)