Babble away, it's always terribly interesting and insightful. The only real danger is that I'll babble right back.
Yes, you've pegged "I Dream" and "Bewitched" just right there. A lot of people don't realize that though and still make with the sentimental glow of youth.
Gosh yes, everyone knows that those wishes are bound to be more trouble than they're worth, except the person making them...
You're right about the research, and I wonder if it's just about time for someone who is familiar/has grown up with the culture to come along and dazzle us all. I think there's enough set up now that an educated take from a talented writer could really accomplish something. Alas, that writer will probably not be either you or me; neither of us will get Harry Potter rich over Jinn as we weren't farsighted enough to start the research years ago. Oh well.
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Date: 2012-07-07 11:00 pm (UTC)Yes, you've pegged "I Dream" and "Bewitched" just right there. A lot of people don't realize that though and still make with the sentimental glow of youth.
Gosh yes, everyone knows that those wishes are bound to be more trouble than they're worth, except the person making them...
You're right about the research, and I wonder if it's just about time for someone who is familiar/has grown up with the culture to come along and dazzle us all. I think there's enough set up now that an educated take from a talented writer could really accomplish something. Alas, that writer will probably not be either you or me; neither of us will get Harry Potter rich over Jinn as we weren't farsighted enough to start the research years ago. Oh well.