June 2012
“Well, we’re grasping for two things at once. Partly for communion with others — that’s the deepest instinct in us. And partly, we’re seeking security. By constant communion with others we hope we shall be able to accept the horrible fact of our total solitude. We’re always reaching out for new projects, new structure, new systems in order to abolish — partly or wholly — our insight into our loneliness.”
—Ingmar Bergman
“I don’t think people are meant to be by themselves. That’s why if you find someone you actually care about; it’s important to let go of the little things, even if you can’t let go all of the way. Because nothing sucks more then feeling all alone, no matter how many people are around.”
—JD, Scrubs
“It’s amazing how a few simple words can change everything. Whether it’s an apology, or an admission. Of course, sometimes it’s not about the words, it’s just about having someone there to listen.”
—JD, Scrubs
Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote Rules →
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- The Road Runner cannot harm the Coyote except by going “meep, meep.”
- No outside force can harm the Coyote — only his own ineptitude or the failure of Acme products. Trains and trucks were the exception from time to time.
- The Coyote could stop anytime — if he were not a fanatic.
- No dialogue ever, except “meep, meep” and yowling in pain.
- The Road Runner must stay on the road — for no other reason than that he’s a roadrunner.
- All action must be confined to the natural environment of the two characters — the southwest American desert.
- All tools, weapons, or mechanical conveniences must be obtained from the Acme Corporation.
- Whenever possible, make gravity the Coyote’s greatest enemy.
- The Coyote is always more humiliated than harmed by his failures.
- The audience’s sympathy must remain with the Coyote.
- The Coyote is not allowed to catch or eat the Road Runner.
