Fire? Like burning books? It was the first thing that came to mind when they announced the new device. Of course I don' t know what Amazon's intention was but I can't believe nobody there didn't think of the association.
Don't I get a cookie?
Spike ,'Never Leave Me'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
lisah - Nov 20, 2011 10:53:31 am PST #7709 of 30001
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Amy - Nov 20, 2011 10:55:25 am PST #7710 of 30001
Because books.
Isn't the ad some quote about books kindling ideas?
Yeah, they use some quote, I think.
It never occurred to me it would be about burning books -- when I heard "Kindle" the first time, I sort of imagined a light in the dark, like a light to read by. Which is dumb because it isn't backlit, but I didn't know that then.
Connie Neil - Nov 20, 2011 11:02:25 am PST #7711 of 30001
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I had to think a moment about the name, too, then thought it was just clever, as in what do you get when you kindle something? You get fire. It never occurred to me to think about burning books.
lisah - Nov 20, 2011 11:02:47 am PST #7712 of 30001
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Not that I think the devices themselves are evil or the people who use them! Obviously!
JenP - Nov 20, 2011 12:05:23 pm PST #7713 of 30001
Someone kick my ass, please. I have so much do get done in the next 24 hours.
Anne W. - Nov 20, 2011 12:12:29 pm PST #7714 of 30001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
(gently kicks Jen in the ass, so as to impart forward momentum)
JenP - Nov 20, 2011 12:25:19 pm PST #7715 of 30001
Thank you Anne; one load in, bringing the rest out now, then hauling boxes out to sort through office crap and throw away what I can...
lisah - Nov 20, 2011 12:28:54 pm PST #7716 of 30001
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You can do it, JenP!!!! (hope cheerleading is as welcome as asskicking!)
JenP - Nov 20, 2011 12:30:37 pm PST #7717 of 30001
Absolutely, thank you!!
DavidS - Nov 20, 2011 12:41:31 pm PST #7718 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
We've been rained in on a Sunday. So I took the bus to TJ's and got Le Grande Indulgence, aka Brie en Croute. I only dare serve it a few times a year as I fear I'm applying plaque directly to the artery walls of my loved ones. But it's so good.
I need some fancy hot chocolate now.