Elephant In The Room Or What

[Pearls]

First of all, I've met you, so I'm not falling for that "I'm thick" line Secondly, yes, sort of. Like @BoltonBiFemCpl said, there is a film about WWII that doesn't mention the Germans at all, when they were very definitely a part of events.

I am. Still have no idea. X

 

[Deleted member 1030]

I am. Still have no idea. X

OK, imagine we came round your house for tea - and you served Asda's own brand peas. You'd know they weren't Bird's Eye, we'd know they weren't Bird's Eye - but no one would mention it, at all. The tension that would emanate from the silence surrounding the inferior side dish would be the 'elephant in the room'.

 

[CDAbby]

Nooo not you..
Nevermind, lost in translation
Goodnight xx

.. almost unavoidable in this text-life most usual people lead.

 

[Admin]

.. almost unavoidable in this text-life most usual people lead.

This is true, and sadly expected. We live a life driven by technology and are losing the art of conversation.
It's already too easily lost as is x

 

[Pearls]

OK, imagine we came round your house for tea - and you served Asda's own brand peas. You'd know they weren't Bird's Eye, we'd know they weren't Bird's Eye - but no one would mention it, at all. The tension that would emanate from the silence surrounding the inferior side dish would be the 'elephant in the room'.

Birds eye but not birds eye.

 

[The_Bibas]

Nooo not you..
Nevermind, lost in translation
Goodnight xx

I know
XxxBibaxxX

 

[Deleted member 6684]

We have been to see the new Dunkirk film this afternoon and became very aware that at no time did the word German or any sign of Germans flags or insignia show up. It was almost like we cant say who is bombing and shooting at us just in case we upset anyone.

Film was crap btw the 1960s film was a whole lot better in my opinion.

Anyway have you folks got any times you can recall elephants in the room moments

Each one to their own with their opinions. Dunkirk is a film and every creative director has his licence to do what he wants. Public can like or dislike it. I am a huge Nolan fan and think the sounds and sights of war were beautifully portrayed. Loved how true the sound of spitfires and gunshots were (especially the very first scene). And zimmer's background score was out of this world. You could not separate the score from the movie but it was there like all Nolan films adding to the drama.

I liked it, in fact loved it for Nolan's daring exploits with the film.

Absolutely love the movie...I would never hold any lack of signage against my favourite director who has not let me down again.

 

[meet_the_fockers]

I like elephants i really do, unsure about being in the same room though.... theyre big.

 

[Vanezza]

I like elephants i really do, unsure about being in the same room though.... theyre big.

Not too fragrant either

 

[Deleted member 6684]

I like elephants i really do, unsure about being in the same room though.... theyre big.

They do shit an awful lit too. Don't forget You might need a separate bathroom too.

 

[The_Bibas]

They do shit an awful lit too. Don't forget You might need a separate bathroom too.

I love elephants..... I may go to the zoo on Monday..
I think it may help me find a calm place before we rebuild the house...
XxxBibaxxX

 

[meet_the_fockers]

I love elephants..... I may go to the zoo on Monday..
I think it may help me find a calm place before we rebuild the house...
XxxBibaxxX

Good idea.

 

[BoltonBiFemCpl]

Once again the twisting of history. It was so far off the real events I am surprised some American army general did not ride into shot and save the day with some super power he possessed from the gods and of course win the battle all on his own as that's what might as well of happened. wrong wrong wrong.

 

[peakcouple]

Not surprised we didn't mention the Germans - just don't mention the war!

 

[DiamondJoe]

It's just a bit of Hollywood fluff, I'm afraid

15 Most Historically Inaccurate Movies Ever

 

[Bobbie]

The British have treated people badly over the tears too.
We do need to remember the past to avoid repetition in the future.
Regretfully such repetition is still happening to a degree all over the world.

 

[BoltonBiFemCpl]

The British have treated people badly over the tears too.
We do need to remember the past to avoid repetition in the future.
Regretfully such repetition is still happening to a degree all over the world.

But what has that got to do with a film. That's a whole different thread if you would like to start it

 

[Mel007]

My elephant is my dad. He died in November and just put his ashes on the ground today . The church service back in November was full of 200 plus people singing his praises. The vicar gushed sentiment about this amazing man. My brothers cried.. my children cried. My mum and I sat there. She lives with me now. She looks 15 years younger than the day he died . I have never cried. She has never cried. We don't talk of him. Xx

 

[Deleted member 1030]

. It was so far off the real events

The veterans who went to see it reckoned it was reasonably accurate.

They did say it was louder than they remembered though

 

[meet_the_fockers]

My elephant is my dad. He died in November and just put his ashes on the ground today . The church service back in November was full of 200 plus people singing his praises. The vicar gushed sentiment about this amazing man. My brothers cried.. my children cried. My mum and I sat there. She lives with me now. She looks 15 years younger than the day he died . I have never cried. She has never cried. We don't talk of him. Xx

You should. X

 

[Admin]

The veterans who went to see it reckoned it was reasonably accurate.

They did say it was louder than they remembered though

Lol

Anyway. From their own mouths - a 99 year old and 91 year old who went to the premier, both wrote it off as wholly inaccurate.

 

[Mel007]

You should. X

Too much anger.. Haven't felt a thing. Nothing. Cried for week when my dog died. I must be a cold hard bitch XX

 

[Admin]

My elephant is my dad. He died in November and just put his ashes on the ground today . The church service back in November was full of 200 plus people singing his praises. The vicar gushed sentiment about this amazing man. My brothers cried.. my children cried. My mum and I sat there. She lives with me now. She looks 15 years younger than the day he died . I have never cried. She has never cried. We don't talk of him. Xx

Sometimes you just don't need to..... sometimes, maybe you just don't want to. It's not always rosy. Is it.
Thoughts and condolences anyway x

 

[meet_the_fockers]

Too much anger.. Haven't felt a thing. Nothing. Cried for week when my dog died. I must be a cold hard bitch XX

Youre not.
Its sometimes easier to forgive than it is forget... Unfortunately.. they often go hand in hand.. i have the same feelings re my mother...
I suspect always will... x

 

[Sammy]

Too much anger.. Haven't felt a thing. Nothing. Cried for week when my dog died. I must be a cold hard bitch XX

Lots of folk can't cry
It's a coping strategy
It's body going into self preservation

Mrs F is right but easier said than done
Big hugs
Sx