In the Second World War, the Ministry of Information (or something along those lines) made a series of films to help GIs understand the British.
(The English in particular.)
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I remember a lingering shot of a tall hedge with a garden gate set into it.
This, said the voice-over, might puzzle visiting Americans - until they understand tall hedges are a reaction to overcrowding. If we didn't grow protective barriers, we might be pushed off the edges of the country and into the sea. (We might even be forced to speak!)
(The English in particular.)
I remember a lingering shot of a tall hedge with a garden gate set into it.
This, said the voice-over, might puzzle visiting Americans - until they understand tall hedges are a reaction to overcrowding. If we didn't grow protective barriers, we might be pushed off the edges of the country and into the sea. (We might even be forced to speak!)
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The atmosphere on Mars is very thin. Sound doesn't travel. Someone talking loudly may be heard two inches away - but that's it.
Semaphore might have been u
seful but Mind-To-Mind communication was developed instead - so waving has fallen out of use.* * * * *
Ming had to watch a lot of Ealing Studios films as part of his 'Class and Caste' Course.
His mum loves them.
She's charmed by humans jumping up and down, flapping both arms in the air and shouting 'Yoo Hoo' - from a long way off.
And now - excitement of excitement - at least one human is willing to wave to her - TO HER! TO HER! - She's thrilled!
His mum loves them.
She's charmed by humans jumping up and down, flapping both arms in the air and shouting 'Yoo Hoo' - from a long way off.
And now - excitement of excitement - at least one human is willing to wave to her - TO HER! TO HER! - She's thrilled!
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INSTRUCTIONS WILL FOLLOW - TOMORROW!
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