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Sherlock Thinks That’s The Nicest Thing About You, Greg

Rupert Graves as D. I. Lestrade in BBC Sherlock seated with antler hat, text reads: You do know everyone on my list is naughty, right?

The Silver Fox likes them naughty, Sherlock. We all know that.

For those who missed it, Martin Freeman did The Colbert Report to promote The Hobbit, and even Colbert had to tease him about the Sherlock delay. The interview is adorable, as to be expected. Freeman scored a win with his “legless Lego Legolas” zing causing even Colbert to lose it.

Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch is causing more hearts to throb and people to swoon, particularly at his representative agency, with his voiceover for the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer. *sigh* This does bode well for the Sherlock series continuation, if the leads are kept busy with lots of other offers. On the other hand, I’m thrilled they are getting the much deserved recognition and opportunities.

I’ll be posting my Holiday Wish List next week. (And, no, it’s not that.)

Good Thing You’re Not One of the Criminal Classes, Eh, Sherlock?

I’m rapidly crating a list of movies I haven’t seen (and had little interest in seeing) that I want to see now that some scathingly brilliant folks have done a mash-up with Sherlock.

Enjoy while I work on getting the rest of the post-convention stuff unpacked and online.

Uhm, Lestrade, Are You Sure You Want to Share That Info?

Rupert Graves as D. I. Greg Lestrade in BBC Sherlock smiling slightly at a press conference

I assume Sally Donovan did a facepalm beside Lestrade. And, by now I hope Sherlock sent him a text saying “wrong.”

This will all be over soon, I promise. But the phrase just leads to so-oooo many jokes and deserves the ridicule. Hello? Welcome to the second decade of the 21st Century?

But then again I look at the stats for the condition of women overall in the U.S. (let alone the rest of the world) and I think “You came a long way, baby. What the hell happened? — Besides rap.”)

 

 

 

Sherlock and Company Say Thanks for the Party

Martin Freeman as John Watson, Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Rupert Graves as D.I. Lestrade looking solemnly at something off camera

Sherlock: Well, I’m certainly not cleaning that up. It was in honor of me after all.

 

A bit bleary-eyed after the Sherlock Holmes Appreciation Assembly, but surprisingly upright (it was at the library so no alcohol). I’m not certain that will be the case if the BBC Sherlock Marathon I was conned into offering actually happens within the next 3 weeks. Someone already mentioned everyone bringing wine.

Meanwhile, a Big Sherlock Holmes Appreciation Assembly Shout Out to the following:

THANK YOU

Teresa Schmid for helping set up, staying all day and making the tea table look so lovely (I ended up with a 100 extra fairy cakes/cupcakes that are heading to the Food Bank or the homeless shelter.)

Becky Maltbie and Cora Pond (no relation to Amelia apparently) for helping to tear down and load the Prius (why yes, it does get great gas mileage but it also does a smashing impersonation of a station wagon). I actually made it to bed before 10 p.m.

Linty Hopie for the loan of the air pot (I’m having the last of the coffee as I type and it’s still hot!).

Mary Brelsford for the loan of several thermoses and for coming in the afternoon and joining The Great Game discussion.

I’d also like to thank the folks who offered prizes (even though we didn’t get to give all of them away, alas. We’ll start sooner next year and give folks more time for costuming, cosplay and artwork entries.

Donors included:

Odyssey Bookes, Port Angeles, WA (2 tickets to the Steampunk Ball)

Port Book and News, Port Angeles, WA (a gift card)

Steampunk Holmes (a copy of The Legacy of the Nautilus)

Our video winner was Heidi Berthiuame of Plano, TX.

We also gave out a couple of age-appropriate prizes to two young boys who came with their family, but they were so excited after watching The Great Mouse Detective and checking out a library book that they raced off before I could get their names (I suspect the fairy cakes and biscuits may have something to do with their energy…)

Jeremy Brett was the winner of Best Sherlock in the traditional category. Basil Rathbone was a close second.

Benedict Cumberbatch was the hands-down winner in the alternate universe category.

Martin Freeman and Jude Law were tied for the Best Watson, while it was universally agreed that prior to the 21st Century, the Watsons were portrayed as too bumbling and dense compared to the character in the canon who was both a man of letters, a trained physician and a cosmopolitan military veteran. (Personally, I argued that Martin Freeman is the Best Watson Ever!)

Attendance was small (around 20 people) but we had some Sherlock Holmes enthusiasts who had a lot of fun discussing and debating the relative merits of various stories and incarnations, shared favorite pastiche novels, and expressed delight in finding others in the area. We also had a number of Sherlock Holmes newbies who were startled to find out that this entire world was out there. A number of folks were introduced to the art of well, fan art, as well as fan videos, fanfic, and Tumblr (although after fielding a question on the Sherlock/John relationship, I did provide a lot of caution about Spoilers and graphic artwork and content…)

Anyway, I’ve got a lot of things to put away and return today. And then I have to turn to class prep for next week.

Happy Sherlock Holmes Week and thank you to everyone for your support!

p.s. Photos going up shortly. I have to find the cameras…

 

 

That’ll Teach Sherlock To Borrow John’s Computer Without Permission

Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock looking intently at a computer screen with Mrs. Hudson and Inspector Lestrade

Apparently, John’s been writing fanfic as well as his blog. Although I wonder who this “Johnlock” is? Well, let’s just see what he’s written, shall we?

 

Don’t look, Sherlock! Seriously, if John really wanted to get even with Sherlock, there are many suggestions on the sites for geting even with your ex. I mean, let’s face it, John has plenty of opportunity for some of those Ellen DeGeneres embarrassing Facebook posts entries…

Of course, I’d highly recommend he stay far away from the Mystrade…

 

Lestrade, There’s No Such thing As An Unlisted Number To Mycroft

Rupert GRaves as Detective Inspector Lestrade in BBC series Sherlock looking down at his desk as we watch through blinds

I keep telling Mycroft Not to phone me at this number!

 

He may not just do what Sherlock’s brother says, but the fanfic can be a lot of fun.

“Look, Sherlock, I need your help on this.”

Detective Inspector Greg Lestrade’s phone rings. He glances at the caller ID. “One second.”

“Look, I told you not to call me at this number.”

(pause)

“I know, but I can’t really talk right now. I’ve got someone with me.”

(pause)

“Yeah. He’s here,too.”

(pause)

“It’s about a case.”

(pause)

“Not that one.”

(pause)

“I haven’t forgotten. Look, I’ve got to get back to what I was doing. Someone’s waiting on me and this conversation interrupted us.”

(pause)

“I’ll try.”

(pause)

“I said I’ll try. Talk with you later.”

(pause)

“Right…me, too.”

Lestrade hangs up and says, “Sorry about that. As I was saying, Sherlock, I need your help. How about we step closer to the window? No particular reason. Just better light. Your brother? No idea. Haven’t seen in him in ages. Oh, look, there’s a CCTV camera. ”