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Great works of literature ruined by a single sentence

398 replies

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 15:59

Idea stolen from the Time ed website

'Hey Godot, you're early!'

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Sheherazadethegoat · 16/09/2007 17:01

you know its time i just got over myself, i love you mom - and in future i will just wank with the door shut.

'we need to talk about kevin'

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:02

'The 10.55 Orient Express due to depart from platform 5 has been cancelled due to problems with the engine. Passengers will be sent forward by taxi cab'

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claricebeansmum · 16/09/2007 17:02

V good Sheherazade - was just mulling over that one myself!

Twiglett · 16/09/2007 17:03

Life of Pi

And then this great big fishing tanker pulled up alongside and they shouted "Hey you lot, need a hand, s'ok you can bring the Lion"

claricebeansmum · 16/09/2007 17:04

Room With a View

"Well what fine rooms with a view - oh and look - there is room service"

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:09

Lion the witch and the wardorobe

'I found an old wardrobe, but it was locked, so I hid behind the curtains instead'

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Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:11

Do you know something Sam? I like green eggs and ham a lot!

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claricebeansmum · 16/09/2007 17:12

"If I am going to be on my feet all night I think I will wear these really comfortable laces ups - nobody will see them under my dress"

Cinderella

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:14

'i'm so glad we had that chat, Snowhite, I feel so much more comfortable in my role as a step mother now'

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claricebeansmum · 16/09/2007 17:15

This woman was going to give me some beans for the cow but because of the Foot & Mouth restrictions she said she wasn't interested"

Jack & Beanstalk

filthymindedbolshevixen · 16/09/2007 17:22

''I can't be arsed to go on a quest, actually Gandalf. It's a bit chilly and I've just made a nice cupopa''

The Hobbit /and or Lord Of The Rings

filthymindedbolshevixen · 16/09/2007 17:23

''I was teasing - I am still a virgin''

Tess of the D'ubervilles

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:24

'that Helen of Troy is a bit of a dog!'

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filthymindedbolshevixen · 16/09/2007 17:27

''That gruel is surprising filling actually''

OLiver Twist

ElenyaTuesday · 16/09/2007 17:28

Mr Micawber - "Nope, nothing is going to turn up - I'm going to get myself a proper job."

Mrs Jellyby: "I think I will stay at home and take care of my children today."

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:29

The rhyme of the Ancient mariner

'Look, I'd like to stop and chat, but I'm late for a wedding'

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filthymindedbolshevixen · 16/09/2007 17:29

''No, you cannot go camping by yourselves. Go and tidy your bloody bedrooms''

Five go....etc etc

filthymindedbolshevixen · 16/09/2007 17:31

Toad: ''Gribbit''
Ratty: ''eeek squeak''
Moley:

Badger:

Wind in the Willows

Pan · 16/09/2007 17:32

Guinevere....

"Sorry, as dashing as you are, I'm a married woman."

Notquitegrownup · 16/09/2007 17:32

lol LOL lol

MB you are ON FIRE!!

Lilymaid · 16/09/2007 17:33

Emma - "I always knew I loved Mr Knightley"

Pan · 16/09/2007 17:33

"But his half-sister goes like a train, so he tells me.."

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:35

Lord of the Flies

'Sorry lads, but the flight has been cancelled'

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Lilymaid · 16/09/2007 17:35

Tom Brown's School Days - "As our family disapproved of private education, I went to the local comprehensive."

Blandmum · 16/09/2007 17:36

jane Eyre

TB is very contagous, she should never have slept in the same bed as a consumptive

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