Well, it’s sort of a comic post…

I’ve once again found myself reading a book that was obviously intended for the under-thirteen crowd. And I feel no shame! None whatsoever…well, maybe a little.

First, I want to be perfectly clear that I did not read this book because the main character reminds me of Wednesday, the character played by Christina Ricci in The Addams Family. I actually did read Emily the Strange, the Lost Days…a novel because:
A) somebody else bought it, so it was there
and
B) the cover and interior illustrations piqued my interest.

It’s a pretty goofy story and obviously directed to readers much younger than me, but it’s not without its charms. Especially for a diehard Hitchhiker’s fan (I’ve tried to make it apparent where this observation comes from with the following quotes).

I’m finally back in my lean-to. And man, things may be tough right now, but in a way, I got it good. I got cats everywhere, a sandwich, a black cherry soda, my notebook. I got a skylight I can see the stars through, and the night air is perfect.

Belgium, I just realized I call soda soda and not pop. And haven’t I heard the Blackrock locals asking Raven for pop? I could be way off – but I think people usually say one OR the other, depending on where they’re from. And it definitely sounds hilarious to me to hear Blackrock folk asking for pop.

Man, I must be desperate for clues. But still.

…or…

JAKEY:	I don’t know what he’s planning. I haven’t seen him in days.
ME:	Why, what’s he doing?
J:	Take it easy. I heard he’s been having lunch with the mayor, paying off the police, stuff like that.
ME:	Oh Belgium! He’s going to kill me!
J:	Don’t be stupid. He might pay someone to kill you, but he would never do it himself.
ME:	OH…BRICKING..BELGIUM!!

If you still don’t see the HHG reference, then you’re obviously not a true believe and you need to repent. There’s nothing more I can do to help you.

Oh, and if you’re interested, there’s a lot of hubub about who the real creator of the “Emily the Strange” character is. And there might be an Emily the Strange movie coming out sometime this year. Neither factoid is particularly interesting to me – unless they get Zooey Deschanel or Christina Ricci to play Emily in the film version.

*ahem*

I still deny that Wednesday made me do it!!