I love Hannibal Lecter

by changeling 18 Replies latest jw friends

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  changeling

  I've noticed on here lately a trend towards looking at the "sunny side" of otherwise unsavory historical figures. I thought I'd climb on that band wagon.

  I love Hannibal Lecter. Yes, I know he's a fictional character. Yes, I am aware that he's a mass murderer. Yes, I realize he's a cannibal.

  Howerver, are you aware that he only ate rude people? While he murdered a number of other people by other wickedly creative means (ex. Signiore Pozzi, whom he hung from a balcony and disembowled), those he feasted on were the rude. Among these were Ray Liotta's crass and misogynistic character and the prison inmate who flung you know what at Clarise. And while he did not eat the obnoxious, bullying weirdo in the wheelchair to death (he let the wild pigs have that tasty treat), he did rearrange his face.

  Hannibal Lecter was also the consumate gentelman. He was refined and well read. He treated Clarise like a princess. Why, he even chopped off his own hand to spare her! What more could a lady ask for?

  So tonight, when I sit down to dinner, I think I'll pour myself a nice glass of wine and toast my favorite story-book hero: Hannibal Lecter.

  changeling
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  BFD

  Fava beans and Chianti no doubt (makes sucking noise throught teeth)

  Why am I not surprised by this. lol

  BFD
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  FadingAway

  so... uhm... about the meetup.... uhm, I'm washing my hair that day so I won't be able to meet RV and you for lunch.....
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  Crumpet

  Oh Changeling I think I love you. I adore Hannibal - I've watched the movies so many times. The soundtrack is so beautiful. Have you watched the latest one Hannibal Rising?
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  eclipse

  Loved his character, Hannibal is my favourite in the series by Thomas Harris...I thought the movie was a betrayal of the story....

  I thought I was the only one who thought Hannibal was an intriguing and beautiful character.
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  changeling

  No I have not. I was afraid it was a chessy pre-quel that jumped on the coat tails of the other two. Is it good? I'ts on pay-per-view this month. I'll rent it tonight if you recommend it.

  changeling
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  Mum

  Changeling, I do know what you mean. I haven't watched the movies, only read books. There is something principled about HL that draws me in. I had a co-worker who read Hannibal after I lent it to her, and she told me afterwards, "I want to be Mrs. Hannibal Lecter." He was the ideal partner to Clarice.

  Regards,

  SandraC
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  changeling

  Looks like it's time for the Hannibal fans to come out of the closet!
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  LongHairGal

  I confess that I kind of like him too.

  But, if I was 'interviewed' by him in prison like "Clarice", (I am sure you all remember the part where he told her she was from coal miner stock, and made fun of her cheap shoes, etc.) I would have told him that even though he was correct about his assessment of me it shows him for being a snob. He may have been a cannibal but he was very snobby.

  In the movie with the police inspector who wanted to collect the bounty on Hannibal's head, I was horrified as to how stupid the police inspector was in thinking he was going to outsmart Lechter. He underestimated how dangerous his quarry was. I always felt that criminals like Hannibal have a sixth sense and are acutely aware of anybody who is on to them.

  LHG
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  Nathan Natas

  I gave somebody a stern look once.