all the significant dates, many books and films that I watched as a child are different to my friend's
Exactly. I've experienced the same thing, though I suspect on a smaller scale. I always notice it when I' talking to someone who isn't a Scandinavian about aspects of my life that I take for granted. The 17th of May being a very good example - huge importance to me, not so much to the rest of the world.
The painted Caligula is rather funny looking, isn't he? *g* And what tickles me is that for a Roman he wouldn't be funny looking at all - but quite normal. But for us he just looks odd. (also - there is some amusement in seen the mad, bad Caligula with rosy cheeks. ;) )
And speaking of Rome - just a few days until season two! Yay!
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Date: 2007-01-05 09:53 am (UTC)Exactly. I've experienced the same thing, though I suspect on a smaller scale. I always notice it when I' talking to someone who isn't a Scandinavian about aspects of my life that I take for granted. The 17th of May being a very good example - huge importance to me, not so much to the rest of the world.
The painted Caligula is rather funny looking, isn't he? *g* And what tickles me is that for a Roman he wouldn't be funny looking at all - but quite normal. But for us he just looks odd.
(also - there is some amusement in seen the mad, bad Caligula with rosy cheeks. ;) )
And speaking of Rome - just a few days until season two! Yay!