There is another thread about it on the news side too...
Posted on 05/02/2002 1:54:00 PM PDT by Portnoy
From the Web site:
We have received countless emails letting us know that some misguided person has started an online petition to try to convince Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema that the film of The Two Towers should be renamed in light of the events of September 11. Their reasoning behind the petition is that the title "is clearly meant to refer to the attacks on the World Trade Center," and that PJ & Co. are simply trying to "cash in" on the tragedy. For obvious reasons, not the least of which being that the second installment of The Lord of the Rings was named The Two Towers nearly 50 years before the September 11 attacks, we at TheOneRing.net consider this petition to be rather pointless and ignorant, and judging from the sarcastic and disgusted remarks in the petition itself, so do most of the people who signed it.
1504. - Spinal Tap --- I got rid of all my amplifiers because they all went up to 11
I can't believe Annanova would run with this... 1200 signatures? - did they READ the @$&%(*% signatures? I am furious and I say they need FREEPED... not the petition, but Annanova, for running with such nonsense without mentioning that most of the "1200" signatures are bogus! I have already sent them a note... click the link and then click "Feedback: choose either "Make a comment about a story" or better: "Point out a spelling mistake or factual error.
Online petition vows to ban The Two Towers
An online petition to prevent director Peter Jackson 'naming' the Lord Of The Rings sequel The Two Towers has obtained over 1,200 signatures.
The petition claims the title "is clearly meant to refer to the attacks on the World Trade Centre".
JRR Tolkien wrote The Two Towers in 1954.
The petition header reads: "When I learned that there apparently was to be a sequel, I was overjoyed. However, Peter Jackson has decided to tastelessly name the sequel The Two Towers.
"In this post-September 11 world, it is unforgivable that this should be allowed to happen. The idea is both offensive and morally repugnant.
"Hopefully, when Peter Jackson and, more importantly, New Line Cinema see the number of signatures on this petition, the title will be changed to something a little more sensitive."
However, a note on the petition-online website adds: "The Two Towers is the title of the JRR Tolkien book originally published in 1954, the second book of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
"The title was thus established some 47 years prior to the attacks on the World Trade Centre towers, and there is no evidence to suggest that Peter Jackson meant anything by continuing the same title other than faithfulness to the beloved Tolkien classics."
Story filed: 15:45 Wednesday 8th May 2002
I could post a new thread... you think enough folk will see this? Here is my note to Annanova:
I can't believe Annanova would run with this story... 1200 signatures? - did you READ the signatures? Here is a link to the petition, so you can read the signatures this time:
Rename "The Two Towers" to Something Less Offensive Petition
All but about 50 of them are bogus... deleted because they pointed out the obscene stupidity of this silly petition.
So your headline "1200 signatures" is completely false.
Hi [my name redacted]
Thanks for your interest in Ananova. We've had a closer look at the story you mention and, as a result, it is now being changed to reflect the points you raise.
We really appreciate it when readers take the time to get in touch with us to help us improve our service so thanks again.
Best wishes
Simon Glover
Head of News
Dan
WOO HOO! Look at it now and compare with the above... I say it here, it comes out there... heheheheh
Online petition vows to ban The Two Towers
An online petition is urging director Peter Jackson to abandon plans to 'name' the Lord Of The Rings sequel The Two Towers.
The petition, which says the title "is clearly meant to refer to the attacks on the World Trade Centre", claims to have attracted more than 1,200 signatures.
However, many of the signatures appear to have been declared invalid. Many others do not appear to take the petition seriously.
The Two Towers is the title of the second book of JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy and was first published in 1954.
The petition header reads: "When I learned that there apparently was to be a sequel, I was overjoyed. However, Peter Jackson has decided to tastelessly name the sequel The Two Towers.
"In this post-September 11 world, it is unforgivable that this should be allowed to happen. The idea is both offensive and morally repugnant.
"Hopefully, when Peter Jackson and, more importantly, New Line Cinema see the number of signatures on this petition, the title will be changed to something a little more sensitive."
However, a note on the petition-online website adds: "The Two Towers is the title of the JRR Tolkien book originally published in 1954, the second book of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
"The title was thus established some 47 years prior to the attacks on the World Trade Centre towers, and there is no evidence to suggest that Peter Jackson meant anything by continuing the same title other than faithfulness to the beloved Tolkien classics."
Very wise JimRob's advice is... always quote full articles verbatim so you can see how they change over time.
There is another thread about it on the news side too...
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