Matilda is Terrible- Page 2

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 10:06am

Does the OP's subject line refer to the show, the character, or both?

[SoonerOrLater]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 2:33pm

As highlighted in my second post I was being sarcastic...never mind.

[JMPlayer6]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 2:56pm

You realize that when you join and then, right away, post something like this, that you will be considered as trolling? Which of course is what you are doing.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 3:17pm

You realize that the OP is intentionally trolling and doesn't mean a word they're saying, right?

[MikeInTheDistrict]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 5:33pm

In all seriousness, Matilda is the ultimate 'misfit' story with some dark humour (and a bit of magic!) thrown in. I understand if you are American (assuming sorry) that perhaps the tone, humour or taste may be not to your taste-it is terribly British-forgive us it's a terribly British book by a terribly British author.

Oddly enough, in Dahl's original draft of the book, Matilda actually WAS a horrible brat (even saying she was "born wicked") who played tricks on her simple, but not malicious parents. You can read a detailed synopsis of this first draft in Jeremy Treglown's excellent biography. I don't have my copy with me, but I remember thinking "WTF?" when I read the summary. It was unrecognizable and a large chunk of it involved something about Matilda using her powers to cheat at horse races. Essayist Alex Carnevale describes the original Matilda as "a devilish little hussy who only later becomes "clever", perhaps because she found herself without very much to do after torturing her parents."

It was actually Dahl's American editor, Stephen Roxburgh, who deserves much of the credit for transforming what was essentially an absurd, chaotic mess into the familiar underdog story we know today. The original was so bad that Roxburgh pretended not to have even received his copy of the manuscript. Over the following year, Roxburgh insisted on extensive revisions, while Dahl's British publishers were actually satisfied with previous drafts. Eventually, Dahl threw a hissy fit, his ego bruised over some comment about contracts Roxburgh made, and moved to a different publisher for the U.S. edition (having made all the extensive revisions to the story Roxburgh actually spearheaded).

In Which We Consider The Macabre Unpleasantness Of Roald Dahl Updated On: 9/25/12 at 05:33 PM

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 5:54pm

I understand if you are American (assuming sorry) that perhaps the tone, humour or taste may be not to your taste-it is terribly British-forgive us it's a terribly British book by a terribly British author.

I have no idea what you just said. It was terribly British.

[Jonno2]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 6:25pm

I think she was mean
dying her fathers hair, telling the the father what to do and being difficult ie not just watching tv

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 6:58pm

EL OH EL

[FireFingers]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 8:09pm

Ain't you guys seen a troll before? Sad act looking for attention.

Oh, and Matilda is possibly the best show in London at the moment. A sight to behold.

[Jonno2]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 8:21pm

because I think Matilda is bad I am trolling

[THDavis]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 8:48pm

You're just not the brightest bulb.

[Jonno2]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 8:54pm

I just think she was seeking attention and trying to make it hard for her parents. And the headmaster was one trying to set her straight a bit mean but lots of good points.
But I hated it why do we want a spoiled brat.

[Showbizbaby]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 9:31pm

Come on everyone, calm down and see this for what it is. Annie... Molly... Pepper - which ever orphan from ANNIE that you are, it's OK there's room for ALL you little whipper snappers on Broadway, no need to start bashing the other.

Updated On: 9/25/12 at 09:31 PM

[Owen22]

Posted: 9/25/12 at 9:32pm

...this thread is still going on...?

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 12:52am

It's like Carrie for tots.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 7:25am

Carrie. Give me some of your tots.

[Renart]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 7:38am

They made a musical about a boxing kangaroo? Cool.

[Jonno2]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 7:53am

I have a problem this was a TEST to see how you will respond to a different opinion to yours what happens if someone said once was awful or spring awakening was. Both TONY winners . Or if Christine Ebersole was bad. It is an opinion can't people respect that. You do not need to be rude or snide to say your opinion it could be I loved it but so sorry you hated it rather than gaining up on me and bullying me. It got 7 Oliver awards does not mean its good for everyone. I for the record question this board.

[tazber]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:04am

Then don't post here.

You have like 7 other screen names anyway so it's not like we'd be lucky enough to get rid of you for good.

[Jonno2]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:09am

you do not know who I am

[tazber]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:30am

Yea, ok.

[anmiller07]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:38am

Plenty of people here (me included) have said both Once and Spring Awakening were terrible, and lived to see another day.

[themysteriousgrowl]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:38am

What is an inexpensive hotel? There has to be one!

[Gink]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 8:38am

I only chimed in as it appeared you had missed some major plot points of the show. If you don't like a show, or are pretending not to, at least get the facts right. There is no way the parents were portrayed as good ones, so it seemed odd that you took that direction for your 'test'. Best of luck with future 'tests'. Perhaps you should get some yourself.

[Wynbish]

Posted: 9/26/12 at 9:02am