Offler is here.

Great. Offler , the Crocodile God of Disc World has made his appearance on Earth.

Statue of runaway crocodile put up in Azov Sea city

This is how it begins. Someone or some small group of ones takes it into their head that someone or something needs to be worshipped and WHAM! you've got a god. (Small "g" at first.)

I already know Bilious (the Oh God of Hangovers) is here. I’ve met him a time or two and called his name while offering up sacrifices to the porcelain bowl. Apparently, so have some of the folks from the Spring BlogFest East. Ahem, Erica, Gregor . Chocolate vodka can do that to ya. So will Scotch on the rocks or Irish Dark Ale.

How many more of these Disc World deities have already taken up residence?




(h/t Jungle Trader)

News about Terry Pratchett

Here’s some sad news about one of my favorite authors:
Terry Pratchett says he has Alzheimer's

The fact that he looks an awful lot like what I see in the mirror everyday has nothing to do with my enjoyment of his books.

Terry Pratchett

Me.

(I do wish I shared more than just good looks with Terry P. Some of his imagination and royalties would be nice! The Alzheimer's? Not so much.)

Disc World on TV.

This is the movie on TV that I gave up watching football to view.

Cetainly different than watching Christmas Story...again.

It's a half hour in and we've met Susan, Lord Downey, the Auditors, and Mr. Teatime. And the story line is incredibly close to the book. Love it!

Only one problem: It runs for 4 hours on the tube.

UPDATE: They followed the story nearly word for word. It was great! The fella, Marc Warren, that played Mr. Teatime did so in a manner that allowed you to see him for the twisted psycho he is.