^ He also did a lot of "erming". Like when the other man was talking and Ioan would make a noise like "um" or "erm" periodically to let the man know that he was listening.

He does tend to do both those things frequently, doesn't he? :razz:

I certainly am happy to see that someone else besides me noticed the "absolutelys" and "erm-s". If we could have gotten money for each one! Hahahahaha..... (It might even go just a tad past the "adorkable" point, huh?)

"Absolutely" and "yes, yes" are the most common. :happy I noticed quite awhile back. I've always wracked it up to nerves and being taught to listen politely. Essentially, English is his second language, so it could be a type of stalling that developed as the brain processes the language exchange and comes up with the right words to say. Habits like that are hard to break.

"Absolutely" and "yes, yes" are the most common. LOL! I haven't even had the opportunity to see the DVD yet (not released) and i am still smiling. He does do that a lot in interviews doesn't he? "adorkable" Shipmate? What's that one mean? Susie

Hi SusieD, Sylviane started the word "adorkable", as sort of an off-shoot form of 'adorable' ----with just the tiniest bit of nerd thrown in for good measure.

Are we forgetting "Yes, indeed!" ? I agree, Hil, the info is very interesting. the parliament scenes came to mind last night, when I was watching a documentary on a year in the life of the Queen. They were dealing with all the pomp and circumstance that goes with the State Opening of Parliament - in particular, how Black Rod (the Monarch's messenger) goes from the House of Lords to the House of commons, where the door is traditionally shut in his face, as symbolic of the fact that the Commons holds the power in the land, rather than the Monarch. Black Rod is then invited in and asks the Commons to attend the Lords for the Queen's speech (written by the Govt. of the day) and they do so. The point was made how the tradition keeps alive the history. I am no monarchist, but when the history includes endeavours such as Wilberforce's campaign, I am glad that tradition keeps the history alive. There ends our seron for the day........ :wink:

Ah! "Yes, indeed." Almost forgot that one. Certainly, knowing the background and history of such traditions transforms the actions into something more than the parts. I've never been very patriotic or big on protocol, but sometimes the ritual touches a part of you that is surprising. For me, one of those moments was shortly after 9/11 singing The Star Spangled Banner and the line about our flag still being there. Whew! one of those moments when it came together for me.

I just wish to remind our Australian friends that AG is finally out on DVD in Australia.

Yep, sure is. I went to Big W which is like a Walmart type thing and was looking through the DVDs for my sister's Christmas present, I looked around and there were around six copies on the shelf. I grabbed one and like, ran to the register. :happy Making my growing DVD collection reach 28. Which isn't the best effort of the forum I am sure. :wink:

So now you have something to watch during your Christmas/New Year holidays, Kaitlyn. BTW, I think AG is an appropriate movie for this season. Did you buy a dvd for your sister, too? Honestly, I admit I've never counted my dvds (much as I've never counted my books), so I don't know precisely how many I have in my collection. Perhaps I am a coward and don't want to discover how much I spent on dvds (and books).

Books are such an emotional habit. Unpacking my boxes this week and putting my old favourites back on the shelves, I realised I had quite happily lived for four months without seeing them every day and wondered if they really needed to be taking up shelf space, which is always at a premium in my wee house. (I can't get rid of them altogether, but I may try them in the loft!) As for DVDs, apart from my Welshboy collection (where all the rules of responsible purchasing go out the window :roll: ) I tend to only buy the 'special' ones, that I know I'll watch again and again, such as the LotR trilogy and (of course :cool: ) the Sharpe boxset that I'm getting for Xmas.....which goes to prove that not all viewing delights are Welshboy-related :naughty (Sean can polish my rifle any time!)

Books are an emotional habit and a reassuring presence for me. My dvd collection includes films that have nothing to do with our Welshboy and the LotR trilogy is one of its highlights. Actually, my book and dvd collections are not growing as fast of late as they used to because I had to come to terms with the fact that the space I have available is finite and so I have to be more selective when buying new dvds and books, if I don't want to part with too many of my old ones.