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Supermodel
26th July 2002, 19:15
Seamus Heaney has published a new, modern english rhyming version of the anglo-saxon epic poem Beowulf.

Heaney is a very popular poet and a Nobel Literature prize winner.

He deserves another Nobel for this. When one poet can take a classic and greatly increase its value with his own poetic spirit for a whole new world, he has given us an incredible gift.
Conghaileach
26th July 2002, 21:31
And those fuckers demolished his house. How can Belfast hope to win European City of Culture when they destroy the home of probably the most famous poet we've ever had.

Heaney's a really big supporter of the Irish language, by the way. And he has refused to perform for the Queen, which is required of any Poet Laureate who comes from Britain or the occupied six counties.
Menshevik
30th July 2002, 17:19
He's my Godfather. His Beowulf translation came out a few years ago and one Nobel Prize in Literature is enough for a lifetime.

Ciaran, who destroyed his home? He lived outside of Belfast anways.
Conghaileach
30th July 2002, 18:12
Belfast City Council destroyed his old home in favour of an apartment block. It really pissed off people who are interested in the preservation of important homes.
Menshevik
30th July 2002, 19:59
Oh, well. It didn't seem to bother him too much. I guess he considers Dublin his home now.
Supermodel
31st July 2002, 17:14
Yes, I would support the demolition of 100% of Belfast city. Maybe they could turn it into a shrine to human stupidity.
canikickit
4th August 2002, 18:57
Fuck off saying shit like that 'Super'model. You're brain is too Americanised to say these things.
Supermodel
5th August 2002, 22:54
Canikickit, name the part of Belfast that's worth saving.

I nominate the Royal Hospital since they made advances in treating mass trauma. Hmmmmmm.
canikickit
5th August 2002, 23:21
Fuck off and grow up.
canikickit
5th August 2002, 23:27
Fuck off and grow up (in no particular order).
Supermodel
6th August 2002, 15:36
Grow up? I'm guessing I was pounding beers at the student union when your mum was wiping your ass.
canikickit
6th August 2002, 20:08
Believe it or not, 'Super'model, I was talking about maturity, not your physical age.
Supermodel
8th August 2002, 19:45
You still haven't told me what part of Belfast we should preserve after the rest is levelled.

My second proposal would be, I guess, Aldergrove airport since that's typically the fastest escapre route outta there.
canikickit
24th August 2002, 02:19
oh, I'm sorry. You see I think the people who live there would be unimpressed with ideas of destroying their homes, so I think it would be better leaving it there. You are not super.