Wednesday, November 28, 2012

James Bond - Will You Miss?

miss /ˈmɪs/ verb - miss·es; missed; miss·ing

1 : to fail to hit, catch, reach, or get (something) [+ obj] ▪
2 [+ obj]
    a : to fail to use (something, such as an opportunity)
    b : to fail to do, take, make, or have (something)
3 [+ obj] : to be without (something) : to lack (something)
4 [+ obj]
    a : to fail to be present for (something)
    b : to arrive too late for (something or someone)
5 [+ obj] : to notice or feel the absence of (someone or something)
6 [+ obj]
    a : to fail to understand (something)
    b : to fail to hear or learn about (something)
    c : to fail to see or notice (something or someone)
7 [+ obj] : to avoid (something)
8 [no obj] : to fail to succeed
9 [no obj] : misfire
 
[phrasal verb]
1 : to lose an opportunity : to be unable to have or enjoy something
Meriam-Webster

Not a fan.  So, no . . .

The other James Bond? 

In 1966 spy author John La Carré considered 007 a neo-fascist gangster. He's softened his criticism, but I'm not sure why. 

He's a silly white male fantasy from the 60s who goes around the world, shags exotic women and spreads STDs (all done in a family friendly way).

50 years. Seriously? I don't care how good the new 007 actor is. Please retire.