tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post2393979177584955003..comments2024-03-25T18:27:37.374+00:00Comments on The Kissed Mouth: The Defence of Wombat FridayKirsty Stonell Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-1996773572024974992014-01-12T18:51:50.822+00:002014-01-12T18:51:50.822+00:00I probably AM an earnest damsel, but I don't m...I probably AM an earnest damsel, but I don't mind being that. As long as I don't have to be a damsel in distress, there are no objections to being referred to as a damsel (or mademoiselle as I am in French), and earnest - well, being earnest always struck me as a positive attribute.<br /><br />I feel that one is entitled to disagree with Wombat Friday (and to suggest that Wednesday may have a better ring to it, that part I have to admit I agree on ) but there's absolutely no reason to get catty or to call into question your academic credentials over something like that. It's stooping, undignified and quite rude. The HouseCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07783576090040274742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-64572904902082123372014-01-03T02:47:48.288+00:002014-01-03T02:47:48.288+00:00My main wombat issue is my inability to find a plu...My main wombat issue is my inability to find a plush one which is both decently enough made and affordable.<br /><br />But then, there's Wingate's definition of the Internet as a device for the amplification of human stupidity.<br />C. Wingatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13335513246185768918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-76564983450305804282013-12-31T16:36:46.319+00:002013-12-31T16:36:46.319+00:00I agree, Rossetti had loads of problems and was a ...I agree, Rossetti had loads of problems and was a gitweasel, but his paintings are sublime. Such is life. <br />Lawks Simon, I'm sure Anonymous has perfectly standard equipment and meant no offence by their highly offensive comments. However, thank you and we love you.Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-50973422824299254942013-12-31T13:47:40.929+00:002013-12-31T13:47:40.929+00:00I find it slightly odd that Tony Pinkney character...I find it slightly odd that Tony Pinkney characterised this situation as a spat between Rossettians and Morrisians. Are we really that tribal? I've always perceived Rossetti as a pretty dislikeable character, but that's never interfered with the pleasure I've got from his work. I always assumed that he called the wombat Top because it was fat and hairy, like Morris. I expect that the comparison was intended to wound, like the caricatures Tony mentions, but I agree that it has nothing to do with sex. Hiding behind anonymity when being deliberately offensive is just pathetic, and 'earnest damsels' is SO wide of the mark. Anybody less earnest than you lot I find it difficult to imagine. 'Anonymous' is probably a middle-aged academic with a disappointing career and a tiny penis. Of course he hates you! He's envious. simon.poehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01747299467622711958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-60507585272059228102013-12-30T19:49:13.229+00:002013-12-30T19:49:13.229+00:00It seems a shame when discussion is ruined by rude...It seems a shame when discussion is ruined by rudeness, but there you go. Thanks again chaps for the support and jolly comments. I would kiss you all but I can't what with being an actual academic professional art historian with actual letters after my actual name. If only I was a self-appointed so-called expert, I'd be sat on your lap swigging from a sherry bottle by now. You'll have to make do with a stout handshake instead.Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-5061392947012075632013-12-28T20:35:50.679+00:002013-12-28T20:35:50.679+00:00I was feeling pretty down after I read that essay ...I was feeling pretty down after I read that essay on the Morris blog. But you just made me feel a lot better. I never thought Rossetti meant it a true malice but I never could have expressed it as well as you. Thank you! Hugs.Jane Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914649664507501849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-11237055510228524672013-12-28T05:12:55.286+00:002013-12-28T05:12:55.286+00:00Merriest of Yules to you and your wombat! (Guess ...Merriest of Yules to you and your wombat! (Guess the pre-Raphs didn't have personal razors, eh?) 8-)Marchelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201825708442679157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-12062757803101341382013-12-28T01:10:49.365+00:002013-12-28T01:10:49.365+00:00Absolutely spot-on, Kirsty! Thank you for this. ...Absolutely spot-on, Kirsty! Thank you for this. I had not read any of the comments on that article, so had not been aware of the condescension aimed at us. This is a very well-written and calm response to that nonsense. Thanks again!Sphinxvictorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449864683506664769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-44475381197745545422013-12-28T00:33:16.770+00:002013-12-28T00:33:16.770+00:00I think it was wombats that broke the ice with me ...I think it was wombats that broke the ice with me and let me have more fun than I've had in years. My name is Raine Szramski and I'm normally a very shy person (really!) but I adore the Pre-Raphaelites so much I began drawing some very silly cartoons about them. Through sharing my own love for the PRB in my own ridiculous way, I was able to find many, many new friends and talk about the art and the artists I loved. And thanks to a wombat. (And if it really matters that much to anyone, I have five years of art history behind me at 2 different art colleges. I am an earnest damsel with a degree.) Even Ned Burne-Jones drew wombats and he was Morris' best friend. And Morris loved it. . Raine Szramskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466243462355471330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-80502771328849488722013-12-27T20:34:39.343+00:002013-12-27T20:34:39.343+00:00You can count me in as a token earnest (male) dams...You can count me in as a token earnest (male) damsel Kirsty. I love Wombat Friday too.Ignore the bores. Methinks they take themselves too seriously.Horushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286711154276098549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-20088441406970286212013-12-27T19:04:19.063+00:002013-12-27T19:04:19.063+00:00Thanks chaps, our community is what makes all the ...Thanks chaps, our community is what makes all the work worthwhile. Plus it is jolly good fun. Kirsty Stonell Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342964877965021654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-48571247354561166822013-12-27T19:00:59.051+00:002013-12-27T19:00:59.051+00:00Personal story - When I was much younger I spent a...Personal story - When I was much younger I spent about 6 months working at the large zoo in the city where I lived. One of my friends cleaned the wallaby - wombat pen and told me that the wombats would slowly climb up a reclining branch to get out of the cleaning water and the wallabies would sneak up and shove them off. I used to go watch. The other things the wallabies did was shove their cold wet paws down in your wellies when you were cleaning their cage but that's not a wombat story. I love wombats and wallies but they never, never had chocolate cake with me. I'm glad you are Kirsty Stonell Walker and you have lovely stories to share. I want cake now.... Have a joyous holiday with your family!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200245194489874517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-18236220945627097012013-12-27T18:01:39.968+00:002013-12-27T18:01:39.968+00:00Excellent point, well and amusingly written. Long ...Excellent point, well and amusingly written. Long live Wombat Friday! (Some people are just afraid of their sense of humour, in case it makes them look un-serious!)Freyalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911845535682123517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-68726741136150931642013-12-27T17:15:12.241+00:002013-12-27T17:15:12.241+00:00Verity, I am so glad you joined in because I treas...Verity, I am so glad you joined in because I treasure your friendship. I love your humour and your point of view. Kirsty makes a good point about our online activities being inclusive. The connections and friendships I have made through my blog mean so much to me. To find people with the same passions and interests is a great gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-54905679417039543482013-12-27T17:06:25.631+00:002013-12-27T17:06:25.631+00:00Dear Kirsty
Go you (and all Wombat Friday fans). ...Dear Kirsty<br />Go you (and all Wombat Friday fans). I am a firm believer in everyone being entitled to an opinion, after all, that is a major part of living in a democracy, but I also think that tolerance and respect for other people's views is important too. Tony Pinkney, please do continue to defend Morris on your blog, if you feel he needs it and as for anonymous, in your comment on Tony's blog, perhaps you would be kind enough to leave us 'earnest damsels' to enjoy the Pre-Raphaelites and their art in whatever way we want to celebrate it - who dictated that art appreciation always had to be serious, anyway? <br />Best wishes Kirsty (sorry for the little rant there!)<br />EllieEllie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437259693600577503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-62549132830949162252013-12-27T17:04:48.270+00:002013-12-27T17:04:48.270+00:00This is all spot-on.
I spent about a year during ...This is all spot-on.<br /><br />I spent about a year during my MA watching the PRB bloggers socialising online, and thinking "Do I dare join in? What if I have nothing useful to say?", but when I did, everyone was so welcoming. I've made loads of friends. Inclusivity is important. As is having a laugh.<br /><br />- VerityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-18698118787038091412013-12-27T16:50:38.318+00:002013-12-27T16:50:38.318+00:00Bravo! Long live Wombat Friday!Bravo! Long live Wombat Friday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-48328041278507356702013-12-27T16:43:49.220+00:002013-12-27T16:43:49.220+00:00As if Wombat Friday needs to be defended! I love t...As if Wombat Friday needs to be defended! I love the Pre-Raphaelites, and since I began to re-post some of the #WombatFriday pictures, some of my friends have begun to understand my passion. <br /><br />teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1441164155286448763.post-19583605300500889302013-12-27T16:28:53.324+00:002013-12-27T16:28:53.324+00:00Brava, Kirsty! I've been happily wrapped in ho...Brava, Kirsty! I've been happily wrapped in holiday fun at my parents' until late last night, so this is the first I've heard of any disparagement of Wombat Friday. As I'm perhaps too fond of saying, I do not suffer snobs gladly, and it makes my heart happy that someone of your caliber shares that position. Thank you for expressing it so well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12521352135257689565noreply@blogger.com