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 Posted: September 05 2007 at 18:32 |
 rushfan4 wrote:
This thread reminded me of either a movie or a tv show or both that I saw some time ago where one of the main characters owed fines for an overdo book or books from his childhood or college days. He returned to his old home town and the librarian had his name on THE LIST OF DELINQUENTS. I think that the librarian was something like 80 years old and finding this guy who was so delinquent was her crowning glory. I can't remember what this movie or tv show was. Any thoughts?
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Posted: September 06 2007 at 05:05 |
Vompatti wrote:
rushfan4 wrote:
This thread reminded me of either a movie or a tv show or both that I saw some time ago where one of the main characters owed fines for an overdo book or books from his childhood or college days. He returned to his old home town and the librarian had his name on THE LIST OF DELINQUENTS. I think that the librarian was something like 80 years old and finding this guy who was so delinquent was her crowning glory. I can't remember what this movie or tv show was. Any thoughts?
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There is a hilarious Seinfeld episode where Jerry gets a letter from the library stating he never returned the book "Tropic of Cancer" when he was a teenager and his "case" gets investigated by the "library detective",whose name happens to be Mr. Bookman,and the guy acts like a tough,hard-boiled detective type.
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Posted: September 06 2007 at 05:13 |
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that guy playing Bookman is brilliant
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Posted: September 06 2007 at 05:41 |
Never was much of a Seinfeld watcher, but that makes me think of Hawaii Five-0... "Book 'em, Danno."   When I had an overdue bill at one of the public libraries here, they threatened to take legal action if I didn't pay the fine, so I paid the ten bucks. Was pretty surprised and appalled by the threat, actually, even if I didn't take it that seriously. At other libraries the most they've done is suspended my card, but this library called me (after I hadn't used the library for a year or so) and sent me a letter threatening legal action over materials that I'd returned long ago, but a little late (it was media, and I was a couple days late and they have fairly substantial daily fines for those. At another library I've found them very easy-going. At college, I had a couple of steep fines and had to pay them before registering for the next year. Did they ever contact you about the Tull CD? I'd be tempted to go along there and try to take something out (if you haven't tried this) and then talk to someone, say you forgot about the disc, then later on report it missing and pay them the replacement cost. I don't think you'd be fined more than the price of the CD (maybe not a great price, but...). I just feel uncomfortable having outstanding fines. I don't mind paying the usually as I think of it as donation to the library (though I used to rack 'em up big-time, and that made me a big donor. Sort of a patron of the arts).
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Posted: September 06 2007 at 16:35 |
Atavachron wrote:
that guy playing Bookman is brilliant
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That dude CRACKS ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BOOKMAN: You took this book out in 1971.
JERRY: Yes, and I returned it in 1971.
BOOKMAN: Yeah, '71. That was my first year on the job. Bad year for libraries.
Bad year for America. Hippies burning library cards, Abby Hoffman
telling everybody to steal books. I don't judge a man by the length of
his hair or the kind of music he listens to. Rock was never my bag. But
you put on a pair of shoes when you walk into the New York Public
Library, fella.
JERRY: Look, Mr. Bookman. I--I returned that book. I remember it very
specifically.
BOOKMAN: You're a comedian, you make people laugh.
JERRY: I try.
BOOKMAN: You think this is all a big joke, don't you?
JERRY: No, I don't.
BOOKMAN: I saw you on T.V. once; I remembered your name--from my list. I looked
it up. Sure enough, it checked out. You think because you're a celebrity
that somehow the law doesn't apply to you, that you're above the law?
JERRY: Certainly not.
BOOKMAN: Well, let me tell you something, funny boy. Y'know that little stamp,
the one that says "New York Public Library"? Well that may not mean
anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole hell of a lot.
Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before:
Flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're
thinking. What's this guy making such a big stink about old library
books? Well, let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without
libraries, people like you and me. Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change
the world, but what about that kid, sitting down, opening a book, right
now, in a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees
and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers?
Doesn't HE deserve better? Look. If you think this is about overdue
fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that
kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped! Or: maybe
that turns you on, Seinfeld; maybe that's how y'get your kicks. You and
your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for ya, joy-boy: Party time
is over. Y'got seven days, Seinfeld. That is one week!
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Posted: September 06 2007 at 21:31 |
That is freakin' hysterical. . 
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Posted: September 07 2007 at 00:41 |
I was never a big Seinfeld fan so I don't think that that was the show I was thinking of; however, it is quite apropos. Also, I have seen a few episodes here and there throughout the years, so it is quite possible that might have been it.
The above lines were pretty funny. As I was reading it, I actually pictured Dan Aykroyd playing the Bookman character. It reminded me of his portrayal of Joe Friday in Dragnet, and also the policeman character he played on According to Jim.
Edited by rushfan4 - September 07 2007 at 00:41
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Posted: September 07 2007 at 00:44 |
TheProgtologist wrote:
Atavachron wrote:
that guy playing Bookman is brilliant
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That dude CRACKS ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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BOOKMAN: You took this book out in 1971.
JERRY: Yes, and I returned it in 1971.
BOOKMAN: Yeah, '71. That was my first year on the job. Bad year for libraries.
Bad year for America. Hippies burning library cards, Abby Hoffman
telling everybody to steal books. I don't judge a man by the length of
his hair or the kind of music he listens to. Rock was never my bag. But
you put on a pair of shoes when you walk into the New York Public
Library, fella.
JERRY: Look, Mr. Bookman. I--I returned that book. I remember it very
specifically.
BOOKMAN: You're a comedian, you make people laugh.
JERRY: I try.
BOOKMAN: You think this is all a big joke, don't you?
JERRY: No, I don't.
BOOKMAN: I saw you on T.V. once; I remembered your name--from my list. I looked
it up. Sure enough, it checked out. You think because you're a celebrity
that somehow the law doesn't apply to you, that you're above the law?
JERRY: Certainly not.
BOOKMAN: Well, let me tell you something, funny boy. Y'know that little stamp,
the one that says "New York Public Library"? Well that may not mean
anything to you, but that means a lot to me. One whole hell of a lot.
Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before:
Flashy, making the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're
thinking. What's this guy making such a big stink about old library
books? Well, let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without
libraries, people like you and me. Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change
the world, but what about that kid, sitting down, opening a book, right
now, in a branch at the local library and finding drawings of pee-pees
and wee-wees on the Cat in the Hat and the Five Chinese Brothers?
Doesn't HE deserve better? Look. If you think this is about overdue
fines and missing books, you'd better think again. This is about that
kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped! Or: maybe
that turns you on, Seinfeld; maybe that's how y'get your kicks. You and
your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for ya, joy-boy: Party time
is over. Y'got seven days, Seinfeld. That is one week!
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Jody you are pimpin',,, I wanted to post a few lines from that but couldn't remember the dialog word for word, and was too tired to search. Awesome
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Posted: September 07 2007 at 01:40 |
rushfan4 wrote:
I was never a big Seinfeld fan so I don't think that that was the show I was thinking of; however, it is quite apropos. Also, I have seen a few episodes here and there throughout the years, so it is quite possible that might have been it.
The above lines were pretty funny. As I was reading it, I actually pictured Dan Aykroyd playing the Bookman character. It reminded me of his portrayal of Joe Friday in Dragnet, and also the policeman character he played on According to Jim. |
The thing that is so funny about that scene,besides the great dialogue,is the character of Bookman himself.He is wearing a trenchcoat,is sort of rumpled,and is absolutely stone-faced and serious when he's saying his lines.He paces the room and does a lot of abrupt turns when he's talking and he punctuates his sentences by pointing at Jerry,etc.,and the whole time Jerry is trying not to laugh.
Thanks for indulging me a bit guys,I am a huge Seinfeld fan.
Edited by TheProgtologist - September 07 2007 at 16:00
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Posted: September 07 2007 at 02:24 |
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I dunno guys, there's something hopelessly romantic about doing something illegal for the Tull. Maybe I will try to sneak it back in...
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Posted: September 10 2007 at 21:52 |
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I would put it in a plain brown bag, leave it on their doorstep, ring the doorbell and then run like hell. Be sure and take a back route to your house so they can't follow you. This has always worked for me.
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Posted: September 11 2007 at 03:29 |
The Whistler wrote:
I dunno guys, there's something hopelessly romantic about doing something illegal for the Tull. Maybe I will try to sneak it back in... |
What you could do is tie the CD to a brick and throw it through the library window; criminal damage and theft - how romantic is that?
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Posted: September 13 2007 at 02:32 |
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OR, I could toss the CD through the window, ring the libary's doorbell (wait, do they have one? No matter), leave 'em some flaming dog crap, THEN run. How's that?
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Posted: September 16 2007 at 18:23 |
Of course you should return it to the library. But, hey, I didn't know libraries where you can rent CDs!!!! That would be great!!! 
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Posted: September 23 2007 at 09:57 |
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Return it,they cannot charge you a years worth of fines.They can only charge you the cost of the item. |
Yeah, they're not supposed to charge any more than the cost of the thing. If it wasn't the case, the the Rush in Rio DVD would have costs me a lot more than it did... And also, at my library, the fine is 1 dollar per day. That would $365 for you.
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Posted: September 23 2007 at 10:39 |
The Whistler wrote:
OR, I could toss the CD through the window, ring the libary's doorbell (wait, do they have one? No matter), leave 'em some flaming dog crap, THEN run. How's that? |
Don't forget to leave the front door ajar with the CD precariously sitting a top the door so that when they open it the CD comes crashing down on their head. If this is the full J Tull 40 year collection box set, I am sure it could do some serious damage. Finally, revenge for years of being told to be quiet.
Edited by Easy Money - September 23 2007 at 10:39
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