Thursday, June 29, 2006

me versus sherlock holmes


Not trying to have a battle in investigation against him or somthing like that. Lately, i've been so infatuated by the character of holmes, the original version created by doyle of course. I'd been reading numbers of thick novels for hours non-stop, and i cant put the book down, well only for caffeine refill though. I've read agatha christie and all, but to me monsieur poirot aint got nothing in comparison to the detective from baker street himself.

So, i'm just being me, you know, when there is a legend in history whom i like, real or unreal, i'd be starting to draw similarities or common interest between the person and me. Very Pathetic i know. I was very happy when i know jackie O's daugther name is caroline and that she loves literature and history. I am a true fan of dee lestari and i am shocked in awe when finding the fact that she is a coffee addict herself (come one! why would she write a book about coffee) Anyway, since i could not find a similarity between me and the gentleman, then i'll go against him. Well, here's the reverse of the saying: If you cannot join the enemy, beat them! hehe


Sherlock Holmes Versus Me

  1. Knowledge of Literature.—Nil.Versus Distinctive
  2. Knowledge of Philosophy.—Nil.Versus Profound
  3. Knowledge of Astronomy.—Nil.Versus Nil (does zodiaz knowledge count)
  4. Knowledge of Politics.—Feeble.Versus Average-ish
  5. Knowledge of Botany.—Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening. Versus Nil (well, i know some flowers' name though)
  6. Knowledge of Geology.—Practical, but limited. Tells at a glance different soils from each other. After walks, has shown me splashes upon his trousers, and told me by their colour and consistence in what part of London he had received them.Versus Nil
  7. Knowledge of Chemistry.—Profound.versus Nil
  8. Knowledge of Anatomy.—Accurate, but unsystematic versus Nil
  9. Plays the violin well versus plays computer very well (haha? apa sih?)
  10. Is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman.versus is an expert in fashion, public speaking and performing arts
  11. Has a good practical knowledge of British law. versus has a good practical knowledge of history, language and business ethics.
  12. Never been involve romantically with women "the motives of women... so inscrutable... How can you build on such quicksand? Their most trivial actions may mean volumes... their most extraordinary conduct may depend upon a hairpin. versus well, you know me
  13. is an opium addict versus a caffeine addict
  14. is a good actor versus a very good one
There you go, the battle of the sexes, in which i'm pretty sure is won by mr holmes. Anyhow, i'm so fascinated by his intelligence and coldness. Would such character exist in reality?

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