Did you notice?

[Dr Midnight]

Listen, you and I obviously have different opinions as to what constitutes a 'preconceived notion'.

We have different opinions? But... but I thought you knew you were right! *sniffle*
Here, let's both abuse the dictionary.
From dictionary.com:
preconceived notion
n : an opinion formed without adequate evidence; "he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions" [syn: preconception, prepossession, parti pris, preconceived opinion, preconceived idea]
This states opinion, which we know you didn't have going into the viewing. However, let's break the words down:
Preconceived
To form (an opinion, for example) before possessing full or adequate knowledge or experience.

Notion
A belief or opinion.
A mental image or representation; an idea or conception.
A fanciful impulse; a whim.

So, preconceived notion can mean both. My definition doesn't necessarily mean what I'm arguing for, but preconceived notion can and does mean A CONCEPT BEFORE PROOF. You had an idea that there was a car there, given to you by people who claimed to have seen it. Whether or not you believed it, that's a preconceived notion. Nothing wrong with that.

Why do I care? I don't, save that you've been stating absolutes over the internet about something you're only as qualified to judge as those you're writing to. Thought you could do with a little refuting. Lighten up, sparky.

 

[Rhialto]

Hey, I know I'm a bastard--I don't need other people to tell me.

(And you will admit, that definition is a bit of a stretch...)

As for preaching absolutes... Look, there are some things that truly are fairly relative, or at least impossible to prove. For example whether Lord of the Rings is a good movie may be considered an opinion call. But that car is either there or it's not, and in this case, it's not. I mean, even hong admits no one's been able to find it there on DVD, though he covers by saying they digitally removed it. All of which is more evidence that--there is no car.

 

[Wolf72]

Re: Orc actor screwed up

After the final battle, Aragorn steps over some dead orcs to run to Boramir's aid. One of the supposedly dead orcs turns and lifts his head to watch him.

Zub

3e translation: the orc manages a stabilization roll and as his move equivalent action he watches Aragorn stride away

 

[kreynolds]

Hey, I know I'm a bastard

Bah! You're an amatuer.

 

[Rhialto]

Bah! You're an amatuer.

And you, dear sir, are an amateur.

 

[kreynolds]

And you, dear sir, are an amateur.

Hey, an amatuer is far worse than an amateur.

 

[Rhialto]

Hey, an amatuer is far worse than an amateur.

That's what every amateur says...

 

[kreynolds]

That's what every amateur says...

That's because we know we don't suck as bad.

 

[Rhialto]

That's because we know we don't suck as bad.

That's right. You suck worse...

 

[kreynolds]

That's right. You suck worse...

Which could be a good thing, depending on how big of a party-man you are, IYKWIM, AITYD.