LargeMobOfMurderers t1_j8r2wp6 wrote on February 16, 2023 at 10:04 AM Reply to comment by nickeypants in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow Ah yes, I too remember buying The Stinky Cheeseman at my school's book fair. Permalink Parent 2
LargeMobOfMurderers t1_j233hh5 wrote on December 29, 2022 at 8:10 AM Reply to [Homemade] Cheese by 5ittingduck No crackers Gromit, you've forgotten the crackers! Permalink 5
LargeMobOfMurderers t1_j8r2wp6 wrote
Reply to comment by nickeypants in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Ah yes, I too remember buying The Stinky Cheeseman at my school's book fair.