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Originally Posted by Katsunami
My mood is fine, at least as far as I can determine. THHGTTG just comes across as trying to be funny all the time. It reads like a comedy movie written out. I dislike comedy movies, actually, except for a very select few. Maybe I should watch the movie; it might work better and join the select group of comedy movies I like.
The one thing I do like is when a scene turns out to be ridiculous unexpectedly, such as the scenes I highlighted. Just calling a drink a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster or inventing words doesn't make it funny; at least not for me.
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It is wise to remember that THHGTTG was originally a radio series and the radio series is terrific. I love the books too, but they are not the radio plays. Don't watch the movie. Listen to the real series. It is very entertaining.
The later episodes of the series might not be as enjoyable for some, but the Primary and Secondary phases are worth the time. The later part of the series has some great moments: The Krikkit War Crimes Trial, Lallafa, Wowbagger. I still listen to them before bed a lot of nights.