aristophrenic

Driving directions - not Lestrade's division, either.

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:20:00 +0100

OK, in The Reichenbach Fall, we all know Lestrade’s initial response to the news of the break-in at the Tower of London (not their division).

So, we know he’s in his office at New Scotland Yard, meaning that would be the location he starts from, to get to the crime scene. Right? 15 minute drive across London, probably a bit faster with the blue flashing lights and sirens going off. Simple route, look:

But wait, what’s this? Westfield Shepherd’s Bush, in the background?

Lestrade! That is so far out of your way! What on earth are you doing? Going via Westfield has more than doubled your journey time (and makes no sense! At all!).

And you, Sally Donovan, don’t think you get away with this. You should know he’s going the wrong way, why aren’t you pointing this out?!

This has annoyed me for months, I tell you. Months.

watching sherlock again. remembered about this.

Starter for 10 / Patrick Watts

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:03 +0100

Starter for 10 / Patrick Watts

cumberbuddy: U OK BENEDICTONGUE

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:25:44 +0100

cumberbuddy:

U OK BENEDICTONGUE

Sherlock Holmes versus Everything Else

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:35:22 +0100

jambal:

Today I was asked, “Is there anything that isn’t Sherlock Holmes that you like?”

Naturally, I irrationally panicked.

What do I like?

There are other things?

What are my interests?

Eventually, after a mild panic attack, things began to flood into my consciousness.

Tennis, Sylvia Plath, lasagne, Jaques from As You Like It, Autumn, War Letters, sitting in a restaurant and creating stories for complete strangers

I like a lot of things. I also like Sherlock Holmes.

I joke and say that Sherlock Holmes will outlive us all, but, in a way, it has. It’s a constant. It can rest on its laurels with a cup of tea and a smug grin.

I then got thinking, is there anything wrong with only liking Sherlock Holmes? Or rather, is there anything wrong with it being the most important of things that you like?

Sherlock Holmes means different things to different people.

It’s a grandparent, with a tatty VHS, gazing at Rathbone, while the toddler plays in the corner.

It’s a parent, sighing with exasperation, reaching for the nearest book and willing their child to go to sleep.

It’s a sibling, investing hours and days, immersing themselves in a world that simply exists.

It’s a constant.

Sherlock Holmes is all of those things to me.

Right now, Sherlock Holmes is an escape.

It’s Jeremy Brett and Benedict Cumberbatch.

It’s willing for there to be a John Watson out there, somewhere, just for me.

It’s reading the canon over and over again because it’s just so-bloody-clever.

It’s what I’ll pass on.

It’s what I’ll be known for - “oh, she quite liked that detective bloke”

It’s what keeps me sane on days where everything seems impossible and out of my grasp.

It’s what turns the noisy number 15 bus into 1800s London.

It makes the world that bit quieter.

It makes my world better.

I like a lot of things. I do. I promise.

But, what I like the most is Sherlock Holmes.

And I think that’s okay.

lookslikeazipper: Right so im walking home and I see this guy rolling a cigarette under a...

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:58:23 +0100

lookslikeazipper:

Right so im walking home and I see this guy rolling a cigarette under a streetlamp and when he clicked his lighter THE FUCKING STREETLIGHT WENT OUT

I stopped in my tracks and stared at this guy who looks up at me then to his lighter and hes as surprised as me then he takes his thumb off the trigger and THE STREETLIGHT TURNS BACK ON

HE GAVE THE MOST SURPRISED LOOK OF ANYONE EVER AND THEN SHOUTED “LATER MUGGLES” AND FUCKING RAN OFF

AM I DREAMING

sherlockspeare: Yes

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:06:19 +0100

sherlockspeare:

Yes

myrtlewilson: myrtlewilson: fun fact one time i auditioned for a play and the character called for...

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:47:33 +0100

myrtlewilson:

myrtlewilson:

fun fact one time i auditioned for a play and the character called for a russian accent and i did mine for the director and got the part and she stopped me on my way out and asked my how i got it so believable sounding and i didn’t have the heart to tell her it was because of the amount of time i spend imitating chekov from star trek when i’m home alone

i’m nominated for an acting award at my school now because of this

cumberbuddy: BENEDICT WE FOUND YOUR BAFTA, MATE. that guy at...

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:26:19 +0100

cumberbuddy:

BENEDICT WE FOUND YOUR BAFTA, MATE.

that guy at the back is pretty attractive, i’d marry him.

By popular demand - Star Trek Interviews Cumberbingo card 2! Now...

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:40:03 +0100

By popular demand - Star Trek Interviews Cumberbingo card 2! Now you can play against a friend!

(card 1 here: http://www.aristophrenic.com/post/49928784760/watching-cumberbatch-interviews-on-repeat-print)

(created by the wonderful @dr_mikki on Twitter)

Watching Cumberbatch interviews on repeat? Print and complete...

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:08:19 +0100

Watching Cumberbatch interviews on repeat? Print and complete your very own Cumberbingo card! (posted with permission, created by @dr_mikki on Twitter)

vision-or-wakingdream: this is the story of how I died

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:34:20 +0100

vision-or-wakingdream:

this is the story of how I died

sherlottered: x yes

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:32:39 +0100

sherlottered:

x

yes

I just wanted to let you know that I always enjoy seeing your posts on my dash - They are always calm, thoughtful and amusing, and you seem like a nice person :)

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:26:35 +0100

Lestrade or moretrade?

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:16:41 +0100

always lestrade baby

Will I ever find love?

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:16:11 +0100

yes

Would you snog Benedict given the opportunity?

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:14:50 +0100

Can you cook?

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:14:15 +0100

not really :(

Would he say he's in L O V E?

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:13:45 +0100

would who say he’s in love with who??

hello tumblr i’m awake. it’s 2am and i am watching shit music videos and singing along...

Mon, 06 May 2013 02:01:20 +0100

hello tumblr i’m awake. it’s 2am and i am watching shit music videos and singing along badly (and have been since 11pm)

send me asks if you are bored, haha.

cumberbuddy: froofie: Dear Cumberbuddy, It is May 2nd in...

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:56:30 +0100

cumberbuddy:

froofie:

Dear Cumberbuddy,

It is May 2nd in London…

SUR-PRISE!!!

Happy Birthday!

Some of us ~~fools~~ fans made a little video for this very special occasion. There is also another little treat coming in person later on.

Have a fabulous day!

(Thank you to everyone who participated in everything…and thanks to aristophrenic for the ideas and being a fun accomplice. You make every day feel like MLK Day.)

OH YOU GUISE. I love you all dearly. This made me smile big at this stupid hour! Thank you!!!