Merchandise and reading deprevation

[Joywitch]

No: HPFGUIDX 3305

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, "Simon J. Branford" 
<simon.branford at h...> wrote:
> Heidi told us about the HP board game: "Full of magical twists and 
action
> cards that reveal hidden passageways on the board. Boardgame based 
on
> original Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone."
> 
> It looks quite good. I like some of the mugs.

There is also a trivia game, which I though looked more interesting.

 The Hedwig one is especially
> cool. Which brings me to a question. How much is 15 oz? I do not 
know
> conversion rates for this into UK pints or litres. Does anyone else?
> 
The 15 oz. mugs are slightly less than a pint, which is 16 oz.  About 
half a liter, anyway - a BIG cup of coffee or tea.

> Peg wrote: "if anyone is moved to try this, I'd be interested in 
how the
> experience went for you.  For me, the whole week was an unpleasant 
and
> rather unnerving, but eye-opening experience."
> 
> From the extract that you gave us it seems it is depravation of all 
input
> that they ask you to try. This seems an amazing idea. I think I 
would go mad
> very quickly. Of course, as I have little artistic ability, I doubt 
the
> whole scheme would do any good.

Sounds like torture to me.  This no reading for a week thing sounds 
like a contrived way to cause yourself some spiritual pain.  I know 
pain is supposed to be good for the soul, but couldnt you just drop 
an anvil on your toe and get it over with quicker?

-- Joywitch