Originally posted by: greencapt
Though Alec Baldwin is easily hate-able, have no fear my UK friends... as far as *I* know it remained 'Thomas the Tank Engine' here in the states as well.
On the other hand the 'Philosopher's Stone' change pisses me the hell off too! Unknown author having nothing to do with it, it was just a damned stupid change. Then again, knowing a fair share of younger folk here, I fear A) that they wouldn't know what the hell the 'philosopher's stone' was historically and B) They would probably never buy or read a book that had anything to do with philosophy. Hell most people here in the States probably can't even *pronounce* philosopher!
Though Alec Baldwin is easily hate-able, have no fear my UK friends... as far as *I* know it remained 'Thomas the Tank Engine' here in the states as well.
On the other hand the 'Philosopher's Stone' change pisses me the hell off too! Unknown author having nothing to do with it, it was just a damned stupid change. Then again, knowing a fair share of younger folk here, I fear A) that they wouldn't know what the hell the 'philosopher's stone' was historically and B) They would probably never buy or read a book that had anything to do with philosophy. Hell most people here in the States probably can't even *pronounce* philosopher!
Philosopher's Stone is a term that dates back to the middle ages. It's not like it's something Rowling pulled out of her proverbial butt. Heck, it's the entire point of Full Metal Alchemist.