When the first Harry Potter book was published in the UK, it was titled, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. But when it was released in the U.S., it was called “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.
I want to see “The Vexillologist.” Flying proudly like the flags of the world, she’ll vex her foes by flapping her gums about cantons and fields and fly ends.
I heard Tom Hanks making fun of his role in “The Da Vinci Code”, about the exciting moment when his character suddenly shouts “Quick! We have to get to the library!”
The Numismatist would be more likely to be an early Marvel supervillain. Stan Lee would use anything. “With the power I draw from these coins I can rule the world! Here, Spider-Man, you were not prepared for my Liberty Double Eagle Gas Bomb!”
When you get a rare 1910 wheat penny, you are free to jump around naked. https://www.etsy.com/listing/678326143/rare-1910-wheat-penny?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-2&frs=1
If you ever find a coin with the ‘S’ mint mark, chances are you are holding stolen property as that coin is from a proof set and never released to circulation!
Also watch for pennies with a ‘W’ mint mark this summer. The West Point, NY mint is releasing a fixed amount of pennies for the first time. Isn’t THAT exciting!
I myself am a numismatist. My superpower is to be able to determine by the sound it makes the denomination of any coin dropped on a floor of any surface, even carpet.
It sounds more interesting than the average repetitious “superhero” movie. If you want to know what the plot of the latest is, I can tell you: the same as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and . . . .
True coin trivia: the United States once made a $4 gold coin (1879-1880). It was called a “Stella”, which you have to admit was less than “Stellar”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_(United_States_coin)
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
Pig, watching people with too much disposable income bidding over a Brasher Doubloon didn’t get your heart racing?
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Pig was watching C-Span – the cameras caught members of Congress counting their 30 pieces of silver for betraying their constituents.
GeifuKe almost 5 years ago
Oh, and I went to see John Wick 3. The action scenes were stellar and I was burning the candle at both ends.
Jesy Bertz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
When the first Harry Potter book was published in the UK, it was titled, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. But when it was released in the U.S., it was called “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.
Because, you know . . . Philosophers.
Randallw almost 5 years ago
Was it anything like The Accountant?
enigmamz almost 5 years ago
Meh, just a guy who always has to put his 2¢ in.
GeifuKe almost 5 years ago
I didn’t know they made a movie about Spider-ham, aka—Peter Porker.
Breadboard almost 5 years ago
Nice try Pig ! What did your date think of the movie ? ……. Croc Power !
Radish the wordsmith almost 5 years ago
Did he handle the stamps with a jeweled glove?
cdward almost 5 years ago
I want to see “The Vexillologist.” Flying proudly like the flags of the world, she’ll vex her foes by flapping her gums about cantons and fields and fly ends.
dadoctah almost 5 years ago
I heard Tom Hanks making fun of his role in “The Da Vinci Code”, about the exciting moment when his character suddenly shouts “Quick! We have to get to the library!”
Ignatz Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The Numismatist would be more likely to be an early Marvel supervillain. Stan Lee would use anything. “With the power I draw from these coins I can rule the world! Here, Spider-Man, you were not prepared for my Liberty Double Eagle Gas Bomb!”
jpayne4040 almost 5 years ago
Actually, I would think Pig would like that kind of movie.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
More action in The Lepidopterist!
Fred almost 5 years ago
you can count on that…
Gent almost 5 years ago
The Numismatist is an adventure where some of his coins roll down the drain and he sets upon a remarkable adventure to get them back.
Gent almost 5 years ago
But it was still a better love story than Twilight.
Reader almost 5 years ago
He gives no quarter to the villains of the world.
Zebrastripes almost 5 years ago
PIG has lost all “cents” of valuables
e.groves almost 5 years ago
What accounts for the popularity of super hero movies these days?
Brain Pudding almost 5 years ago
Soon to be joined by the philatelist, the Errinophilist, cagophilist and brogologist in the next marvel team: The COLLECTORS!
http://www.hintsandthings.co.uk/games/collectors.htm
dwagon55 almost 5 years ago
The only constant to a numismatist is change!
Tentoes almost 5 years ago
Someone you know may be a numismatist.
flyfisher almost 5 years ago
Pig must have gone to a dollar movie.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The hero drops a dime on the perps.
david_42 almost 5 years ago
The Accountant had its moments.
zeexenon almost 5 years ago
When you get a rare 1910 wheat penny, you are free to jump around naked. https://www.etsy.com/listing/678326143/rare-1910-wheat-penny?ref=pla_similar_listing_top-2&frs=1
the lost wizard almost 5 years ago
Doesn’t fit the bill.
Indianapolis Smith almost 5 years ago
If you ever find a coin with the ‘S’ mint mark, chances are you are holding stolen property as that coin is from a proof set and never released to circulation!
Also watch for pennies with a ‘W’ mint mark this summer. The West Point, NY mint is releasing a fixed amount of pennies for the first time. Isn’t THAT exciting!
Flatworm almost 5 years ago
I myself am a numismatist. My superpower is to be able to determine by the sound it makes the denomination of any coin dropped on a floor of any surface, even carpet.
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
Lots of flipping.
JLChi almost 5 years ago
It sounds more interesting than the average repetitious “superhero” movie. If you want to know what the plot of the latest is, I can tell you: the same as the last one, and the one before that, and the one before that, and . . . .
JoeMartinFan Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Well…he or she could be an Indiana Jones-type numismatist.
chris_weaver almost 5 years ago
Faster than a speeding quarter!
Bilan almost 5 years ago
Don’t forget to get the soundtrack to The Numismatist.
wirepunchr almost 5 years ago
The action scenes not too good, that makes cents. ;-}
Free the pigs! almost 5 years ago
That would be the worst movie ever his partner would be penny man.
Snoots almost 5 years ago
And still it was more exciting than the latest Batman movies…
tonicee9 almost 5 years ago
That made me laugh out loud. Thanks Mr. Pastis, I really needed that today.
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
The Cheese Eater seems like it might be more interesting.
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
I’d just as likely go to see The Numismatist as any Avengers flick that wasn’t an oldie featuring John Steed and Mrs. Emma Peel….
NErDysprosium almost 5 years ago
I’m a Numismatist!!
TSAlleycat almost 5 years ago
Pig sure had a great vocabulary for someone so dumb.
Ray Helvy Premium Member almost 5 years ago
True coin trivia: the United States once made a $4 gold coin (1879-1880). It was called a “Stella”, which you have to admit was less than “Stellar”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stella_(United_States_coin)
No One in Particular over 2 years ago
I’m an amateur numismatist! It’s not as boring as it sounds…