Thank you Blinky. I hope you can see it grow into something that will be worthy of more attention. I am thankful for you visiting and being so kind as to leave your thoughts. :)
Fantastic! Thank you. More Roald Dahl please, the likes of ‘Way up to Heaven’ ‘Beware of the Dog’ ‘The Man from the South’ and other short stories. They’re the best short stories ever.
It does amuse when when I think back to how many children read, and were read Roald Dahl's stories, which are very dark. I remember being absolutely stunned by the horror in 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'.
R.D. RULES over the roost of hen pecked word kibble; there is not many peacocks with such a particularly BRILLIANT PLUME! I adore his wizardry & thve magical spinning of his webs! 📚📕📖🪄 Most delightful, peculiar, & disturbingly unpredictable-much like human behavior, and another line brilliant writer’s line, “the game is [relishingly, always] afoot”…
I first read this story as a lad, having loved his children's work, I gravitated to anything written by Roald Dahl. However, I did not understand metaphor as a child and so I remember taking the story entirely literally. This was a terrifying concept when I was at an age in which I was still dependent on my Mother. As a grown man I can now more greatly appreciate the cleverness and language of the tale (as you can tell in the way I enjoyed performing it) but that early horror has never left me.
@@TheBlackDogChronicles Yes! I COULD TOTALLY FEEL your extra EXUBERANCE in your performance here! I think it’s one of your best from this time. It really sticks with you 🎉🎊🎉❣️ I wasn’t as lucky to be tracked to books too much as a young one, but came to them in time. (Single parent, cRUSHed for time) but I did see some really HORRORed films at the drive-ins with my dad. Definitely memorable! As I wasn’t able to psychologically comprehend the films, so my mom had to deal with my nightmares for weeks following. Then my mom also organized a really great haunted house at the YMCA when I was 4-5. Good thing I am an old soul, I could have been frightened into my own or a socially built “safe haven” like our character here. I can’t imagine watching your closest & devoted parent die a violent death that you witness. It is no wonder stories make loons or Batmen character’s from such the experience.
That was amazing. Both the story and the narration. I too wonder why you arent more well known. Well, I'll mention you in the comments on some of my other favorite podcasts.
I am very grateful for that help Julia, thank you. :D. I am also very glad that you like this story. I love Roald Dahl, so I wanted to make sure that this story was presented in a way that would do justice to the cleverness of his work.
It's hard for me to enjoy any other narrator than Huw Curr. Brilliant voice acting! Why this channel doesn't get more views and recognition is a mystery to me. Edit: missing word
Just watched the TV episode (I'm rewatching all Tales of the Unexpected) . Hints of incestuous relationship with mother and son were conveyed in the episode . Great to listen to your exemplary reading. A dark story. 👍
I hope you are well. It seems many people are suffering from recent chaos and confusion. I'm doing my best to keep from drowning in all the deepest of the "bog" but it's certainly not the 1st time. So if my chin remains up, and I continue to face each day with the understanding that "This too will pass" I think I'll come out the other side with a path that leads to acceptance and understanding.
I am sorry to hear that things have been dragging you down. Yet, I am glad that you let me know, as it gives me a chance to say that I am very grateful for all the kindness you have shown to me through your words of support on this channel. I hope that whatever ails you, that you will keep to the good mindset of recognising that it is something that must be endured, so that it will pass. In the words of Charlie Chaplin from his film, 'The Great Dictator'; "I say - do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed ... The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people."
Subscribed for the rapturous sound of your voice Also, who do you think the other man in the room at the end was? I'm not sure if it's his subconscious or what
A literal reading of it suggests that it might be his psychiatrist. The television version that Dahl presented in the eighties certainly presented it that way. With my very first reading (at about the age of ten) I saw it as more literally; with the character being someone else who had surrendered to being swallowed.
Fantastic reading, as always, but I always feel slightly uncomfortable with Roald Dahl as an author - there's always a reek of misogyny in his writing, something I noticed from a very young age. I'd be interested in hearing others' opinions.
Don't listen then such BS you people want to ruin and destroy it. So what if he is? No one cares what you think we're fed up with your BS.It's Fiction got it FICTON look it up if your able.
@@digitalconcepts1439 it's funny too me how you're so offended at the mere mention of misogyny. Some people like to discuss the person behind the story and what inspired it. It's neither a positive or negative affirmation of their behavior, just an awknowledgement.
Hear from the Author himself who also wrote the screenplay of his own story. The narration at the beginning gives more perspective. The story is much more complex than a dated #METOO story nonsense. It is about sexual frustration, fear, and madness. th-cam.com/video/4i4MPw0uvbY/w-d-xo.html
Misogyny implies a hatred of women. What we see in the character of George is an absurd and distorted world-view. We notice at the very beginning that he describes himself in an inflated, romantic way even though we can picture in our own minds through his description that he is nothing much to look at. So we are introduced to the idea his perception is not accurate. Rather than misogyny, we are being shown the failings of a man who is terrified of his sexuality. That the women in the story are demonstrated as villainous is contrasted against the men being hapless and disconnected. One might as well argue that it equally espouses misandry. Bear in mind that women are given all the power of action in this tale, and George can only retreat.
Whilst I enjoyed the tone of the reading, I found the content disturbingly misogynistic. I couldn’t continue listening past the rat experiment. I’ll just avoid stories by this author and give the other channel content a chance.
Thank you for your important input. The character certainly has a very distorted view of women, which leads up to the conclusion of the story. I do not feel it was the intent of Roald Dahl to make a personal statement about women, rather a statement about the type of man who refuses to accept the power they have in his life. Conversely, the women in this story take charge of their world whilst he retreats from it. That is hardly the view of someone who despises women. :)
@@TheBlackDogChronicles I hear you. The character was surely put into a terrible situation. I regret saying “misogynistic” because that’s not what it boils down to for me. Would feel the same about the story if the genders were reversed. Was just so powerfully disturbing and I wasn’t expecting it. Someday I may listen to the rest of the story. Thanks for your kind reply.
Why isn't this channel more popular? I think it's my favorite along with horrorbabble and Morgan scorpion. So glad a new one is up. Dankeschon
Bitteschon. There are some fun ones available this week!
Holy shit what a criminally underrated channel!
Thank you Blinky. I hope you can see it grow into something that will be worthy of more attention. I am thankful for you visiting and being so kind as to leave your thoughts. :)
My enjoyment of this wonderful performance never wanes, and I've listened at least 20 times. Thank you!
That is wonderful! It is so enjoyable to see another comment from you. :) Have you listened to some of my original stories on the channel?
Fantastic! Thank you. More Roald Dahl please, the likes of ‘Way up to Heaven’ ‘Beware of the Dog’ ‘The Man from the South’ and other short stories. They’re the best short stories ever.
I strongly agree with you. If any of his are in the public domain, I will certainly do so.
@@TheBlackDogChronicles yes!!
Great job Chronicles!
I think you may enjoy the latest one, 'The Frogwood Roundabout'. :)
Roald Dahl was beyond brilliant 💜
I thoroughly agree.
An excellent rendition of one of RD's weirdest tales. Thank you, Sir.
I am very glad that you enjoyed it. :)
What a truly horrifying tale! Dahl is a truly great writer. Kudos to this excellent narrator as well. Thank you 😊
It does amuse when when I think back to how many children read, and were read Roald Dahl's stories, which are very dark. I remember being absolutely stunned by the horror in 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'.
R.D. RULES over the roost of hen pecked word kibble; there is not many peacocks with such a particularly BRILLIANT PLUME! I adore his wizardry & thve magical spinning of his webs! 📚📕📖🪄
Most delightful, peculiar, & disturbingly unpredictable-much like human behavior, and another line brilliant writer’s line, “the game is [relishingly, always] afoot”…
I first read this story as a lad, having loved his children's work, I gravitated to anything written by Roald Dahl. However, I did not understand metaphor as a child and so I remember taking the story entirely literally. This was a terrifying concept when I was at an age in which I was still dependent on my Mother. As a grown man I can now more greatly appreciate the cleverness and language of the tale (as you can tell in the way I enjoyed performing it) but that early horror has never left me.
@@TheBlackDogChronicles Yes! I COULD TOTALLY FEEL your extra EXUBERANCE in your performance here! I think it’s one of your best from this time. It really sticks with you 🎉🎊🎉❣️
I wasn’t as lucky to be tracked to books too much as a young one, but came to them in time. (Single parent, cRUSHed for time) but I did see some really HORRORed films at the drive-ins with my dad. Definitely memorable! As I wasn’t able to psychologically comprehend the films, so my mom had to deal with my nightmares for weeks following.
Then my mom also organized a really great haunted house at the YMCA when I was 4-5. Good thing I am an old soul, I could have been frightened into my own or a socially built “safe haven” like our character here. I can’t imagine watching your closest & devoted parent die a violent death that you witness. It is no wonder stories make loons or Batmen character’s from such the experience.
That was amazing. Both the story and the narration. I too wonder why you arent more well known. Well, I'll mention you in the comments on some of my other favorite podcasts.
I am very grateful for that help Julia, thank you. :D. I am also very glad that you like this story. I love Roald Dahl, so I wanted to make sure that this story was presented in a way that would do justice to the cleverness of his work.
It's hard for me to enjoy any other narrator than Huw Curr. Brilliant voice acting! Why this channel doesn't get more views and recognition is a mystery to me.
Edit: missing word
Exactly. I'm ruined for him as well. ❤️
Whenever I read a Dahl story I hear the author's voice reading the words aloud. His pauses, his pace.
As it is hard for me to find a listener who is more kind. :)
Interesting turn around of the nursery rhyme in which Georgy kissed the girls and made them cry!
I agree! Roald Dahl was amazing. Disturbing imagery ... but amazing skill as a storyteller.
This is such a badass reading! If----g love. M. Dahl's stories.and this reading is AWESOME....I can't simply can't say enough!
We are very thankful for your time to come and listen, and your kindness in letting us know what you thought. Thank you very much.
What Kelly said..😬
Just watched the TV episode (I'm rewatching all Tales of the Unexpected) . Hints of incestuous relationship with mother and son were conveyed in the episode . Great to listen to your exemplary reading. A dark story. 👍
I only recently had a chance to catch that version. It is a little different but still very enjoyable.
Love that show
@@camillemarchese7086 It's very good ☺️
I hope you are well. It seems many people are suffering from recent chaos and confusion. I'm doing my best to keep from drowning in all the deepest of the "bog" but it's certainly not the 1st time. So if my chin remains up, and I continue to face each day with the understanding that "This too will pass" I think I'll come out the other side with a path that leads to acceptance and understanding.
I am sorry to hear that things have been dragging you down. Yet, I am glad that you let me know, as it gives me a chance to say that I am very grateful for all the kindness you have shown to me through your words of support on this channel. I hope that whatever ails you, that you will keep to the good mindset of recognising that it is something that must be endured, so that it will pass.
In the words of Charlie Chaplin from his film, 'The Great Dictator';
"I say - do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed ... The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people."
@@TheBlackDogChronicles 💜
Excellent
Many thanks, sir. :)
Subscribed for the rapturous sound of your voice
Also, who do you think the other man in the room at the end was? I'm not sure if it's his subconscious or what
A literal reading of it suggests that it might be his psychiatrist. The television version that Dahl presented in the eighties certainly presented it that way. With my very first reading (at about the age of ten) I saw it as more literally; with the character being someone else who had surrendered to being swallowed.
He ended up in a mental hospital... Obviously it was a psychiatrist. Poor little thing
Love this video dude
Keep make more videos
Thank you very much Nick. Roald Dahl is such an ingenious writer that I really enjoyed making this one.
Moy fantastico narrationalez.
Many thanks. :)
This is a story about a British man and British women.
A very fair and concise summary! ;)
❤️
Thank you very much for coming to listen. :)
@@TheBlackDogChronicles cheers, are you on twitter?
I am indeed. I hope this is right! The Black Dog Chronicles @HuwCarr
Friendly caveat: not for rat lovers.
Agreed!
Friendly caveat: not for women lovers.
Fantastic reading, as always, but I always feel slightly uncomfortable with Roald Dahl as an author - there's always a reek of misogyny in his writing, something I noticed from a very young age. I'd be interested in hearing others' opinions.
I'm not sure if I've read more of his stories, but this one certainly had a tinge!
Don't listen then such BS you people want to ruin and destroy it. So what if he is? No one cares what you think we're fed up with your BS.It's Fiction got it FICTON look it up if your able.
@@digitalconcepts1439 it's funny too me how you're so offended at the mere mention of misogyny. Some people like to discuss the person behind the story and what inspired it. It's neither a positive or negative affirmation of their behavior, just an awknowledgement.
Hear from the Author himself who also wrote the screenplay of his own story. The narration at the beginning gives more perspective. The story is much more complex than a dated #METOO story nonsense. It is about sexual frustration, fear, and madness. th-cam.com/video/4i4MPw0uvbY/w-d-xo.html
Misogyny implies a hatred of women. What we see in the character of George is an absurd and distorted world-view. We notice at the very beginning that he describes himself in an inflated, romantic way even though we can picture in our own minds through his description that he is nothing much to look at. So we are introduced to the idea his perception is not accurate. Rather than misogyny, we are being shown the failings of a man who is terrified of his sexuality. That the women in the story are demonstrated as villainous is contrasted against the men being hapless and disconnected. One might as well argue that it equally espouses misandry. Bear in mind that women are given all the power of action in this tale, and George can only retreat.
And then I said sharply... 😆😆😆
I am getting mixed messages, what with you speaking sharply and then smiling so broadly. My head is now in a spin.
I like Roald Dahl's take on Islam...
Always remember there is a difference between what characters say in a story and the opinions of the author. :)
Whilst I enjoyed the tone of the reading, I found the content disturbingly misogynistic. I couldn’t continue listening past the rat experiment. I’ll just avoid stories by this author and give the other channel content a chance.
Thank you for your important input. The character certainly has a very distorted view of women, which leads up to the conclusion of the story. I do not feel it was the intent of Roald Dahl to make a personal statement about women, rather a statement about the type of man who refuses to accept the power they have in his life. Conversely, the women in this story take charge of their world whilst he retreats from it. That is hardly the view of someone who despises women. :)
@@TheBlackDogChronicles I hear you. The character was surely put into a terrible situation. I regret saying “misogynistic” because that’s not what it boils down to for me. Would feel the same about the story if the genders were reversed. Was just so powerfully disturbing and I wasn’t expecting it. Someday I may listen to the rest of the story. Thanks for your kind reply.
That was excellent! I never knew he wrote for grownups. Not that i identify as one ;) Brilliant reading as ever, Huw
I adore the work of Roald Dahl, so it makes me happy to think you have discovered his adult work as well, through this channel.