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HotForWords Forums » Topic: Favorite HotForWords Lesson http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ A place to discuss all kinds of stuff! en Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:00:34 +0000 fromvikingstock on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8608 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:40:28 +0000 fromvikingstock 8608@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ The Fifth Element: a lesson in the power of modesty -- and a good tattoo. Look at the costume. This outfit shows that Marina is, on this occasion, aware of her public image and capable of delivering a lesson without resorting to what some have labeled "Hooter Garb". When I first watched this lesson, I couldn't get my eyes off of her arm. The long sleeved garment under her T shirt looked to me like a full-sleeve tattoo. The color is a good complement to her skin tone and the artwork is the best I have ever seen on a person's body. I wondered how I could have missed such prominent body art, as I had already watched several of her other videos. Was I so focused on her other parts that I missed this beautiful tattoo? Then I got so focused on the tattoo I missed the point of the lesson. Only when I watched it the second or third time did I hear the phrase "what stars are made of" -- which is the whole point of The Fifth Element. It's not easy to pay attention when Marina is in front of you -- cleavage or no cleavage. Marina has come very close to the line with her provocative style of dress, but she hasn't yet crossed it. Where is the line anyway? Who is to say how much skin is excessive? Censors have been debating that issue for years and the debate continues. Marina has attached intelligence to sexiness in a unique way, shaping opinion and influencing a large audience. She may even be moving the line. That's how much star power she has now. Public tolerance is pretty high. This is a video Marina can use as a prototype to appeal to a broader less male-skewed demographic if that ever becomes important. Right now it seems like the important thing is having some fun in the sun and gathering followers on Twitter. Can't fault her for that either. buzzword on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8584 Thu, 21 May 2009 07:01:47 +0000 buzzword 8584@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ <a href="http://www.hotforwords.com/2008/04/01/slang-words/comment-page-4/#comments">slang words</a> because of the great discussions it produced. the subject of the lesson dominates the entire thread, be sure to start on page one. indicates the strength of the opinions involved. there wasn't even a video by marina attached. fromvikingstock on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8583 Thu, 21 May 2009 05:29:46 +0000 fromvikingstock 8583@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Here's another reason why I like The Fifth Element: This lesson generated an interesting review in New York Times Magazine by a media critic named Virginia Heffernan. The review was less than kind. One person who commented on that review was HotForWords own TA, Pedantic Karl. Together, these three events (Lesson, review, commentary) comprise a three-stroke volley, like a point in tennis. Let's see how it goes: 1. Marina serves up a video called The Fifth Element Click this link to see the video: <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=hs-euGPE-FY" rel="nofollow">http://youtube.com/watch?v=hs-euGPE-FY</a> 2. Virginia Heffernan returns with a wicked backhand review on her blog. Click this link to read the review: <a href="http://themedium.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/17/sexicon/" rel="nofollow">http://themedium.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/17/sexicon/</a> 3. Pedantic Karl steps in and returns the ball to Virginia's court. And it never came back. Point HotForWords! Game, set and match. (Scroll down in Virginia's blog to see Karl's comment.) OK, now for the Quintessential part: Until I read this well put come-back. I was accustomed to reading Karl as the supporting and positive person who shows up next to the Queen's Knight chess piece in the forums and comment streams on the hfw site. His retort to Virginia broadened my view. In case you don't know it yet, PedanticKarl is a force to be reckoned with. In my opinion, Karl is at his best when he's being helpful with students and supportive with colleagues. But Karl has another side and you will feel his wrath if you ever offend Marina. This was an important lesson for me, as I can be somewhat abrasive despite my good intentions. So, as a newcomer to HotForWords I learned more than vocabulary from The Fifth Element. I learned something about social interaction among dedicated people who share a common vision and mutual respect. That's what stars are made of. Greatest Potential on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8578 Wed, 20 May 2009 21:47:33 +0000 Greatest Potential 8578@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> All the HotForWords videos with whistling cracks me up laughing every time <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_exclaim.gif" title=":!:" class="bb_smilies" /> fatheroftears on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8448 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:57:00 +0000 fatheroftears 8448@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ "Grammy" got a big LOL out of me when the had the "Monty Python Foot" step on her when her "acceptance speech" ran too long! Jeorney on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-8243 Mon, 04 May 2009 05:50:13 +0000 Jeorney 8243@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ In one video, Marina is so devastatingly enticing, alluring and chic, I was left almost mesmerised. This video is The Big O (complete version). I also enjoy any of Marina’s lessons that uncover or point to deeper mysteries. Abracadabra is good example. Fascinating subject matter, and then there’s that equally fascinating bit at the end. The videos Marina recorded at her home I kind of miss. They come across as more personal; like having a warm and friendly home tutor. Although, I do like the green screen too. Fetish is funny; there’s something inviting about Marina’s pout near the end, when she tells us to “be good!” - made me smile! cufan71 on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-7983 Fri, 01 May 2009 12:02:21 +0000 cufan71 7983@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I brought back this post because of the AWESOME new lessons <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_exclaim.gif" title=":!:" class="bb_smilies" /> I love the Oleaginous and the Poindexter lessons! These are my favorite new lessons so far! <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" /> Greatest Potential on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-294 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:44:39 +0000 Greatest Potential 294@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ She'll whip you when you've been naughty "oh my!" she'll spank you when you've been bad "oh yes!" I'm getting too excited I better cool it <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" /> Greatest Potential on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-293 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:42:10 +0000 Greatest Potential 293@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Favourite HotForWords lesson? Oh that would be "Be good!" or "Behave!" Well, you better be good and you better behave, you better not pout I'm telling you why, coz hotforwords is giving out reeeeeee port cards! buzzword on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-274 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:42:20 +0000 buzzword 274@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ bissextile back in february 08', cause marina included me an alx in on the joke and the conversations were fun following the lesson. Me Lika Do The Cha Cha on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-268 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:30:57 +0000 Me Lika Do The Cha Cha 268@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Oh Gawd... I can only have one? Hmmmm tres difficult to choose... So many, the mind swims.. Intelligent, funny, informative, She even mentioned my name in one! What the hell, skin to win!!!!!! Abracadabra <center>[url=http://www.hotforwords.com/2007/06/15/abracadabra-magic-trick/t=2m9s]</center> James on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-261 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:48:16 +0000 James 261@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Vampire and fork Fianchetto on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-135 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:07:33 +0000 Fianchetto 135@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Most Creative: the one(s) with her "sister"!!! CheVolay on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-132 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:29:46 +0000 CheVolay 132@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ The Dictionary for Men & Women Capman911 on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-130 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:15:39 +0000 Capman911 130@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I love them all that's why I have all of them in my favorites list on You Tube. <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif" title="8)" class="bb_smilies" /> thoughtonfire on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-125 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:32:39 +0000 thoughtonfire 125@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ Though I gotta say that every new lesson is my favorite and they always seem to get better, funnier, sexier, etc. thoughtonfire on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-124 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:31:46 +0000 thoughtonfire 124@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ padantickarl, choose 10 people to choose their top number 1 for top sexiest, funniest, etc. And then have a vote between them all to rate the chosen top 10 which order they shall, then take the averages and there you go! TOF Fianchetto on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-117 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:34:46 +0000 Fianchetto 117@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I LOVE her giving 'geek' two syllables!!!! Also particularly enjoy 'floccinauci...', 'origami' and 'booger'(funniest). I consider 'animated' a word request answered to me as well as the video requester, though neither mentioned by her nor actually requested by me, only knowing that I recently used it in a reply to Marina. <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" /> My 'Best Dressed' award goes to <a href="http://www.hotforwords.com/2008/01/08/fox-happy-hour-in/">her very first interview.</a> Hands down. Gorgeous. {thinking...Should we ever meet in person, and should she tell me she plans to wear that, I will make a velcro sweater to wear myself just for the occasion, and give her a great big bear hug ... then rrrrrriiiiippp myself away! LOL} I have yet to see them all, but spent a couple of hours some months ago and looked at quite a few - I enjoyed seeing her transform over the several lessons. Almost like looking at a family album watching a beloved sister grow up. pedanticKarl on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-110 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:51:31 +0000 pedanticKarl 110@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I wonder if Marina has a favorite? Which one is her least favorite? Which one is the one where she might say, "what was I thinking?" Which one does she think is her most proudest video? Hmmm, I might have to invent a top 10 list of HFW videos, unless someone beats me to it. Top 10 Best. (General subjective best) Top 10 Popular. (Oooooops, I shouldn't use that word popular should I? <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Top 10 Funniest. Top 10 Favorites. Top 10 Most Dramatic. Top 10 Most Sexiest. Top 10 Most Cutest. Top 10 Most Glamorous. Top 10 Best Outfit Worn. Well, you get the picture. pedanticKarl on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-109 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:44:16 +0000 pedanticKarl 109@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ My favorite lesson is "Penny and Dime" because Marina calls someone on the phone to find out how to pronounce the German word "Pfennig" (penny) and "Pfanne" (pan). She said, on the phone, "How do you pronounce it, because all the German people will be upset". I laughed my rear end off for months, I was rolling on the floor. That was sooooo funny. I love it when she makes fun of Germans. I used to be one. <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif" title=";-)" class="bb_smilies" /> From that point forward, I became a regular HFW watcher, but I did not subscribe until 6 months later. I'm a tough customer. <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> However, I roped all my friends into subscribing to HotForWords. Of course to decide on a favorite HFW video is really tough, like chosing which child to love more. The videos are all awesome with soooooo many nuances and funnies, it tickles me pink. Love em all. leoNard on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-93 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:40:31 +0000 leoNard 93@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I like everyone....really!!!!!!the America one is a stand out to me PageDoll on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-89 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:22:57 +0000 PageDoll 89@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ I think my favorites are Abracadabra, Martini and Umbrella-ella-ella. AAAAAAAAnd any lesson that shes wearing yellow...or blue or both...any lesson really <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> thoughtonfire on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-88 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:39:30 +0000 thoughtonfire 88@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ My Favorites are Joshing, Fetish, and Harlequin. cufan71 on "Favorite HotForWords Lesson" http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/topic/favorite-hotforwords-lesson#post-87 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:13:22 +0000 cufan71 87@http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/ What's your favorite HFW lesson:?: My very favorite is Phreak! <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> But I also really enjoy the L-Word Answer Lesson! Marina's reaction to Shaycarl gettin' a whoppin': PRICELESS! <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> They're all great lessons, but what's your favorite <img src="http://www.hotforwords.com/forums/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_question.gif" title=":?:" class="bb_smilies" />