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K E Koblitz's avatar

Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Too bad Philomena didn't have the opportunity to fall in love with this movie classic, so it made for a very humorous conversation. I actiually lived in Kansas for five years. I taught at a small liberal arts college. I got the job because when the head of the Art Department picked me up at the airport for my interview and asked where I wanted to go in the city, I said "12th Street and Vine."

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

Just so he didn't leave you standin' there, Karen ...

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Bob Pockney's avatar

The proper quote being “Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.” I do occasionally say it and usually include "Toto" which adds something to suggest we're not in Africa either.

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

I think if I'd added Toto, I'd have sent her over the edge, Bob!

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Sheena Griffiths-Baker's avatar

Jeezus Mary and Joseph and a wee flying monkey! You have the patience of a saint!

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

I think it was Philomena's patience that was tried more sorely than mine, Sheena, but I'm glad you enjoyed the story anyway!

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Angela Mary Patrick's avatar

Love an Oz story

My grandson was the Scarecrow in his school production

He was fab ( but then I must be biased )

Actually he was very good

Ax

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

It's in the genes, Angela!

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Louise's avatar

Not in Kansas anymore is the BEST expression, and everyone should be forced to watch The Wizard of Oz just so people can deploy it at will without having to explain themselves.

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

Everyone, Louise, except, apparently, those who are traumatized by the idea of flying monkeys ...

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Jennifer's avatar

I enjoyed this conversation very much as an American who loves the Wizard of Oz and Wicked.

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Gabrielle Donnelly's avatar

I'm glad you liked it, Jennifer. I'd honestly forgotten that it's not an expression British people use, and genuinely did not understand what it was that she didn't understand!

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Jennifer's avatar

Maybe she would have understood if she wasn’t traumatized by The Wizard of Oz.

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Sharon Joslyn's avatar

Gabrielle - the Kansas quote is oft-used in our house...We are birds of a feather!

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