I wonder- hope that an Oympics on the Caspian Sea helps prevent the chronic drying up and exploitation we have seen in OTL.
If not, then the Australians will be ready for the next sailing competition there
Cheers,
Nigel.
I wonder- hope that an Oympics on the Caspian Sea helps prevent the chronic drying up and exploitation we have seen in OTL.
I agree, a reforming Iranian Monarchy is a better outcome than OTL.At last an update!
Wow Shahist Iran
Ironically, Khomeini will prove as elusive to the Imperial State of Iran ITTL as Salman Rushdie did to Khomeini himself IOTL. In other words, he'll remain at large for the rest of his life, under the protection of those who oppose the Imperial State of Iran - in this case, the Republic of Iraq.Wow. Like this update. Wonder if it will be considered a wham episode on the TV Tropes page. Wonder what they're going to do about Khomeini ITTL.
Such language! But thank you for so diligently maintaining the TWR page over on TVTropes - you really flushed it out with a lot of lovely detailsHell [censored] yes.
A very intriguing point, Ogrebear! However, bear in mind that only two countries border the Caspian at this point ITTL - Iran, and the Soviet Union. Neither was known for their pro-environmentalist policies. Additionally, perhaps you might be overestimating the lingering impact that the Caspian Sea (which, I remind you, only plays host to the boating events) will have on viewers. They're far more likely to remember the two fencers who were blown up by a terrorist - now that leaves a lingering impact. Let's just say tourists won't be booking any Caspian Sea vacation packages.I wonder- hope that an Oympics on the Caspian Sea helps prevent the chronic drying up and exploitation we have seen in OTL.
I wonder what sports Iran's golds were in. Nowadays it seems to be mostly wrestling and weightlifting they do well in.
Iran won three gold medals in wrestling - all within the freestyle category – and two in weightlifting.
Indeed! And I promise that it won't be as long before the next one.At last an update!
Well, don't be too surprised, considering that Iran (or rather, Persia) was Shahist for most of its (very long) history.The Professor said:Wow Shahist Iran
Though not without its flaws... or risks. But yes, on the whole, I think that constitutional monarchy is a form of government most people can acceptI agree, a reforming Iranian Monarchy is a better outcome than OTL.
Indeed! And I promise that it won't be as long before the next one.
I too would like to know what becomes of (Sir) Terry in this particular leg of the Trousers of Time.An interesting Olympic location, and a sadly all-too-likely outcome.
On another note, this is a bit out of left field, but a combination of factors (his recent loss, the TL having reached the point he became famous, and the fact his work is basically the only thing I'm a serious fan of that you haven't already covered to some extent) make me wonder how Terry Pratchett's doing ITTL? ISTR previous suggestions that the "generic fantasy universe" was a bit different to OTL, which would affect what the early Discworlds are parodying.
On another note, this is a bit out of left field, but a combination of factors (his recent loss, the TL having reached the point he became famous, and the fact his work is basically the only thing I'm a serious fan of that you haven't already covered to some extent) make me wonder how Terry Pratchett's doing ITTL? ISTR previous suggestions that the "generic fantasy universe" was a bit different to OTL, which would affect what the early Discworlds are parodying.
It's a pretty good point--he seems to have languished in obscurity between Carpet People in 1971 and Colour of Magic being adapted as a BBC radio serial in 1985. I wonder how much Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had to do with that, and in turn him finally catching on widely? Anyway, it seems that there's a lot of room for butterflies.The matter of his popularity could be butterflied ITTL.
So... Tolkien, but indirectly.Mr Pratchett also was parodying Dungeons and Dragons to some extent in his early fantasy work.
Yes, but I deemed it to be appropriate give the circumstances.Such language!
It's a pretty good point--he seems to have languished in obscurity between Carpet People in 1971 and Colour of Magic being adapted as a BBC radio serial in 1985. I wonder how much Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy had to do with that, and in turn him finally catching on widely? Anyway, it seems that there's a lot of room for butterflies.
So... Tolkien, but indirectly.
Actually, the next post is the gaming update - I skipped past that to post the Olympics update because it wasn't ready yet. But now I can say that update is in the cards!Which will be as interesting as this one, as it covers the state of motion picture studios in the aftermath of Paramount vs. Lucasfilm.
Indeed. And one which almost happened IOTL - if the Iranian Revolution hadn't happened, Tehran might well have prevailed as host!An interesting Olympic location, and a sadly all-too-likely outcome.
Now, obviously, this question has resulted in a good deal of speculation, so perhaps it's best to address it here and now.Daibhid C said:On another note, this is a bit out of left field, but a combination of factors (his recent loss, the TL having reached the point he became famous, and the fact his work is basically the only thing I'm a serious fan of that you haven't already covered to some extent) make me wonder how Terry Pratchett's doing ITTL? ISTR previous suggestions that the "generic fantasy universe" was a bit different to OTL, which would affect what the early Discworlds are parodying.
Thank you for sharing, kingfisher - and I must say that it reminds me of a cultural stereotype I recently observed regarding generational differences between war veterans, which is thus:Brainbin,
I finally got completely caught up with this excellent time line. Thanks. As it happens I spent late 66' through late 69' in the army, engaged in that overseas quagmire in 68' so managed to neatly miss the first run of TOS. I did get it in syndication during the mid 70's. I have read SF since my childhood and came by it honestly as my mother poached her father's subscriptions in her childhood. (Had a letter to the editor published in 1930 when she was 10 in Amazing Stories). Any questions you have, shoot.
Maybe, but nobody would have used that word on Star Trek (Or on any primetime network series, for that matter.)Yes, but I deemed it to be appropriate give the circumstances.
Terry Pratchett was one of those people who seemed to follow me all over the internet, wherever I went, for as far back as I can remember. From your descriptions of him, and what one of my consultants (an avid Pratchett fan - see what I mean?) has told me, that's not terribly surprising - he seems to have written in every conceivable genre. But he also hit it big well after the POD, and I've been accused of being too convergent more than once in the past. Therefore, I hereby rule that if - if - Pratchett achieves notoriety as a fiction writer ITTL, it will be after September 20, 1986.
(One more reason to hope for a sequel - or for there not to be a sequel, depending on who you are.)
Terry Pratchett was one of those people who seemed to follow me all over the internet, wherever I went, for as far back as I can remember. From your descriptions of him, and what one of my consultants (an avid Pratchett fan - see what I mean?) has told me, that's not terribly surprising - he seems to have written in every conceivable genre. But he also hit it big well after the POD, and I've been accused of being too convergent more than once in the past. Therefore, I hereby rule that if - if - Pratchett achieves notoriety as a fiction writer ITTL, it will be after September 20, 1986.