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[SarahsKnight]

Man, some people really do suffer for their art ....

(Quoted from Cracked.com)
For every kid who ever daydreamed about treasure hunting, there's The Goonies, the family classic about a gang of incorrigible kids who go in search of pirate gold in order to save their town from being turned into a golf course - because apparently, having your house repossessed by luxury sporting facilities was the #1 cause of homelessness in the '80s.

What gets the whole story going is the treasure map that belonged to famed swashbuckler One-Eyed Willie. While hanging out in the family attic, Mikey (lil' Sean Astin), his brother Brandon (mid-sized Josh Brolin), and their friends stumble upon the map, thus sparing The Goonies from being two hours of untangling Christmas decorations.


The film's producers could have simply magic-marker'd a skull and crossbones on whatever road maps were in their glove compartments, but instead we get a highly detailed, seemingly authentic antique map, complete with bloodstains.

So how did they fake that? They didn't. Production designer Michael Riva took great pains to make that map look as good as it did -- literal pains. After thinking the map looked "too new," Riva spent a day in a hotel room staining it with coffee. Then, to add to the pirate-ness of it, he decided it should be stained and edged with blood. Because they were on location in a small town, Riva couldn't find the right color of red paint, so instead of giving up on that idea or, say, travelling to a nearby city, he cut himself and bled onto the map.

Say what you will about computer effects versus practical ones, but at least with CGI (barring whatever godless rituals James Cameron dabbles in to perfect the beauty of Pandora), no blood is spilled. Now Riva admits that getting "so into it" was a bit "crazy." Still, his efforts resulted in a priceless and iconic Hollywood prop which ... Astin's mom ended up throwing in the trash. Meaning that somewhere in LA, there's a garbage man dedicated to finding One-Eyed Willie's treasure, unaware that he owns a film industry pro's DNA.

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

Man, some people really do suffer for their art ....

(Quoted from Cracked.com)
For every kid who ever daydreamed about treasure hunting, there's The Goonies, the family classic about a gang of incorrigible kids who go in search of pirate gold in order to save their town from being turned into a golf course - because apparently, having your house repossessed by luxury sporting facilities was the #1 cause of homelessness in the '80s.

What gets the whole story going is the treasure map that belonged to famed swashbuckler One-Eyed Willie. While hanging out in the family attic, Mikey (lil' Sean Astin), his brother Brandon (mid-sized Josh Brolin), and their friends stumble upon the map, thus sparing The Goonies from being two hours of untangling Christmas decorations.


The film's producers could have simply magic-marker'd a skull and crossbones on whatever road maps were in their glove compartments, but instead we get a highly detailed, seemingly authentic antique map, complete with bloodstains.

So how did they fake that? They didn't. Production designer Michael Riva took great pains to make that map look as good as it did -- literal pains. After thinking the map looked "too new," Riva spent a day in a hotel room staining it with coffee. Then, to add to the pirate-ness of it, he decided it should be stained and edged with blood. Because they were on location in a small town, Riva couldn't find the right color of red paint, so instead of giving up on that idea or, say, travelling to a nearby city, he cut himself and bled onto the map.

Say what you will about computer effects versus practical ones, but at least with CGI (barring whatever godless rituals James Cameron dabbles in to perfect the beauty of Pandora), no blood is spilled. Now Riva admits that getting "so into it" was a bit "crazy." Still, his efforts resulted in a priceless and iconic Hollywood prop which ... Astin's mom ended up throwing in the trash. Meaning that somewhere in LA, there's a garbage man dedicated to finding One-Eyed Willie's treasure, unaware that he owns a film industry pro's DNA.

gaaaah we need to find that map!!!!

 

[Saucy]

I really wish I could mimic the Irish accent. I find it so humorous. A guy with a thick Irish accent could threaten to kill me and my family and I'd still find it hilarious.

I wish I could too. The ladies would be all over me!

 

[Strider1002]

I skyped with a certain someone and now I think I’m having feels.
Help!

 

[Saucy]

I skyped with a certain someone and now I think I’m having feels.
Help!

Someone on here? Oooohhhhhhhh

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

that's exciting!!!! We got your back strider! *looks for dating and relationship advice books

 

[Strider1002]

Someone on here? Oooohhhhhhhh

I wouldn't post it on here if she were on here. I’m very internet savvy!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to send my credit card number to my long-lost Nigerian uncle’s lawyer.

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

What's a good car to buy that's brand new but not expensive, but affordable, but sturdy, and good for all seasons of weather? I think I'll have to eventually buy a car. I have a car now, but I'm probably gonna give it to my parents. I just don't like the hassle of "sharing" it lol even though I'm gonna eventually pay it in full. The stress of being the first born...
I've always wanted a mini cooper, but it looks so expensive... and I don't want to be in debt!

 

[Strider1002]

I’ve heard that the Chevy Cruze is a decent inexpensive car to buy. Not going to impress anyone... but I guess beggars can’t be choosers

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

I’ve heard that the Chevy Cruze is a decent inexpensive car to buy. Not going to impress anyone... but I guess beggars can’t be choosers

it looks okay..i'll add it to my list...hopefully, parts are easy to get if something breaks lol ...

 

[Strider1002]

I know there’s a big divide over Ford and Chevy... I’m just wondering if there are any actual known issues with Ford vehicles versus Chevy vehicles... or is it all just preference?

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

I know there’s a big divide over Ford and Chevy... I’m just wondering if there are any actual known issues with Ford vehicles versus Chevy vehicles... or is it all just preference?

yeah, i'm wondering too...these are American cars right? Man, there's so many makes and models...i think i'm more concerned about, I'm looking for something that is efficient and sturdy. Ones that would give me less headache...shoots I'd ride a galapagos turtle if it were legal....my current vehicle is a 2007 toyota camry, named Hubert, i like him, he does his job well.

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

i should stop giving names to things...

 

[Saucy]

i should stop giving names to things...

"Aww you're a good little fungus. I'm going to call you 'The Black Death'!"

 

[Multifavs]

There's nothing wrong with giving things names. I used to do that all the time. But then I ran out of names.

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

There's nothing wrong with giving things names. I used to do that all the time. But then I ran out of names.

yey! i'm so happy someone shares my sentiments lol! like seriously i name my coffee maker Henry...my scissors at work Sarah...lol

 

[kittysbecute]

"Aww you're a good little fungus. I'm going to call you 'The Black Death'!"

I suggested names like plague and bubonic to my friend when she got a rat.... she wasnt impressed.

 

[Saucy]

There's nothing wrong with giving things names. I used to do that all the time. But then I ran out of names.

You, of all people, ran out of names? The girl who finds 5 new names per day?

 

[Swords&Sunflowers]

I suggested names like plague and bubonic to my friend when she got a rat.... she wasnt impressed.

Hahaaha that's hilarious!