“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42

Re:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42 by mattkevan on Sunday March 08, 2020 @07:25PM (#22521425)

I do hope the true ruler of things turns out to be an old bloke in a hut with no interest in anything beyond a vague affection for his (possibly imaginary) cat.

Otherwise we’re really in trouble.

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Re:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42 by foobar1962 on Sunday March 08, 2020 @08:13PM (#22521703)

> an old bloke in a hut

Wasn't he OUTSIDE the hut?

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Re:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42 by hcs on Monday March 09, 2020 @12:11AM (#22522933)

Perhaps you're thinking of Wonko the Sane, who lived Outside of the Asylum.

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Re:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42 by foobar1962 on Tuesday March 10, 2020 @06:38AM (#22534318)

Yes indeed. Thanks.

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Re:“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” turns 42 by sn41 on Monday March 09, 2020 @03:21AM (#22523568)

Jose Mujica almost fits the decription. BTW I don't think he was very good overall.

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