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Is Fenchurch in mostly harmless?
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (unnamed). So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish. Mostly Harmless (only mentioned in passing).
What does the hitchhiker look like?
He was a small ratty-faced man with grey teeth. His eyes were dark and quick and clever, like rat’s eyes, and his ears were slightly pointed at the top. He had a cloth cap on his head and he was wearing a greyish-coloured jacket with enormous pockets.
Why did the Grebulons destroy Earth?
The Grebulons destroy the Earth, believing that their horoscopes will improve if it is removed from their astrological charts. It is revealed that the Vogons designed the Guide Mk. II to achieve their desired outcome by manipulating temporal events.
What is Alex afraid?
According to Jim Gallien, why was “Alex” afraid of water? He never learned to swim. He almost drowned when a storm swamped his canoe. He was almost drowned by bullies when he was younger.
Why did the Hitchhiker call himself a fingersmith?
Answer: The hitchhiker describes himself as a fingersmith, which is a euphemism for “pickpocket.” The hitchhiker doesn’t like to call himself a pickpocket as it’s a word he associates with coarse and vulgar people who steal money from blind old ladies.
What does the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy say about Earth?
The title derives from a joke early in the series, when Arthur Dent discovers that the entry for Earth in The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy consists, in its entirety, of the word “Harmless”. Ford had written an extensive entry covering life and recreation on Earth, but the Guide editors cut it back to “Harmless”.
Why don’t people pull over to pick up hitchhikers?
This is because a the hitchhiker needs a “way out” if they pick up a bad vibe from the driver and decide they (politely) want to decline the ride. If you decide that you’d rather not have this person in your car, don’t feel like you have to just because you’ve pulled over and had a few words with them.
Does hitchhiking still exist in America?
The number of hitchhikers who were picked up by drivers was never exceptionally large, and nowadays it is even less than it was at its peak. That does not mean that the culture of hitching is completely gone, however. Like many aspects of Americana, it still exists within the country.
Are hitchhikers bad luck?
Not all hitchhikers are the textbook/folklore example of drifting tumbleweeds – some are merely hardworking people who are experiencing a small amount of bad luck. Some people on the road will encounter hitchhikers who are truly beleaguered individuals, and based on appearance may not perceive them as a threat.
What should you do if you encounter a hitchhiker?
If you’ve decided that the hitchhiker is indeed legit (and most are), it’s probably best to get moving so you don’t fall victim to the even more likely danger of being hit by another car. Some more cautious (maybe paranoid) hitchhikers may be unwilling to part with their belongings, in case they need to make a quick escape.