My theme is Memorable Characters featuring characters from books, movies, and TV.
From: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Known For: narcissism, general ass-hattery
Zaphod is the inept president of the galaxy in the absurdist Hitchhiker's caper. He hails from the planet Betelgeuse, is related to Ford Prefect through three common mothers, and invented the potent Pan-galactic Gargleblaster cocktail. He was also named worst dressed sentient being in the known universe (which is almost, but not quite as funny as the Vogons having the galaxy's third worst poetry, the first being a poor lady in England). I really like Sam Rockwell's portrayal of Zaphod in the 2005 movie version. He's wacky, but charming (how else could he have lured the much smarter Trillian?). He's loveable but a complete fool.
Fitting that Zaphod appears in The Restaurant at the End of the Universe as we have reached the end of the A to Z posts. Thanks for reading!
Stay tuned: usually the A to Z-ers do a wrap-up post in May. I'll have books to give away!
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I've only seen trailers and clips from the movie, and I can't say I really want to see it. Don't misunderstand--I've read the books, and I've seen the original BBC TV series a number of times (the first time was when it was first broadcast in the early 80s), so I'm a fan. I'm just not sure about the movie. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done for finishing the A-to-Z, Stephanie! I've enjoyed reading your posts. :)
I know some hardcore fans of the book and BBC series do not love this movie. I totally get that. I really like the movie, flaws and all. I'd only read the book a few years prior to the movie so I don't have as long of a history with it.
DeletePerfect choice for Z! I love the Hitchhiker's Guide. :)
ReplyDeleteloved the movie and the books. zaphod it such a dork. he thinks he's cool, but he's not really.
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Yes, he is totally a DORK. That's a great word for him. The actor did such a great job--he won me over from this movie. Pretty much everything he's in he is great in.
DeleteI didn't really think they adequately physically transitioned Zaphod from the book to the movie, BUT!
ReplyDeleteSam Rockwell was brilliant.
Sam Rockwell is absolutely brilliant. I am glad they did not try to hard to transition him because Sam brought his own flavor to the character and owned the movie portion. I fell in love with this book at an early age. When hubby brought me into the fray of the Radio broadcast I lost part of my soul to it. I never leave home without a towel and if stuck on a desert island and only could choose three books this would be one! Thanks for visiting Cabin Goddess for A to Z this week!
ReplyDeleteI love Zaphod. I put a nod to Hitchhiker's in my MG ms - with a Pan Galactic Emperor.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting on my blog - glad to know yours, I see your wonderful feedback on sites like Miss Snark's all the time.
Marlene at On Writing and Riding
Oh wonderful about the Miss Snark connection! Her contest is how I connected with my agent. I learned a ton from that blog--I wouldn't have had much of a query without it.
Delete"general ass-hattery" - hahaha! I loved this movie. So clever, funny and original. Congrats on finishing the A-Z!
ReplyDeleteA great choice for Z, I love The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to Z!
Zaphod is awesome. I did not remember this: "worst dressed sentient being in the known universe" LOL.
ReplyDeleteFound you on twitter too!
Aloha!
Maui Jungalow
Congratulations on completing the challenge.
ReplyDeleteoh, i love sam rockwell. have you seen him in the way way back? he is AMAZING in that film.
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