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Scrumdiddlyumptious chocolate chat! 🍫😋🍫 In 1989, Roald Dahl displayed an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things chocolate. #dairymilk #malteser #flake #aero #chocolate #chocolatebar #roalddahl #bbc #bbcarchive
Scrumdiddlyumptious chocolate chat! 🍫😋🍫 In 1989, Roald Dahl displayed an encyclopaedic knowledge of all things chocolate. #dairymilk #malteser #flake #aero #chocolate #chocolatebar #roalddahl #bbc #bbcarchive
Roald Dahl’s comments condemned by his own museum #itvnews #roalddahl #books
Roald Dahl’s comments condemned by his own museum #itvnews #roalddahl #books
“Can you imagine the nerve of that guy, trying to fool the whole world?” comments a bystander. “Boy, he really was a crook,” says another. The fraudulent finder of the fifth golden ticket, Alberto Minoleta, a Paraguayan gambler, was actually Adolf Hitler’s private secretary and Nazi Party Chancellery, Martin Bormann. In fact, the photo you see in the film is the same one you would see if you looked him up on Wikipedia, minus the party insignia. Bormann, who was rumored to have survived WWII, and among others in the party, escaped to South America, was tried in absentia and found guilty of crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death by hanging. There were rumors and reported sightings for years. “The joke was that Bormann was Hitler’s right-hand man and Bormann, in theory, escaped and wound up in Paraguay,” said director Mel Stuart, according to Looper. “The scene was never as successful as I had hoped,” Stuart said in his book “Pure Imagination.” It seems that, “twenty-five years after World War II, very few people knew or cared who Bormann was.” Yeah, maybe it didn’t land, but it WAS funny. Incidentally, the year after the movie premiered, the body of Bormann was found by construction workers near a railway yard in Berlin. Eventually it was determined he had ended it himself, with cyanide. I can’t post this without mentioning two great podcasts. The first is “The Secret World of Roald Dahl,” a fascinating deep dive into the positively Zelig-like brilliant, troubled, and complicated life of the world’s greatest children’s author. It has given me a lot of things to write about in the future. And the host of that podcast, Aaron Tracy, recently joined the hosts of one of my OTHER favorite podcasts, “What Went Wrong,” to accompany them on one of their great deep dives, this time into “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” And that’s where I learned this tidbit. It’s also where Aaron Tracy learned it, which says a lot for how thorough they are. #popculturehistorian #willywonka #behindthescenes #roalddahl #goldenticket
“Can you imagine the nerve of that guy, trying to fool the whole world?” comments a bystander. “Boy, he really was a crook,” says another. The fraudulent finder of the fifth golden ticket, Alberto Minoleta, a Paraguayan gambler, was actually Adolf Hitler’s private secretary and Nazi Party Chancellery, Martin Bormann. In fact, the photo you see in the film is the same one you would see if you looked him up on Wikipedia, minus the party insignia. Bormann, who was rumored to have survived WWII, and among others in the party, escaped to South America, was tried in absentia and found guilty of crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to death by hanging. There were rumors and reported sightings for years. “The joke was that Bormann was Hitler’s right-hand man and Bormann, in theory, escaped and wound up in Paraguay,” said director Mel Stuart, according to Looper. “The scene was never as successful as I had hoped,” Stuart said in his book “Pure Imagination.” It seems that, “twenty-five years after World War II, very few people knew or cared who Bormann was.” Yeah, maybe it didn’t land, but it WAS funny. Incidentally, the year after the movie premiered, the body of Bormann was found by construction workers near a railway yard in Berlin. Eventually it was determined he had ended it himself, with cyanide. I can’t post this without mentioning two great podcasts. The first is “The Secret World of Roald Dahl,” a fascinating deep dive into the positively Zelig-like brilliant, troubled, and complicated life of the world’s greatest children’s author. It has given me a lot of things to write about in the future. And the host of that podcast, Aaron Tracy, recently joined the hosts of one of my OTHER favorite podcasts, “What Went Wrong,” to accompany them on one of their great deep dives, this time into “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” And that’s where I learned this tidbit. It’s also where Aaron Tracy learned it, which says a lot for how thorough they are. #popculturehistorian #willywonka #behindthescenes #roalddahl #goldenticket
Roald Dahl (famed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda) kept a journal of his travels when he was a WW2 fighter pilot in 1941. While in Palestine, he met a Jewish refugee living on land given to him by a kind Palestinian farmer. Roald, a non-biased, English man is clearly confirming the agenda of the Zionists from way back then. #roalddahl #palestine #books #truth #agenda #freepalestine
Roald Dahl (famed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda) kept a journal of his travels when he was a WW2 fighter pilot in 1941. While in Palestine, he met a Jewish refugee living on land given to him by a kind Palestinian farmer. Roald, a non-biased, English man is clearly confirming the agenda of the Zionists from way back then. #roalddahl #palestine #books #truth #agenda #freepalestine
“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.“ - Roald Dahl
“A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick-out teeth, but if you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.“ - Roald Dahl
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 stop‑motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name. It follows Mr. Fox, a former chicken thief who can’t resist pulling one last series of raids on three cruel farmers, which puts his family and animal community in danger. The movie features a star‑studded voice cast, including George Clooney as Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox, Jason Schwartzman as their son Ash, and Bill Murray as Badger. With its handmade look, dry humor, and quirky dialogue, the film turns Dahl’s short book into a stylish, funny, and warm story about family, identity, and staying true to your nature. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a 2009 stop‑motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, based on Roald Dahl’s children’s novel of the same name. It follows Mr. Fox, a former chicken thief who can’t resist pulling one last series of raids on three cruel farmers, which puts his family and animal community in danger. The movie features a star‑studded voice cast, including George Clooney as Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as Felicity Fox, Jason Schwartzman as their son Ash, and Bill Murray as Badger. With its handmade look, dry humor, and quirky dialogue, the film turns Dahl’s short book into a stylish, funny, and warm story about family, identity, and staying true to your nature. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Imagine writing the screenplay for a classic piece of cinema and STILL hating the final product! So why wasn't Roald Dahl a fan of the 1971 Wonka movie? 🤔 🍫
Imagine writing the screenplay for a classic piece of cinema and STILL hating the final product! So why wasn't Roald Dahl a fan of the 1971 Wonka movie? 🤔 🍫
🎬 The BFG The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a fantasy adventure film about a young orphan girl who befriends a kind giant in a world of giants. 🎬 Main Cast • Mark Rylance — The BFG: A gentle giant who collects and delivers dreams. • Ruby Barnhill — Sophie: A brave young girl who becomes his friend. • Bill Hader — Fleshlumpeater: A much larger, dangerous giant who threatens others. 📖 What It’s About • Sophie is taken to Giant Country by the BFG • The BFG collects dreams and gives them to children • They discover other giants are dangerous and eat humans • Sophie and the BFG work together to stop them • The story leads all the way to the Queen of England 📺 Key Details • Genre: Fantasy, adventure, family • Tone: Magical, emotional, and whimsical • Based on: Roald Dahl’s book The BFG • Director: Steven Spielberg ⭐ The BFG is known for its heartwarming friendship and magical storytelling, mixing wonder with gentle humor and adventure.
🎬 The BFG The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a fantasy adventure film about a young orphan girl who befriends a kind giant in a world of giants. 🎬 Main Cast • Mark Rylance — The BFG: A gentle giant who collects and delivers dreams. • Ruby Barnhill — Sophie: A brave young girl who becomes his friend. • Bill Hader — Fleshlumpeater: A much larger, dangerous giant who threatens others. 📖 What It’s About • Sophie is taken to Giant Country by the BFG • The BFG collects dreams and gives them to children • They discover other giants are dangerous and eat humans • Sophie and the BFG work together to stop them • The story leads all the way to the Queen of England 📺 Key Details • Genre: Fantasy, adventure, family • Tone: Magical, emotional, and whimsical • Based on: Roald Dahl’s book The BFG • Director: Steven Spielberg ⭐ The BFG is known for its heartwarming friendship and magical storytelling, mixing wonder with gentle humor and adventure.
The wolf scene in Fantastic Mr. Fox is the soul of the movie hidden behind a layer of stop-motion fur. Throughout the film, Mr. Fox struggles with his "wild" nature, trying to balance his role as a father and a columnist with his primal urge to raid the three meanest farmers in the valley. But when he finally sees the wolf on that snowy ridge—the creature he has feared and admired from a distance—the dialogue stops. ​That raised fist isn't just a gesture; it’s a salute between two different versions of freedom. The wolf doesn't speak, doesn't hatch a plan, and doesn't wear a corduroy suit. It just is. It reminds us that no matter how many suits we wear or how many houses we buy, there is a part of us that still recognizes the untamed world. It turns a quirky heist comedy into a profound meditation on identity, proving that the most important conversations we ever have are the ones where we don't say a single word. ​[Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson, Roald Dahl, Stop Motion Animation, The Wolf Scene, George Clooney, Bill Murray, Cinematography, Color Palette, Existentialism, Wild Animals, Cult Classics, 2000s Cinema, Search for Identity] ​#fantasticmrfox #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp #wesanderson #canislupus #trending
The wolf scene in Fantastic Mr. Fox is the soul of the movie hidden behind a layer of stop-motion fur. Throughout the film, Mr. Fox struggles with his "wild" nature, trying to balance his role as a father and a columnist with his primal urge to raid the three meanest farmers in the valley. But when he finally sees the wolf on that snowy ridge—the creature he has feared and admired from a distance—the dialogue stops. ​That raised fist isn't just a gesture; it’s a salute between two different versions of freedom. The wolf doesn't speak, doesn't hatch a plan, and doesn't wear a corduroy suit. It just is. It reminds us that no matter how many suits we wear or how many houses we buy, there is a part of us that still recognizes the untamed world. It turns a quirky heist comedy into a profound meditation on identity, proving that the most important conversations we ever have are the ones where we don't say a single word. ​[Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson, Roald Dahl, Stop Motion Animation, The Wolf Scene, George Clooney, Bill Murray, Cinematography, Color Palette, Existentialism, Wild Animals, Cult Classics, 2000s Cinema, Search for Identity] ​#fantasticmrfox #fypppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp #wesanderson #canislupus #trending
🎬✨ Interesting Fact: The Witches is based on the famous children’s novel The Witches written by Roald Dahl. This movie is a modern remake of the earlier film The Witches. 🧙‍♀️📖 🎬✨ Movie: The Witches (2020) 🧙‍♀️🐭 Genre: Fantasy • Comedy • Family Set in the 1960s, the story follows a young boy who discovers a secret gathering of witches at a hotel. These witches secretly hate children and plan to turn them all into mice. 🐭⚡ The powerful and terrifying Grand High Witch, played by Anne Hathaway, leads the plan to eliminate children around the world. With the help of his brave grandmother, the boy must stop the witches before their evil plan succeeds. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film mixes dark fantasy with humor and magical adventure. 🎬✨ #TheWitches #RoaldDahl #FantasyMovie #FamilyAdventure #MovieReels
🎬✨ Interesting Fact: The Witches is based on the famous children’s novel The Witches written by Roald Dahl. This movie is a modern remake of the earlier film The Witches. 🧙‍♀️📖 🎬✨ Movie: The Witches (2020) 🧙‍♀️🐭 Genre: Fantasy • Comedy • Family Set in the 1960s, the story follows a young boy who discovers a secret gathering of witches at a hotel. These witches secretly hate children and plan to turn them all into mice. 🐭⚡ The powerful and terrifying Grand High Witch, played by Anne Hathaway, leads the plan to eliminate children around the world. With the help of his brave grandmother, the boy must stop the witches before their evil plan succeeds. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film mixes dark fantasy with humor and magical adventure. 🎬✨ #TheWitches #RoaldDahl #FantasyMovie #FamilyAdventure #MovieReels
Roald Dahl under the weeping peach tree. I love this rose for its plentiful blooms. I have two by accident, in different light, and they are both smothered. 💛💛 #roalddahlrose #roses #davidaustinroses #myrosegarden #colorado
Roald Dahl under the weeping peach tree. I love this rose for its plentiful blooms. I have two by accident, in different light, and they are both smothered. 💛💛 #roalddahlrose #roses #davidaustinroses #myrosegarden #colorado
Comment “LINK” and I’ll share the links for all these books & series. As a mom, I’ve realised one thing, the right book (or series) can change everything. So instead of random picks, I started choosing books/series series the kind kids actually finish. And honestly… these have worked beautifully for us. A mix of funny, adventurous, emotional & super relatable reads, perfect for 7–11 year olds (even for kids who say “I don’t like reading”) Our go-to series & favourites: • Jeff Kinney – Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Series) • Rachel Renée Russell – Dork Diaries (Series) (especially loved by girls 💕) • Andy Griffiths – The Treehouse Series (13-Storey, 26-Storey…) • Dav Pilkey – Dog Man (Series) • Cressida Cowell – How to Train Your Dragon (Series) • J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter (start with illustrated/early readers) • Geronimo Stilton – Thea Stilton & Geronimo Stilton (Series) • Roald Dahl – Matilda / The BFG / Charlie & the Chocolate Factory • Sudha Murty – The Magic of the Lost Temple & more • A.J. Low – Sherlock Sam (Singapore-based 🇸🇬) And some beautiful standalone classics we loved: • The Wild Robot – Peter Brown • Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White • The One and Only Ivan – Katherine Applegate These are the kind of books that don’t feel like “reading practice”… but still build a lifelong habit. 💛 Save this for later, trust me, you’ll come back to it more than once. #KidsBooks #BookSeriesForKids #ReadingForKids #RaisingReaders #IndianMoms MomLifeSingapore NRIParents BooksFor7to11 KidsLearning ScreenFreeKids ParentingTips ChildrensBooks BookRecommendations MomContentCreator SingaporeMom
Comment “LINK” and I’ll share the links for all these books & series. As a mom, I’ve realised one thing, the right book (or series) can change everything. So instead of random picks, I started choosing books/series series the kind kids actually finish. And honestly… these have worked beautifully for us. A mix of funny, adventurous, emotional & super relatable reads, perfect for 7–11 year olds (even for kids who say “I don’t like reading”) Our go-to series & favourites: • Jeff Kinney – Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Series) • Rachel Renée Russell – Dork Diaries (Series) (especially loved by girls 💕) • Andy Griffiths – The Treehouse Series (13-Storey, 26-Storey…) • Dav Pilkey – Dog Man (Series) • Cressida Cowell – How to Train Your Dragon (Series) • J.K. Rowling – Harry Potter (start with illustrated/early readers) • Geronimo Stilton – Thea Stilton & Geronimo Stilton (Series) • Roald Dahl – Matilda / The BFG / Charlie & the Chocolate Factory • Sudha Murty – The Magic of the Lost Temple & more • A.J. Low – Sherlock Sam (Singapore-based 🇸🇬) And some beautiful standalone classics we loved: • The Wild Robot – Peter Brown • Charlotte’s Web – E.B. White • The One and Only Ivan – Katherine Applegate These are the kind of books that don’t feel like “reading practice”… but still build a lifelong habit. 💛 Save this for later, trust me, you’ll come back to it more than once. #KidsBooks #BookSeriesForKids #ReadingForKids #RaisingReaders #IndianMoms MomLifeSingapore NRIParents BooksFor7to11 KidsLearning ScreenFreeKids ParentingTips ChildrensBooks BookRecommendations MomContentCreator SingaporeMom
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