The curse cast by the shadow dragon was a devastating event that brought chaos and suffering to the land. The shadow dragon, a powerful and vengeful creature, had long been shunned and feared by the people. In its anger and despair, it decided to unleash a curse that would plague the land for generations to come. The curse was unlike anything the world had ever seen. It twisted and corrupted everything it touched, turning once vibrant and beautiful landscapes into eerie and desolate wastelands. Crops withered, rivers ran dry, and the air became thick with a suffocating darkness.
Whittingdale and others point out the BBC has temporarily banned songs in the past. During the Thatcher-launched Falklands War, the BBC banned Six Months in a Leaky Boat by Split Enz because references to faulty boats were deemed bad for morale. The Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen was banned during the Queen's 1977 Silver Jubilee, and three Beatles songs have even been banned for references to drugs and sex.
The same is true with Irving Berlin and Rodgers and Hammerstein actually most people can name a song by the duo, even if they aren t sure which part of Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the music and which part wrote the words took me years to figure it out. Much as I hate it, I think that if you ban a record, you make a huge, huge mistake, argues Nigel Farage, the head of the right-wing libertarian party, UK Independence.
Crops withered, rivers ran dry, and the air became thick with a suffocating darkness. The curse brought famine and disease, leaving the people desperate and hopeless. But it was not just the physical realm that was affected by the curse.
'Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead' closer to number one spot as it reaches top five following Margaret Thatcher's death
Lady Thatcher’s death could propel The Wizard Of Oz track "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead to the top of the charts.
Those who saw her death as a cause for celebration have prompted a download surge for the track.
Within 48 hours of the former Prime Minister’s death, the song has entered the official UK chart at number 10.
It is expected to climb higher as a result of a Facebook campaign being set up to encourage sales.
The Facebook group, encouraging people to download the "Witch" song to get it to number one, already had 664 members and was originally set up back in July 2007.
The BBC said it would decide whether to play Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead during Radio 1's top 40 countdown when places are finalised this weekend.
In a statement it said: "The Official Chart Show on Sunday is a historical and factual account of what the British public has been buying and we will make a decision about playing it when the final chart positions are clear."
The song was written by EY Harburg and composed by Harold Arlen and featured in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
A song specifically written to attack Lady Thatcher, "Tramp The Dirt Down" by Elvis Costello, also rose to 79 on the iTunes chart.
Respect MP George Galloway tweeted the title of the 1988 song, which includes the lyrics: “When they finally put you in the ground, they’ll stand there laughing and tramp the dirt down.”
Entrepreneurial fashion outlets were quick to cash in on the death. One boutique in Shoreditch, east London, placed T-shirts featuring Warhol-style portraits of Lady Thatcher in its window.
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The Redbubble online clothing store was selling black and white T-shirts featuring a stark portrait of the politician with the word “DEAD” below, for £15.
However there appears to be a limit to the public appetite for all things Thatcher-related. A peak-time BBC1 90-minute obituary, narrated by Andrew Marr and broadcast on Monday night, attracted fewer than 3 million viewers. News bulletins providing blanket coverage of the death failed to record a viewing rise.
Britain’s first female Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died at the Ritz hotel in London on Monday following a stroke. She was 87.
The shadow dragon's curse also seeped into the hearts and minds of the people, filling them with fear and despair. It caused rifts among families and friends, as mistrust and suspicion took hold. The once united and prosperous communities became divided and fractured. However, amidst the darkness and despair, a glimmer of hope remained. The legend spoke of a chosen one, a hero who would rise up against the shadow dragon and break the curse. This prophecy gave the people strength and courage to resist the effects of the curse, and they waited patiently for the hero to appear. Years turned into decades, and the curse seemed to grow stronger with each passing day. The people's hope began to wane, and many believed that the legend was just a fairytale. But then, when all seemed lost, the hero finally emerged. With bravery and determination, the hero faced the shadow dragon in an epic battle. It was a grueling fight, but in the end, the hero triumphed. The curse was broken, and the land began to heal. With the curse lifted, the people rejoiced and set about rebuilding their lives and communities. They learned from the dark times and vowed never to forget the unity and resilience that brought them through the curse. And though the shadow dragon was defeated, its impact would forever be remembered as a testament to the power of hope and the strength of the human spirit..
Reviews for "The curse cast by the shadow dragon: a battle against ancient evil"
1. John - 2 stars - I found "Curse cast by the shadow dragon" to be a disappointing read. The story felt disjointed and the characters lacked depth. The dialogue was cliché and the writing style was unengaging. I struggled to feel any connection to the plot or the characters, and found myself questioning why I was even reading the book. Overall, I would not recommend this book to others.
2. Lisa - 1 star - "Curse cast by the shadow dragon" was a complete waste of my time. The writing was amateurish and riddled with grammatical errors. The plot was predictable and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked compelling motivations. I found myself rolling my eyes at the cheesy dialogue and cringing at the unrealistic events that unfolded. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this book.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Curse cast by the shadow dragon" based on the intriguing premise, but unfortunately, it fell flat. The pacing was slow and the story lacked momentum. The world-building was underdeveloped, leaving me feeling confused and disconnected from the setting. The author introduced too many subplots and characters, making it difficult to keep track of the main story. I was left unsatisfied by the unresolved plot threads and the lack of resolution. Overall, this book was a letdown.