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Wikipedia Reveals Secret of 'The Mousetrap'
Hugh Pickens writes "CIOL reports that Wikipedia has revealed the secret of Agatha Christie's famous murder mystery 'The Mousetrap' by identifying the killer in the world's longest running play, now at over 24,000 performances ever since its maiden performance in 1952, despite protests from the author's family and petitions from fans who think the revelation is a spoiler. Angry at the revelation, Matthew Prichard, Christie's grandson, who describes the decision of Wikipedia as 'unfortunate,' says he will raise the matter with the play's producer, Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen. 'My grandmother always got upset if the plots of her books or plays were revealed in reviews — and I don't think this is any different. It's a pity if a publication, if I can call it that, potentially spoils enjoyment for people who go to see the play.' Unrepentant, Wikipedia justifies the decision to reveal the ending of the play. 'Our purpose is to collect and report notable knowledge. It's exceedingly easy to avoid knowing the identity of the murderer: just don't read it.'"
Go any buy the book, or borrow it from a library ...it's been in print for 56 years now
The play supposedly hinges on the twist ending which reveals the murderer and it probably is a surprise to most people who do not know the ending, but how many people who want to go and see it would read the complete Wikipedia entry first and then would be surprised that the most important plot point was revealed?
Btw Darth Vader is Anakin Skywalker, Dr. Malcolm Crowe is a ghost, Kane's Rosebud was his sled, Godot never shows up
Puteulanus fenestra mortis
Be careful.
He might accuse you of being "Enviroknot."
Delusional corrupt dickwad that he is...
Frodo throws the ring in the volcano.
The guys in Brokeback Mountain are gay.
Jake's mind is transfered to a Na'vi's body.
Neo is "The One".
William Wallace dies.
Norman Bates is his mother.
Rambo kills everyone within 4 city blocks.
Princess Fiona turns into an ogre.
That should do it.