Talk:The Mouse That Roared

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Returned book infobox request (I accidentally removed the infobox request because I thought the request was for a film infobox - sorry).

The film infobox has already been added. I added the film infobox to the article on 29 April, 2006. Figaro 09:53, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Spoiler tag

I have removed the spoiler tag from the clearly marked "Plot summary" section. --Tony Sidaway 06:42, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

I have re-inserted it, to draw a distinction between the plot summary and the ending. This makes Wikipedia more useful and accessible, overall. --Jere7my 06:56, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

I don't understand your argument. How does inserting this unnecessary and unsightly clutter improve the article in any way? --Tony Sidaway 10:02, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

It allows people who do not wish to know the ending to nevertheless access the remainder of the article. Labeling it "unnecessary and unsightly clutter" reveals your bias — you are opposed to spoiler tags in general, and do not have the good of this specific article in mind. --Jere7my 16:47, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

The book seems to be more to be enjoyed as a comedy than for its plot; there is no convincing argument that knowledge of the book's ending severely diminishes enjoyment of the book (in fact, knowledge of the ending makes me more interested in reading it). Also, it is almost 50 years old now, and there is little mystery surrounding the book that can be destroyed now. I have removed the tag. Kusma (talk) 11:36, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

A plot section is supposed to discuss the ending. There's no need to add a warning for information that is supposed to be there. — Carl (CBM · talk) 13:52, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mouse and Stranglelove

Anyone noticed the similarity between The Mouse That Roared and Dr Strangelove? Both satires of international politics of the time, both deal with the threat of nuclear destruction, both have three roles for Peter Sellers and both shot in England by American directors. 203.171.199.232 (talk) 10:16, 8 June 2008 (UTC) Matthew BG

Both have four syllables in the title - how could you pass up a moment of numerological significance? - DavidWBrooks (talk) 01:54, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:TheMouseThatRoared.JPG

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BetacommandBot 03:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)