Recurring in-jokes in Private Eye Recurring in-jokes in Private Eye The fortnightly British satirical magazine "Private Eye" has long had a reputation for using euphemistic and irreverent substitute names and titles for people, groups and organisations and has coined a number of expressions to describe sex, drugs, alcohol and other aspects of human activity. Over the years these names and expressions have become in-jokes, used frequently in the magazine without explanation. Some have passed into general usage and can be found in other media and everyday conversation. "From the message boards" is a parody of on-line discussion threads (especially those of BBC Radio 5 Live)
The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,