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What's the story behind the Fighting Elves?

POSTED BY: BUCKAROO
UPDATED: Monday, November 14, 2005 02:49
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Monday, February 7, 2005 10:07 AM

BUCKAROO


I know that one of Jayne's shirts bears the insignia of the fighting elves, but what's their story? I've never seen reference to them anywhere (unless it's a bit of trivia supplied directly by Joss that I haven't heard yet), and I wonder how we know this is what the design signifies. Does anyone have some insight?

"Well, here I am..." - Jubal Early

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Monday, February 7, 2005 10:29 AM

MALICIOUS


MY theory is that it is some sort of sports team in their time and Jayne is wearing the shirts in support of his favorite team. Maybe they play that weird version of basketball our BDHs were playing in the cargo bay?

Mal-licious

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Monday, February 7, 2005 10:42 AM

BUCKAROO


That would certainly make sense - at first I thought it was some kind of military thing, but it certainly looks much more like a sports logo!

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Monday, February 7, 2005 11:18 AM

PIZMOBEACH

... fully loaded, safety off...


My theory is that no one on this here board knows, and if they do they just ain't tellin' - exhibit A:
I asked the same question a while back (maybe I didn't asked nicely enough?):
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=7895&m=102880#102880
I'm with you, there's GOT to be more to this - some Fux graphic designer had an elf jones? something....

I'd like to be king of all Londinum and wear a shiny hat.

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Monday, February 7, 2005 1:27 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


Quote:

Originally posted by pizmobeach:
I'm with you, there's GOT to be more to this - some Fux graphic designer had an elf jones? something....

I've spoken with the graphic designer who created Jayne's shirts and I assure you, he's not from F*x. He told me about other shirts, but didn't mention anything about this one. I'm not entirely convinced it says "Fighting Elves" cuz when I wear it to work, my co-workers (native Chinese speakers) look at me funny and weren't certain that my translation was accurate. I didn't press the issue. And now I'm rambling. But maybe I'll remember to email the ex-graphic designer and ask him about the shirt.

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Monday, February 7, 2005 3:11 PM

BUCKAROO


Serves me right for not searching before I opened my big mouth... One day I'll get the hang of this newfangled internet thing...



Quote:

Originally posted by pizmobeach:
My theory is that no one on this here board knows, and if they do they just ain't tellin' - exhibit A:
I asked the same question a while back (maybe I didn't asked nicely enough?):
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=7895&m=102880#102880
I'm with you, there's GOT to be more to this - some Fux graphic designer had an elf jones? something....

I'd like to be king of all Londinum and wear a shiny hat.



"Well, here I am..." - Jubal Early

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Tuesday, February 8, 2005 3:29 AM

PIZMOBEACH

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Quote:

Originally posted by Buckaroo:
Serves me right for not searching before I opened my big mouth... One day I'll get the hang of this newfangled internet thing...



Hey, don't sweat it! I haven't posted here that long, but long enough to know that many things get posted over again and no one minds - it's nice to see the new interest. And if you find out anything about the shirt by all means let us know!

I'd like to be king of all Londinum and wear a shiny hat.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2005 3:40 AM

PIZMOBEACH

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Ok - you got sun' eesplainin' to do....
Quote:

Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
I've spoken with the graphic designer who created Jayne's shirts and I assure you, he's not from F*x. He told me about other shirts, but didn't mention anything about this one.



Ta'wubba who?! Uhhh.. share! What did he tell you about the other shirts? Sorry... it's like 200,000 days until the movie...

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I'm not entirely convinced it says "Fighting Elves" cuz when I wear it to work, my co-workers (native Chinese speakers) look at me funny and weren't certain that my translation was accurate. I didn't press the issue. And now I'm rambling. But maybe I'll remember to email the ex-graphic designer and ask him about the shirt.


I respectfully, politely, request that you press the issue (light starch, no pleats).
Seriously, asking the graphic designer would be very cool too. Thx if you do!

I'd like to be king of all Londinum and wear a shiny hat.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2005 4:21 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


I agree w/ Malicious, I think the "Fighting Elves" is some sort of sports team that Jayne likes.

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Tuesday, February 8, 2005 5:30 AM

NYWOE


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Sorry... it's like 200,000 days until the movie...


Sure does feel like it, don't it? Cheer up, take it one step at a time. We've already made it through January, and February is the shortest month of the year! So we're making it to September in giant strides. (Although I won't complain at all if world governments convene to re-arrange the order of months this year...)

I have heard of a place where humans do battle in a ring of Jell-O.
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Monday, November 14, 2005 2:49 AM

SSDESIGNER


Hells Kitten, I too have a bit of inside info and have been given the artwork for Jaynes yellow gun tee. I'm also in MN ...send me an email, I'd love to talk more about the shirts and the artwork!!! :)

ssdesigner@yahoo.com

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-Ss

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