The addictiveness of 'Serenity' *Possible SPOILERS* by cartoon

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The addictiveness of 'Serenity' *Possible SPOILERS*

POSTED BY: CARTOON
UPDATED: Friday, January 20, 2006 10:01
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Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:08 PM

Something just dawned on me as I had to force myself up from my chair (and this forum) because I needed to eat...

I mused about the possibility of my being so addicted to this show/movie/forum, that I might actually sit here at my computer and starve.

Then I remembered the people of Miranda --

How they all just sat/stood where they were and died.

They must've been watching DVDs of "Serenity", and just couldn't pull themselves away to eat, drink, use the facilities, etc.

This film definitely should have a warning label, or require a prescription to see it, and there should always be a non-fan to help pull you away back to reality if you can't find the strength or willpower to do it yourself.

"We gotta go to a crappy town where I'm a hero."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:17 PM

SAMEERTIA

Omigod!
Joss is the Alliance! He created us!

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:22 PM

QUEENOFTHENORTH

Well, at least we haven't gotten all aggressive and crazy yet. You know, throwing copies of Serenity and Firefly at people on the street or kidnapping them and forcing them to watch. Yet.

"I'm having one of those things - a headache with pictures."

"Of course I'm right. And if I'm not, may we all be horribly crushed from above somehow."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 12:27 PM

CARTOON

Quote:
Originally posted by queenofthenorth:
Well, at least we haven't gotten all aggressive and crazy yet. You know, throwing copies of Serenity and Firefly at people on the street or kidnapping them and forcing them to watch. Yet.

We haven't?!!?

Read the "Captive Audience" thread.

"Time for some thrillin' heroics."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:20 PM

NANDIFAN

Thank goodness, I was beginning to think there was something the matter with me! Luckily, I found this site to talk to other addicts, and now I realize I am just a victim of the "pax"!

"I've been waiting for you to kiss me since I showed you my guns".

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:29 PM

CARTOON

Welcome to the crew. Grab a browncoat and make yourself right at home.

"Looked bigger when I couldn't see him."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:36 PM

NANDIFAN

Thanks Cartoon! Nice to have a home to come to!

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:41 PM

VOSHEXETER

Serenity and Firefly are so painfully addictive because of the secret ingredients JW puts in there. And in just the right amounts. Nine interesting characters with fascinating interpersonal relationships. And of course, the fact that its set in outer space doesn't hurt. Also, lots of basil and oregano.

Who knows what else?

vOSHeXETER

"You can get some real maneuverablity out of this thing. You'd be surprised." Wash

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:41 PM

CARTOON

Uh...

Before you get too comfy, probably should'a warned you some.

Once you come in, you're here to stay. Show does that to folks.

Personally, I think they get all mezmerized by all of the shininess.

Or...

could be 'cause Jayne's guardin' the door.

"Well now, ain't this a whole lotta fuss. I didn't know better, might think we were dangerous."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 3:47 PM

NANDIFAN

Yeah, well, I certainly wouldn't want to mess with Jayne, especially if he is holding Vera, so I guess I'm stuck here! It definately seems to be a place filled with it's own colorful characters!

"I've been waiting for you to kiss me since I showed you my guns!"

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 5:14 PM

DONCOAT

Quote:
Originally posted by cartoon:
This film definitely should have a warning label, or require a prescription to see it, and there should always be a non-fan to help pull you away back to reality if you can't find the strength or willpower to do it yourself.

There's one little flaw in that plan. Those non-fans have a disturbing tendency to settle down in front of the TV and get just as addicted as us.

But overall, your point is well taken. Over the Christmas holidays, my family talked about having an intervention for me. (This was shortly after Flanvention I, which I flew across the country to attend.)

I *think* they were just joking.

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 5:24 PM

CARTOON

Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:
There's one little flaw in that plan. Those non-fans have a disturbing tendency to settle down in front of the TV and get just as addicted as us.

Believe it or not, my 16-year old nephew watched the DVD with me (one of the multiple times I watched it over the first few days), and while he "liked it", by his own admission, he "doesn't think it was great" like I do.

Hard to believe, considering our tastes are very similiar when it comes to sci-fi (and gaming). He's different in just about every other way, though.

I thought for certain he'd become a Browncoat. Still totally baffled by this.

"Looks like a thing to me."

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 6:28 PM

GINGER08

Yea, I am continually introducing Firefly/Serenity to people (I'm up to 10 now! yes!) and have yet to have someone watch and not be hooked. It's so cool! I've got people who I would NEVER expect liking the show coming up and saying lines and stuff to me. I love it. So totally addictive.

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 7:49 PM

THECRAZYIVAN

Quote:
Originally posted by cartoon:

This film definitely should have a warning label, or require a prescription to see it, and there should always be a non-fan to help pull you away back to reality if you can't find the strength or willpower to do it yourself.

"We gotta go to a crappy town where I'm a hero."

now where in spichter-hell are you gunna find a non-fan??

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"There is a sense that this is still not over. It's hard to put a finger on what's so special about this project and about this group of people, but it's just one of those things you have to trust in, and relish. I am very, very proud."
---Jewel Staite on "Firefly" and "Serenity" in "Finding Serenity" (essay collection by Jane Espenson)

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Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:16 PM

SAMEERTIA

hee hee! I'll mess with Jayne...and his big gun...
But I ain't tryin't to get back out. I like it here. It's shiny.

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Friday, January 20, 2006 6:23 AM

QUEENOFTHENORTH

Quote:
Originally posted by cartoon:
Quote:
Originally posted by queenofthenorth:
Well, at least we haven't gotten all aggressive and crazy yet. You know, throwing copies of Serenity and Firefly at people on the street or kidnapping them and forcing them to watch. Yet.

We haven't?!!?

Read the "Captive Audience" thread.

"Time for some thrillin' heroics."

Oh yeah. Well, we haven't started throwing copies at people on the street yet.

"I'm having one of those things - a headache with pictures."

"Of course I'm right. And if I'm not, may we all be horribly crushed from above somehow."

Like books? Go to this thread: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=14862
to find out how to buy mine!

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Friday, January 20, 2006 6:29 AM

CYBERSNARK

Quote:
Originally posted by VoshExeter:
Also, lots of basil and oregano.

I think you mean cilantro.

(Is it time to revive that in-joke?)

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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

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Friday, January 20, 2006 6:34 AM

CARTOON

Quote:
Originally posted by TheCrazyIvan:
now where in spichter-hell are you gunna find a non-fan??

Uh... maybe at Fox and Universal Studios??

"Well now, ain't this a whole lotta fuss. I didn't know better, might think we were dangerous."

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Friday, January 20, 2006 6:39 AM

CHRISISALL

You people go be addicted or whatever. Me? I only watched the DVD twelve times since I bought it.

No problem here.

...but I do have the Fruity Oaty Bars tune playin' non-stop in my head....

Serenity addiction NOT MANDATORY Chrisisall

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Friday, January 20, 2006 10:01 AM

DONCOAT

I have to say, the Fruity Oaty jingle has some competition now that I've watched the Wonderfalls DVD set.

"We're bobbin' along in our barrels, some of us tip right over the edge..."

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

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