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'SERENITY 'VERSARY' ~ Feedback thread for the September 30th name

POSTED BY: 11THHOUR
UPDATED: Friday, May 5, 2006 17:01
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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:12 PM

Finally came up with a September 30th name idea of the not quite so wacky variety.

How 'bout we name the day:

Serenity 'Versary

Has a kinda poetry to it...

It's playing on the word 'verse, it's acknowledgment of the one year anniversary of the premiere, and the name goes naturally with wishin' folk Happy "Serenity 'Versary!"

Having the day still have "Serenity" in it helps round out the whole June 23rd "Serenity Day", and the Serenity Summer Campaign... creating a kind of triptic.

Somethin' to ponder on, 'cause this time it's a real suggestion.

11th Hour

P.S.
This is a carry over post from my nomination thread. The September 30th day name suggestion needs it's own ruttin' thread!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:55 PM

well, I like it.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:08 PM

Like I said in the thread where you came up with the idea, I love it, Cat'n!

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:15 PM

it's a good name

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:19 PM

I also kind of like the idea of addressing Universal as 'Versal. I see a picture of the Universal logo changed to say 'Versal online and it was pretty cool. I'd attach the image, but I don't know how. You can find on google, just search 'versal and it should be on the first or second page.

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:59 PM

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Originally posted by Dewrastler:
I also kind of like the idea of addressing Universal as 'Versal. I see a picture of the Universal logo changed to say 'Versal online and it was pretty cool. I'd attach the image, but I don't know how. You can find on google, just search 'versal and it should be on the first or second page.

Yes, one of the ideas whirling around my head was to somehow include "Universal" in the name. But, the studio may look on that as a little too pushy, and the problem with the perception that the day is somehow officially sanctioned by them. Then it's like they're saying happy anniversasry to themselves!

However, if "Serenity 'Versary" is used, then it will be paired with our "thank yous" to Universal, so a nice general kind of kinship and connection between them will be created.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 4:01 PM

Well, I must say Catain,(shameless copying of Agatsu!) this is a right shiny idea. I like it! The longer I say it the more I like it.

Serenity 'Versary

It DOES have a kinda poetry to it!

ETA: I just moved this from the other thread.
Still think the name is shiny, this many hours later.

Just spoke to my daughter who lives in CA. Near L.A. She is a Browncoat who doesn't have enough time with her job to be as involved as she'd like to be.... anyway..

Told her the name and she jumped on it and said it was excellent and catchy and she thought even non Browncoats would be intrigued by it.

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 6:04 PM

Say... you have a daughter? I she into hairy guys?

Hey, you get my pun, I get your first born, that's the deal.

I still love Serenity 'Versary, btw.

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:45 PM

I have to give up my first born? Naw...you're just kiddin'.. you'll let me borrow your pun and use it.. I know you.. you're a sweety in a hairy disguise.

Ok, folks, I come back and nobody is expressing interest in this name or making any other suggestions? This board is awful quiet tonight, despite the llama invasion.

Click on this and tell us what you think..this is our Summer of Serenity Campaign... culminating in the Serenity 'Versary. We need to know how you as a community feel!

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 8:46 PM

I'm on board!
(I knew you'd come up with the perfect name)

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 9:18 PM

People, please comment on this NOW before critizising it when it's gone "official". Don't you think it's a great name? I'm happy.
I'll be more happy when you post how happy you are. Make me happy.

This post is all about happy. I thought I'd give it a little theme there, hope you like it. Happyhappy.

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:12 PM

Well i like it, its a little bit of a tounge twister, but i do like it.
I alsoo kinda like:
BDA day.
and
S.A.D
Serenity Appreciation day, which ties in with the thanking universal stuff

Is it just me but the boards gone alfull quite the last day.

So just a small
BUMPing to get more opions.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 12:00 AM

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Originally posted by PurplePebble:
Well i like it, its a little bit of a tounge twister, but i do like it.
I alsoo kinda like BDA day.

I found that "Serenity 'Versary" began to roll off the tongue better when I thought about how the words kind of rhyme, and have a bit of rhythm like music.

While the "Big Damn Anniversary" name is fun and we fans immediately understand the connection to one of our favorite quotes... the name of the day also has to appeal to those unfamiliar with Firefly/Serenity. They wouldn't get the "damn" reference, and the word could seriously work against the endeavor when it comes to media attention.

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Is it just me but the boards gone alfull quite the last day.

So just a small
BUMPing to get more opions.

Appreciate the thread bump, thanks.

Think you're right about the board getting quiet. The good news is that a successful compromise was achieved. My guess is that folks may need a breather after all the intensity of the past couple of weeks.

I know that I've been needing to refocus on things in my life that got shoved aside during all the activity here. This could be the case with a lot of other people too. I'm sure that things will pick up again soon... especially when the campaigns start kicking into gear for this Summer!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 12:13 AM

I like it. Very cool.

Though I keep saying it as "SereniVersary" as opposed to "Serenity 'Versary." Probably because I'm just used to collapsing words like that out of laziness.

"Knew it...probably...saw them cops...and...turned...tail..."

"Can't...sentence...properly."

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 12:23 AM

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I found that "Serenity 'Versary" began to roll off the tongue better when I thought about how the words kind of rhyme, and have a bit of rhythm like music.

Yeah i can see it being the kinda of name that grows on you.

Quote:

Though I keep saying it as "SereniVersary" as opposed to "Serenity 'Versary."

Ditto, every time it gets twisted in my head!

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Think you're right about the board getting quiet. The good news is that a successful compromise was achieved. My guess is that folks may need a breather after all the intensity of the past couple of weeks.

I know that I've been needing to refocus on things in my life that got shoved aside during all the activity here. This could be the case with a lot of other people too. I'm sure that things will pick up again soon... especially when the campaigns start kicking into gear for this Summer!

Mmhmm i get that, I get the kind of calm after the storm feeling, its almost quite nice. we have loads to look forward to over the summer, and we have time to take a breath, because we dont have to be fighting for our corners.
FFF.net is once again a nice place to be.
so i just wana say

and cookies to all that worked so hard to get it back to this, i know i appreciate it.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 12:27 AM

So, is it time to get nekkid?

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Agatsu:
So, is it time to get nekkid?

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

There's always time for that! I'd better get some sun-bathing in or else I won't be able to be a Browncoat whilst still being nekkid!

Ooh, I'd better be careful not to over do it though, or else I could turn into a purplebelly!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 3:29 AM

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Can I call it Sereniversary in my head. I have been trying and my tongue gets twisted on Serenity 'Versary.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 3:49 AM

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Originally posted by FutureMrsFIllion:
Can I call it Sereniversary in my head. I have been trying and my tongue gets twisted on Serenity 'Versary.

Same with me. When I´m saying it, it sounds like "Sereni....mmmmmblll...University". Try saying "Serenity Adversary" or "Serenity Adversity" and it´ll just come out perfectly. Might as well be the german accent...

A.

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"It is time to talk of the Ring," he said.
"Ring? What ring?" said Dildo.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11thHour:

Think you're right about the board getting quiet. The good news is that a successful compromise was achieved. My guess is that folks may need a breather after all the intensity of the past couple of weeks.

personally I had just avoided the boards during the ... er ... um ... last few weeks....

I respect the compromise... in fact I embrace it!

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I'm sure that things will pick up again soon... especially when the campaigns start kicking into gear for this Summer!

actually I'm busy arranging my life around 'Serenity Day' (aka Joss' birthday) right now...
because I'll be attending the shindig, followed by the midnight screening, in support of Equality Now,
after I have gone online and bought some extra copies of Firefly & Serenity for friends and family
and some Navy personal who can get stuff like that (go to):
http://anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/

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PS I am definitely on board for whatever we want to do to celebrate Serenity 'Versary!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:19 AM

As much as i hate to be the one to disagree, with well me, i must admit i think i was wrong earler.

The more i think on this the less it grows on me.

I mean if browncoats cant even get this straight in there heads, what chance do we have of impriniting it on the people we are trying to recruit over summer.

Just my thoughts on thinking maybe we need a rethink.

That said if the majority love it, i more than happy to spend all summer long trying to say it.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:42 AM

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Originally posted by PurplePebble:
As much as i hate to be the one to disagree, with well me, i must admit i think i was wrong earler.

The more i think on this the less it grows on me.

I mean if browncoats cant even get this straight in there heads, what chance do we have of impriniting it on the people we are trying to recruit over summer.

Just my thoughts on thinking maybe we need a rethink.

That said if the majority love it, i more than happy to spend all summer long trying to say it.

I do admit that it can be a bit awkward to say at first. Part of the reason is that Serenity, for such a short word, has four syllables and is a little bit of a workout to say just in itself.

If one slows down a bit and thinks about the words, rather than rushing through them, then they're more easily said. On the other hand, it can be a negative if a majority of people often misspeak it. Hey, even I had to practice it a couple of times before my brain said it right... then I still manged to mangle it a few times after that. (Of course, I am somewhat sleep deprived so that is a factor too.)

This thread was meant to toss the suggestion out there and get some feedback. I'd be nice to name the day something that still directly promotes "Serenity", yet gives a nod to the terminology of the 'verse... plus, is a name that would intrigue (and not creep out) new folk.

That said, perhaps SereniVersary is still a possible additional choice. Who knows, maybe a lot of words in the future will get combined this way? We could be inventing future speak right now!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:45 AM

I like Serenity 'Versary in the written form. It's got the name clearly, the use of the apostrophe is both grammatically correct and artistically significant, and it contains enough intrigue for someone not in the know, without crossing the line into gibberish.

But...

I think I prefer SereniVersary. It has the benefit of sounding the entire word of anniversary, and flows off the tongue and into the ear more easily. I also like the look of it - especially since it still calls back to the 'verse thing. My only problem with it would be with reguard to folks who are not in the know, but that could probably be addressed with a subtitle for stuff geared towards the unwashed masses. (e.g. SereniVersary Day: Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Joss Whedon's Serenity)

Also, because it is one word, it can be more flexibly modified:

1st SereniVersary
SereniVersary Day
SereniVersary Gift

Though, I will admit, I keep typing it incorrectly.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:00 AM

We need the word Serenity spelled out, because that is the thing we want to promote. Although I agree that "Sereniversary" is more fun to say, we're trying to get the word out, and the word is "Serenity".
'Versary already does call back to the 'verse thing, as this sentence proves.
I don't like subtitles. Especially when they're short stories.

We can still call it Sereniversary amongst ourselves.

BROWNCOATS UNITE!

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:47 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11thHour:
creating a kind of triptic.

Shawna's involved too? Cool! ;)

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Wednesday, May 3, 2006 2:59 PM

I like Serenity 'Versary...'course, since I saw it was an option, I've been saying SereniVersary...

It's real shiny!

One day.
One mission.
One army of Browncoats.
On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
http://www.serenityday.org/

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Friday, May 5, 2006 12:37 PM

I like the term, but it is hard to say....quite alot of syllables and I dunno how the people who won't know about it react to it.

Honestly Im stumped for a better suggestion, I wish I could give one. Its good... its just a little difficult to pronounce.

Maybe it can be "Serenity Anniversary".... and the shorted form be Serenity versary.

For some reason its easier for me to say Serenity Anniversary. They are both terms public is aware of, its just they wont know the exact meaning. Anway I guess thats my suggestion. It doesnt have the mystery of Serenity 'Versary, its just easier for me to say, read and understand(if I were a non browncoat).
Prakash

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Friday, May 5, 2006 1:05 PM

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Originally posted by kurya:
I like the term, but it is hard to say....quite alot of syllables and I dunno how the people who won't know about it react to it.

A lot of the promotion will involve posters and flyers where people will see it in the written form. As someone pointed out in this thread, "Serenity 'Versary" works well visually.

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Honestly Im stumped for a better suggestion, I wish I could give one. Its good... its just a little difficult to pronounce.

"Serenity 'Versary" becomes much easier to say so long as one doesn't rush. We have a tendency to want to get through words in a hurry.

A suggestion for folks: Try an experiment, instead of thinking of both words at the same time and trying to get to the end... first, just say "Serenity", then picture 'Versary and say it, take a small beat between them. It's saying them too fast that's the problem... the brain does a shortcut... it sees the "Ser" and the "Ver" and some kind of bridge is formed where the stuff in the middle gets shortened.

We need a name that is fun for the fans and contains a feeling of FF/S talk, yet is still accessible to non-fans. However, we'll also want to avoid a name that starts getting too fan cult sounding. Puts new folk off...

The floor is still open for suggestions, but it would be good to settle on a good name fairly soon... that way promotional materials and announcements can start to be generated.

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Friday, May 5, 2006 2:59 PM

I'm for it -- great name! :)

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Friday, May 5, 2006 4:18 PM

Doing one of those thread bump things for folks who may have missed this topic.

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Friday, May 5, 2006 5:01 PM

Thanks for the bump. I missed this thread before.

I like Serenity 'Versary, it makes more sense on paper. All for it.

One summer.
One mission.
One army of Browncoats.
Starting June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

http://serenityjune23rd.com/

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