how old are my fellow browncoats? by bigwolf18

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how old are my fellow browncoats?

POSTED BY: BIGWOLF18
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Friday, August 18, 2006 10:13 PM

Cynical is good. I can go with cynical.

Your not 50, but cynical trumps age.

Anyway, most everyone here is under 30.

Now I know why no one responds when I mention Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon.

Their all going, "Buster who"?
http://flashgordon.ws/images/219_small.JPG
Can you believe Flash
passed up Princess Aura for Dale.

Traveler

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Friday, August 18, 2006 10:50 PM

AGENTRUSCO

I'll be elevnty-one.

Wait, oops, wrong fandom.

I guess that means I'll be 21. No, I hate the whole "almost" and "suchnsuch ana half"

So that makes me 20. And I'm a recruiter. Made about a dozen so far.

Go me.

AgentRusco out.

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I cannot abide useless people.

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Friday, August 18, 2006 11:15 PM

BORNTOFLY

I'm 18, which because I am Australian means I can legally drink alchohol!

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:18 AM

RCAT

Quote:
Originally posted by traveler:

Anyway, most everyone here is under 30.

Now I know why no one responds when I mention Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon.

Their all going, "Buster who"?

Lol, when "Buster" comes up I think of Buster Keaton (the master of physical comidy). A bit before my and your time, Traveler. Crabbe was the original Tarzan, though. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, check out both 'Busters'. Fun stuff from a different era.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 12:27 AM

KINGHENDRICK

Im 28 here.. i've got into firefly from the movie actually

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:11 AM

MAGDALENA

"No power in the 'verse can stop me!"

Hello Shiney people!

I am exactly 39 years, 1 week, 1 day and 7 1/2 hours old... but I still behave like I'm much, much younger... keeps me young that does!

Quite a few Leo's here... aren't there...

Hey Traveler - LOL at Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon - I've not seen that one but I do recall seeing him as Tarzan...

Born to Fly! I too am an Aussie! That means I have been legally drinking for 21 years now... funny that...

Huge Welcome to both Browncoatgirl and Triggerhappy - glad you de-lurked it's good to meet you both!

Love these types of threads - lets us get a broader picture and a more intimate one at the same time!

Love - Magdalena x x x

P.S. My one convert is 33 and I know others who are 41, 19 & 21 but none of them are on this site... they are just crazy mad keen Firefly fans who can quote every line of ever show!

Mwaaah - Magda x x

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:06 AM

SUNNYJ

Hello all
Im 24 years young. Looking at this thread its wonderful to see so many people of varying ages. It just goes to show you cant aim our 'verse' at just one demographic. It reaches everyone and that's testament to how great Firefly really is and how mighty we Browncoats are!

'Poor little thing. Never even saw the light of day, now its in showbusiness!'

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:13 AM

ARCLIGHT

I think the youngest poster here is 11 and the oldest is 50-something.

Nope, on a similar thread we had a Browncoat check in who is in their 70's.
Me, just turned 49. I'm new at being 49 and don't know how to do it that well.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:16 AM

CYBERSNARK

Quote:
Originally posted by Rcat:
Quote:
Originally posted by traveler:
Now I know why no one responds when I mention Buster Crabbe in Flash Gordon.

Their all going, "Buster who"?

Lol, when "Buster" comes up I think of Buster Keaton (the master of physical comidy). A bit before my and your time, Traveler. Crabbe was the original Tarzan, though. For those who have no idea what I'm talking about, check out both 'Busters'. Fun stuff from a different era.

When I hear "Buster Crabbe" I think of the Muppet show. Gonzo once did an act with a crab named Buster.

KERMIT (incredulous): "Buster?" The crab's name is --well, of course it is.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:28 AM

MSG

Traveler- Hey I know who Buster Crabbe is...and wasn't he in Tarzan??

Also, I volunteer to be stubborn..I am almost always stubborn. It's how I've survived in a job whose turnover rate is generally less than a year:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:41 AM

HHERITAGE

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:49 AM

KANEMAN

Quote:
Originally posted by BrowncoatGirlBR:
I'm 26, and this is my first post... Nice to find fellow browncoats in here. My family thinks anything with spaceships is childish...

You should listen to your parents
well, its true

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 5:11 AM

SHROUDED

I'm 16, and a proud browncoat. Although i've only been one for the better part of the summer, I know I'll be one for the rest of my semi-lonely, semi-pathetic life.

When you can't run, you crawl, and when you can't do that you sit still and watch episodes of Firefly.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 5:13 AM

CAROLJUDE

I think Douglas Adams was wrong. I am no answer to ANYTHING.

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Walk tall, or don't walk at all...

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 5:44 AM

AGENTRUSCO

Quote:
I think Douglas Adams was wrong. I am no answer to ANYTHING.

Ha! That's the most amazing thing ever. But I disagree, Douglas Adams is never wrong. you just need to find the question is all. Perhaps the question is as simple as this: How old am I? or: How old is CarolJude. After all, that is pretty much what the present question is.

So, carry on as the answer to life, the universe and everything. Or something. At least until you turn 43...

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 6:46 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

I am 21, but 22 is coming up mighty fast (it seems to be anyway)

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. - Gautama Siddharta

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 7:06 AM

WHEELSOFJOY

I am 36 and will be 37 in November. What a wide range of fans we have.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 9:22 AM

DINALT

33, but feel older sometimes, lol.

Been dining on SF since before I can remember, and know someone here mentioned Flash. Can remember watching that, and Rocketman, and Harold Lloyd - ok, not all Sci-Fi, but can relate to the age thing sometimes

Remember, it's not how old you are that counts - it's how much SF you've crammed into those years.....lol

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:35 AM

NEVERFLOWER

I'm 18. I'll be 19 in a week.

I am a leaf on the wind.

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:39 AM

DIVINEST

21 in 9 days!

No power in the 'verse can stop me

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Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:05 PM

TRAVELER

Your right Dinalt. Age makes no difference. I'm actually very happy to see how diverse we are. It shows the excellent quality of Firefly. It transcends a lot of boundaries. Not just age.

Rcat. Good to here you mention Buster Keaton. One of the few actors who crossed over from silent film to sound. I lucked out and got his epic silent movie "the General". He was one of greatest comedians of all time. Good call Rcat.

MSG. Have you down for stubborn.

And in honor of this auspicious occasion we dedicate this next song to MSG.

At last, my love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
A last, the skies above are blue
My heart was wraped in clover
The night I looked at you
I found a dream that I can speak to
A dream that I can call my own
I found a thrill to press my cheek to
A thrill I've never known
You smiled, and then the the spell cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine, at last.

Just my way of sending virtual flowers.
And to bump this wonderful thread.
Lets hear from you Browncoats, young and old.

Traveler

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 12:23 AM

RUCHIK

i be 21. that post way earlier about being around when going to the moon was considered science fiction is pretty crazy. ppl are gonna look back on 50 years and say we were nuts for even considering living on other planets. another 50 after that, "you had a car? whats a gorram car?"

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 1:29 AM

WASHSYOUNGERSEXIERBR

Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges

18 last week

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 1:50 AM

ONEMANSHORT

Just popping in after a rather long bout of no internet. I just moved-got internet put in yesterday but only on my father's computer. It's not been a good few weeks for this Firefly fan in terms of access to the internet. Anyway, just saw this thread, thought I would add that I'm 15, 16 next month!!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 2:56 AM

PIK

Well, I'm 21 soon-to-be 22 and I just joined FireFlyfans.net today. I've been a huge fan of FireFly for almost two years now I'd say. :)

"Do not fear me - ours is a peacful race, and we must live in harmony" -You know who ;)

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 4:09 AM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

Just popping in to give PIK a shiny Browncoat welcome. Enjoy your stay in the 'verse!

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Go to http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/ and vote Firefly!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 4:09 AM

MRT

I am a leaf on the wind.

No, make that I am 30 going on 18.

I love the international, intergenerational fanbase - it speaks volumes for the quality of the show and the people who watch and love it!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 5:33 AM

BAD2VERSE

44.. and I feel every year of it ;)

..but eatin people alive, where does THAT get fun?

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 5:54 AM

WASH5885

35 and I've been a fan of this site for a long time but just joined today.

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:04 AM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

Yay! More Browncoats!

Welcome to the shiny 'verse, wash5885, and enjoy your stay!

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Go to http://richlabonte.net/tvvote/ and vote Firefly!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:10 AM

MMMKAREN

Hang on to your seats: been 20 at least three times now...that's right 60!!!actually, 61. Still haven't decided what to be if I grow up...but crew on Serenity appeals to both my fun and purpose modes...And I do remember, paying my nickle to see the Saturday installments at the show to see "Flash Gordon" on the big screen! But "Buster" is my canine friend's name...

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 1:32 PM

BIGWOLF18

Quote:
Originally posted by arclight:
I think the youngest poster here is 11 and the oldest is 50-something.

Nope, on a similar thread we had a Browncoat check in who is in their 70's.
Me, just turned 49. I'm new at being 49 and don't know how to do it that well.

also my little sister is on this site, river26, and she is 10 years old

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 1:54 PM

DISCARIOT

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:35 PM

GOAT

23

Been into SciFi for a while, but not as much as of late. Not much of a recruiter (only 3 people or so) but I'm trying!

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Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:42 PM

SEAOTTER

37

And it's great -- every year is better than the previous.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 4:44 AM

SAHARA

I'm 40 and my son, who is also a big Firefly fan, is 10.5.

Sahara
Blackbird fly into the light of the dark, black night.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 5:00 AM

WOLFPOET

My parents would kill me, but whatever. I'm going on 15 in February, which is too damn far away!!! Hehe, I'll always be older than you, Qwerty. Yesterday I was only a half-year older than you, and today I'm a full year older than you!

"We will rule over all this land, and we will call it... This Land."
"I think we should call it YOUR GRAVE!"
"Curse you, sudden yet inevitable betrayal."

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Monday, August 21, 2006 6:12 AM

ITAMOON

I'm Nathan Fillion + 7.

ItaMoon

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Inara: What did I say to you about barging into my shuttle?
Mal: That it was manly and impulsive?
Inara: Yes, precisely. Only the exact phrase I used was "don't".

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Monday, August 21, 2006 6:34 AM

ODDSBODSKINS

i could've sworn i posted here earlier

am 21, and intend to remain that way indefinately

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jailbait.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:27 PM

JONNYQUEST

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Thanks for starting this one, BigWolf18. I'm 46 and glad to see I'm not the oldest, though it did take awhile to get to the fogey section. I assume that just means we don't move so quick. I think it's great our age span runs from River to Book.

I just love threads like this because so much more comes through beside just the answer to the question. And there's so many points to pick up on! Buster Crabbe rules! [nods to Traveler]

Arcadia and BornToFly, My favorite drinking age story is this: when I turned eighteen they had just lowered the legal age in Michigan not long before. When I turned twenty, they raised it back to 21. So I was legal for two years and suddenly I was not. I was the same person. "That sounds like the Alliance. Unite the planets under one rule. Everyone can be interfered with or ignored. Equally." On the bright side I did get to become legal twice...!

And if you haven't already, check out the Religions/Beliefs of Browncoats thread from this weekend. Only Browncoats could be so diverse and so civil about it. Congrats to all you posters.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:52 PM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Figured I'd throw down.

28

Either too old or too young. Thought I was done hearing that ten years ago.
Stupid numbers.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:59 PM

TRAVELER

More people have responded to Buster Crabbe in this thread than the thread I created in the "Other Science Fiction Series" message area.

Now I know how to get a better response. I'll just ask every bodies age and slip it in.

I could always go to Troll Country with it.

Just kidding.

We truly are diverse.

BUSTER CRABBE with JEAN ROGERS

I love my fellow Browncoats.
Traveler

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Monday, August 21, 2006 6:33 PM

TRAEVYNN

A proud 47 here and known to be obstinate, dogged, pertinacious and mulish but never stubborn.

Also occasionally have bouts of bitchy cynical optimism with a splash of misbehavior.

Wouldn't go back to re-live my teens and early 20's for any amount of cashy money.

"...I'm still free, you can't take the sky from me."

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Monday, August 21, 2006 7:36 PM

PIK

Thanks for the welcome YINYANG :D

"Do not fear me! Ours is a peacful race, and we must live in harmony."

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 6:51 AM

ESTHER

I'm 34 ... no, wait, 35 ... no, 36 ... gosh, changes so qickly! Time runs faster every year ...

Love my captain!

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 7:56 AM

SAHARA

Quote:
Originally posted by JonnyQuest:

And if you haven't already, check out the Religions/Beliefs of Browncoats thread from this weekend. Only Browncoats could be so diverse and so civil about it. Congrats to all you posters.

Here's the link to the thread to which Mr. Quest is referring:

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=23167#top

Sahara
Blackbird fly into the light of the dark, black night.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:05 AM

JONNYQUEST

"Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"

Thanks Sahahahara. Always keepin' me honest. Don't know why I didn't think of it myself. Oh, yeah, you had the brain again. Brain hog.

Well, here I am.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:10 AM

SAHARA

No problem, Mr. Quest. I am at work, so I'm really not using the brain all that much anyway. You can have it for a while.

Sahara
Blackbird fly into the light of the dark, black night.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:51 AM

ZZETTA13

Hello fellow brownthingies I mean coats. Well I have some info for you about the thread here if you care to take a listen. I did the numbers ( nope is wasn't calculating Darkflys age)

For those who have responded it breaks down a bit like this:

Age 50+ this thread=6
Age 40-49 numbers=15
Age 30-39 numbers=28
Age 20-29 numbers=28
Age under 20 numbers=23

Now this is just a rough look-through so don't hold me to be exact. There were several " I'll be ? next week" kinda post and a few " I ain't gonna tell ya."

Traveler I do remember Buster Crabb and Flash Gordon. In fact I was in a dollar store some time back and there was a whole stack of dvds of the old Flash Gordon b/w tv series. I bought a few of them. Then there was the Flash Gordon movie a few years back with Queen doing the soundtrack, I won’t say more about that movie.

Johnny Quest ( Wow does that bring me back) Welcome to the boat if you're new. In fact welcome to all the new recruits who have come out of lurking to join this thread. There are plenty of interesting postings on here that I would have loved to caught right after they were put up but my Alliance life was calling so I do have to put on a purple jacket now and then (course I wear my brown one under it). Anyway great thread. Hope theres more.

Z

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:55 PM

DREAMWALKER

Bumping up the 20-29 category to 29.

Newbie checking in at 23 years, been a Browncoat for 2 years.

"You're talking to Serenity. And Early...Serenity is very unhappy."

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