What habits have YOU picked up from Firefly? by Shrouded

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What habits have YOU picked up from Firefly?

POSTED BY: SHROUDED
UPDATED: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:27
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 1:09 PM

I was thinking of something like that, at first i wanted Burn the land and boil the sea you can't take the sky from me. but that is just to long to put on my chest.... Though i could wrap the bird with a banner and do it that way hmmmmm.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:20 PM

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Another one that I do a lot is just slip quotes into conversations...however when I do this around people who don't know what firefly is, I tend to get some funny looks...oh well!

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"It's always too late when you've got nothing..."

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Wednesday, September 13, 2006 4:14 PM

TERRI

Well, since I don't curse the use of ruttin' and gorram have been invaluable to me, as I am always looking for more words to make it, you know fun and interesting. And I've taken to hitting people with open hands, more and more often. He was right, it is pretty funny.

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Friday, September 15, 2006 1:34 PM

GREENFAERIE

I had one Hawaiian shirt before Firefly. Now I have seven.

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Friday, September 15, 2006 3:32 PM

UBERGEEK

I have started slipping in Serenifly quotes in my convorsations. and only one of my frineds *sometimes* knows what im talking about (he watched the series/movie and really liked it... but not a "browncoat") The others just look at me like im crazy.

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Friday, September 15, 2006 4:35 PM

MER

Phrases or a way of speaking. I'm not sures of a what else I pick up. But I've gotten into the bad habit of naming my things after the cast (like Jayne does with his weapons).

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Friday, September 15, 2006 4:51 PM

FEI

hm... well since I watched serenity and firefly I always put my thumb into my front pockets and then the rest of my hand hangs over my pockets (mal has done it).

I'm actually chinese, but Mandarin and Cantonese are second languages to me. Nobody finds it wierd when I do swear (I do live in asia), but I would be like "gorram" (and then people stare at me). I also quote the show a lot, and talk about Firefly a lot (hehe). I have become addicted to a certain fan site forum *cough cough*. Also, everywhere I go I get new ideas on what graphics to make for firefly and serenity.

I also talk in a western accent (which people in school are like "Holy crap you have a good accent", just cause of firefly.)

"Dear Buddha, please bring me a pony and a plastic rocket..."

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Friday, September 15, 2006 4:56 PM

SHROUDED

hehe, I do the hand thing, too.

Oh, something else I noticed - when I'm deep in thought, embarrassed, or spacing out, I tend to rub my collarbone with my hand like Simon in Objects in Space.

Only, I use my left hand 'stead of my right. When I realize I'm doin' it, I usually switch.

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The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am. - Steve Irwin, our Honorary BDH

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Friday, September 15, 2006 5:33 PM

BEANS

i deffinetly say Gorramit and shiny alot.
I also say god's balls like jayne did at Haven in the BDM.

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Friday, September 15, 2006 6:03 PM

VERSEEXPLORER

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MER wrote:
Friday, September 15, 2006 16:35
Phrases or a way of speaking. I'm not sures of a what else I pick up. But I've gotten into the bad habit of naming my things after the cast (like Jayne does with his weapons).

Now, you've got my interest. Lots of people have names for cars, but what are you naming, and what's their name? I'm mighty curious.

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Mal: Saffron, you're pleasing, you're all kinds of pleasing, and uhh...it's been awhile, a long damn while, since anybody but me took a hold of my plow.

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Friday, September 15, 2006 9:30 PM

JAYNEISNOTAGIRLSNAME

i would have to that i picked up eating apples with knives (i say it's cause ive bitten into too many rotten apples) saying Gorram it constantly, swearing in chinese (so i dont get in trouble) and singing the theme or Hero of Canton

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Jayne: You guys started a riot? On account
of me? Oh... I am truly touched,
truly, truly touched by that. I mean,
all of this has been swell and all,
but that, my very own riot...

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:18 AM

MAGPIE256

definitely shiny, and eating strawberries slowly. Lots more that I don't realise until my daughter looks at me (in that special, teenage, Mum you're embarrassing me way) and says - that's a Firefly reference isn't it? God you're a geek.

It's so unfair. I'm a browncoat. Geeks are a different colour all together.

Deb (Magpie256)

One of you is gonna fall, and die, and I'm not cleaning it up

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 2:23 AM

MANAPEGONEWRONG

Nothing much, I just keep saying "gorramit" ALL the time. With friends who know the series its "gorramit Mal!" but others are often confused by my gorramits. It's become a regular part of my speech now I dont even think about it.

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:22 AM

ABOLEYN24

Whenever I do something stupid (far too often) I say that I have a problem with my brain being missing.

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 6:17 AM

RYANGOODMAN

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Originally posted by HeatherUnderwood:
And every time me or one of my Browncoat friends/relatives does something absolutely terrifying while driving, it's customary to just look at your passengers, smile, and say, "It's okay...I'm a leaf on the wind!"

Well, it's usually me saying that to you, isn't it.

Anyway, I've taken to wearing my brown coat a bit. The biggest thing is quoting things. And I'm not just talking about speaking the quotes- I often find myself thinking "Yep...that went well..." or things like that when things aren't going well.

http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/piedmontbrowncoats/

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:30 AM

JUGGLEROFGEESE

1. I learned how to juggle then baught some geese. (serious, it doesn't work too well).

2. I started saying shiny and gorram-it. (Now lots of people in my school say shiny)

3. I started wearing a long brown coat

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Saturday, September 16, 2006 7:36 AM

YESMYNAMEISKALI

i do the same things plus i think firefly has improved my mood a lot... probably since my name is kali... also i'll think of something about the show and start laughing. people stare.

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Sunday, September 17, 2006 2:32 AM

SHROUDED

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Originally posted by YESmynameiskali:
i do the same things plus i think firefly has improved my mood a lot... probably since my name is kali... also i'll think of something about the show and start laughing. people stare.

Oh, you don't even want to KNOW how often I burst out into laughter. XD For instance, I forget what exactly we were talking about, but in my British Literature class my teacher mentioned Robin Hood, and said, "You know, that entire rob-from-the-rish, give-to-the-poor scenario?" And it took ALL of my willpower not to burst into the chorus of "The Hero of Canton."

And I mean all my effort - my friend even asked me, "Do you have to go to the bathroom or something?"

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The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am. - Steve Irwin, our Honorary BDH

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Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:05 AM

BLINKER

Speech cadences, mostly. Seems I've become just a mite more poetical.

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Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:23 AM

DQBABY76

SHROUDED: thats just hilarious! I tend to burst out laughing when Im in a waiting room or some place quiet because my mind just kind of wanders to Firefly. Of course I get the strange looks when I do that and then they scoot a few chairs down. But oh well, they'd laugh too if they knew all about it.

Of course, Firefly jargon tends to creep more into my own vocabulary. It drives my husband nuts. I'll be talking normally and then all of a sudden I'll start saying "ruttin", "undo fussin", and "be on your merry". He shakes his head and rolls his eyes. Then he asks if he can have his wife back now.

I also got really interested in guns, which is competely out of character. I've never even fired one but I recently bought a beautiful 12 gauge pump action shotgun. I dunno why... but when I saw her I had to have her. The hubby refuses to let me name her Vera.

Kaylee's voice pops into my head whenever I'm eating an apple, and now I can stomach eating energy bars because I just pretend that they're molded protein or a big supplement bar.

Whenever I pass by the clothing store "Woolies" I have to go in because it has perfect "River" wear.

Wow, I think my obsession maybe getting a little weird. Oh well, its fun!

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Shepherd used to tell me...can't do something smart, do something right.
I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

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Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:35 AM

SHROUDED

Haha, when I slip into old-western slang, my mom rolls her eyes and goes, "Stop talking like Firefly."

If I were you, I'd start callin' her Vera behind your hubby's back.

he'd never know, 'less he snuck up on you someday.

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The only animals I'm not comfortable with are parrots, but I'm learning as I go. I'm getting better and better at 'em. I really am. - Steve Irwin, our Honorary BDH

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Monday, September 18, 2006 12:07 PM

MER

Quote:
Originally posted by VerseExplorer:

Quote:
MER wrote:
Friday, September 15, 2006 16:35
Phrases or a way of speaking. I'm not sures of a what else I pick up. But I've gotten into the bad habit of naming my things after the cast (like Jayne does with his weapons).

Now, you've got my interest. Lots of people have names for cars, but what are you naming, and what's their name? I'm mighty curious.

Well, my laptop's Jayne, my car is Hoban "Wash" Washburne, and my PC is Zoe (Like a Motherfuting Tank)

Funny thing about Wash...
[On the way back from seeing Serenity]
*Thinks about Wash-the Car*
Me: "Damn it! Why did I have to name you Wash?!"
Bud: "Don't think about it"
Me: "I can't! Gahh!! WHYYY???!!!!"
*Talk about something else. Silence again*
Me: "....Damn it!"

I was like this for a good solid couple of months.

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Monday, September 18, 2006 4:18 PM

YESMYNAMEISKALI

also, i noticed this today, i think, i've picked up the saying "by the by". i remember this being a Serenifly phrase. hope i'm not wrong...

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"See, I've secretly been kind of a fan of me for some time now. I've seen everything I've ever done. I'd love to meet me, but I'd probably just stare and not be able to say anything witty or anything." -- Joss Whedon

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Monday, September 18, 2006 5:47 PM

VERSEEXPLORER

Quote:
Originally posted by MER:
Quote:
Originally posted by VerseExplorer:

Quote:
MER wrote:
Friday, September 15, 2006 16:35
Phrases or a way of speaking. I'm not sures of a what else I pick up. But I've gotten into the bad habit of naming my things after the cast (like Jayne does with his weapons).

Now, you've got my interest. Lots of people have names for cars, but what are you naming, and what's their name? I'm mighty curious.

Well, my laptop's Jayne, my car is Hoban "Wash" Washburne, and my PC is Zoe (Like a Motherfuting Tank)

Funny thing about Wash...
[On the way back from seeing Serenity]
*Thinks about Wash-the Car*
Me: "Damn it! Why did I have to name you Wash?!"
Bud: "Don't think about it"
Me: "I can't! Gahh!! WHYYY???!!!!"
*Talk about something else. Silence again*
Me: "....Damn it!"

I was like this for a good solid couple of months.

I can understand how Wash the Car would be very difficult to drive home in from Serenity. Although, it must be reassuring now to know that Wash lives on in your car.

_______________________________
Mal: Saffron, you're pleasing, you're all kinds of pleasing, and uhh...it's been awhile, a long damn while, since anybody but me took a hold of my plow.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:04 AM

MER

Quote:
Originally posted by VerseExplorer:

I can understand how Wash the Car would be very difficult to drive home in from Serenity. Although, it must be reassuring now to know that Wash lives on in your car.

Indeed. Though I worry how I can transfer the essence of Wash whenever I need a new car.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:30 AM

MACAVITY

Myself, I've only picked up a couple, being as I'm relatively new to Firefly/Serenity (although I like what I've seen so far).

My main one is saying "I am a leaf on the wind" any time I'm up against some particularly stiff competition in any of the games I play (but mostly in Initial D v3 or UnWheel).

"First come smiles, next come lies. Last is gunfire." - Roland Deschain, gunslinger

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Tuesday, September 19, 2006 11:27 AM

STOWEAWAY

My husband and I are both huge fans so we quote the show frequently to each other. I've started asking my children about terrifying space monkeys whenever I find that a bomb has exploded in their room. Although, in retrospect, that may be why they're having nightmares.
And lastly, I've noticed that lately I am drawn to object that have Asian flair (clothes, decorative items, even dishes). It's not intentional, more subconscious. But I'm pretty sure I picked it up from all the beautful things on Firefly.

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