UK Browncoats! Do we exist? by Hafthand

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Like the concealed American Militia that shot at the British Army riding into Washington DC under a flag of truce in 1814 to accept the capitals surrender (after the Redcoats shot the US Army to pieces in the field at Bladensburg)?

Yeah, it's odd how much we'd learned from the redcoats in the war of Independants (excuse me, Independence). It's just that we couldn't find innocent women and children around to butcher like at Lexington and Concord or random Algonquins, so we had to pick on your poor armed troops. Sorry, couldn't resist.

And anway, don't you have the wrong site? Being a redcoat- aren't you looking for the Alliance website? I hear you won a good victory in Serenity Valley.

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Monday, February 27, 2006 10:34 AM

Oh, I forgot, one last thing- you do know the burning was direct ordered retaliation for the burning of York, right? They don't sell the reason for the burning as some dastardly colonial deed in Brit history books, do they?

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Monday, February 27, 2006 10:57 AM

HOTPOINT

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Originally posted by BitterBierce:
Yeah, it's odd how much we'd learned from the redcoats in the war of Independants (excuse me, Independence). It's just that we couldn't find innocent women and children around to butcher like at Lexington and Concord or random Algonquins, so we had to pick on your poor armed troops. Sorry, couldn't resist.

You do know that many of the worst atrocities of the American War of Independence were carried out by the "Patriot" side right? If you don't believe me look up the Gnadenhutten massacre for example

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Originally posted by BitterBierce:
And anway, don't you have the wrong site? Being a redcoat- aren't you looking for the Alliance website? I hear you won a good victory in Serenity Valley.

Interesting spin on things. Of course I could counter argue that since slavery is apparently legal in the Alliance, and that the slave owning landed classes are very much on top in the Alliance, they have more in common with the American Rebels.

You know we Brits abolished slavery here in England in 1772 and that fear we'd do the same in the Colonies was a major reason for the Rebellion right?

In any case if you'd like to argue this matter further (and good naturedly I hope) how about you start a thread in Real World FFF.NET and we can take the topic there instead of continuing to hijack this thread?

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Monday, February 27, 2006 11:01 AM

HOTPOINT

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Originally posted by BitterBierce:
Oh, I forgot, one last thing- you do know the burning was direct ordered retaliation for the burning of York, right? They don't sell the reason for the burning as some dastardly colonial deed in Brit history books, do they?

No actually it wasn't in direct retaliation for just the Burning of York (Modern day Toronto then Capital of Upper Canada) but for all the other Canadian Towns burned too.

The firing on the White Flag likely did colour Major General Robert Ross's view on exactly how many buildings he was going to burn though.

Once again we can take this to REAL WORLD FFF.NET if you want?

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Monday, February 27, 2006 11:24 AM

MEGMAC

I'm from Birmingham, I'm surprised there are so many of us UK Browncoats.

Got my DVD today...with the shiny artcards.

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Monday, February 27, 2006 11:39 AM

RIVERTAMKICKSASS03

i'm from London or Hemel Hempstead depending on time of year

Been a fan since seing something called firefly on sci-fi channel and remebering that was something to do with "that guy from buffy" than after the show realised it might be best to learn Joss' name

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Monday, February 27, 2006 11:53 AM

NEMMY

Hi Megamac, near Warwick here!

Anyone else from the West Midlands?

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Monday, February 27, 2006 1:47 PM

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You do know that many of the worst atrocities of the American War of Independence were carried out by the "Patriot" side right? If you don't believe me look up the Gnadenhutten massacre for example

I don't know anything of the frickin' kind. I know I can tit for tat you all day long with this one, so let's avoid the "many of the worst" weasel words, shall we? Also, in a technical historical irony, keep in mind the people who did the "Patriot" atrocities were British. I wonder who they learned their ways from, dad.

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You know we Brits abolished slavery here in England in 1772 and that fear we'd do the same in the Colonies was a major reason for the Rebellion right?

Darn, we'll never know. If only there were some document that listed the colonial's grievances against the Crown, then we could...hey!*

You know, you mighta coulda got away with that one if the Americans' hilariously named Founding Fathers hadn't kept such fantastic and voluminous notes. Unfortunately for your argument they did and we know precisely what was on their mind.

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In any case if you'd like to argue this matter further (and good naturedly I hope) how about you start a thread in Real World FFF.NET and we can take the topic there instead of continuing to hijack this thread?

Hey, I was just picking up where you left off, cochise. You were the one who "couldn't resist". You want to keep this one up, respond to this there.

*- Please don't make me spell that out.

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Monday, February 27, 2006 1:48 PM

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No actually it wasn't in direct retaliation for just the Burning of York (Modern day Toronto then Capital of Upper Canada) but for all the other Canadian Towns burned too.

Then why did you say it was for a white flag disruption? I guess what I'm really asking is, which time are you telling the truth, this time or the last? You know, just to clear it up.

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The firing on the White Flag likely did colour Major General Robert Ross's view on exactly how many buildings he was going to burn though.

Actually it was on written orders of the Crown's representative given immediately after York. Since your take makes no sense (they either torched towns or they didn't, I don't know of any historical proportional representation in rampages), I will assume you just kinda have a "differential truth equation".

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 12:39 AM

HOTPOINT

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Originally posted by BitterBierce:
Hey, I was just picking up where you left off, cochise. You were the one who "couldn't resist". You want to keep this one up, respond to this there.

Sorry my friend but it was you that started the threadjack with your "Ah, there's nothing quite like the sound of a hundred concealed US guns cocking all at once" comment to my original on-topic post.

Anyhow I apologise to our viewers for this unscheduled threadjack which will now be continued here http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=18&t=18334

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 7:27 AM

Ugh, this is boring already.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 8:27 AM

GORRAMSCOTT

Leeds lad here! any other W Yorkshire people?

My food is problematic

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:02 AM

SMUGGLER

yeah we exist i'm in scotland too

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:02 AM

SMUGGLER

yeah we exist i'm in scotland too

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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 6:19 PM

PEULSAR5

We sniff the air, we don't kiss the dirt.

I'm not British, I'm American, but I just wanted to say "hello" to fellow Browncoats across the pond.

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Friday, March 3, 2006 12:42 AM

MASTERCHIEF

Sandra

Sorry i havent replied for a long time ive been unable to get to a computer, ive been ill damn cambridge and its weather! its nice to know theres even browncoats in Cambridge! I got Serenity first thing on Monday morning so ive been watching it non stop all week, its so much better than i ever imagined! cant wait for a reply from you.

Masterchief

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Saturday, March 4, 2006 5:29 AM

JOKERMONT

I exist..I do believe.
I'm a Soham Browncoat...more of a country Browncoat really, no doubt you haven't heard of it, but I'm pretty much right next to Cambridge. If anyone else is in that area Send me a message :D

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Saturday, March 4, 2006 5:43 AM

HAZE

Being Irish I’m never sure if I’m supposed to respond to this kind of question.

So I will say I’m a browncoat and a resident of these Islands and leave it at that

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Sunday, March 5, 2006 10:36 AM

FITZ

shiny, ain't never realised there where so many gorram english folk, lovin the crew. Well you got ureselves a boanafide fan right here. From down in sunny old Poole, dorset...

kinda sounds shit in firefly speak.

oh well

Men of Honour - ain't nothin twixed my nethers for over a year that aint got batteries.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2006 11:51 AM

ELOISA

Londoner here. My sister's from Leeds and I've just started the conversion process; my Lancastrian brother's a massive series fan, and is currently bouncing up and down at the excitement of knowing I've got him a copy of the BDM. Just a few days...

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Thursday, March 9, 2006 7:52 AM

KAYLEESASSISTANTMECHANIC

I'm from all over, but currently stranded in London.
Was told by a friend to watch Firefly when I said the trailer for the movie looked good.
Went out on a limb and bought the series (£14 - total bargain!), loved it, then bought the movie and loved that too.
I wish with all my heart that it hadn't been cancelled, but the tragedy just makes it all the more special to us.
Most of my flat are unenthusiastic fans, but I've met three others so far in my small social circle who have fallen for the wonder that is FIREFLY!
Anyway, I should technically be working for another 14 minutes, so I'm going to keep tapping random keys while occasionally looking at some documents.

indibsdnindidkskrmkfdfdd deekc dwfmfa;mv

Looks like hard work to me.

"You wanna go?" - Jayne.
"Only if the place has candlelight." - Wash.

I tell you what, I don't like pink, but a gorgeous mechanic in a frumpy pink dress just might do it for me... I really should stop talking. Permanently.

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Thursday, March 9, 2006 8:35 AM

RLACEY

I'm in Oxford half the year and near Portsmouth for the other half. I am thus also British.

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Friday, March 10, 2006 9:49 AM

RABBIT2

`Corse we exist. Judging by how often I here the word `Shiny` nowadays it will soon be in the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Friday, March 10, 2006 10:53 AM

SIMONB

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Originally posted by Hafthand:
Howdy,

So I know there are a ton of UK Browncoats because Serenity reached number 1 here in our box offices but so far I have seen little evidence of said masses.......Just wanted to see if there are others of you out there!

I'm a UK Browncoat (from Bristol), so yup, we exist all right. Like others have said, we keep quiet - well below the Alliance radar where we can do surprise attacks like buy lots of DVDs, unexpectedly boost sales, and insidiously convert others to the wonder that is FIREFLY.

I've also managed to convert most of my friends to the ways of the 'verse, so we're growing all the time!

- Shiny. let's be bad guys.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2006 8:07 AM

STUBBS

we definitely do exist! I live in Nottingham, and have been a fan since i saw a ty advert for Serenity right in the middle of the adverts while i was watching Friends. It blew me away with its humour and effects. I went to see Serenity on my eighteenth birthday with seven mates- they loved it! A couple have bought Serenity on dvd, and i ordered Firefly off amazon and have wathced every episode three times! There aren't many of us u.k browncoats, but the number is getting larger all the time.

Stubbs

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Thursday, March 16, 2006 7:30 AM

RHODRI

I hope I exist otherwise I'm an imaginary Welsh Browncoat!

On the "Lound'n'proud" note, in an earlier life I was an active Trekker, promoting my local chapter of StarFleetCommand in Stoke-on-Trent, and regular convention go-er. Then I graduated from University, got a job and had no money or time for my mad hobby. Now I'm a dad and have even less of both.

My fandom is now one of quiet subversion, converting folks to the 'Verse in subtle ways.

And my 4 year old daughter can now sing the first verse of the Ballad of Serenity! That's ma gal!!

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Thursday, March 16, 2006 8:40 AM

KPO

Sometimes you own the libs. Sometimes, the libs own you.

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Originally posted by RLacey:
I'm in Oxford half the year and near Portsmouth for the other half. I am thus also British.

You go to Oxford Uni, RLacey?

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Monday, March 20, 2006 1:08 PM

REAVERSOHGOD

deleted because of mistake, sorry, just learning the way the forum works

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Monday, March 20, 2006 1:09 PM

REAVERSOHGOD

"Rabbit2 wrote:
Friday, March 10, 2006 09:49
`Corse we exist. Judging by how often I here the word `Shiny` nowadays it will soon be in the Oxford English Dictionary."

um, I think it already is

hehe, sorry, I'm fairly new here (first post, woo!). But I'm a UK convert (I wont say Browncoat as I havent even made it through the series yet. I'm up to Jaynestown which I watched tonight. I laughed so hard you wouldn't believe).

I live in Kent, in the south east. Anyone nearby?

"You will go to a very special hell reserved for child molesters and people who talk in theatres" - Book

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Tuesday, March 21, 2006 2:18 PM

CODFISH

Hey all.

I've been getting more and more into Firefly since I started watching it again and again and again and I've been sharing the joy with about everyone I can.

I'm glad Serenity hit number one over here and DVD sales are supossedly massive but I'm not sure it's enough! One can only hope anyway.

I'm down near Gatwick airport, infact I work there so any of you Yankee Browncoats who want a hearty welcome to this side of the pond give me a shout! :)

Codfish

"What was that?"

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Thursday, March 23, 2006 2:41 AM

GREATBLACKTHORN

I'm currently trying to force all my friends to buy Firefly off Amazon...But this is England...And people don't like spending money...

Maybe I should go Jayne style on them...

"I'm just gonna cut on you until you buy Firefly..."

She'll turn you in before you can say "Don't turn me in...lady..."

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:05 PM

GIDEONSTARGRAVE

Just got converted to the cause myself (well, okay, I more or less converted myself, but it still sounds good.) South Yorkshire hereabouts.

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Friday, March 31, 2006 7:09 AM

OURMRSWASHBURNE

Browncoat and Co-pilot (errr, I mean someone who wants to just sit next to Wash a lot while he's flying) from Coventry here...

Coventry - ANOTHER level of special hell. Hehe.

Just watched the BDM for the first time. Now have to mop tears off that carpet, the couch, my shirt, the DVD box, if you see an Ark making its way through Coventry you'll know I watched it again and we're all flooded out.

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 4:27 PM

Ally,

I'm going to go ahead and say yes, but what the crap do I know, I live in the middle of Texas. But I do imagine them much wittier than our browncoats, but also a bit paler. Nonetheless equally devoted and psyched about the 'verse!

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Sunday, April 2, 2006 10:38 PM

Ha I know what you mena about them being dead pale! They certainly are! I actually moved here from Texas! So I understand! lol.

And yes, I have noticed the British folk do tend to be a bit wittier! Its wonderful!

Love, Ally
'Comfort me with apples for I am sick of love' -Solomon

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:27 AM

Well, the home state misses you, but I hope you're having a good time way over there. What part of Texas were you in?

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:29 AM

Corpus Christi! And I will tell you one thing. I will never complain about the weather there. 3 years over here and I miss the suffocating heat!! lol.

Love, Ally
'Comfort me with apples for I am sick of love' -Solomon

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:32 AM

Houston, myself, and I know what you mean. I spent four years at the University of Kansas in graduate school. It's in northern KS and I nearly froze my butt off walking to class every day. Of course, my sweet revenge came in August when I was the only person on the golf course when it was 95 degrees.

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:42 AM

Ah Houston, my aunt stays there. Thats where I fly into everytime I come home. VERY BIG! lol. Oh just thinking about the heat makes me miss it! Already today it has rained, hailed, sun came out, hailed some more, and now it is a perfect spring day. I expect some more light rain and a few downpours before dinner! lol. Though I must say I do not miss the humidity! You are welcome to that!

Love, Ally
'Comfort me with apples for I am sick of love' -Solomon

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Monday, April 3, 2006 3:47 AM

Well, I'm working out in Stephenville right now, about and hour southwest of Ft. Worth. Sorry about the hail. I'm sitting here with a terrible sunburn from yesterday's yardwork.

The humidity's not so bad once you grow some gills.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2006 6:45 AM

BARNABY

Hi folks, just thought i'd pitch in, I'm a londoner although admittedly i'm at uni at warwick (near coventry) half the year, I only got into firefly in the past week or two after seeing serenity on dvd during which time i've watched all the episodes 3 times through + all the extras. Is there much by way of meetings for UK firefly fans?

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Friday, April 7, 2006 6:02 AM

ELFIE

Yep, I'm a UK browncoat!!! I first went to see Serenity, then I bought the Firefly boxset and I absolutely love it!!! I've managed to convert my sister, my mum and one of my friends and I am working on the rest. Unfortunately I'm the only one who is completely obsessed so I have no-one to talk to about it endlessly with.

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Friday, April 7, 2006 4:25 PM

WHOOPS

Im from England. I didnt know there was a website set up for the UK. Mind you it took me ages to find this one.

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Sunday, April 9, 2006 8:08 AM

CHESS

I am definitly a browncoat, I even scrimped and saved to go to the 2005 comic con in San Diego just to see the first glimpse of the movie.

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Sunday, April 9, 2006 9:09 AM

COMICGIRL

Quote:
Originally posted by Hafthand:
Howdy,

So I know there are a ton of UK Browncoats because Serenity reached number 1 here in our box offices but so far I have seen little evidence of said masses. I know there is the browncoat webpage for us UK fans, but doesn't seem like much ever happens. This could be my complete ignorance of events or the fact that I am up in Scotland and am slightly removed from the goings on down in England. So yeah. Just wanted to see if there are others of you out there!

Yup, we do exist, I'm a Browncoat from Glasgow, but I understand what you mean about feeling left out of things. Most of the conventions and stuff are all held south of the Border, but fear not, us Scots are about, we just need to rally ourselves!

I don't care what you believe in, just believe in it.

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Sunday, April 9, 2006 9:17 AM