Buffy-isms
POSTED BY: deepgirl187
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I was thinking about how many of us use verse-speak (gorram, shiny, and the like). But then I got to thinking, what about Buffy-isms (i.e. wiggins)? Does anyone suddenly find themselves talking like a Buffy character? I tend to use "bloody hell" a lot, but then I talked like that long before I heard of Spike (I watch a lot of English film). So what about you guys?
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"It sure as hell ain't normal, but we deal."
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"entirely pointy" is one of my favorite Buffy-isms.
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Betcha by golly wow.
S.6 - Gone
voshExeter
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"Bored now."
"Billowy coat."
"Leather pants of Evil"
"Who's doing what with huh?"
"Ooh, look at the pretty paper."
"Fondle the money."
"Captain Cardboard."
"Oh --as usual-- dear."
"We few, we happy few"/"We band of buggered."
"I've got a theory, that it's a demon --A dancing demon, no, something isn't right there. . ." (yes, I actually do it in the Giles sing-song voice)
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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.
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I've been wanting to use "That'll put marzipan in your pie plate, bingo!" but haven't found quite the appropriate time and situation.
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Far, far, far too often. I use quotes a lot. "Danger? I laugh in the face of danger! Then I hide until it goes away." I've even used "HA HA HA! PUNY RECEPTICLE!"
It was during a game of rounders (baseball) just in case you're wondering.
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More than once, I've used: "Well, that was the most fun you can have without having any fun."
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I use Buffy-isms far more than I use Firefly-isms. I've been a Buffy fan since Season 2 aired, so that 'Verse has been with me longer.
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"The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." - George Bernard Shaw
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Yeah, in addition to buffyisms (well in reality Jossisms) I tend to throw out whole lines from Buffy (and firefly) I find places in everyday conversation that they fit quite nicely
"Haha, mine is an evil laugh."
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I put Y's on the ends of words a lot.
"Well, that was all cheeto-y."
"I was all serious-y with the clown."
Like that Chrisisall
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“I mock you with my Monkey Pants!”
-- Oz
I’m not sure if I actually do any Buffy-isms. I don’t really do any Firefly-isms, for that matter. Although I have been accused of being somewhat Oz-like. At least two people have independently told me that I speak in “short non-committal phrases, like Oz.” And one person implied it.
What this means or has to do with the point of this thread? I don’t know.
Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum, nihil fallacius ratione tota comitiorum.
Nothing is more unpredictable than the mob, nothing more obscure than public opinion, nothing more deceptive than the whole political system.
-- Cicero
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I have been imersed in Joss for only a year now, however, it is hard to tell what my 'real' speach is like. I'm a huge fan of vernacular and dialects and slang. Therefore, I've integrated Joss into my speach without much thought and entirely no planning.
I couldn't really name the Buffy things I say besides putting 'y' on the end of random things as has been stated.
I do tend to quote the show a lot, actually I cannot get through any conversation without quoting something, whether it be Buffy, Firefly, Emperor's New Groove, X-Files, Galaxy Quest, Homestar Runner, Red vs. Blue... etc. You get the point.
It is this simple: I speak Joss. That is to say, Joss-ism is so firmly integrated that it embodies my way of comunication. I find that the reason for this is the simple fact that he makes it so natural. So easy and fluid and fun.
As a final word, I shall admit my undying love for "improper" English. As an English major and overall studier and lover of the language, I believe it is both right and good to play with it. I do not think that people should play with it unless they have a working knowledge of it. Joss does. I emulte him by borrowing from him and also making my own words and way of speach.
Makes life so much more interesting.
All that said, I appologize for poor spelling. Actually, I know how to spell, just lack in the typy-ness.
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I cannot abide useless people.
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I use way more than I probably should...but when asked "How am I doing?" I have been known to reply, "Peachy with a side of keen."
"They have boy whores! Isn't that thoughtful?"
-Kaylee
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I've been using "Bored now." quite a bit lately. Possibly because I have no job and spend most days when I'm not going to college sitting on my butt, BORED out of my skull!
Fe'nos Tol
JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD
Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!
98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature.
"Look at me, I'm STUPID!" The Doctor.
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i like to use quotes from the show(s) reworked into my writing.
"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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"it eats you, starting with your bottom" (tough to find a spot to say this, but funny)
"don't go all 'Dawson' on me"..... I work with kids, so this happens all the time!
"big bad"
"five by five"
"he's not a ball of sunshine"
oh, too many to list!!!
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
I put Y's on the ends of words a lot.
"Well, that was all cheeto-y."
"I was all serious-y with the clown."
Yep! Me too.
I also tend to do that thing where you say something and its kinda awkward, so then you go... but, only in some certain sense, and insert another excuse here, and maybe I should be quiet now.
Arcadia (aka Greyfable and/or Katie)
www.stillflying.net -- picking up Firefly were Joss left off. We will hold 'til he gets back.
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I also cross my arms a lot, like they ALL did in season seven...
It's a statement Chrisisall
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"It's a turvey-topsey world."
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I clean my glasses a lot, when I don't want to see people/things.
Thank you Giles and Wesley.
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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.
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Wonky? Do they say that?... I got that word in my system recently. I figured it was a Buffyism.
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