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Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :

I'm just thinking over the level of nerddom and obsession connected to a show of which there's only fourteen episodes and one movie. And now I just gotta wonder: was it really good enough to merit all of this love, or is it love based on what we see as squandered potential?

My answer:

Definitely. Even if we only had a little, almost every episode was excellent, and towards the end they were pure gold. And now I am free to plunge back into my nerdiness and give you two songs inspired by Firefly and created by the Bedlam Bards.

The Ballad of Joss

Big Damn Trilogy

While we were waiting in line to see Summer Glau (River) and Alan Tudyk (Wash) at DragonCon, we were approached by two large, bearded men with guitars who promptly performed these songs. It was fantastic. [Smile]

Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :

I just introduced my roomate to Firefly. I don't think he truelly apreciates it, as he always skips the theme song, but he watched four in a row yesterday, so I guess you could say I converted him. [Smile]

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

I like to watch DVDs while I draw... more for the background noise than actually watching the movie... There's nothing like watching Kill Bill while drawing a comic that's mostly about love and friendship...

But I can't watch Firefly while I draw... I end up putting my drawing down and just watching Firefly... which is great!... but I don't get anything done!

Pix

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

Someday I hope for more. When Joss finishes WonderWoman, and whatever else he does, I hope he comes back home. [Smile]

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

No shows or movies in the works, but there will be another Serenity comic book miniseries coming out next year.

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

I skip the theme song, so does my brother, so does my wife. My other brother doesnt as far as I know, getting three other people to join the party seems like a good start [Wink]

I saw the episodes on the Sci-Fi Channel just two days ago. I left my TV on because they were playing multiple episodes, I wanted my viewership to register [Big Grin]

don't break my fantasy and tell me that doesnt work!

Now if only the Sci Fi channel would buy the broadcasting rights and start making new episodes!

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

I have the themesong on my mp3 player. I don't skip it.

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Try Michelle Dockrey's "Mal's Song," a beautiful ballad that uses the theme song as a chorus.

Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :

I wake up to the theme song. I downloaded it and then burned it to a CD and wake up to that CD. I also have it set on the alarm for my computer .... and I just had a brilliant idea ... I wonder if I can set it as the start-up sound for my computer? Mwhahaha.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

It would seem that the internet has decided that appreciation for Firefly and homosexuality are linked, given the ad at the bottom of the page.

Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :

Noemon, the ad at the bottom for me is for message boards.

Oh and Chris, that is a really good song.

Posted by Alcon (Member # 6645) on :

I had a bunch of my friends + a couple of freshman hanging out in my room last night and we were watching Firefly. By the second episode we were all singing a long with the theme song at the top of our lungs . [Big Grin]

Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :

quote:
It would seem that the internet has decided that appreciation for Firefly and homosexuality are linked, given the ad at the bottom of the page.

You're not sly, are ya?

Posted by BlackBlade (Member # 8376) on :

Can the advertisement be altered? Lets see!

World of Warcraft!

College Term Papers!

Broken Furniture!

Old friends from High School!

now lets see what happens!

edit: NO GOOD!

Posted by MightyCow (Member # 9253) on :

It's plain awesome. That's all there is to it.

If loving Firefly makes me gay, well pass the sexy men.

Posted by blacwolve (Member # 2972) on :

I just watched Bushwacked and Shindig again with some friends the other night. I need to watch the whole thing through in order again. I think I'll do that once I finish rewatching the seventh season of Buffy.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Misleading title! [Grumble]

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

*gets out a camera to film MC and the sexy men*

Posted by Avatar300 (Member # 5108) on :

quote:
Originally posted by rivka:
Misleading title!

Yeah! I don't post much but I really worked myself into a frenzy so I could come in here and defend the show.

Now I feel so empty, and my chances with Kaylee are nonexistant now that Simon finally wised up.

Woe, welcome woe, to me.

Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :

I'm the gay man in love with Kaylee . . .

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

No kidding, rivka! I was all ready to argue. Oh, well, at least I don't need to try to make any converts.

Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :

I wasn't even going to argue. I was just gonna pop in, state loudly and clearly that YES Firefly was all that great, and leave, resting assured that I was right and that no argument could be brought forth against such resounding rightness.

Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :

It's true, it's true, it's true . . .

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

*sings the Tubby the Tuba song*

Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :

I'll be the one:

Well, um, I think it's only alright. I find it more entertaining than excellent - which is cool, no doubts about that. I just... don't really get into it. [Dont Know]

Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Chris Bridges:
No shows or movies in the works, but there will be another Serenity comic book miniseries coming out next year.

Doesn't mean I can't dream.

There's plenty of time. I still hope PJ will do The Hobbit, even though it's all just rumors and hearsay, and he's set to do other stuff.

Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :

quote:
Originally posted by rivka:
Misleading title!

That's how I feel. Sheesh, where's the fight?

We should rename the forum: Books, Films, Food, Culture and Firefly.

Posted by Dr Strangelove (Member # 8331) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Carrie:
I'll be the one:

Well, um, I think it's only alright. I find it more entertaining than excellent - which is cool, no doubts about that. I just... don't really get into it.

Commence ostrazition!!!

(wow, is ostrazition a word? Looks kinda cool anyways. I almost did ostrazization 'cause that's really fun to say).

Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :

Don't make me ostracize you for the incorrect spelling. [No No]

Posted by Joldo (Member # 6991) on :

Let us now turn Carrie into an ostrich.

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

Ducks head into sand and waits.

Posted by Carrie (Member # 394) on :

Ostrich eggs, when hard-boiled for what seems like an eternity, actually taste pretty good.

Too bad ostriches themselves can't use a stove.

Posted by Samprimary (Member # 8561) on :

The series had some dud moments but it was fun and interesting and original and entertaining. What more can you ask for?