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Joldo
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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]

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Dr Strangelove
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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]
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The Pixiest
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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

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Lyrhawn
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Someday I hope for more. When Joss finishes WonderWoman, and whatever else he does, I hope he comes back home. [Smile]
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Chris Bridges
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No shows or movies in the works, but there will be another Serenity comic book miniseries coming out next year.
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BlackBlade
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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!

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The Pixiest
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I have the themesong on my mp3 player. I don't skip it.
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Chris Bridges
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Try Michelle Dockrey's "Mal's Song," a beautiful ballad that uses the theme song as a chorus.
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Dr Strangelove
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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.
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Noemon
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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.
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Dr Strangelove
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Noemon, the ad at the bottom for me is for message boards.

Oh and Chris, that is a really good song.

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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]
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Joldo
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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?
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BlackBlade
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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!

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

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

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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.
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rivka
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Misleading title! [Grumble] [Mad]
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The Pixiest
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*gets out a camera to film MC and the sexy men*
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quote:
Originally posted by rivka:
Misleading title! [Grumble] [Mad]

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.

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Joldo
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I'm the gay man in love with Kaylee . . .
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No kidding, rivka! I was all ready to argue. Oh, well, at least I don't need to try to make any converts.
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Dr Strangelove
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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.
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Joldo
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It's true, it's true, it's true . . .
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rivka
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*sings the Tubby the Tuba song*
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Carrie
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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]

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Lyrhawn
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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.

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quote:
Originally posted by rivka:
Misleading title! [Grumble] [Mad]

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

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

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Dr Strangelove
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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. [Dont Know]

Commence ostrazition!!!

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

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Corwin
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Don't make me ostracize you for the incorrect spelling. [No No]
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Joldo
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Let us now turn Carrie into an ostrich.
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Ducks head into sand and waits.
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Carrie
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Ostrich eggs, when hard-boiled for what seems like an eternity, actually taste pretty good.

Too bad ostriches themselves can't use a stove.

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