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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:38:24 GMT -5
Dear professor Sorenson-
thank you for the extendedolive branch. It pains any administrtion to have to prune their departmental offerings. There is always the Department of Unsubs(tantiated rejection).
Alas I have been instructed to remind you that Wheatabix necessarily insures that theGilesaphobes among us will "never eat food of any kind" (or something to that effect) and that an offering of "flowering onion" would be a more than acceptable substitute.
Sincerely; gladys"snark"(nom de plume or guerre)
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:40:05 GMT -5
Dear Dr. Goode-
May I please request that you keep me aprised of any leters of compliance with the unshriven in the future?
I feel that we were onto a bigger and better donation if we had just stuck together. Oh well- I rahter like Wheatabix myself- lets hope the Gilesaphobes and Gilesaphiles don't have a hissy fit.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:42:04 GMT -5
Xander is guilty of tremendous amounts of selfish behavior, and he was used as the bad guy...especially when it came to Angel (though, lest we forget, Xander was given some pretty good reasons to hate him. Angelus rubbed in Buffy's rejection of him pretty hard). As for his treatment of Anya, it was sad for me to watch. I don't mention her often because I never liked her with Xander, though I enjoy her ability to cut through all the garbage and just spit out what everyone else is thinking. Xander made a huge mistake asking her to marry him and dragging it out. In the end, though, he did the right thing for both of them at the last possible minute.
He longs to give and receive affection tremendously because he was denied it by his biological family. The problem is he's terrified of turning into his father, so he resists that which he needs the most. He once covered all this in goofy jokes...but there are signs that he's coming out of that habit and facing his fears. I think he's starting to grasp his importance as the person who doesn't change among all these supernaturally gifted people. They need him as much as he needs them.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:43:06 GMT -5
Spring-
I was inexpressibly moved by your tone poem about the trajectory of Season Six and the journey Buffy made through it. I second every thing you said.
Your essay also helped to explain to me why there were so many who were appalled by what transpired last season. It hurt too much to watch characters people had come to love. Thank you.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:44:33 GMT -5
Professor Sorenson:
As a VHISN Chair, I want to thank you for the Wheatabix contribution.
In return, I would offer the Zeppo Foundation a free deluxe DVD version of "King Ralph", and shiny new linoleum for your cafeteria.
I do feel an obligation, as a full-fledged S'cubie, to point out to you that Spike's last name is not Harris - at least I don't think it is, unless you know something I don't know. So Buffy will probably just stick with "Buffy Summers".
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:46:34 GMT -5
I just saw and taped his all-too-brief appeearance on the Craig Kilborne show, and oh, my gawd! He was just a lil' bundle of energy & enthusiasm that seemed to radiate goodwill and "I'm so glad to be here; I still can't believe I'm so lucky to be where I am!" He just GLOWED...! He smiled from ear to ear nearly the whole time, and so did I!
I especially loved it when CK asked him about his growing popularity with the female fans, and there was an appreciative loud, collective squeal from the audience (as when his name was mentioned and when he was introduced)! He said it had gone to a whole new level since S6 and credited "The Sock" for some of it! ;-)
So wonderful that someone like him, who'd have every reason to be the most stuck-up and jaded s.o.b. in the world is that nice and carries an almost child-like, appreciative delight in life. I've heard about him being this way; this was the first time I saw him live on a show like this.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:48:06 GMT -5
(The brainy!) water gal wrote: "P.S.: I'm guessing that unlike the singular of Scoobies which is Scooby, the singular of S'cubies, would be S'cubie ? Does that make sense, oh mighty Linguistics chair?"
Yes, it sure does - in fact, I'll go ahead and throw my vote in for "S'cubies" or "S'Cubies" as the new group name. And I very much like the single apostrophe in the name, by the way.
Now just imagine, w.g., if Spike or James came up to you and said, "'Ello, S'cubie." EEEE!!! :-D
Miss Pamela The Mighty Linguistics Chair, VHISN
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:49:08 GMT -5
Alexandra K., Chair of Nosferoanatomy and Physiology.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:50:20 GMT -5
As a VHISN Chair, I would also like to express my thanks to the Zeppo Foundation for their kind contribution. Since VHISN is still in this early stage, a "fledgling" institution if you will, I think any contribution should be welcome whether it be Wheetabix, gallons of O-neg, or cold cash.
Also, I've finally made time to review the earlier postings and was quite impressed with the discussions on Vampire Heat / Body Temperature, etc. My review subsequently inspired me to recommend a specific study in this area. I realize it's not within my department's field of expertise, but I would at least like put forth the suggestion for consideration.
I propose that the VHISN immediately begin a highly controlled study to determine the effects of vampiric body temperature when the undead naked body is in bed with a naked human body, and subjected to varying physical and environmental factors such as amount and types of bedding, room temperature, blood and/or other food & beverage consumption, and any "biological activities" that might take place (also allowing for studies of friction and how much energy is generated between human and vamipiric "surfaces" rubbed together - you scientific-types can word this last part better but I think you know what I mean).
Furthermore, having made this suggestion, I think it's only fair that I offer myself as the first human participant in this study should it be pursued - with the caveat that I get to choose my undead counterpart in the study.
Miss Pamela, Linguistics Chair - VHISN
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:51:36 GMT -5
Rob said: "Enough kicking around Spike already...notice that Willow's turmoil and self loathing has resulted in little or no physical torture other than when she first got back into town. Spike, on the other hand, had been beaten down repeatedly. Is it because he's a vamp and we can handle watching him in physical pain more than Willow? Interesting..."
Oh, yes *I've* noticed this all along - this is one of my sore spots of this season thus far... grrr-arrrghh... Maybe the vamp thing is part of it; it's likely that most humans could not have survived the torture that Spike has endured this season. Spike's also a male; Willow's a female, and BTVS has always claimed to be a more "feminist" show. Willow is also an original, beloved Scoobie; Spike was the loathed but sometimes tolerated outsider. Willow got free re-hab, plenty of emotional support, forgiveness all around, a yellow crayon sign, and absolutely no "wiggins" from her friends; Spike got left suffering in a dank basement for weeks or even months (plus all the gawd-awful torture by TFE).
Damn, I'm glad we're past the earlier part of this season. Things definitely are better now for Spike - but I wonder if Willow WILL been shown doing more penance for her S6 crimes?
Also, the whiny pessimist inside of me says it's just Joss & Co. being mean, sadistic b*stards to the ever-swelling numbers of us Spike fans. ;-)
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:52:49 GMT -5
Does anyone wonder how much vamps must enjoy sleeping with a human? :
About as much as you'd enjoy sleeping with a nice, juicy steak?
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:54:12 GMT -5
(This is an historic post.)
I would humbly like to ask if there is a position open at the VHISN for a TA (Teaching Assistant).
I understand that I may not qualify as most of my eduction has come through self-education (This should not be confused with navel contemplation...tho' I can't deny exhuberant study in that field also) on all forms of Spikology. Also, I regret to say that my exact area of study is still undefined. While still learning from the rest of the astute faculty, perhaps I can take up some of the exhausting load of trivial mundanity that stifles the creative juices flowing in this astute body of Chairs. I would also like to point out several of my serious though minor, contributions to the science of Spikology thus far.
One example would be the invention of the apostrophe which lended itself to the endearing term which it seems we are all about to be called: S'cubies. This is a classic example of my ability at fulfilling a TA position. While our esteemed Chair of Nosferoanatomy and Physiology, Alexandra and our Chair of Linguistics, Water Gal intiated this whole wonderful idea, neither could be bothered with the copious task of of actually spelling it correctly. So, I took it upon myself to cross their T's, dot their I's, and punctuate.
Also, upon mere request by the Chair of N & P, I went to great lengths compiling statistical data and delved headfirst into the realms of both the Tarot and Astrology. Note that this was not the easiest of tasks, as most every Watcher in the world that I sought to question had met his or her end in a fiery explosion in England (or was geeked by those pesky Harbringers).
I would also like to point out that the role of a good TA is to be a buffer between faculty and students. Personally, I know of one particularly snarky grad student who it seems will use any excuse to hand in assignments late, slough off when not being observed and has a tendency to watch entirely too much tv when she should be writing something insightful and enlightening about a certain ensouled vampire. These types of students, while showing much potential, inevitabley need a good kick in their rumps if we are to ever see them succeed in a manner becoming to them or our worthy academy.
As important chair people, you should not be forced to endure such meandering whims when you are constantly being forced to get out there and publish yourselves. Also, being as I never get much sleep, I am nearly always available to answer the most idiotic of questions any time, day or night. This leaves the remainder of the Notable Chairs time to be devoted to more esoteric activities, such as pontificating on the exact tenth of a degree Fahrenheit a vampire's body would be 3 hours after feeding on a human with a body temp of 98.6 on a cold night in December.
So, it is with great hope and some trepidation that I ask for this position to be awarded to me, and it would be my great honor to fulfil it. Hopefully, it will be a stepping stone for myself to one day be worthy of such an august position upon the faculty as you have all earned.
Sincerely, and with great respect and admiration, Vlad
ps. I could really use the free Wheetabix as my student loans have finally run out.
Edited By Vlad I at 1/22/2003 4:56:00 AM.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:55:37 GMT -5
May I second Vlad's self-nomination? (Such a procedure--the self-nomination, not the seconding--is entirely in order: after all, who knows him better than him?)
We have before us the wonderful inspiring example of Riley Finn and his splendid, trusting relationship with Maggie Walsh--after all, did she not take care of him? Feed him drugs? Chip him? At least temporarily blot out his free will? Try to murder his current squeeze? Let him grade her quizzes?
I'm sure Vlad would distinguish himself in that noble tradition of self-sacrifice and recommend his acceptance as a TA (doesn't that mean something different on Aaron Spelling shows?).
Incidentally, O honored Chair of NosferaLinguistics...isn't it HAR BINGERS, not HAR BRINGERS? So how are the Scoobies (notice: no apostrophe! Vlad's major contribution to date) getting the for-short "Bringers" from that? How does one *bring* a *har,* anyway? Unless it's causing gales of laughter to erupt in the audience at one of their laughably inept forays into some plotline? Even Glory's scabby minions had more style and MUCH better dialogue!
Nan Laundress/Janitor/Ombulgeman
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:57:25 GMT -5
vlad wrote: "One example would be the invention of the apostrophe which lended itself to the endearing term which it seems we are all about to be called: S'cubies. This is a classic example of my ability at fulfilling a TA position. While our esteemed Chair of Nosferoanatomy and Physiology, Alexandra and our Chair of Linguistics, Water Gal intiated this whole wonderful idea, neither could be bothered with the copious task of of actually spelling it correctly. So, I took it upon myself to cross their T's, dot their I's, and punctuate."
I wrote (#42): "Miss Pamela, Chair of Nosferolinguistics - VHISN".
I thought everyone knew that - not to take anything away from the cereberal water gal one iota - but that's the fact.
I wrote (#82) "Yes, it sure does - in fact, I'll go ahead and throw my vote in for "S'cubies" or "S'Cubies" as the new group name. And I very much like the single apostrophe in the name, by the way."
So I'm not sure vlad can take sole credit for the "copious task" on spelling, either.
If I seem a little paranoid, I apologize to everyone, actually, but do I detect a problem or perhaps a subtle hint? Are my posts just irrelevant or boring to read? Have I inadvertently offended people?
I know these threads get long, and that's good. I never cease to be impressed by the wisdom, insight, and cleverness of nearly all the S'cubies here. I have enjoyed being a part of this. But I'm starting to almost feel like I'm back at the Ep board. No one here's said anything negative to me, but yet it seems so often I either cannot (a) get a good discussion going on new topics I raise, or (b) things I've said are sort of passed over - like I never said anything. I know this is a polite, intelligent group of people - but if there's a problem with me, please tell me. Be tactful - but honest.
Thanks.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 28, 2003 17:58:44 GMT -5
A couple of thoughts on Miss Pamela's post, written by her in the middleish part of the night when there's been a new episode.
1. We have two whole weeks before there will be another new episode to discuss. I'm sure all the points you (and also I) have raised so far will be taken up and discussed in great detail (or even ad nauseum).
2. On this board, we don't have a defining essay to kick off discussion. So things at first are bound to wander this-a-way and that-a-way before settling down to focus on any one thing in particular (like vamp temps, for instance). Toward the end of the previous page of posts,I asked what exactly made Dawn realize Amanda was the Potential, not she, and nobody's yet said a peep in response. I understand that everybody's currently too busy mulling over their own reactions (or are sensibly asleep!) to develop a take on that one. I think we must be prepared for a certain lag between point and counter-point, comment and response--especially in the middle of the frickin' night!
3. To soothe the natural tendency toward academic jealousy, the best thing might be to graciously allow Vlad credit for the apostrophe, or at least be willing to share the credit for this rare achievement, punctuation-wise. Be kind to the poor man: he needs a life, and all he has is an apostrophe. Good manners involve the higher adapting to the lower, because the lower can't adapt. So true superiority is to be recognized by its conspicuous humility.
Have I yet sufficiently annoyed all concerned?
Fondly,
Nan
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