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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 20:58:08 GMT -5
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 20:59:02 GMT -5
Shannon - I very much enjoyed the article. Thank you.
Alexandra K.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 21:49:49 GMT -5
Rusty - Nosferoebulgeology is quite a mouthful? Uh . . . as Xander told Andrew (in the last episode) regarding his joystick hand, I'm not gonna touch that one.
I humbly accept the offered chair position in Nosferoebulgeology, and if I should think of a more suitable title, I will rename. Please know that I don't consider my interest in this speciality proprietary, and welcome any and all input!
SHANNON: Loved the article. Thanks.
I was glad to read James had a definite interest in continuing his role, but by itself, that doesn't mean much. Just finished watching a weekend repeat "A New Man" in which Giles turns into a demon. There are some great Spike scenes in this one. Marsters is just so great in the role, he really makes me smile, and you can't beat that. I can't point to just when I succumbed to Spikeophilia, but I think it was that "joy" Marsters puts into the role that slowly got to me - not to mention the drop-dead good looks, but it really is more than that, no? Lots of guys on TV are good looking.
I hope we get some good Spike/Giles interaction this season. Giles saw a lot of his former self in Spike's more pedestrian accent and bad-boy ways, and because of that always veered between deep disgust and a reluctant - but strong - interest in, and attraction to, Spike.
Edited By Spring Summers at 1/11/2003 9:50:00 PM.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:01:07 GMT -5
My only joy over the cancellation of Firefly is the hope that Joss will turn his efforts to a Ripper/Spike series. The two of them have appeal, they have chemistry and they definitely have audience. The snark factor alone is awesome to contemplate. Unless Seven of Nine is planning on dating Spike, leave space to the Enterprise and leave ASH and JM to us.
I have been giving my Chair at VHISN a great deal of thought. I have consulted my husband, who deals with psychotics on a daily basis, (make of that what you will), and my dog (who runs my life anyway).Both agree that I would be best suited to run the Department of Nosferopsychology. I hope this is acceptable to the rest of the faculty.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:03:31 GMT -5
Rusty Goode, President, VHISN said: "So far the VHISN has two duly awarded Chairs. Nosferoliguistics: Miss Pamela Nosferoanatomy & Physiology: Alexandra K."
"I would also like to point out that the first(and only),recipient of the Von Helsing Inst. Award for Creative Use of Language and Measuring Tape, Spring Summers, is long overdue for a faculty appointment."
Spring could be awarded Chair of Nosferebulgeometrics (...but that's still a mouthful...). Maybe just Ebulgeometrics for short? Since this ground-breaking field of Ebulgence was originated within VHISN, that may be enough of a distinctive title.
Rusty further wrote: "I would further like to suggest that we adopt as the Institue's motto the phrase so recently coined by Miss Pamela: "Indulgence in Ebulgence", thereby suitably lowering the level of our credibility, while still expecting our studies to rise to great heights of academic achievement."
Thank you, Rusty! I'm just embarrassed and can't believe that I accidentally misspelled "indulgence" when I wrote post #23. However, I am nonetheless deeply honored that this be considered the official motto for our noble institute! With us all being of like minds, I'm sure you must've just understood that I was just preoccupied with the subject matter and hand rather than my spelling skills... one of the many symptoms of Spikeaholism, a disease known by many names and with many forms as discussed by other distinguished Institute members. And no, I don't wanna be cured, either!
Marsteritis - I believe I suffer from that as well. I'm not so far gone into Spikeaholism as to not be able to recognize the great man behind the role (and "commando" trousers).
Finally, let it be said that VHISN is prepared to do whatever's necessary and rise to the occasion, no matter how hard things get - we're DEADICATED!
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:31:03 GMT -5
Shannon, thanks for the referral - as far as I'm concerned, you just keep posting those great links!
From the referred NY Times Article: "Marsters regained his confidence when he moved to Chicago in the late 1980s and was quickly cast as Ferdinand in a Goodman Theater production of Shakespeare's "Tempest," in which he made his entrance strapped nude to a metal hoop."
*Sigh* Now, I guess since I know I'm not alone in having some morbid curiousity about certain things, I gotta ask: does anyone know WHY JM had to appear nude in this scene from "Tempest"? While I've heard that it's not uncommon for directors to take some liberties in their interpretations of certain plays, is this a common thing for this particular role in this particular play?
Until now, I'd also always wondered just what Shakespearean play it was that he's referred to in this one now-famous aspect of his pre-BTVS career. At least ONE of my questions in this matter has now been answered... so again, Shannon, thanks for sharing the link!
Miss Pamela VHISN Chair of Nosferoliguistics
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:32:25 GMT -5
Indulgence in ebulgence Leads to Feelings of efulgence For us bloody band of buggered who love Spike.
You can stake us, you can shake us, But you'll never, ever make us Change our minds about the vamp we oh, so like!
Marsters of his universe And foremost in our Jossverse, James deserves an Emmy over all.
But if he doesn't win, We must overlook their sin And pray to God we get see him back next Fall!
(With apologies and loving respect to JM)
Miss Pamela
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:34:03 GMT -5
"Finally, let it be said that VHISN is prepared to do whatever's necessary and rise to the occasion, no matter how hard things get - we're DEADICATED!" Miss Pamela, you're BAAAD!
And I very much like your poetry
Alexandra K.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 22, 2003 22:39:43 GMT -5
Just caught up with the last page of posts, and I conclude some of us are seriously deranged.
May I humbly apply for the post of janitor/laundress of this noble academic erection, ah, ediface? There seems to be a LOT of dirty laundry, after all.
Nan
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 0:05:58 GMT -5
Oh no Nan, you must have a more distinguished position than janitor/laundress.
I nominate you for department ombudsman. Your duties would include mediating any disputes, ensuring the academic quality and integrity of our research and findings, and mostly, you can help us preserve some semblence of dignity.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 1:12:34 GMT -5
Stop! Stop!You guys are killing me! I'm laughing so hard I fell out of my chair. It will take me awhile to be able to post a coherent thought.
Rusty Goode
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 1:16:12 GMT -5
I am going to a Buffy convention near Chicago in May. Not only will JM be there but admission to the convention includes JM's band Ghost of the Robot's concert at a nearby venue that same weekend.
How excited am I!
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 1:17:54 GMT -5
Alexandra, please don't apologize, *no worries*. It was no trouble to copy and paste so I could catch up with everyone over on part four. But I thank you for your concern.
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 1:19:39 GMT -5
Spring said (many messages ago but I couldn't get to my computer yesterday):
And I hate to say this . . . but don't you think he might get chained in the basement again? I mean, no one, including Spike, knows whether or not the First's ability to "trigger" him still exists.
Since Spike told FE Drusilla that "...you can't pull this puppet's strings anymore" I think he believes that he can no longer be triggered. Whether the Scoobies will realize that is another matter, I guess.
deborah cohen
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Post by Dalton on Jun 23, 2003 1:24:20 GMT -5
Ahem.
To my deadicated faculty, I am humbled and gratified to be offered the presidency of such a revered and ebulgent organization. Of course I will accept. As your president I pledge not only to uphold the high standards of the VHISN, but to make every effort to emphasize the importance of my position by polishing my glasses frequently while pompously clearing my throat.
Miss Pamela, Chair Nosferolinguistics: Actually, I thought you used two Es on purpose and that I messed up by typing Indugence with an I. Spelling has never been one of my talents. I'm willing to go either way.
The Tempest: I think the director just wanted to see JM naked. How crude, sexist and impolite! I just don't understand what motivates some people.
As to: *Indulgence in ebulgence leads to feelings of efulgence* ...(oops, headed for the floor again). I think we either have a school song here, or a cheer for the cheerleading squad. (We do have that Field Hockey grudge match with the Renfield Academy next Wednesday and those entomologists can be tough!)I'll leave it in your capable, bloody and poetic hands.
Spring Summers, Chair of Ebulgeometrics:
Brilliant suggestion regarding Nan. Her credentials are excellent. Anyone willing to jump into our dirty laundry has gotta fit right in.
Nan Dibble, Omsbulgesman and Academic Laundress: Welcome to the deadicated faculty of the proudly deranged.
Motto: Indulgence in Ebulgence
Mission: To do whatever's necessary to rise to the occasion, no matter on hard things get.
Rusty Goode
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