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Post by Kerrie on Jul 19, 2003 16:28:48 GMT -5
Diane, I'd consider jerk-off, which is the equivalent term, a little stronger than wimp or wuss. What do you think? There. I finally actually wrote it. As much semi-foul language as there is in EME, I'll say things in Spike's voice I would NEVER utter in my own. He's a bad influence on me, I expect. But Diane's definition is a parallel definition. Wanker has more than one definition. In fact in Australia it actually implies a level of pretensiousness. It makes me think of an Australian song that I only know one verse of. "Yob or wanker. Yob or wanker. Make your f***ing choice. Who is your favourite genius? James Hird* or James Joyce?" *James Hird is an AFL football star, as any yob would know. Only a wanker (in Australia) would know who James Joyce is.
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Post by RaeBot on Jul 19, 2003 16:30:37 GMT -5
I downloaded In The Dark and watched it recently (mainly because Spike was in it. I may be biased ) but you hit on something else that irritated me. His reason for destroying the gem. Lame Lame Lame. He could have helped people during daytime too, which would have went a long way towards his redemption. Gail you scuttled my argument about not respecting Buffy's wishes regarding her life. Now someone tell me to shut-up before I drown. ;D I have to disagree about the gem. Angel may have said the reason had to do with his continuing quest for redemption but, truly, the gem did have to be destroyed. Can you imagine what other demons/vampires would have done to get their hands on the gem? The Fang Gang would be constantly defending Angel against attacks from those seeking the gem. Not to mention what would happen if someone actually succeeded in getting the gem from Angel. Destroying the gem was the responsible thing to do.
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Post by Kerrie on Jul 19, 2003 16:32:16 GMT -5
I have to disagree about the gem. Angel may have said the reason had to do with his continuing quest for redemption but, truly, the gem did have to be destroyed. Can you imagine what other demons/vampires would have done to get their hands on the gem? The Fang Gang would be constantly defending Angel against attacks from those seeking the gem. Not to mention what would happen if someone actually succeeded in getting the gem from Angel. Destroying the gem was the responsible thing to do. Sad, but true.
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Post by Kerrie on Jul 19, 2003 16:38:16 GMT -5
I watched "Wrecked" last night. (I have been dying to see this on my bigger TV. It was worth it. ;D) Having seen it again and knowing the back-story I have to say that I love the ending where Buffy is waiting for Spike to do an Angel and come to her bedroom just so that she could reject him. (These kind of games worked better on Angel than Spike and I wouldn't have thought that they worked that well on Angel.)
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jul 19, 2003 16:50:34 GMT -5
Having caught up on the reading part, I am now prepared to post my own inane comments (not that any of yours are):
Nan: Love your new effulgent avatar. Maybe you could alternate, as I love the bedcrawl as well. My feeling on keeping multiple avatars is, if you found it, you should have the option to share it or keep it all for yourself. If it's on the avatar thread, it's every S'cubie for her - (or him) self.
Cats in the bathroom - mine both rush over to watch the water go 'round and down the drain. The physics seem to fascinate them. Shadow in particular is interested in what water does, and actually splashes in it (not good next to the dry cat food) and plays in the rain when we have any. Patches is a Lady, thank you, and prefers not to get her lovely angora calico fur wet or muddy. If I had fluffy drawers like hers, I wouldn't either.
Kerrie: I had this *duh* moment yesterday about your bunny avatar and quote - of course you know the dark heart of bunnies, you live in Australia. I'm either right or a total idiot, aren't I?
Betsy: Your skills never cease to impress me. The avatars are all wonderful (but I still like mine best!)
About "adult" language on the board: I have two voracious reader daughters, but we're working on computer etiquette and not reading over each others' shoulders. I'm not worried about the printed text, just the big, bright, noticeable-across-the-room images. If I know there's a treat on the picture thread, I can go over and wallow later, when I'm alone.
That's all I have to say, for now, anyway. Carry on, I'm off to enjoy avatars.
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Post by Betsy on Jul 19, 2003 16:53:35 GMT -5
Nan . . . I found a site with screencaps from all 7 season of buffy -- buffy.rainingdreams.org/Off to see if I can find the ones I"m looking for. Thanks for your help. damn, damn, and doubld damn . . . I found some of the caps I needed from Season 2, but there were some missing ing the progression . . . oh well it was a good idea of what I wanted to do (lol)
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Post by Betsy on Jul 19, 2003 16:57:08 GMT -5
Thanks, Betsy--this is a site I never knew before. I've bookmarked it now. How did you go about finding it so quickly? Your search methods must be far superior to mine (which are mostly random barging about). All I did was so a search for "Buffy Screencaps" then waded thru what came up. What I'm particular looking for are the caps from when he sat up in bed, then he's outside in the rain on the ground, then stands up, takes that chick, bites her neck and blows out the smoke. I have some, but I still need a few to fill in the gaps. I did find a nice progression of caps from the episode when they ae kissing on the bed before they "make love"
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Post by Betsy on Jul 19, 2003 17:01:20 GMT -5
All I did was so a search for "Buffy Screencaps" then waded thru what came up. What I'm particular looking for are the caps from when he sat up in bed, then he's outside in the rain on the ground, then stands up, takes that chick, bites her neck and blows out the smoke. I have some, but I still need a few to fill in the gaps. I did find a nice progression of caps from the episode when they ae kissing on the bed before they "make love" Also Nan, the following site has some nice ones also . . you just go to the episode guide and you'll see them for the various seasons www.romance-on-btvs.com/index2.htm
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Post by Becky H on Jul 19, 2003 17:09:34 GMT -5
But Diane's definition is a parallel definition. Wanker has more than one definition. In fact in Australia it actually implies a level of pretensiousness. It makes me think of an Australian song that I only know one verse of. "Yob or wanker. Yob or wanker. Make your f***ing choice. Who is your favourite genius? James Hird* or James Joyce?" *James Hird is an AFL football star, as any yob would know. Only a wanker (in Australia) would know who James Joyce is. That's pretty much my impression of wanker. Am I right that poofter is closer to nancy boy? Long ago in Nashville, I used to run with the Nashville Hash House Harriers and I seem to recall these words being a big part of Hash vocabulary. Incidentally, in case anyone cares, I finished the rough draft of my next paper and so now am off to fulfill, belatedly, my family's Fourth of July tradition, which is to watch 1776. I only caught part of the network broadcast while in NJ and my lovely husband bought me the letterboxed DVD so I'm off to partake. Tchao for now.
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Post by raenstorm on Jul 19, 2003 17:37:16 GMT -5
Hi All,
Since I have to get off the computer for the night (the Real World just won't go away), I wanted to get us started on a new part before we passed the 500 mark.
Ok, ok, I may be overcompensating for the last time.
However, I am not sure if another moderator will be around tonight to make the move and, on a Saturday night, I feared it wouldn't take you all long to zoom through 40 more posts before I can get back online. So, we're closing and locking down this part a little earlier than normal.
Enjoy your night and Part 22!
*waves to all as she locks Part 21 down and heads out the door*
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