Is there a general anti-authoritarian feeling in the Whedonverses?
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Monday, September 12, 2005 19:54
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I think Joss is not so much against democracy, as he is trying to warn everyone that it's not perfect, individuals will take over if you arent careful, etc...
I keep remembering this DS9 quot by Odo...
"It has been my observation that one of the downsides of giving people the freedom to chose, is sometimes, they make the wrong choice."
I survived a day in Whitefall and all I got was this lousy signature!
Terrifying Space Monkey of Destiny
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Quote:For me, everything comes down to martial arts, and Bruce was the king. He was trained in many traditional Chinese systems (mainly Wing Chun) and found that each style had it's own particular limitation. So in the end he favoured being flexable, and incorporating many elements from different methods to solve a martial problem. For instance: you're up against a Boxer; don't try to out-punch him- that's his specialty- take him out with low kicks. You're up against a kicker; stay close, and in-fight- he can't kick you as effectivly.
Originally posted by Zoot:
Not sure I understand what "very Bruce Lee" means ...
So 'very Bruce Lee' would mean adaptable, and finding the means to the desired result.
Martial Chrisisall
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Quote:Shiny shows attract shiny fans.
Originally posted by Carbonel:
I must say I do like this board. When I recently acquired my Firefly obsession I was hoping there would be a shiny board, and this is even shinier than expected.
Shiny Chrisisall
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Quote:I recently read a quote by Joss about Serenity sayin' that he'd hoped the subject matter of the BDM would not be as relevent as it turns out it is.....
Originally posted by Whitefall:
I think Joss is not so much against democracy, as he is trying to warn everyone that it's not perfect, individuals will take over if you arent careful, etc...
Irrevelent Chrisisall
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Ah! I get you now. Not being a martial arts freak I had no idea it was so complicated!! I kind athought you just hit people ...
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I find Martial Arts is mainly about NOT hitting people...
i.e. Stoping a fight before it starts...
In the words of Bruce Lee:
"the art of fighting, without fighting."
Unfortunatly so many people who don't practice see it as an advanced thuggery...
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."
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wouldn't the best way to stop a fight before it starts be to run like buggery?
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Not if they can run faster than you...
Or your on a boat...
I've been thinking about Monty Python and the holy grail, and I just worked out why:
"Bad Zoot! Naughty Zoot!"
hehe
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."
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No no I'm Zoot's identical twin sister Dingo ...
Funnily enough I do actually have an identical twin sister - ah! How life mirrors art ...
Note to self: buy a bigger boat in case of sudden martial arts situation ...
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No, a smaller one:
If anyone requests 'fistycuffs' you tell them about your fantastic style of fighting, without fighting.
Then when they so go on then (or show me etc.) you say, no, not enough room here, that island.
Then get them to climb onto the inflatable, so you both can get there, and then cast it away...
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."
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