Real world relevence of science fiction and the Whedon-'verse

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LIMINALOSITY

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by Faramond:
I think it's about personal responsibility, not heroism.

I thought it was my duty to say something, to "do the right thing", even though everyone said it would be pointless and stupid. So I did. And I was fired. I'm no hero; I just am not willing to live like that. And now, in her memory, she knows that there will be people who will risk their job to tell her that she's wrong.

Oh, I know this song! It's no fun giving your time and effort to put money in the pockets of the clueless, is it? Next time (because there probably will be one) you might try starting sooner to let her/him/them know how you feel about an attitude. I've had better effect in making gentle but persistent attempts than in standing up to declare when something's gotten on my last possible nerve. If they fire you, imo, you've lost, because they probably think they're right and you're just outrageous and deserved to be fired.

Speaking of personal responsibility, what about that one ring?
1. Pick it up, it's very shiny
2. Let it lie in the dirt and walk away, because gold is really not my color
3. google "ritual disposal power objects"
4. Call Buffy
5. Ditch this moon, because it's obviously doomed
6. Order the reproduction from the catalogue of foolish gifts, because hey, who wouldn't want the one ring
7. Begin stealth viral marketing campaign for Feingold, while secretly considering a vote for McCain, because enough already with Ben/Glory and all their friends

Aztecs used the term firefly metaphorically, meaning a spark of knowledge in a world of ignorance or darkness.

DREAMTROVE

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:04 PM

Pick it up, it's very shiny

Re: #7, Hey! I ressemble that remark.

McCain and Feingold are great friends, and did the campaign finance reform together. But I would be up in the air in that situation, I'm just kind of assuming that we're not going to get a decent candidate on both sides, law of averages. We'll maybe get Feingold, and maybe get McCain or Hagel, but chances are it will be Ben Nelson/Hillary vs. Jeb/Condi.

DREAMTROVE

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:05 PM

Kaylee is very mattressable, but Saffron is definately most likely to be horizontal if I ruled the universe.

LIMINALOSITY

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:20 PM

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Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Pick it up, it's very shiny
We'll maybe get Feingold, and maybe get McCain or Hagel, but chances are it will be Ben Nelson/Hillary vs. Jeb/Condi.

Not picking up the shiny easy way to annihilation is your whole deal, so I doubt it DT.
I have even worse nightmares about this election than I did about the last one.

Shiny Trees! Yavanna made Shiny Trees!
Aztecs used the term firefly metaphorically, meaning a spark of knowledge in a world of ignorance or darkness.

CITIZEN

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:50 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dreamtrove:
Citizen, did you meet her at the con in london?

I did, and she said she liked my shirt

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

DREAMTROVE

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 4:03 AM

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Not picking up the shiny easy way to annihilation is your whole deal, so I doubt it DT.
I have even worse nightmares about this election than I did about the last one.

lol, you should. Don't be so sure, I'm a wacky vampire. Not putting the ring on and saying 'Hey Mr. Nazgul, here I am, take me to the dark lord Sauron and come fill me with your naughty evil' is probably a good idea, but the one ring is so shiny ;)

Actually, if the one ring is still big govt. I'm not going to use it, but I don't want anyone else to have it either. I might need a Sam Gamgee to carry it for me. He better not turn out to be a Smaegol.

Oh dear, I'm just too geeky for this, I can carry this analogy to an absurd extreme. I bet I can be outgeeked too.

DREAMTROVE

Wednesday, January 18, 2006 4:04 AM

Lucky you.

What was the shirt?

LIMINALOSITY

Thursday, January 19, 2006 6:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dreamtrove:
ut the one ring is so shiny ;)
I might need a Sam Gamgee to carry it for me. He better not turn out to be a Smaegol.
Oh dear, I'm just too geeky for this

For you sir, I'd recomment options 3 and 6. The catalogue reproduction of the one ring is supurb; simply effulgent, and you'll find a wide array of safe disposal options with #3...
Tooooo geeky? I think anyone in this thread could give you a run for your coin of the realm on that one...if there still is anyone in this thread.
I think some are still feeling the after effect of the pirate.

Aztecs used the term firefly metaphorically, meaning a spark of knowledge in a world of ignorance or darkness.

CITIZEN

Friday, January 20, 2006 12:07 AM

It was a light brown shirt, but short sleeved, with a bunch of sewn on patches, Union Flag, one that says route 66, that sort of thing.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

DREAMTROVE

Friday, January 20, 2006 2:34 PM

Maybe she thought you were cute.

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