What can we do...I can't take it!

POSTED BY: sho
UPDATED: Saturday, February 4, 2006 13:39
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I'm new to message boards, though I've been an ISP System Admin for years now, so I apologize for any etiquette faux pas, and if this is not the right place for this thread. But, I was finally able to start watching the Firefly series from DVD that my friend has been trying to get me to watch for a year now. AND NOW I'M OBSESSED! I can't sleep at night, I think about it all day. I need this show back in production! I've been scouring message boards and sites for news about the series, but all I see is stuff about podcasts. That's nice and all, but it's not the series. Is there a write in campaign? Are Joss Whedon and the cast willing and able? Is it just money? Is Bill Gates a fan?

Sorry, this is rambling a bit. I guess I just need to share my elation and grief. This is one of the best stories I've seen.

Yesterday I ordered my own copy of the series on DVD and 'Serenity'...which I haven't seen yet. My own small contribution to DVD sales stats. If anyone can point me toward relevant cast blogs or news updates, I'd appreciate it.

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Originally posted by sho:
NOW I'M OBSESSED! I can't sleep at night, I
think about it all day. I need this show back in
production!

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Welcome to triage. Writing more helps. Reading
more helps. Seeing new people sign up and say the
same old things ("HELP!! NEED MORE!!!") warms
the sad old heart. When you memorize all the
episodes you can startle your friends by laughing
out loud at practically *anything* - because it
will remind you of something one of the characters
said or did. They will think you are crazy.

"Yep. Here I am."

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Welcome home, Sho. Always good to hear from new 'Coats.

Most of the connections you need can be found on the FFF.net mainpage. And news about the show/movie/cast/whatever always finds its way onto the forum pretty damn sharp.

As for getting the show up and running again... we'll just have to keep making our voices heard, and wait and see. Although, reading the piece on the movie in DVD Review (leading UK DVD magazine, gives it four out of five, folks!), it makes mention that there are 'two sequels waiting in the wings'. That's a new one on me!

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"You can't take the sky from me."

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Welcome Sho, welcome to the shared joy and heartache.

We all love hearing folks talk about how they fall in love with Firefly and get obsessed. Believe me, you are not alone. You will see if you read past posts and new posts that we all came here that way. We simply fell in love!
And we all ramble a bit when we get here. LOL

A word of caution since you haven't seen the movie yet, be careful reading around here as there are spoilers all over this board. So proceed with caution; Sometimes they aren't marked very well either.

At this point we are all waiting to see what happens... whether there will be a new series or a BDS. A BDS ( Big Damn Sequel) is probably our best bet, but it will depend on the DVD sales.

In the meantime, share your new found obsession with as many folks as you can. It's been my experience that everyone who sees this wonderful show and movie fall in love too. The more Browncoats the merrier.

*hands Sho a Browncoat*

Glad to have you!







" You hold. Hold til I get back." Mal

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I really thought there was something wrong with me when I felt the same things you've described about the show. Now I come to find there's enitre online communities resembling support groups for our type. Think about it, if this was just a regular fanpage of any other show people would be flamming every new guy that comes on here saying how much he likes the show, but since everyone hear knows what "Firefly Addiction" feels like, you get responses that might only be typical in an AA meeting.

What is it about this show, anyways? Joss Whedon must be putting something into our water...

"Deep in the battlefield covered in blood
Lies an Airborne Ranger dying in the mud
He fought for his country and he died like a man
Though some people back home just wouldn't understand"

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I really appreciate the welcome! And, I'm proud to join the Browncoat ranks!

It feels good to know there are more folks out there that have been equally touched by this phenomenon. As with any great storytelling, it is the depth and intricacies of the characters that are compelling. And with superb acting to bring those characters to life, it becomes part of you.

I'll keep reading, keep looking, and keep the faith. All of my friends will be getting an earful of this shows greatness, no doubt!



Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things -- Andy Dufrense

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Originally posted by sho:
I NOW I'M OBSESSED! I can't sleep at night, I think about it all day. I need this show back in production!

Man I felt and still feel the same way! I just found out about Firefly a month ago, I saw the DVDs at my local video store. Watched them all in a 3 day binge (on winter break, college). When I think about this show I get that sad feeling of having lost a good friend or something, and I always feel a strange sense of nostalgia. I would do anything to get this show back on, but I have a feeling the cast wouldn't be able to get back together again... too busy with other stuff : (

Brandon

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