What do I do about those I can't convert?

POSTED BY: micjwelch
UPDATED: Thursday, March 9, 2006 06:10
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MICJWELCH

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 4:34 AM

My wife seems to think that I have an unhealthy obsession with this show. I think she's nuts, but hey, she thinks the same thing about me. I don't get it, because she's a big fan of Joss Whedon. Anybody have any suggestions on how to deal with all those crazy people who just don't understand?

"We may experience some slight turbulence, and then... explode."

MATTCOZ

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 4:40 AM

So she doesn't like it at all, or just thinks your obsession is unhealthy? I know mine is.

TEALCANDTRIP

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 4:40 AM

Call them 'beigecoats.'

Then sigh and duct-tape 'em to the couch.

"I also hear that there's something called Firefly, which is either a canceled science-fiction television show or a new religion, I'm not clear on that. Either way, prayers for the resurrection are involved." – Lore Sjoberg

AGIRLYMAN

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 4:43 AM

Get a new wife!

AM I NOT MERCIFUL?!?!?!?

Tee Hee

KHYRON

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 5:27 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by agirlyman:
Get a new wife!

I agree, divorce is the only sensible option in response to this. If you guys can't have Firefly in common, then what can you have in common?

ROLAND19

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 5:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Khyron:
Quote:
Originally posted by agirlyman:
Get a new wife!

I agree, divorce is the only sensible option in response to this.

Not neccessarily true...

Ever see "A Clockwork Orange"?

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The hardest thing in this world is to live in it. - Buffy

SIGMANUNKI

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 6:29 AM

To give a non-tongue-in-cheek remark, I'd say just leave it be.

You know the crazy religous guy around the corner that always bugs you to join whatever religion (s)he is into that you just want to hit? Well, if you don't drop it, you become that guy. Everyone has there opinion, let them have it. Brow-beating them with FF is a sure fire way to have them not get into the show... and royally piss them off.

In all seriousness, if your obsession with FF is interfering with you real life, then it is a problem. You should take care of that. Especially if it is causing tension between you and your wife.

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"We're in a giant car heading into a brick wall at 100 miles/hr and everybody's arguing about where they want to sit."
-David Suzuki

MICJWELCH

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 1:13 PM

Okay, I'm not going to leave her. She's too blasted cute for that. :-) And she watches Stargate Atlantis with me.

As far as the crazy guy goes, I was a mormon missionary for two years. I learned how not to be the crazy guy.

I wouldn't say my involvement with Firefly is unhealthy, but she would. I don't even own the series (I know, herecy!). I found a paper model kit of Serenity a while ago. Believe me, I was stoked. But the first thing she said was that it was going to take me away from her. I guess I should mention that she just had a baby a month ago, so she's a little hormonal, but that only accounts for some of it. Anyway, I have started the second engine, and that's as far as I've gotten. I think I've typed on these forumns four or five times in the last week.

She did definitely agree with one of the "You might be a browncoat if..." things. Sorry if I quote it wrong, but it was something like "Your family knows every line not because they've seen the series, but because you won't stop quoting it." Truth is, I won't stop quoting movies at all.

Okay, I'm rambling. Anyway...

"We may experience some slight turbulence, and then... explode."

DINKY

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 1:20 PM

Umm... I think the guy promiting the idea of divorcing her was joking...

That post had the most internet-sarcasm I have ever read. It was funny.

"Th3re !s n0 spo0Ne." -The Matricks

BROWNCOAT1

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 1:30 PM

Well, I have to agree w/ Sigmanunki to a point. You don't want to push your wife on the whole Firefly issue because it will make her all the more intent not to watch. Trust me, I know.

My wife is not much of a sci fi person. She would watch the occasional Stargate episode with me, or go see one of the Star Wars prequels, but she just is not much into the whole sci fi genre. When Firefly was on & I really got into it I wanted to share the show & my enthusiasm with her. She was not interested. The more I asked, the more determined she was to not watch. Knowing it was a losing battle I backed off and let it be. She would read while I watched & would look up from time to time, or would surf the net & kind of listen in when something funny was being said. Occasionally on her way in or out of the room she would stop and watch for a few minutes. By the end of the series, entirely on her own, she started watching episodes with me. Then that go sa Fox cancelled it. *sighs*

When the DVD came out, my darling wife bought it for me. It was the best gift ever. We watched episoded together & even discussed them. She has been a browncoat ever since, perhaps not to the same level of enthusiasm as myself, but the fact she is a browncoat at all is big plus for me.

If your wife watches sci fi with you such as SG Atlantis, give her time. Get the DVD set for the show & watch. Ask her if she wants to watch, but if she says no, let it go. She either will or won't on her own, but it has to be her decision.

Hope it all works out for you. Keep flyin'!

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