Joss posted this here thing for you...
POSTED BY: AllysonGurl
UPDATED: Thursday, March 18, 2004 00:13
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The DVDs left me with dread.
Why dread? Anger, yes, happiness, yes, also I had to pee. But the dread stayed with me for a week.
How could it be, I asked myself, that anyone could kill this beautiful thing, could look at it and not only fail to appreciate it, but actually bumrush it off the box? I had this wierd moment where I felt myself spending the next 90 or so years (I am going to die at 125, y'all!) in that world. It was heinous! And, it made me cry, for real.
I just didn't want to believe that such a thing could die. Of course, one knows it can. And not in the read it on the internet way, in the feel it in the pit of my stomach way.
But that's why I appreciate what you all at ME are still doing, and of course what the folks who run this site, organized the ad, etc. are doing as well. The world is beautiful only if we fight to keep beautiful things in it. Have no idea what it must be like as a creator of said things to have to bang head against wall, but as consumer! and being in the world I really appreciate y'all's fight.
And as a plug to the fellow historians out there (if there are any!), "Jaynestown" is an excellent first-day-of-class "what is history" bit!
Ach! And I'm sorry, but "That's why I never kiss them on the mouth" is my all-time fave; not just the line but the reactions are perfect!
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Thank you, BlueSunBlackSky, for saying something important and true, and sad. Better no more FF than a FF that has been compromised out of its artistic center. I am pretty confident that Joss feels the same way, but we should let him know that we would understand, if it came to that (and it may well). . .
"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle. . . ."
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Originally posted by Hardware:
To Joss:
Buck up Browncoat! We're doing the impossible, that makes us mighty!
Here, give me your pack. SaintJayne! Carry his rifle.
You know the old saying. When you can't run, you crawl, well, you know the rest. We've got a lot of strong backs and eager volunteers to carry you.
Keep flying. We'll keep watching.
I love this message. It says it all. And it goes without saying that if there's anything at all we can do to help...well. Here we are! Just ask.
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Thank you, BlueSunBlackSky, for saying something important and true, and sad. Better no more FF than a FF that has been compromised out of its artistic center. I am pretty confident that Joss feels the same way, but we should let him know that we would understand, if it came to that (and it may well). . .
In Joss I trust. I have faith that he will not compromise and he will tell his story.
I will not lose faith in seeing Serenity fly again until Joss tells us he is done.
I trust in Joss and I know that he makes the right decisions. I have watched Buffy and Angel from the beginning without fail. At times he went places I was not sure of but in the end was always thankful for.
Joss thank you for coming here and sharing with us your struggles and your hopes.
I really can't pick a line as my favorite because there are so many. But what comes to mind is:
Simon: Why did you come back for us?
Mal: You're part of my crew.
Also when people do things I don't understand I just think, "Some people juggle geese."
Keep flyin'
Rosie
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Ok, first off, I'm not a rabid fan. I've seen most of the Buffy episodes don't own any of the DVDs. Rarely watch Angel Don't collect figures, write fan fic or any of that stuff. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just not stuff I do.
That said, I LOVE FIREFLY!!!!!... ok so I missed most of the episodes on broadcast TV cause of the lousy scheduling and the fact I didn't know it was on til I ran across it by accident but I did run out and get the DVDs as soon as they were available. The show is one of the very few shows that for me gets better with repeated viewing.
This is just a note for Mr. Josh that the lurkers, the quite ones, the no so fanatic fans are behind you too. Keep up the good fight.
Jon
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Dear Mr. Whedon,
This is the first time I have ever entered a forum like this so please forgive by naivete regarding proper decorum. I simply wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful production that "is" Firefly and to encourage you in your project for a movie of same or even better a further series. On this side of the pond we are "starved of technicolor" to quote the heavenly messenger when it comes to intelligent, witty, sad and thought provoking science fiction. Based on word of mouth advice from a friend I bought the region 1 DVD's from Amazon (thank heavens for region free players) and the entire family were both deligthed with the series and baffled as to why it should have been cancelled. It has brought a smile to many a face, and many a re-run of the DVD's. At the behest of family members I have been forced to follow news on progress of all things Firefly (good lord, I hope this does not mean I am a "fan") and was moved to respond to your "thread"? as it looked as though you needed cheering up. Please keep serenity flying and certainly do not let the corporations grind you down.
Yours sincerely
Sir Thopas.
SIR THOPAS
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Definitely count me in on the "ohpleaseohpleaseohplease gimme more".
I'm a sucker for Westerns, a bigger sucker for quirky,humourous Westerns, and Firefly is chockful o quirk & humour, stand up and say a big ol' yeehaw for that.
I miss it!
Although at this point I am violently irritated because I am y'all-in' it up like there's no tomorrow. Oh, laugh all ya want, but I live in Oklahoma! I've been studiously NOT saying "y'all" for yeeeeeears! I was on the receiving end of a savage taunting by my friend the other day for saying "y'all"!
I suspect I'll live.
As for Fireflygasms -- whoever said there are too many is right. But my sig is one of them.
And some of my favourites aren't really funny taken out of context, it's the delivery that makes the line. Example: Jaynestown. Jayne says his whole name for some reason, and Mal says, "I know your name, jackass!" I just laughed my head off -- ok, I'm laughing right now.
Did I already say that I really really really really want more?
Here's a plan -- I've already converted one more person on the strength of the pilot, so maybe we should stand on street corners and hand out pamphlets to raise awareness.
"Got Firefly?"
I really really really want more.
Ankhagogo
"She was naked! And all...articulate
Awesome! I for one have watched the DVD over and over. I need to stop because I get pissed everytime I think about the show being gone. Looks like you have some details to work out before the movie gets done. Good Luck! Don't let the bastards keep you down.
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I missed Firefly when it was on Fox, and so had my friends and family. My family bought the DVD, and I decided to watch it one evening out of boredom.
Let's just say I was floored. I was shocked. Where had this show been? Only 14 episodes? It's been canceled?! What?!
I watched the entire series, and after the last episode, I was crying. I have NEVER cried at a TV show being canceled. TV sucks, and even shows I've liked, like The Next Generation have gone off the air, and it was fine by me. The show was good, but it was just TV. It was just a story, and there will always be other good stories that will come along.
The difference is that Firefly wasn't completely told. Hell, they'll probably still make another TNG movie (despite billing Nemesis as the last one).
Another difference is that the riveting story and the chemistry between the characters that ST:TNG took seasons to build was in Firefly by the end of the first episode--better, even!
After I realized the show was genius, I understood my purpose in the grand scheme of Firefly. I had to let (read as: force) all of my friends to watch my copy, and take turns borrowing it.
I have shown Firefly to upwards of a dozen people, and none of them have disliked it. Those people in turn have shown more people. It snowballs. I haven't shown it to my girlfriend yet, but she'll probably like it too (even though she says she isn't interested, she doesn't realize yet that she really is interested). Sometime this week I will be writing my letter to Universal (as mentioned in another thread I don't feel like linking to, I'm sure everyone can find it).
I'm doing everything I can to keep the show alive, as well. I am showing Firefly to everyone I know. I have yet to encounter a person who knows what the hell it is. No one heard about Firefly. When I describe the premise of the show, people are always skeptical. They have to be dragged to the TV. After watching the first episode, however, you'd have to drag them away.
I'll be honest with everyone. I like science fiction, but I like it serious, with a direct, planned approach to describing the futuristic universe. For example, Star Trek. Oh, and I hate westerns. Can't stand em.
My favorite show is a Sci-fi Western that has a roundabout way of detailing its universe. My favorite show is Firefly.
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Dear Joss,
I don't want to repeat what all the others afore me have said, I wholeheartedly agree with them anyway. I just wanted to point out that Firefly does not only have a US or Canadian fanbase but is loved in Germany just as well. I taped it when it run and sent it to my friends in Germany and the first thing they wanted when I asked them what to bring for Christmas was - guess what - Firefly DVDs!
Please please please, you have to keep flying - for the whole world! Firefly is special. It is real. Please don't give up.
Merl
I'm going to a Firefly-weekend-session tomorrow, as we likely will be snowed in anyway - what better can you do?
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