Entertainment Weekly Firefly Mass Mailing Request
POSTED BY: zoid
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 15:02
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Fellow Browncoats:
Over on another thread, new fan 'Pselus' suggested we all write letters to Entertainment Weekly (details in his letter and subsequent posts at http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=5253&m=64491#64491 )
I agree with him wholeheartedly and have already written mine. I haven't posted it yet, because I'd like to filter it thru y'all first, to see if y'all like it. Here 'tis:
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Reader Comment on Article from May 21, 2004 issue, "The X Factor"
Madams/Sirs:
Joss stated that Fox TV is “a bad network that makes bad decisions”. Fox TV responded, "We wish Firefly had found an audience, and we would like nothing better than to be in business with Joss again." What was left unsaid by the network’s mouthpiece was that Fox thought so highly of Mr. Whedon’s work that they: 1.) Failed to air the 2-hour movie at the start of the series, as was necessary in order to introduce viewers to the characters and setting; 2.) Moved the start time of the weekly episodes and skipped weeks because of baseball and football coverage; 3.) Showed episodes out of order, which scrambled the plot arc. I believe it’s obvious that Fox TV had no appreciation of the art Joss had created, and no respect for Mr. Whedon himself. If Fox TV had made some concessions for the fact that Firefly’s poor showing in the ratings was due in majority to their own mismanagement of the property, their statement would hold more weight. In that light, their spokesperson’s statement sounds more like an impersonal boilerplate rejection letter than anything like a heartfelt attempt at reconciliation. Yet another insult from those ignoramuses, and proof positive that Joss’ analysis of their practices is accurate.
I'd like to transmit the letter within the next 15 minutes or so, if you would be so kind as to suggest any alterations? BTW, if you would all be so kind as to likewise write them, their address is letters@ew.com
Respectfully,
zoid
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"History may say I saved River; but it's not like that. No, that's not it at all. I saved my sister."
- Simon Tam, M.D., husband and father of 4, Jiangyin; from A Child Shall Lead Them: A History of the Second War of Independence Wilkins, Richard
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If it isn't too late I'd cut out the 'ignoramuses' comment. I'd be inclined to put in something more flowery as you don't want to stoop to there level.
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"Canada being mad at you is like Mr. Rogers throwing a brick through your window." -Jon Stewart, The Daily Show
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SigmaNunki:
Merriam-Webster Online show:
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Main Entry: ig·no·ra·mus
Pronunciation: "ig-n&-'rA-m&s also -'ra-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -mus·es also ig·no·ra·mi /-mE/
Etymology: Ignoramus, ignorant lawyer in Ignoramus (1615), play by George Ruggle, from Latin, literally, we are ignorant of
: an utterly ignorant person : DUNCE
'Ignoramuses' is a proper term, hence not archaic, slang or colloquial. Furthermore, I feel it is an entirely appropriate descriptive for Fox TV's programming staff. If you or others feel the definition "utterly ignorant persons" -- or another specific term -- would be more acceptable in lieu of 'ignoramuses', I will consider such advice.
If it seems a bit inflammatory, understand that I feel sometimes the gauntlet must be thrown when waging war.
Respectfully,
zoid
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"History may say I saved River; but it's not like that. No, that's not it at all. I saved my sister."
- Simon Tam, M.D., husband and father of 4, Jiangyin; from A Child Shall Lead Them: A History of the Second War of Independence Wilkins, Richard
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I agree with the "ignoramus" part, but you go, Zoid! Excellent repartee!
Mal-licious
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Mal-licious:
Just to be clear: you agree with keeping or dropping 'ignoramuses'?
Hey all: How about "Yet another insult from Gail Berman and Company,..."? Is that better without being too polite?
Not to rush your responses, but hurry up! I wanna get this email off my desktop before something untoward happens...
Respectfully,
zoid
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Ask an ye shall receive, Zoid. I've just sent my letter off.
And I'd say "questionable decision by Fox," I think. Ignoramus, while accurate, is probably not the best word for this sort of letter.
Delia
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WESLEY : Feng shui.
GUNN: Right. What's that mean again?
WESLEY: That people will believe anything.
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I'm more partial to "imbeciles" or "impertinent fools". Knock yourself out, it's your party!
Burn the land, boil the sea...
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Zoid,
To clarify, I agree with Delia. You get more flies with honey...
Mal-licious
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Originally posted by Malicious:
Zoid,
To clarify, I agree with Delia. You get more flies with honey...
Mal-licious
. . . and once you've got 'em trapped they're a hell of a lot easier to swat.
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WESLEY : Feng shui.
GUNN: Right. What's that mean again?
WESLEY: That people will believe anything.
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