Non-Browncoats trying to tear us down....

POSTED BY: dqbaby76
UPDATED: Friday, September 22, 2006 21:32
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DQBABY76

Saturday, September 16, 2006 3:58 PM

Everyday I run into at least one person who has to be all negative and put down this kick ass show.

The funny part is that they HAVENT EVEN SEEN IT!

Whenever I offer to show it to them, they give me the "I'm busy" excuse or just plain "I'm not watching that crap."

How many of these people do you all encounter on a daily basis?

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I'm so into Firefly, my butt glows in the dark.

RYANGOODMAN

Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:11 PM

I've not encountered that as much as you have, it seems, but I've seen some negativity.

The biggest problem people seem to have is they think the idea of a "space western" is stupid. Of course, I have to explain to them that the show is less about "space western" than they think, but they're still loathe to watch.

On the other hand, I have found a lot of people who originally say that our BDS/BDM can't live up to the sci-fi they already like (Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek), but once I make them sit and watch even just the first 2-3 episodes, they're hooked.

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SIGMANUNKI

Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:12 PM

None. Then again, I don't really go out.

All these people are, are IRL trolls. Personally, if I ran into one, I'd ask them if they've seen it (which you've done). And when they say no, I'd offer to show it to them (again, which you've done). And when they say refuse, I'd point out the stupidity of hating something that they know absolutely nothing about... politely.

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TRISTAN

Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:15 PM

SigmaNunki, I like the way you think. I have not had much chance to do any converting of my own, but my thoughts are pretty much along those lines.

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ECGORDON

Saturday, September 16, 2006 6:08 PM

I've encountered the most resistance from people who run away at the mere mention of science fiction.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

MIKAMOM

Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:53 PM

All my immediate friends are receptive to sci-fi and love Firefly. They don't get involved in the fandom like I do, but more than one have said that they depend on me to keep them up to date. I'm the go to for getting together for screenings and the latest news. It feels nice to be needed.

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TRAVELER

Saturday, September 16, 2006 10:27 PM

I am a lousy salesman so I don't push Firefly on anyone because I would probably chase them away instead of bringing them into the fold. I did give one person my DVD's and they enjoyed it, but it did not make them a Browncoat. I have heard one guy at work mention the SciFi channel so I'm thinking of sneaking Firefly into the conversation next time he brings up that channel.

As for people bad mouthing Firefly. I am like the rest of you. I really can not figure out why. Sometimes I think it strikes to close to home for some people. It does focus more on the characters and their personalities than it does science fiction. So maybe they see some flaw in one of the characters that reminds of themselves and they don't want to see it.

Otherwise I am at a loss as to why people do not like this show. It could be they have watched so much Star Trek they believe that it is the only proper space travel science fiction. But I think that is too simple an excuse.

I will leave it to better minds than my own to figure out. I just don't waste my time arguing over it. I find most people don't listen to you, even if you have the better case.

I envy you people who can win over new Browncoats. I wish I had your salesmanship.

Traveler

MSG

Sunday, September 17, 2006 12:55 AM

hmmm see I have chosen to go with the captive audience approach...I make my students watch snippets and such and convert them. They'd never tell me they hated it 'cause they're too fond of me to hurt my feelings ( they know what a nut I am over the show)

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ECGORDON

Sunday, September 17, 2006 1:07 AM

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I have heard one guy at work mention the SciFi channel so I'm thinking of sneaking Firefly into the conversation next time he brings up that channel.

Make sure he knows Sci-Fi is running an eleven hour marathon this Monday, Sept. 18, beginning at 8am Eastern. "Serenity" (pilot) through "War Stories."

I think a lot of people's resistance is to the SF/Western concept. Either they don't like sci-fi at all, or they are purists that think SF=high tech. In much the same way there are still those who turn up their noses at Buffy and Angel. I should know, because I once was one of them, but once I made the commitment to watch it from the beginning I fell in love with it as I did with Firefly.

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

JPSTARGAZER

Sunday, September 17, 2006 3:30 AM

Yeah, the friends I haven't been able to show it to aren't to fond of science fiction, so they think they know they're not going to enjoy it. Pshh.

I guess my biggest dissappointments are when I show it to people and they like it, but it's sort of forgotten after the credits role. It almost hurts more when someone only LIKES it instead of LOVING it. Although, I can't say I didn't try, and I guess it means my work here is not quite done.

So far my conversion score (not like anyone's keeping track, more of a personal goal)is:

Love (Browncoaty levels): 2
Like: 3
Still converting: 1

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--Bono

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