Mushy, OTT love letter to Rec.arts.drwho [first posted on 9/29/99]
ann
poor, lost soul who wandered into RADW by mistake to think we're
confusing him with a biological, historical person.
"Never!" I say. Doctor Who is a creation of the human mind, of many
human minds. And that is why I love him. If we can imagine *him*, then
perhaps we can imagine, and create, ourselves in his image.
Despite the inconsistencies, the squabbles we get into over his nature,
origins, biology and history, the Doctor remains a hero who takes on the
world with humor, charm, and intelligence. He, like the people who
create him, has his dark sides. He can be petty, manipulative, and
mean. But in the end, he always returns to his core: someone with a
strong, flexible mind that embraces the impossible, and with two hearts,
that between them, have enough room to love the whole universe.
If "Doctor Who" were the creation of one mind, I would be glad and
hopeful, keeping the idea of him as an example of what our species may
become. But that he is the creation of so many -- all the writers,
directors, actors, crew, editors, and fans -- that he has survived, and
continued to grow, in the context of a *real* world, through over 36
years of war, crime, greed and indifference -- this, *this* is what
brings a heart-warmed tear to my eye.
{{{{Whovians}}} I love you guys!!
Alryssa Kelly
>
> The way we laugh, reminisce, and argue about the Doctor might lead some
> poor, lost soul who wandered into RADW by mistake to think we're
> confusing him with a biological, historical person.
But he's cute, dammit!
> {{{{Whovians}}} I love you guys!!
Awww. *mush* *hugs* You're a cool person too :-)
Alryssa
ann
Date: 5/18/00 11:09 PM EDT:
[re: how we *do* go on about the Doctor]
>But he's cute, dammit!
>
He is that... I agree.
> You're a cool person too :-)
And you!
Actually, this seemed as good a time as any around here to remind folks of our
common ground....
---
What it means to be a pro-fun troll: To slurp bandwith with thoughtful posts,
praising what we enjoy before criticizing what we don't, enticing lurkers into
the sunlight, promoting laughter, and hosting the occasional hoedown.
Rufus T. Firefly
news:20000518194636...@ng-cs1.aol.com...
> The way we laugh, reminisce, and argue about the Doctor might lead some
> poor, lost soul who wandered into RADW by mistake to think we're
> confusing him with a biological, historical person.
Shh! He might hear you!
<snip>
> {{{{Whovians}}} I love you guys!!
Awww.. doggone it! I love you all too!!
That settles it, RADW is invited to my house for sodas and cake! Come on
down!
-- RTF
http://bounce.to/rtf - personal page
http://connect.to/cwp - Celebrities with Phones archive
ann
Date: 5/19/00 2:29 AM EDT:
[Re: Confusing the Doctor with a real person]
>Shh! He might hear you!
>
Well, perhaps... but isn't somewhere in the next universe over? (is it time to
repost the discussion about "the physics of fiction"?)
>That settles it, RADW is invited to my house for sodas and cake! Come on
>down!
If it's brownie cake with real whipped cream for frosting, I'll be there in two
shakes!!!
Gallifreyan
<r_...@phonelosers.net> wrote:
>"Gallifreyan" <gallifreyan...@doctor.com> wrote in message
>news:9tedisooc7l03f4li...@4ax.com...
>> On 20 May 2000 16:08:42 GMT, capr...@aol.commonSense (ann) wrote:
><snop>
>> >Have you ever found a favorite old line of the Doctor's passing through
>your
>> >lips, or, perhaps, a new line with a Doctorish feel?
>> >
>> >
>> Oh, yes! Usually the one about being childish sometimes. Tho on one or
>> two occassions I've employed the ColDoc technique of repating a bit of
>> someones reply, but gradually getting louder & more shouty. You should
>> try it. Great fun ;-)
>
>Fun? *Fun??* *FUN?!?*
til her daddy take the T-Bird away..........
B
ann
Date: 5/22/00 8:09 AM EDT:
>"Rufus T. Firefly"
><r_...@phonelosers.net> wrote:
>
>"Gallifreyan" <gallifreyan...@doctor.com> wrote
>'ve employed the ColDoc technique of repating a bit of
>>> someones reply, but gradually getting louder & more shouty. You should
>>> try it. Great fun ;-)
>>
>>Fun? *Fun??* *FUN?!?*
>til her daddy take the T-Bird away..........
>
?Theme? song for the first, second and third Doc:
"He'll have fun, fun, fun, 'til the Time Lords take the TARDIS away"
BTW, I'm a complete innocent when it comes to Pertwee's era... how *did* he get
the TARDIS back? Did he finally manage to repair it, or did the High Council
decide that he had "served his time"?
Si Jerram
> BTW, I'm a complete innocent when it comes to Pertwee's era... how *did* he get
> the TARDIS back? Did he finally manage to repair it, or did the High Council
> decide that he had "served his time"?
Never seen "The Three Doctors?"
Best place to find out.
--
Simon Jerram Email:sje...@ntlworld.com
Personal home page http://www.telos.clara.co.uk/
GaSCit 2K 5-9th August 2000, Kibblestone campsite Staffordshire:
http://www.gascit.jpsonline.com/
Miche Doherty
> From: Gallifreyan gallifreyan...@doctor.com
> Date: 5/22/00 8:09 AM EDT:
>
>
>
>> "Rufus T. Firefly"
>> <r_...@phonelosers.net> wrote:
>>
>
>> "Gallifreyan" <gallifreyan...@doctor.com> wrote
>
>> 've employed the ColDoc technique of repating a bit of
>>>> someones reply, but gradually getting louder & more shouty. You should
>>>> try it. Great fun ;-)
>>>
>>> Fun? *Fun??* *FUN?!?*
>
>> til her daddy take the T-Bird away..........
>>
>
> ?Theme? song for the first, second and third Doc:
>
> "He'll have fun, fun, fun, 'til the Time Lords take the TARDIS away"
>
> BTW, I'm a complete innocent when it comes to Pertwee's era... how *did* he
> get
> the TARDIS back? Did he finally manage to repair it, or did the High Council
> decide that he had "served his time"?
>
He helped them out with the Omega problem in the Three Doctors. They
rewarded him with a new dematerialisation circuit and restored his memory of
temporal theory.
He had travelled in the TARDIS a couple of times before that, presumably by
Time Lord influence.
Pertwee's out of fashion, but I think his Doctor was a lot of fun.
-- Miche.
ann
Date: 5/22/00 11:23 AM EDT:
[re: how the return of the TARDIS came about]
>Never seen "The Three Doctors?"
>
>Best place to find out.
>
nope. like i said -- complete innocent...
Is the video still in print?
Rufus T. Firefly
> From: Gallifreyan gallifreyan...@doctor.com
> Date: 5/22/00 8:09 AM EDT:
>
>
>
> >"Rufus T. Firefly"
> ><r_...@phonelosers.net> wrote:
> >
>
> >"Gallifreyan" <gallifreyan...@doctor.com> wrote
>
> >'ve employed the ColDoc technique of repating a bit of
> >>> someones reply, but gradually getting louder & more shouty. You should
> >>> try it. Great fun ;-)
> >>
> >>Fun? *Fun??* *FUN?!?*
>
> >til her daddy take the T-Bird away..........
> >
>
> ?Theme? song for the first, second and third Doc:
>
> "He'll have fun, fun, fun, 'til the Time Lords take the TARDIS away"
>
> BTW, I'm a complete innocent when it comes to Pertwee's era... how *did*
he get
> the TARDIS back? Did he finally manage to repair it, or did the High
Council
> decide that he had "served his time"?
Spoiler space for "The Three Doctors:"
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Without spoling *too* much, after the Doctors defeat Omega and save
Gallifrey in the process, the Time Lords reward PertweeDoc by giving him a
new dematerialisation circuit, and returning the knowledge on how to operate
the TARDIS to him. "They've forgiven me.." muses PertweeDoc..
ann
BTW, you going to join in Round Two of the pro-fun troll games (going on now)?
Hmmm... not much of a response, so far this time 'round... After the hoopla of
the Adrics, are people expecting an Olympic style opening ceremony?
Anyone know where I can hire a band, in any case?
Do you play an instrument, Rufus?
Rufus T. Firefly
> Thanks for the story fill in, Rufus...
>
> BTW, you going to join in Round Two of the pro-fun troll games (going on
now)?
>
> Hmmm... not much of a response, so far this time 'round... After the
hoopla of
> the Adrics, are people expecting an Olympic style opening ceremony?
>
> Anyone know where I can hire a band, in any case?
>
> Do you play an instrument, Rufus?
I play the radio. Quite expertly, I'm told.
ann
>I play the radio. Quite expertly, I'm told.
:-) This reminds me of a bit on Sesame Street:
Famed Violinist Isaac Stern is leading Big Bird and a line of kids in a musical
game of "follow the leader.
As the music stops, Big Bird says: "Gee, you play really well, Mr. Stern!"
I.S: (Bowing) Thank you, Big Bird.
BB: And you're good with the violin, too!
:-)
Anyway, this is cyber-land... just like in dreams, you can play any instrument
you choose, and do so while flying (right now, for example. I'm an expert with
the fiddle).