Weekly Post: Commonly Used Acronyms (NEWLY UPDATED!)
Cliff K Chen
THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY)
ADBB--All Done Bye Bye--the message Mulder saw on his cellular
phone at the very end of "Blood," now used as a sign-off at IRCs
and at the ends of posts.
ATMBE--A Total Mind/Body Experience--part of the motto of DDEB2:
"DD is ATMBE."
C&C--Confused and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition when he looks
as though he just woke up and has that look on his face that says,
"Huh?"
Capitalizing the first letter of a word--such as: Skeptic, Believe,
Trust, Partner--implies a special significance to that word as
related to THE X-FILES (i.e. "Skeptic" usually refers to Scully,
though it can refer to someone else, "Believe" refers to a belief
in the "Extreme Possibility" or paranormal, yatta, yatta, yatta.)
CITC--Conversation In The Car--refers to the exchange between
Mulder and Scully in his car as they kept surveillance on Eugene
Tooms in "Tooms." This is the conversation in which Scully cements
their Partnership, telling Mulder, "I wouldn't put myself on the
line for anybody but you." Shortly thereafter she *does* put
herself on the line, by lying to Skinner about Mulder's whereabouts
when Eugene Tooms was supposedly assaulted, saying that she was
with Mulder being "oriented" on the unauthorized surveillance.
CITDBTB--Conversation In The Dark By The Bed--this refers to the
scene in the pilot episode, "The X-Files," in which Mulder tells
Scully why he is so obsessed with abductions: he believes his
sister, who disappeared when he was a kid and has never been heard
from since, was abducted.
CSM--Cigarette Smoking Man--(also referred to as TSM--The Smoking
Man, and "Cancer Man" [by Mulder in "One Breath"])--refers to the
mysterious man in Skinner's office in "The X-Files," "Tooms," "The
Erlenmeyer Flask," and "Little Green Men," and other episodes.
DDEB--David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade--the DDEB and DDEB-2 are
email chat groups on the Internet consisting of fans of David
Duchovny. The DDEBs are not currently accepting new members due to
server limitations. However, another group, the Duchovniks, are
open to new members. (See also "Duchovnik.")
Duchovnik--General term for a fan of David Duchovny. Also an email
chat group on the Internet. To join the Duchovniks, send mail to:
list...@cornell.edu with the following message attached:
subscribe duchovny-l (firstname) (lastname).
E.B.E.--Extraterrestrial Biological Entity. First used on THE X-
FILES by Mulder in "E.B.E."
EIHPs--Enemies In High Places (singular: EIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of people Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who
can hinder and manipulate Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those who hinder or manipulate other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and LAG.
EP--Extreme Possibility. First used by Kwicker.
FIHPs--Friends In High Places (singular: FIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of Mulder's contacts Higher Up in the D.C.
Establishment who can protect Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those helping or protecting other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and LAG.
GATB--Gillian Anderson Testosterone Brigade--the collective name
for fans of Gillian Anderson on the Internet. There is also talk
of forming a Dana Scully Testosterone Brigade in deference to
Anderson's marital status.
GTM--Gratuitous Tactile Moment--phrase used to describe any
physical contact between Mulder and Scully that is not absolutely
necessary and may be used as an argument for UST. Coined by
RO...@delphi.com.
IDDG--Intellectually Drop Dead Gorgeous--part of the motto of the
GATB: "GA is IDDG!" Coined by ZiggyB.
IMBS--Infamous Mosquito Bite Scene--refers to the scene in the
pilot episode, just before CITDBTB, in which Scully discovers marks
on her lower back that look suspiciously like those found on people
who Mulder believes have been abducted and controlled by E.B.E.s
(Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). She runs next door to his
motel room in her bathrobe, and in a panic, strips to her underwear
and asks Mulder to examine the marks, which turn out to be mosquito
bites, to her great relief.
ISS--Infamous Speedo Scene--refers to the scene in "Duane Barry"
when Krycek comes to tell Mulder about Duane Barry's escape, only
to find him swimming. When Mulder emerges from the pool, he is
wearing a very skimpy pair of Speedos, making this scene very
memorable for all Duchovniks. Coined by DRAGONS-
E...@genie.geis.com.
IWTCHU--(The) I Want To Cuddle Him Urge--refers to the sentiment
evoked in many women every time Mulder gets beaten up. Coined by
Kathy Agel.
MIB--Man In Black (plural: MIBs*)--Super-secret government agents.
All that is known is that they are effective in hushing up Things
The Government >>Really<< Doesn't Want You To Know. By any means
necessary.
MIJ--Mulder in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of DDEBers and
Duchovniks. (See also "SIJ.") Originated by ROB...@delphi.com.
MMBH--Might Morphin' Bounty Hunter--refers to the character in
"Colony" and "End Game" also known as "The Pilot," who, through the
miracle of special effects, took on the appearances of many
different people, including Mulder, in his effort to track down and
kill the clones. Coined by HKOL...@delphi.com.
MPEB/MPPB--Mitch Pileggi Estrogen Brigade/Pheromone Brigade--two
groups of Mitch Pileggi fans. The MPEB was co-founded by
PLMA...@delphi.com. The MPPB is an email chat group on the
Internet. To join the MPPB send a request to bef...@eskimo.com.
They are currently accepting new members and encourage all MP fans
to join--without gender bias.
NUST--NUSTers--Non-USTers--Those who do =not= (for whatever
mistaken reason <G>) see UST. First used by LAG.
PTDT--Pass The Drool Towel. First used by PLMA...@delphi.com.
RB--Rat Boy--Nickname given to Alex Krycek, Mulder's temporary
partner (as of "Sleepless"), which serves the dual purpose of both
describing the character and making it easier for those who have a
hard time spelling "Krycek."
RSD--Red Shoe Diaries--Duchovny's series on Showtime, also
available on video at Blockbuster. (Blockbuster Volumes #1 and #4
are the most often referred to.)
SIJ--Scully in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of the GATB that
came about after much mention of MIJ by the Duchovniks. (See also
"MIJ.") First used by MOBY...@genie.geis.com.
SRE--Scully Rational Explanation--Any of the various explanations
that Scully comes up with that are so far-fetched they almost make
Mulder's explanations seem more credible, such as "a mountain
lion," and (my personal favorite), "swamp gas" (both from
"E.B.E."). First used by yours truly, THESUe.
SYX--Smart Young X-Philes--An email chat group on the Internet
consisting of X-Philes under the age of 21. To get information on
SYX, email Nikki Rummer at rum...@ix.netcom.com (don't forget the
"d" after "rummer":).
The Magic Circle--describes Mulder's and Scully's increasing
inability to Trust those around them, forcing them to rely
exclusively on each other for Trust and friendship. Originated by
Pat Nussman.
TJC--The Jersey Conspiracy--A group of X-Philes connected to, if
not currently residing in New Jersey, who know you gotta leave
Atlantic City to get to the woods, that there are no cliffs in the
pine barrens, that Newark is in Essex County, and that there ain't
no North Orange. Also, by association, anyone who hangs out in
Charlie's TOPic on GEnie. Honorary members are referred to as
Unindicted Co-conspirators. Equal blame--er, credit for this one
goes to LAG, CO...@genie.geis.com, and Charlie Grant. (Check out
the dedication page in X-FILES #1: GOBLINS!)
TSM--The Smoking Man--(see CSM).
TXFPP--The X-Files Paranormal Paronomasiacs--A group of X-Philes,
originated on Delphi, who can't help but make puns due to a genetic
mutation. Coined by DICK...@delphi.com.
UST--Unresolved Sexual Tension--refers to the undercurrent of
romantic and sexual attraction between Mulder and Scully,
something neither of them will acknowledge. UST does =not=
(necessarily) have to be Resolved, at least not in the near
future. This definition is not a Final Word, but to give people
a common definition for basis of discussion. First used by LAG.
V&C--Vulnerable and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition most of the
time. First used by QI...@genie.geis.com.
WPDF--Wounded Puppy Dog Face--refers to the rather sad look Mulder
often has on his face that reminds one of a puppy that's been hit
with a rolled-up newspaper.
Yatta yatta yatta--1. Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T
commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." 2. When used in
conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba
hubba."
YAXA--Yet Another X-FILES Acronym (plural: YAXAs*)--1. What we'll
have if we add something else to this list. 2. Exclamation used
upon the discovery of what might be Yet Another X-FILES Acronym,
much like you would say "Bingo!"
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>*Note: Certain YAXAs, such as MIB and YAXA, are pluralized by
adding an "s" to the end; others, such as EIHPs and FIHPs are
generally used in the plural form, but are sometimes used in the
singular (FIHP, EIHP). Yes, I realize that these are not
grammatically correct, and that when speaking you wouldn't say "Man
In Blacks," but this is the way they're written online. Hey,
language is weird, what can I say? :-)
>*If anyone wants to either take credit for one of the YAXAs whose
origin is not noted, or correct their credit, drop me a note.
Compiled by SUe [THE...@delphi.com]
Keeper of YAXAs
Proud Member: TJC, Philly 'Philes
In the same way that editors of dictionaries gather definitions of
words by observing how they are used, the YAXAs listed are defined
based on observations of online posts. Copyright 1995, SUe
Stiefel. This list is may be distributed for non-commercial
purposes, but please do not alter it. Any corrections or possible
additions should be sent to the above email address. (950319)
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Cyronwode
>Yatta yatta yatta--1. Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T
>commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." 2. When used in
>conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba
>hubba."
"Yatta yatta yatta" is a virtually universal Yiddish-American expression
equivalent to the Anglo-American expression "blah blah blah." Properly
speaking, "yatta yatta yatta" does not mean '"etc.," or "and so forth."'
It is, rather, an onomotopoeic representation of boring or trivial speech.
As i understand it, the actor David Duchovny is of partial Jewish
extraction. That he used the term in an AT& T commercial may be due to
this fact, if he was improvising, or due to ethnic background of the
commercial's scriptwriter, if he was not.
I have never heard "yatta yatta yatta" used as 'the 90's equivalent of
"hubba hubba hubba."' The latter is a 1940s term expressing sexual
desire. "Yatta yatta yatta" is ANYTHING but that. It is humorously
derisive.
catherine yronwode
cyro...@aol.com
LAURA AKERS
: THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY)
How about these from the Mulder's Sexuality and Bakhtin threads:
Scully Gender Transgression (SGT)--any action or utterance performed by
Scully which could be seen, in our society, as masculine in nature (carving
up a dead elephant, being ultra-rational, etc.)
Mulder Gender Transgression (MGT)--any action or utterance performed by
Mulder which could be seen, in our society, as feminine in nature (being
weak in battle, believing in intuition over reason, etc.)
Laura
P. S. We could add SGTs and MGTs to the drinking game...and be blotto in
about ten minutes...