Weekly Post: Commonly Used Acronyms
Cliff K Chen
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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.
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 is an email chat
group on the Internet consisting of fans of David Duchovny. The DDEB
+and DDEB-2 are currently not accepting new members due to server
+limitations, however, there is another Duchovny-oriented mailing list
+you may join. To join the Duchovniks, send mail without a subject to:
+list...@netcom.com with the following message attached:
+ subscribe duchovny-l
+Please note: DDEB is NOT a generic term for fans of David Duchovny.
Duchovnik--General term for a fan of David Duchovny.
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 Laura Anne.
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 Laura Anne.
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.
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.
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.
PTDT--Pass The Drool Towel. First used by P.L. Mackey.
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. First used
by Dick Wales.
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, SUe.
+SYX--Smart Young X-Philes--The name of a group of fans under age 21.
+Contact rum...@ix.netcom.com for more information.
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. Honorary
members are referred to as Unindicted Co-conspirators. Equal blame--er,
credit for this one goes to LAG, Corgi, and Charlie Grant. (Check out
the dedication page in X-FILES #1: GOBLINS!)
TSM--The Smoking Man--(see CSM).
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.
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
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 1994, 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. (941123)
s...@uno.edu
>This is a glossary of acronyms which can be used to decode typical X-Phile
>posts. :) It is maintained by the...@delphi.com. However, lines preceded
>by a "+" have been modified by Cliff Chen.
Thanks for the effort to provide this for all'us newbies. I would like
to point out one thing:
[Deletia]
>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.
There is a whole subthread in modern UFO lore regarding "actual"
encounters with MIBs, which includes their appearance and behavior being
not quite human (e.g. peculiar complexion, odd diction and figures of
speach, strange posture and body language, comically threatening
demeanor).
This may or may not be related to the phenomenon of seeing unmarked
black helicopters or other aircraft chasing UFOs, or near sightings or
cattle mutilations.
[Deletia]
>Compiled by SUe [the...@delphi.com]
>Keeper of YAXAs
>Proud Member: TJC
>
>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 1994, 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. (941123)
-* Stephen *-
Stephen Posey
S...@uno.edu
University of New Orleans
Cliff K Chen
This is a glossary of acronyms which can be used to decode typical X-Phile
posts. :) It is maintained by the...@delphi.com. However, lines preceded
by a "+" have been modified by Cliff Chen.
THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY)
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.