I've established that anyone who goes into Topshop on an Oxford Street shopping trip, and consider buying a really nice star necklace purely because it reminds one of Adric, shouldn't strictly be allowed into Topshop at all. Ever. Mybad...I can't help it that my no2 style icon is an alien who makes it his business to be unfashionable in every timezone!
I'm currently reading the Fourth Doctor comics collection "The Iron Legion", and it might just be the best damn thing ever to come out of the TV show. More on that later.
Is it twisted to have Sutekh gloating as your alarm clock? I've been playing around with my phone settings - I've narrowed it down to either the Cloister Bell (traditional, and suited for the purpose - it is the TARDIS alarm system after all), one of Sutekh's monologues (but they are quite quietly malevolent - maybe they won't wake me at all, just seep into my dreams the way alarms sometimes do), or shall I go all out and have "Did you just call him..."? I mean, it'll wake me up. I'll be in a state of nervous excitement, but at least I'll be awake. Or is that just too creepy? I've got the theme tune too (5th, if you were wondering, which you weren't), but I think that would be far too loud for the morning...
Zzzzzzz
"I am Sutekh, destroyer of worlds!"
Zzzzz....
Showing posts with label quick thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quick thoughts. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Pwning the BBC FAQ
It doesn't surprise me that people are asking the questions, but there is something so patronising in some of the answers that it deserved a little mockery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/s4/faq/jobs.shtml
Genuine questions:
How do I know Doctor Who is safe for my children to watch?
It’s a children’s show, tosspots. However, if we actually make an episode for children – Aliens of London, say – then we will be crucified by angry classic fans, who remember the challenging creations such as the Cybermats, Myrka or Kandyman...
Can I put Doctor Who on YouTube or distribute it via file sharing services such as Bittorrent?
No, but we know you’re going to do it anyway.
I missed an episode of Doctor Who. Can you send me a DVD?
No.
Where is Doctor Who filmed? Can I visit them filming the show?
No
Where is Doctor Who filmed? Can I visit the set?
No
Will Doctor Who ever be filmed in HD (High Definition)?
No
Every question related to getting involved in the show
No, a polite no, but still no.
I want to make the Doctor's Coat. Can I have the plans and materials used?
How does the Doctor get his hair like that? What wax/gel does he use?
How can I get a pair of glasses just like the Doctors?
We are going to politely decline to answer these questions; but the BBC do record every email we get for staff purposes (i.e. laughing at them during tea breaks)
Are the Time Lords really dead?
We don't know
What exactly happened in the Time War?
We don't know.
What about the Master? How can he survive/come back?
We don't know. "At this time there are no current plans for his return." Which is exactly the same statement we were given before Utopia. And just after.
How many regenerations does the Doctor have?
Genuine quote: "Now that his people are gone, who knows? Time Lords used to have 13 lives."
Translate: "Now that the franchise is making the BBC megabucks, who knows? Time Lords used to have 13 lives, but only since Mawdryn Undead; and as that screws up UNIT continuity, I think we can ignore it entirely."
Will this monster/character ever return to Doctor Who?
If we think we can sucessfully re-milk the merchandise
Is Captain Jack Harkness really the Face of Boe? Jack can't die, but the Face of Boe does. How come? How can he become Pregnant?
RTD was making it up as he went along
What were the Doctor's last words to Rose in the episode 'Doomsday'?
"...have herpes"
And this one, I quote in full, because it is hilarious:
Yes, on his mum's side. It was established in the Doctor Who TV Movie; however purists tend to disregard this.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/s4/faq/jobs.shtml
Genuine questions:
How do I know Doctor Who is safe for my children to watch?
It’s a children’s show, tosspots. However, if we actually make an episode for children – Aliens of London, say – then we will be crucified by angry classic fans, who remember the challenging creations such as the Cybermats, Myrka or Kandyman...
Can I put Doctor Who on YouTube or distribute it via file sharing services such as Bittorrent?
No, but we know you’re going to do it anyway.
I missed an episode of Doctor Who. Can you send me a DVD?
No.
Where is Doctor Who filmed? Can I visit them filming the show?
No
Where is Doctor Who filmed? Can I visit the set?
No
Will Doctor Who ever be filmed in HD (High Definition)?
No
Every question related to getting involved in the show
No, a polite no, but still no.
I want to make the Doctor's Coat. Can I have the plans and materials used?
How does the Doctor get his hair like that? What wax/gel does he use?
How can I get a pair of glasses just like the Doctors?
We are going to politely decline to answer these questions; but the BBC do record every email we get for staff purposes (i.e. laughing at them during tea breaks)
Are the Time Lords really dead?
We don't know
What exactly happened in the Time War?
We don't know.
What about the Master? How can he survive/come back?
We don't know. "At this time there are no current plans for his return." Which is exactly the same statement we were given before Utopia. And just after.
How many regenerations does the Doctor have?
Genuine quote: "Now that his people are gone, who knows? Time Lords used to have 13 lives."
Translate: "Now that the franchise is making the BBC megabucks, who knows? Time Lords used to have 13 lives, but only since Mawdryn Undead; and as that screws up UNIT continuity, I think we can ignore it entirely."
Will this monster/character ever return to Doctor Who?
If we think we can sucessfully re-milk the merchandise
Is Captain Jack Harkness really the Face of Boe? Jack can't die, but the Face of Boe does. How come? How can he become Pregnant?
RTD was making it up as he went along
What were the Doctor's last words to Rose in the episode 'Doomsday'?
"...have herpes"
And this one, I quote in full, because it is hilarious:
Yes, on his mum's side. It was established in the Doctor Who TV Movie; however purists tend to disregard this.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Breaking news!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7604293.stm
An ambitious group of scientists! A front for evil capitalist suits! A dangerous experiment that could destroy the world! Why are the greatest minds in Europe recreating the plot of Inferno?
In other news, someone thought it was a good idea for Sarah Jane Adventures' newest addition to be named "Rani". How long till the internet keels over and dies from "Rani is the Rani" rumours? I mean, it's a real Indian name (the web also tells me, between fanboyish gasps, that it's the Sanskrit word for "queen"), but still - someone hasn't done their homework!
An ambitious group of scientists! A front for evil capitalist suits! A dangerous experiment that could destroy the world! Why are the greatest minds in Europe recreating the plot of Inferno?
In other news, someone thought it was a good idea for Sarah Jane Adventures' newest addition to be named "Rani". How long till the internet keels over and dies from "Rani is the Rani" rumours? I mean, it's a real Indian name (the web also tells me, between fanboyish gasps, that it's the Sanskrit word for "queen"), but still - someone hasn't done their homework!
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