When we landed here you said you needed a few days to get space worthy again and is there somethin' wrong with your bunk?

Mal ,'Out Of Gas'


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This thread is for Buffista quotage. Posts that are profound, witty, or otherwise deserving of immortality go here. This is also Shrift's source for the BRQG, so be aware that if your words end up here, they'll also end up there. Finally, please note which thread spawned the quotage and please white-out anything that might be spoilery to Un-Americans.


Trudy Booth - Apr 05, 2004 5:42:00 am PDT #5857 of 10000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

NoiseDesign: Observe the migratory patterns of the Buffista.

SA: Watch as they circle each other, throwing down the common tactic of snark and (p)leather to draw desired attention.

NoiseDesign: It appears that they often gather at a common nesting site for what appears to be a group mating ritual.

SA: It is fascinating to watch, as the females are adorned in what appears to be tiaras, as they move in synchronization to the little known but critically acclaimed theremin; note the proliferation of alcohol and dvds that appears at such an occasion as well.

NovaChild: The use of alcohol as a mating device is well-understood, but the DVDs are still a mystery to most that study these fair and noble creatures.

NoiseDesign: Interestingly enough it appears that many of the males are also adorned with tiaras, and at least one is dressed in what seems to be a skirt made from the pelt of a fallen animal.

SA: Many of the costumes these exuberant personages don carry a particular sparkle or glint to them; leading many to wonder whether this serves as a tactic for drawing in potential like-minded souls, or to distract those unresponsive to their characteristics from coming nearer.

Much speculation, too, is devoted to the vernacular of this people, whose lexicon is characterised by such strange and unheard-of syllabic constructions such as "foamy," "oost," and "timelies."

NoiseDesign: Also of note is the appearance of glitter in their rituals and the moniker of Bitch which appears to be a desired title. Many of those present have adorned their bodies with edible decorations and then seem to encourage attacks with cries of "toomuchcandy."

This observer is still unsure of the implications of those actions.

SA: It is almost amusing, to watch one Buffista go in for the neck--it seems to have further symbollism for them, stemming from their existant mythology. They seem also to take their time, enjoying it for as long as they might, with rare resistance from the party who's candy is being devoured.

While it might seem appropriate to call this action "Buff diving," there is another connotation for this curious phrase, having to do with a particular action among the community called "comm-ing." The meaning grows thicker as one delves deeper into the history and language of this people.

NoiseDesign: It seems that much of their culture is steeped in double entendre and banter. They are known to break into spotaneous fits of haiku or song as the end of one of their discussions, or threads, draws near. There also seems to be a prediliction for creative rewriting of popular song lyrics.


Theodosia - Apr 05, 2004 5:54:25 am PDT #5858 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Gus:

Well, I was feeling a little grumpy and had an urge to be rude. Then, out the clear blue sky, a telemarketer called. I snarked him a new snarkhole. I feel better now. Peaches and butterflys for everyone.


esse - Apr 05, 2004 6:53:06 am PDT #5859 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

I was secretly hoping someone would comm that. woo!


DavidS - Apr 05, 2004 7:00:54 am PDT #5860 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I was secretly hoping someone would comm that. woo!

COMM-fisher! Heh, but it was good. Gar's filk was excellent too.


Anne W. - Apr 05, 2004 7:21:57 am PDT #5861 of 10000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

Nutty, in Boxed Set:

Jack Davenport. Love that name. He and Fred Toaster and Jeffrey Throw Pillow have a great comedy routine.


Fred Pete - Apr 05, 2004 7:39:15 am PDT #5862 of 10000
Ann, that's a ferret.

Today's lesson: Be prepared.

Miracleman: I have the Zombie Survival Guide.

Frankenbuddha: Yes, but if you would just learn to control them BEFORE you made them, you wouldn't need it.


Frankenbuddha - Apr 05, 2004 7:51:50 am PDT #5863 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

You know, being COMMed never gets old. I still feel all giddy when it happens.


Kate P. - Apr 05, 2004 10:08:46 am PDT #5864 of 10000
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

erika in Movies:

X-Men 2 is the truest representation of disability on film, if you cut out half the hand-to-hand combat.


Jon B. - Apr 05, 2004 11:30:04 am PDT #5865 of 10000
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Steph, makin' us proud, in Minearverse:

So, FOX is showing a re-run of a show that is an insult to women, promoting damaging, unrealistic standards of beauty AND THEN making them compete to see who has achieved the pinnacle of that unrealistic standard.

Instead of airing a show about a smart, witty, funny, self-reliant, and yes, hot as HELL woman who does just fine despite her flaws?

Yeah, that makes sense.


Gris - Apr 05, 2004 11:42:17 am PDT #5866 of 10000
Hey. New board.

Wow. I COMMed on my first day. Admittedly, I was riding the coattails of two much-funnier people, but I'm still all giddy now.