I can't remember why episode titles are spoilery. Or, for that matter, writers.
They should film that story and show it every Christmas.
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Steph L. - Aug 28, 2003 8:35:01 am PDT #4869 of 10005
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Jessica - Aug 28, 2003 8:38:05 am PDT #4870 of 10005
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I can't remember why episode titles are spoilery. Or, for that matter, writers.
Me neither. It's not like ME's in the habit of naming their eps "The One Where Willow Turns Evil And Flays Warren."
Wolfram - Aug 28, 2003 8:38:48 am PDT #4871 of 10005
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We have a procedure, we followed the procedure, the majority ruled. Sometimes an individual will like the outcome, sometimes not. It's time to move on.
I don't see why we aren't allowed to discuss the outcome of a vote without it being labeled as "bitching" or "sniping". I don't see people whining that the vote was unfair or improper or we need a do-over, it's just some of us want to state our feelings so next time these things come up we (as a community) are aware of some of these issues.
Please construe the above as bitchfree and snipeless. :)
Steph L. - Aug 28, 2003 8:41:18 am PDT #4872 of 10005
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I can't remember why episode titles are spoilery. Or, for that matter, writers.
Me neither. It's not like ME's in the habit of naming their eps "The One Where Willow Turns Evil And Flays Warren."
I'm trying to think of a single spoilery title. And I'm coming up blank.
Plus, how is knowing the writer spoilery? Even Tim has written episodes where nobody died.
Wolfram - Aug 28, 2003 8:44:04 am PDT #4873 of 10005
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Season 5 Episode 1: Buffy Vs. Dracula
Although they promoted it all summer long IIRC.
Steph L. - Aug 28, 2003 8:45:18 am PDT #4874 of 10005
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Season 5 Episode 1: Buffy Vs. Dracula
What does the title tell us, other than the characters of Buffy and Dracula are going to be in it? For all we knew, they could have moved to Vegas to open an office supply store.
Jessica - Aug 28, 2003 8:45:32 am PDT #4875 of 10005
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm trying to think of a single spoilery title. And I'm coming up blank.
"Halloween," "The Prom" and "Graduation Day" leap to mind, but I'm fairly sure the facts that the episodes in question took place on their titular days were given away in the promo.
"Disharmony" kind of gave away a guest star, but again, she was in the promo.
I can't think of any plot-spoilery ep titles at all.
Lyra Jane - Aug 28, 2003 8:45:49 am PDT #4876 of 10005
Up with the sun
I'm trying to think of a single spoilery title. And I'm coming up blank.
"Fredless" is the example I've seen before. Also, possibly "Buffy v. Dracula."
But typically they don't give out huge screaming plot points.
Steph L. - Aug 28, 2003 8:46:43 am PDT #4877 of 10005
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"Halloween," "The Prom" and "Graduation Day" leap to mind,
I can't think of any plot-spoilery ep titles at all.
I should have clarified -- I can't think of any *plot*-spoilery titles. Not even "Fredless."
"Fredless" is the example I've seen before. Also, possibly "Buffy v. Dracula."
What does "Fredless" say about the plot? She comes back, so it's a contrary title.
Again, B vs. D basically tells us 2 of the characters who are going to appear in the episode. Nothing about the plot.
Jon B. - Aug 28, 2003 8:46:59 am PDT #4878 of 10005
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"Disharmony", although I didn't "get it" until after the fact.
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