"Woobie" was popularized by the movie Mr. Mom, I believe.
You two carried me through that war. Now I need you to carry me just a little bit further. If you can.
Tracy ,'The Message'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 18, 2004 8:47:37 am PST #4521 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Vonnie K - Mar 18, 2004 10:22:59 am PST #4522 of 10000
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.
"Mr. Mom"? Was the term used simply to refer to a baby blanket or in any way similiar to how it is used in fannish context?
I'm Miss Cranky McCrankypants in a totally unreasonable way when it comes to fannish lingoes (I've been known snarl at something as mild as "OTP"), so don't mind me. I have weird fandom issues.
"Lost City Part 2" tomorrow! Finally, I'll be able to uncoil myself from the year-long spoilerphobic defensive posture. Ehh. Maybe I should just give in to temptation and start spoiling myself rotten with SG: Atlantis come next season.
Steph L. - Mar 18, 2004 11:00:24 am PST #4523 of 10000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
"Mr. Mom"? Was the term used simply to refer to a baby blanket
Just a baby blanket. But very funny.
Katie M - Mar 18, 2004 11:13:03 am PST #4524 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Aeeiii. I did not know this. That strikes me highly wrong somehow.
There's a story... okay, you can find it here, though I don't think that'll be a direct link. Corby's Paternity Test. Short and creepy.
§ ita § - Mar 18, 2004 11:21:11 am PST #4525 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I like that.
Nutty - Mar 18, 2004 2:40:42 pm PST #4526 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Yeah -- if you'll recall, the baby blanket called "woobie" was set on fire before the end of Mr. Mom. Intentionally, ceremoniously, as the child didn't need it any more.
Elais - Mar 18, 2004 3:30:42 pm PST #4527 of 10000
making her home at bronzebeta.com since 2001
Does Spike/JM have the woobie factor as well?
bon bon - Mar 18, 2004 3:37:06 pm PST #4528 of 10000
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I practically died of cuteness after reading TheWoobie.
How about Michael of LFN? or of Alias? They're not weak characters, I just love to see them suffer.
JenP - Mar 18, 2004 4:07:32 pm PST #4529 of 10000
Heh, so I tend to skim past the Farscape discussions, because I've only seen a few eps from Season 1, but I have at least gleaned that notion that Season 4 was maybe not so much of the good, all things considered. Today I noticed in my Netflix queue that there are little yellow shooting stars (the kind you get next to things Netflix thinks you'll like based on your ratings of DVDs you've rented) next to all the Farscape DVDs ... except Season 4. I don't know why I find it so funny that even Netflix is pfffft-ing it, but I do. Well, and, of course, it's other people's ratings that probably drive the engine anyway. I don't know, I just felt bad for them ... all their brothers and sisters got gold stars, but they didn't.
Also, tonight was the Martouf swan song ep on Sci-Fi. Talk about timing.
§ ita § - Mar 18, 2004 4:23:58 pm PST #4530 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I just love to see them suffer.
That's probably just because you're mean.
Speaking of woobies peep this.