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elisi ([personal profile] elisi) wrote2011-01-09 05:26 pm
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Not here, honest!

Just saw that apparently someone or something called 'Care 2' is sponsoring a petition to show how people think a Buffy movie without Joss is a very bad idea. What cracked me up was this quote:

To credit John Kubicek's (Senior Writer, BuddyTV) statement - "Find me one person who liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer but not Joss, and I'll show you a liar."

Clearly this person has never encountered this thing called 'fandom'...

(Does anyone have a link to that 'Star Wars Fans Hate Star Wars' essay? The only ones I've found are dead. But it struck me as oddly appropriate. *g* Oh and I have no opinion on the possibility of a movie, but I figure it can't be worse/more bizarre than the comics.)

ETA: Oh, and here's a fabulous little sketch (which has nothing to do with Buffy, but it also made me laugh):

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[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 05:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Wait, what's Care 2? For a second I thought you meant SMG's CARE and I was sooo confused. Like, why would CARE (erm) care about Joss not doing the Buffy movie?
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I have no idea! But now it's even funnier! :D

[identity profile] cindergal.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 05:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Why does ANYONE Care? ;-) Seriously, a petition? How about just...don't want the movie.

Also, Joss and I have a love/hate relationship. *g*
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 05:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Why does ANYONE Care? ;-) Seriously, a petition? How about just...don't want the movie.
Indeed.

Also, Joss and I have a love/hate relationship. *g*
I believe that is fairly common... ;)

[identity profile] cindergal.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
That was supposed to be, don't "watch" the movie. Need more coffee.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I have days like that too...
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[identity profile] flake-sake.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Care 2 is an open petition site, it's like Doodle for petitions, everyone can start one there.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, that makes sense. :)
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[identity profile] flake-sake.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I found the wording "sponsored" that they used on whedonesque pretty misleading, as if there are any petitions they don't host...

That thing is so over the top, as if there is any Buffy legacy left that the comic has not already trampled on.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I found the wording "sponsored" that they used on whedonesque pretty misleading, as if there are any petitions they don't host...
*snerk*

That thing is so over the top, as if there is any Buffy legacy left that the comic has not already trampled on.
Well I'd guess that a lot of 'normal' fans aren't aware of the comics. :)
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[identity profile] flake-sake.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Lucky, lucky bastards!
(where's a screencap from Life of Brian when you need one)
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm, no idea. You might have to make your own...

(This is the closest thing I have to a Monty Python icon.)

[identity profile] infinitewhale.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)

All they're doing is getting it more exposure. I suspect there's viral marketing involved. Crafty WB.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-09 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Wouldn't surprise me in the least!
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[identity profile] hobbituk.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 09:25 pm (UTC)(link)
How dare that prat call me a liar???? I like Buffy, and I can't stand don't like Joss Whedon! If I only rated him half as high as he and his minions do it would be twice as much as I currently manage...
Edited 2011-01-09 21:27 (UTC)
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
We might be in the same boat, you and I...

I mean, he has his strengths, but also a lot of rather obvious flaws. *coughs*

[identity profile] shadowkat67.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 09:26 pm (UTC)(link)
To credit John Kubicek's (Senior Writer, BuddyTV) statement - "Find me one person who liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer but not Joss, and I'll show you a liar."

..Clearly this person has never encountered a thing called 'fandom'

Or ...they've only been part of the "whedon fandom" as opposed to the "buffy fandom" which aren't quite the same thing. Something whedonesque and Whedon himself have to keep being reminded of on occasion.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Or ...they've only been part of the "whedon fandom" as opposed to the "buffy fandom" which aren't quite the same thing. Something whedonesque and Whedon himself have to keep being reminded of on occasion.
Ah yes, that's true. And actually you've given me a positive side to the RTD vs Moffat fandom debates - because no matter how much anyone might adore their chosen writer they are very aware that there's a giant hunk of fandom who feels differently...

[identity profile] shadowkat67.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh Doctor Who fandom is even more splintered. You have Doctor Who fans.
Moffat fans, RTD fans, and well all the other writers who wrote for it. And well Eccleston, Smith and Tennant fans (ie all the actors who played the different versions)

Example: I'm a Moffat fan, okay with RTD...loved RTD's Torchwood, not so crazy about RTD's Who. But I'm a David Tennant fan, Smith is growing on me.
Not really a Doctor Who fan - since no interest in watching Who prior to RTD's run, and no interest in owning any of it (bloody expensive - about three times the amount of the Buffy DVD's in the States).

Buffy's a bit simpler...but it also was only on for 7 years, while Doctor Who has been running on tv off and on for close to 50 yrs.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh Doctor Who fandom is even more splintered.
Word. You forgot those who don't think the show was any good since they started making it in colour... ;)

And, in case you haven't read it: The 45 deaths of Doctor Who.

Oh - and the best joke ever:

How many Doctor Who fans does it take to change a light bulb?

Only one, but they won't think it's as good as the old one.
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[identity profile] the-redjay.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
WELL THAT WAS ABSOLUTE WIN, HAVE A COOKIE. THANKS YOU.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:30 pm (UTC)(link)
MY PLEASURE! HERE HAVE SOME TEA!
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[identity profile] the-redjay.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
DON'T MIND IF I DO SHALL I BRING THE JAMMY DODGERS?

/on an aside friends of mine also declare you win the internet for sharing this.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-11 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
Jammy dodgers sounds LOVELY!

And gosh, the internet. Better be careful not to drop it...

[identity profile] soundingsea.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
Clearly this person has never encountered this thing called 'fandom'...

Ahahaha yeah, seriously. Nothing like a disappointed fan. :P
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Although disappointed Joss fans were never as vocal as, say, Rusty's...

[identity profile] avrelia.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mudron/5334869405/

found and thought of you :)

the more outrage about joss-less Buffy I hear, the more I support the movie. I am weird. ;-p
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG THAT IS SO NEAT! *dances* Thank you! :D

the more outrage about joss-less Buffy I hear, the more I support the movie. I am weird. ;-p
We shall be weird together then!

[identity profile] chloris67.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 04:17 am (UTC)(link)
"Find me one person who liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer but not Joss, and I'll show you a liar."

LOL! Thanks for that. I needed a laugh. :D
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Good, isn't it? What planet do these people live on?

[identity profile] ever-neutral.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
There is a petition up on Care2? WTF. That place is for like, saving polar bears. Not fan-raging about movies.

"Find me one person who liked Buffy the Vampire Slayer but not Joss, and I'll show you a liar."

Hahahaha.

Hahahaha.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
There is a petition up on Care2? WTF. That place is for like, saving polar bears. Not fan-raging about movies.
BUT BUFFY IS A PENGUIN!!!!

(Sorry, couldn't resist...)

And I thought people could do with a laugh! :)
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[identity profile] makd.livejournal.com 2011-01-10 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
hilarious!!

thanks for sharing.
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[personal profile] elisi 2011-01-10 04:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Totally my pleasure. I figure we could all do with a laugh now and again! :)
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