The Talon

[AgentPat]

Box office news for the Memorial Day Weekend:

Daily Variety
5/29/06

Wolverine packs a wallop
$120 mil for explosive 'X-Men'
By BEN FRITZ

"X-Men: The Last Stand" used Wolverine's claws this weekend to slice through plenty of domestic box office records.

Fox's superhero sequel grossed an astounding $120.1 million over four days. "X-Men" beat the previous Memorial Day weekend record -- $96 million for the official second weekend of "Shrek 2" in 2004 -- in just three days.

Pic's Friday-Sunday gross of $103.1 million is the fourth-highest opening weekend of all time, behind only those of "Spider-Man," "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" and "Shrek 2."

Opening-day gross of $45.5 million is the best Friday in Hollywood history and the second best single day, behind only "Sith's" $50 million opening Wednesday.

"X-Men" bow was the biggest of 2006, beating the $77.1 million "Da Vinci Code" opening by Saturday.

Foreign estimates for Monday weren't available, but through Sunday, "X-Men" had a worldwide take of $179.2 million -- very strong, but well behind "Da Vinci's" $231.8 million worldwide debut the previous weekend...

"Over the Hedge" held on very well for its second frame, but "The Da Vinci Code" was caught in the mutant steamroller and dropped a sizable 56%.

While "X-Men: the Last Stand" was tracking strongly and industryites had high expectations, few expected it to be this big, easily surpassing "X2's" opening gross of $85.6 million in early May 2003.

Pic averaged $27,947 over three days at 3,690 playdates.

Fox distribution prexy Bruce Snyder boasted that an average that high is usually the province of a hit arthouse pic playing 10 theaters. "For us to do $120 million while 'Da Vinci' and 'Over the Hedge' are both working, all I can say is wow," he said.

Only negative news may be the actioner's sizable Friday-Saturday drop of 29%. Most pics grow from Friday to Saturday, or fall only slightly, given the advantage of matinees. Though it's explained in part by $5.9 million from midnight screenings Thursday night, such a big slump usually indicates poor word of mouth. Also, Sunday's $25.5 million gross was about $4 million less than the studio was estimating that morning.

A big second frame decline is thus likely. But with nearly $200 million in domestic grosses by next weekend a virtual lock, Fox execs won't be shedding too many tears.

More likely, they'll be talking to their partners at Marvel about the next step for the franchise, since "Last Stand" was supposed to be the final film in a trilogy.

"The first reaction, which we should discard, is here comes 'X-Men 4,' " said Marvel studios topper Avi Arad. "We're working on 'Wolverine,' which is definitely a continuation, and we have a very interesting script about a young Magneto."

As for "Code," after a four-day gross of $43 million, adaptation has a very healthy cume of $145.5 million domestically.

Over three days, pic had a per-play average of $9,057 at 3,754 theaters.

Tom Hanks starrer grossed $124.9 million worldwide this frame, bringing global cume to a massive $465 million.

"We're on the way to half a billion dollars (worldwide) next weekend," noted Sony distribution prexy Rory Bruer. "You can't be anything but happy about that."

The only pics that didn't seem to feel the heat from "X-Men" were those aimed at tots. "Over the Hedge" had a very healthy hold, dropping only 30% from its $38.5 million bow. DreamWorks Animation toon grossed $35.3 million over four days, bringing total take to $84.4 million. Strong legs puts "Over the Hedge" on a pace similar to that of 2004's "Shark Tale," which cumed $160.8 million.

It will likely see a big drop in two weeks, however, when Disney/Pixar toon "Cars" opens...

Overall, the frame was up 4% from last year's Memorial Day, according to Nielsen EDI. Year-to-date, 2006 box office is leading 2005 by 3%.


http://www.variety.com/story.asp?l=story&a=VR1117944248&c=13

[The Incredible Hulk]

Triplet, that is NOT how cyclops died. in fact, it was the opposite. Cyclops killed Jean Grey. in the original story, after the phoenix goes mad and kills hundred of worlds, jean grey is briefly able to reassert herself and pleads with cyclops to kill her or she'll never be stopped. cyclops, is then faced with the dillemma, at which point he kills jean grey. it is beautiful, tragic, andd the greatest x-men story ever told, imo. Needless to say, the movie ruined it.

let's face facts, the Dark Phoenix Saga would never have translated well into a live action movie. The plot was much too far fetched to be set in the X movie universe. I dont know why people are acting so surprised that they got a watered down version of it?:confused: Thats something you shouldve known going in.

That being said, Singer made Wolverine the "star" of the X-Men, so Ratner wasnt breaking any new ground here with having Wolverine taking his place killing Jean, plus his hand was forced by not having James MArsden available for most of filming. Had Marsden been available I think he wouldve had a much more prominent role in X3. As it is, his scenes were filmed at the very end of shooting when he got back from OZ shooting Superman.

[Serene]

let's face facts, the Dark Phoenix Saga would never have translated well into a live action movie. The plot was much too far fetched to be set in the X movie universe. I dont know why people are acting so surprised that they got a watered down version of it?:confused: Thats something you shouldve known going in.

The fact is that unless you are an X-Men loyalist, you probably wouldn't even know that the story was watered down. Knowing that now, I can see where her story (as portrayed in the movie) would disappoint those familiar with the actual comic canon. Looking at it as someone who was completely unaware though... I didn't have a problem with the multiple story elements (Phoenix, the Cure) in the movie. One thing that does stand out is how open-ended all the storylines are - which can be frustrating - but knowing full-well that this is a saga that will continue as long as the money keeps pouring in, that's not really a surprise either.

That being said, Singer made Wolverine the "star" of the X-Men,
Looking at the box office figures, it seems like that was a pretty smart business decision. Fanboys alone would not have carried this movie to those kinds of numbers.

[Kaboom]

watered down phoenix saga is not the problem, and i can deal with that. my disagreement really is that every character takes a back seat to wolverine.

having wolverine kill jean is akin to making a movie about the death of superman, but having batman kill superman instead of doomsday, because batman is the "coolest character ever"

[Ultimate_Superman]

X3 was a disappointment to me and it felt more rushed then well planed out. I feel they should have waited for Singer. But hey we all can't get what we want.

[Ultimate_Superman]

And for the record, I dont hate the new Superman movie, I hate the arrogant fans of the new movie, but thats another debate. The movie itself I'm mostly apathetic about and just dont want to see the character set back decades, after all the good will that's been built up recently. However, I wont shy away from being critical of it where I feel it's weak, which most of it's "fans" seem incapable of doing, and just seem fit to take anything that Singer and Co are gonna throw at them.Thats how most people feel about SR and SV. But anyways Hulk still think the Pistons will win?

[AgentPat]

having wolverine kill jean is akin to making a movie about the death of superman, but having batman kill superman instead of doomsday, because batman is the "coolest character ever"Heh. Heh. Heh....

No comment. :D

...I feel they should have waited for Singer. But hey we all can't get what we want.I feel your pain, Tony. http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/smug.gif

[Ultimate_Superman]

Really IMO X3 was trash they rushed that movie to get back at Singer for doing SR. Singer told them he would be happy to do X3 after he is done with Superman Returns but they didn't like that. So they went a head and rushed the movie and then killed off one of the main players at the start of the movie because they were still upset about him doing Superman Returns as well. Really I see this movie as a big F U to Singer because they were mad that he left them to do another movie. The only bright spot of this movie for me was a Trailer of another Superhero who I will not say.

[Kaboom]

never thought i'd agree with you tony

[Ultimate_Superman]

Superman has returned :D

[Ultimate_Superman]

No more being a jerk now I am back to my old self once again. So first off I would like to say sorry to the SV board you are a bunch of great people and SV is still the best series on TV even though the last 2 seasons were a big let down.

[TKodami]

Superman has returned :D

You crafty people and your name changes. :D

Hiya Tony v2.0. :)

[avidreader]

SV is still the best series on TV even though the last 2 seasons were a big let down.

That's a backhanded compliment if I ever heard one. :rolleyes:

[Kaboom]

tony....howd you do that?

[avidreader]

tony....howd you do that?

Yeah, I'm curious too. Cause I'm not an avid reader any more, I'm an avid poster. ;)

[Kaboom]

^^^^^^^^^lol

[The Incredible Hulk]

yeah how did you do that? I asked to get my name changed to "SuperHulk" here and I got ignored....

[MJZ]

yeah how did you do that? I asked to get my name changed to "SuperHulk" here and I got ignored....

In my experience the mods aren't too responsive around here.

[Kane]

*cough* Crisis Superman -> Kane *cough*

[Ultimate_Superman]

You crafty people and your name changes. :D

Hiya Tony v2.0. :)This was my name in the first place. Well really it was Ultimate Superman when DC said they were going to have an Ultimate line then they changed it to All-Star so my name changed to All-Star Superman and then I told the mods I might want my name to be Tony because people kept using the term ASS which was fun but I grew tired of it after a while so they changed it before I could give the okay and they wouldn't change it back. So as Tony I was mad and angery that they changed my name and wouldn't give me back my old name (hint why my posting changed over that years period of time) but all is good now and Superman has Returned just like another Superman will on 6-28-06. :D But most of you don't remember me as All-Star only the long time posters like Pat, Hulk, Triplet, Muscles, etc do.

[Ultimate_Superman]

That's a backhanded compliment if I ever heard one. :rolleyes:no its not its how I felt. It still is the best Sci-fi series (well tied with The 4400) but the last two season were a let down to me.

[Red]

I got my name changed, I got "The" removed. But that was before this new rule passed.

[NHawk19]

I checked on DeKnight's my space page, and he's opened it up for comments about what viewers want to see as part of season 6 and he's commenting back when he gets time. . . .Tell me this isnt like every poster here's dream. . . influence over the upcoming season.

For those who dont remember his address he's linked to my page and you can get there through the link in my sig.

[TKodami]

This was my name in the first place. Well really it was Ultimate Superman when DC said they were going to have an Ultimate line then they changed it to All-Star so my name changed to All-Star Superman and then I told the mods I might want my name to be Tony because people kept using the term ASS which was fun but I grew tired of it after a while so they changed it before I could give the okay and they wouldn't change it back. So as Tony I was mad and angery that they changed my name and wouldn't give me back my old name (hint why my posting changed over that years period of time) but all is good now and Superman has Returned just like another Superman will on 6-28-06. :D But most of you don't remember me as All-Star only the long time posters like Pat, Hulk, Triplet, Muscles, etc do.

Actually, I do recall you mentioning that All-Star Supes was your name before it was Tony (I've lurked quite a bit, you see :O). But y'know, I wanted to give you a higher version number to convey your spiffy new-and-improvedness. Sides, it'd just be rude of me to call you v0.2 or something. :D

[Ultimate_Superman]

Then I am All-Star Superman 2.0

[TKodami]

Then I am All-Star Superman 2.0

It is a shame that people abbreviated your name, ah, poorly. I really like this SN better. :)

[Kane]

Was this official cover photoshopped from season 4 shots?

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/SmallvilleSeason5.jpg

[MJZ]

Was this official cover photoshopped from season 4 shots?

http://www.tvshowsondvd.net/graphics/news3/SmallvilleSeason5.jpg

Looks like it. Can't blame him, if I recall the S5 shots had him in that black/gray-striped motif...

[Ultimate_Superman]

Question I see many people review X-Men 3 and DC in here I am wondering are we going to be doing the same thing for Superman Returns or not? Because IMO I think that we shouldn't and should review it in its right forum and if you dont like the one at the hype do it over at Blue Tights. I just feel this would cut down on the fights here and makes the mods job alittle more simple. Because if I am not mistaken people kept running to the mods to keep anything having to do with SR out of here so I think we should follow that rule and not review the movie here or post clips of how well it is doing.

[The Incredible Hulk]

the fights start here when people come here and feel the need to police every comment that is made in that film's direction. If people like you didnt care so much, and talked about that in it's own forum, we'd have no conflicts...

[Ultimate_Superman]

the fights start here when people come here and feel the need to police every comment that is made in that film's direction. If people like you didnt care so much, and talked about that in it's own forum, we'd have no conflicts...well Hulk I was just giving a friendly way to cut down on fights here because it really defeats the purpose of always going to the Mods about things if your going to allow talks about the movie after its out but hey thats what I think but if you guys are okay with that then be my guess. I am just saying you'll be opening a door to both forums doing so. But thats all I have to say on the matter.

[AgentPat]

The best place to discuss X-Men is in the X-Men forums, just like the best place to discuss SR is in the SR forums. That said, folks here really don't care one way or another about X-Men. It's just another summer popcorn movie. Discussion has been limited to things like box office tallies and whether people enjoyed the film. Arguments with SV fans are unlikely to ensue simply because there's no preexisting conflict between characters, actors, or story. Basically, the properties are completely unrelated. Furthermore, there's no preset moratorium about discussion of X-Men here, just like nobody has complained about the amount of comic book discussion that has taken place, or chatter about James Bond, Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman and various other television series - all of which have separate forums on the Hype.

There's no great mystery for why SV and SR discussion should be kept as far away from each other as physically possible. Mods here would rather mix bleach and ammonia; at least the chlorine gas would take out both sides and there'd be peace in the aftermath. :p

[Ultimate_Superman]

The best place to discuss X-Men is in the X-Men forums, just like the best place to discuss SR is in the SR forums. That said, folks here really don't care one way or another about X-Men. It's just another summer popcorn movie. Discussion has been limited to things like box office tallies and whether people enjoyed the film. Arguments with SV fans are unlikely to ensue simply because there's no preexisting conflict between characters, actors, or story. Basically, the properties are completely unrelated. Furthermore, there's no preset moratorium about discussion of X-Men here, just like nobody has complained about the amount of comic book discussion that has taken place, or chatter about James Bond, Spider-Man, Hulk, Batman and various other television series - all of which have separate forums on the Hype.

There's no great mystery for why SV and SR discussion should be kept as far away from each other as physically possible. Mods here would rather mix bleach and ammonia; at least the chlorine gas would take out both sides and there'd be peace in the aftermath. :pI see your point Pat and I agree with you but I just felt since we are talking about other movies we should set a ground rule with that one before people thought it was okay to do the same with that movie since we are doing it with those.

[Kane]

:) All I'm happy about today is learning Jason actually IS Richard's son and not Clark's. Dont ask me how, but I'm pretty certain of it now, trustworthy source ;)

I had my doubts about this project also, but the way everything is shaping up.....alot of peoples' attempts to jump to conclusions about it may not be justified.

Anyways, we should all be excited regardless....Superman is Superman and if anything, it will help to make the character more popular in the today's mainstream (which is great for the fanbase too).

[Kane]

I see your point Pat and I agree with you but I just felt since we are talking about other movies we should set a ground rule with that one before people thought it was okay to do the same with that movie since we are doing it with those.

I dont mind if anyone discusses it here. Like I said, Superman is Superman and its simply another chapter in the evolution of the mythos (much like Smallville also is)....

As long as the people have seen the movie (once it comes out), I'll take their opinions seriously.

[AgentPat]

I see your point Pat and I agree with you but I just felt since we are talking about other movies we should set a ground rule with that one before people thought it was okay to do the same with that movie since we are doing it with those.:up:

The ground rule is *already* in place. C.Lee has made if VERY clear that discussion of SV and SR should be kept to their specific forums, so we're good. :D

[Ultimate_Superman]

:) All I'm happy about today is learning Jason actually IS Richard's son and not Clark's. Dont ask me how, but I'm pretty certain of it now, trustworthy source ;)

I had my doubts about this project also, but the way everything is shaping up.....alot of peoples' attempts to jump to conclusions about it may not be justified.

Anyways, we should all be excited regardless....Superman is Superman and if anything, it will help to make the character more popular in the today's mainstream (which is great for the fanbase too).Spoiler Tags Damn it:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: The only way I will go with this idea too is if Jason is not Lois child either.

[Ultimate_Superman]

:up:

The ground rule is *already* in place. C.Lee has made if VERY clear that discussion of SV and SR should be kept to their specific forums, so we're good. :D:up::up:

[Kane]

Spoiler Tags Damn it:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: The only way I will go with this idea too is if Jason is not Lois child either.

lol ur screwed then!

I'm relieved though :), Superman should *not* be impregnating women and taking off; thats only for me and Superludacris.

Lets continue this in the PMs though

And it was never really a spoiler eh. It was just fans who took something so obvious...way too far.

[The Incredible Hulk]

well that may make you feel better but that whole situation is a Catch-22 IMO. Super Step Dad and "homewrecker" come to mind, but I'll leave it at that. hit me in a PM for anything further

[Kane]

He wouldnt be a homewrecker since they dont even end up together in the end of the film.

[The Incredible Hulk]

guess you missed the part about PMing me anything further....

[Red]

Well guys and gals, I might be posting a bit more like I used too, I'm not welcome in hypes RPG's anymore.

[Kane]

guess you missed the part about PMing me anything further....

Actually my PM didnt work at the time. There was some popup blocker problem. It works now.

[Kane]

http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/5665/joker52us.gif

[Ultimate_Superman]

Mods can someone come and please put spoiler tags around Kanes post.

[Kane]

Who cares. Just move on.

No one will believe it anyways....:rolleyes: till June 27th

[The Incredible Hulk]

Well guys and gals, I might be posting a bit more like I used too, I'm not welcome in hypes RPG's anymore.

you didnt go all "porno" in one of them did you? ;)

[Kane]

Guys. :supes: This new comic series is amazing!!:

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_8.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_9.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_21.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_23.jpg


Brando-gasm :up:

[Ultimate_Superman]

Guys. :supes: This new comic series is amazing!!:

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_8.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_9.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_21.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_23.jpg


Brando-gasm :up:Is that from the next issue? And when will they start using the Returns suit.

[NHawk19]

Found this on Drudge

Just read it

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-superman2jun02,0,7901483.story

[Ultimate_Superman]

Found this on Drudge

Just read it

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-superman2jun02,0,7901483.storySo now Superman, Spider-Man, X-Men and Batman are gay!!!! What next Santa uses the elves for more then making toys?:rolleyes:

[Kaboom]

i read the article- since it is concerned with "the movie whose name shall not be spoken" i feel discussion about this topic may lead to violations of the 11th commandment and perhaps is more appropriately discussed in alternative forums or pms.

[Ultimate_Superman]

i read the article- since it is concerned with "the movie whose name shall not be spoken" i feel discussion about this topic may lead to violations of the 11th commandment and perhaps is more appropriately discussed in alternative forums or pms.Though its not just Superman they are saying all Super-heroes are gay.

[Kaboom]

the article was mainly concerned with X-men, Batman, and that movie. But it was more a commentary on the role of super powers, secret identities, and hiding what one can do. its true for any minority, especially those that may feel persecuted.

the flaw in the argument, is that Superman is celebrated for being different, whereas mutants are persecuted for their powers.

But all super-heroes, by definition are different, and to classify all of them as closet-gays just isnt logical or supported by evidence. one cannot cast with such a broad stroke.

however, throw in an openly gay director (singer), an openly gay actor (ian mckellan), and one who may or may not be in closet (spacey) and obviously the topic comes up, is open to debate, and can be molded for use to champion whatever cause the proponent is seeking to advocate.

my view: a person either enjoys or dislikes the characters, relates or is indifferent for their own personal reasons, and there is nothing inherently wrong/ or inherently right for one's motivating factors in making those selections.

if a teenage boy in glasses and pimples who has no friends finds solace in cyclops, thats great. if a closet-gay enjoys superman because of the empowering role superman has in his fictional universe, that is equally fine.
The point is, these stroies are written mainly to appeal to masses, so obviously the artists are trying to capture generic themes that the target audience can relate to. And to be frank, who in this world has never felt isolated/disempowered/persecuted at some point?

[JackMercy]

Though its not just Superman they are saying all Super-heroes are gay.

No, the article isn't saying anything of the sort.

The article is discussing how a certain intepretation of the film by a certain audience -- depending on the content of the actual film -- could affect the film's box office and critical performance.

:cool:

[MJZ]

Guys. :supes: This new comic series is amazing!!:

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_8.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_9.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_21.jpg
http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/supermanreturns/supermanreturns1_23.jpg


Brando-gasm :up:

You're a hell of an SR troll man...

[user123456789]

^Brando... as in Marlon Brando....

[AgentPat]

Old (circa 3rd season), but a fun read:
http://www.geocities.com/me_richter/smallville.html

[The Incredible Hulk]

Though its not just Superman they are saying all Super-heroes are gay.

you didnt do well on reading comprehension tests I'm guessing.....

[AgentPat]

Geeze... it's amazing what's out there. Check THIS one out (put a pot of coffee on first.)
http://www.ejumpcut.org/currentissue/SmallvilleFans/text.html

It's one helluva read!

For those easily scared away by LOTS of text, here's a few excerpts:

Regarding identity and the disguise:

It is important to note that instead of creating a show about Superman, the writers of Smallville created a show about Clark Kent. Popular culture critic Gary Engle writes that in the basic Superman myth, adopting the disguise of Clark Kent "is first and foremost a moral act," since the false identity "adds to Superman’s powers the moral guidance of a Smallville upbringing" (85). Kent is "the consummate figure of total cultural assimilation," essentially a transplanted immigrant (alien) who must blend into his surroundings in order to protect the world and the people closest to him (85). Though Engle is writing about pre-Smallville Superman, the very fact that his discussion works so tidily for The WB’s interpretation of the character indicates the extent to which the producers anticipated the character's applicability to The WB’s formula of youth-targeted, moralistic shows. Clark’s overwhelming morality is traditionally attributed to his small town, nuclear family upbringing, and Smallville takes this idea as a narrative backbone in the tradition of family-oriented WB programming. DC Comics President Jenette Kahn insists that in her notes to the show she emphasizes

"it is because he was found by Ma and Pa Kent, and because they are raising him in the way they are and giving him these true values in the American grain and this sense of unconditional love, that he grows to be an exemplary figure" (Quoted in Hinson, 10).

Regarding "filler" episodes:

It should come as no great surprise that this balance among character development, mytharc,[6] and monsters of the week has enabled the show to pick up quite a few fans of The X-Files (1993-2002). As Reeves, Rodgers, and Epstein write in respect to The X-Files,

"By shifting gears between the serial and the episodic, The X-Files self-consciously rewards avid fans by drawing on the continuity of previous episodes, hence validating their diligent viewing, while at the same time welcoming new audience members since most of the plotlines don’t rely on previous knowledge of the series" (33).

They go on to suggest that The X-Files successfully improved upon the formulas of Star Trek in its various TV incarnations and of Twin Peaks (1990) by striking this balance between serial and stand-alone episodes (33). Smallville’s producers built upon these existing formulas in order intentionally to weave the probability for a "cult" fanbase into the primary text of a television show. This concept of contemporary television production is vital here, surmising that the longevity and commercial success of a show depend on a balance between cult and mainstream fandom.

Regarding costume and colors:

Although the institution of the superhero costume is maintained in Spider-Man, Smallville’s creators decided to downplay the costume and further suggest that any one of us could be a superhero. The absence of the iconic Superman costume brings the character closer to the audience; as Gough insists,

"In Clark’s case, we look at him as a person. We took away the costume" (Quoted in McFarland, E1).

Yet even without the signature tights, plenty of references to traditional Superman elements allow more culturally informed viewers to glean an extra level of pleasure from the show. Clark is almost always dressed in blue and/or red; the Smallville High logo is a crow wearing a red cape with an S on its chest, and the pilot episode of the series shows Clark bare-chested with a red S spray-painted on his chest, the victim of a high school prank. As Peter MacFarland discusses the superhero, "color plays an important role in the iconicity of the superhero costume," and even a simplification of a hero’s costume into blocks of color is "abstract and iconic, a more direct statement of the identity of the character" (371). Indeed, the show’s creators intentionally fill the mise-en-scene with red, yellow, and blue, hinting at the mythos behind their version of Clark Kent while still allowing a younger audience to identify with the character.

Regarding the I-Net, and how we fish bowls influence the big picture:

Naturally, as the latest mutation of a cultural myth with a strong established fanbase, Smallville has had to cater to the fannishly voracious (and mostly male) comic book crowd, at least to a certain extent. At the same time, the increase in viewers who use the Internet to augment their consumption of television texts has fostered changes in cultural perceptions about fan communities. Henry Jenkins addresses these changes in how fan cultures are perceived in a recent article noting,

"contemporary popular culture has absorbed many aspects of ‘fan culture’ that would have seemed marginal a decade ago" (2003, 291).

Though certain aspects of fandom, such as fanfic writing and role-playing games, still connote a certain degree of subversion, some previously stigmatized practices have become so commonplace on the Internet that many producers of media texts have adopted them into their overall strategies for marketing a cultural product and developing a loyal audience. Jenkins goes further to note that in many cases

"commercial culture seeks to absorb or mimic the appropriative aesthetic of participatory culture to reach hip, media-savvy consumers" (2003, 292).

There's tons more... Corporate revenue synergy, cross marketing strategy, push/pull mediums, web blogging, fan communities, illusion versus reality and committing to a virtual world, fan fiction (slash - and the studio's willingness to go with the flow!), and media convergence. The conclusion of the paper brings it all home:

Yet in all the discourse surrounding the production, marketing, and consumption of Smallville, one fact remains abundantly clear. The story is about Superman, and Superman represents the ultimate figure for the socially unsure: a clumsy and awkward geek on the outside, a charming, powerful, moral superhero on the inside. As one reviewer of Smallville put it,

"Clark’s an outsider, no matter how beautiful, fast or powerful he is. He is, in that sense, every teenager who wants the prettiest girl in school but for one reason or another can’t have her" (Oxman, 46).

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that the character of Superman speaks to most Americans in this way, at least those of us who aren’t (or weren’t) football stars or homecoming queens in high school. I discussed how Smallville was marketed in a way to prevent teenagers from finding Clark Kent "uncool," and I think this speaks to Superman’s fundamental flexibility — Superman can always be altered to seem cool to a younger generation, but only if he speaks to each new generation in a language they understand.

Quite a read, eh?

[Kane]

You're a hell of an SR troll man...

Don't be that dense. That was a scene based/inspired off the 78 Donner film, hence my mention of Marlon Brando. Obviously I didnt post anything specifically representive of Superman Returns that would upset the Wellingnites. :rolleyes:

[user123456789]

For those easily scared away by LOTS of text, here's a few excerpts:


haha nice so thoughtful pat

[JackMercy]

Don't be that dense. That was a scene based/inspired off the 78 Donner film, hence my mention of Marlon Brando. Obviously I didnt post anything specifically representive of Superman Returns that would upset the Wellingnites. :rolleyes:

Nice dodge attempt...

And your reason for posting it here was...?

The comic is a direct tie-in for the film. Thus it's inherently tied to the film and its "marketing." Now, I'm all for supporting things you love, but you seem to be ignoring some useful hints about ways to avoid more confrontations in this forum... and your ever-growing "signature" is approaching aggressive enthusiasm...


:cool:

[Serene]

Now, I'm all for supporting things you love, but you seem to be ignoring some useful hints about ways to avoid more confrontations in this forum... and your ever-growing "signature" is approaching aggressive enthusiasm...
*peeking at aggressive sig*

Yikes... talk about a sad attempt at compensation. It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.

[Pickle-El]

Wait...I agree he takes it insanely overboard. In fact, I'll go so far as to say he practically trolls in this forum. (Yet people will still bite when they know all they have to do is call C.Lee)

BUT, now only HIS signature is bordering on the fanatical? Does it even matter at all what a sig says? I mean, it's the same sig here, in the Spidey forums, the Community forums, and the Marvel forums right? ???

I'm sorry but......I'll have to step out before I say something that ignites the flames.....

[Kane]

Nice dodge attempt...

And your reason for posting it here was...?

The comic is a direct tie-in for the film. Thus it's inherently tied to the film and its "marketing." Now, I'm all for supporting things you love, but you seem to be ignoring some useful hints about ways to avoid more confrontations in this forum... and your ever-growing "signature" is approaching aggressive enthusiasm...


:cool:

SIgnature is irrelevant, Marlon Brando is Jor-el. SR or Not; he is 'Jor-El' thanks to the history of those films and I thought It'd be neat to see the comic version of him

Honestly I just wanted to see the 'Crystal Krypton' from the first film drawn nicely and I thought it'd be cool to see.

SR tie-in or not., its right out of the first Superman movie; But notice I didnt even mention SR.....for all anyone knew it could have been an STM comic.

I purposely didnt specify. Thats well within the rules.

[Kane]

*peeking at aggressive sig*

Yikes... talk about a sad attempt at compensation. It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic.

:rolleyes: Compension could also be so many members of a certain board mentioning a certain tv actor 'is superman' over and over in their sigs since obviously it isnt that apparent and needs to be mentioned.

Not that I even care about that but it proves you're in no position to say anything about my sig, its quite hypocritical. http://www.smileys.ws/smls/action/00000060.gif

[Kane]

Wait...I agree he takes it insanely overboard. In fact, I'll go so far as to say he practically trolls in this forum. (Yet people will still bite when they know all they have to do is call C.Lee)

BUT, now only HIS signature is bordering on the fanatical? Does it even matter at all what a sig says? I mean, it's the same sig here, in the Spidey forums, the Community forums, and the Marvel forums right? ???


A sig is a sig. It doesnt have to fit with every forum I post.

It's not obviously attacking and insulting any posters personally; saying '_________ is an ass' or anything (that would be a bannable offense).

So really, I'm playing within the rules. And Im not trolling this forum, I talk to Tony, Boyscout and many others on here all the time. Just because some members on here have issues with me doesnt mean I should leave because on their behalf. Give me a break http://www.smileys.ws/smls/action/00000024.gif

[Kaboom]

^^^i believe the source of this forums frustration is that in most if not all of your posts you either directly or indirectly reference that movie, despie repeated warnings by the mods, and complaints by posters. it even seems yu intentionally tiptoe that line....such as once i remember you starting a topic about SR hen after like 6 posts saying lets pm this.....it just enough to anger the sv-posters but not quite enough to be a blatant violation of the rule.
i do agree that sgs should be off limits since they follow you everwhere

[Kane]

^^^i believe the source of this forums frustration is that in most if not all of your posts you either directly or indirectly reference that movie, despie repeated warnings by the mods, and complaints by posters. it even seems yu intentionally tiptoe that line....such as once i remember you starting a topic about SR hen after like 6 posts saying lets pm this.....it just enough to anger the sv-posters but not quite enough to be a blatant violation of the rule.


I started a thread about SR here? http://www.smileys.ws/smls/confused/00000013.gif Link me, I dont recall that unless it was like 6 months ago.

And really, within all logic and reason; unless you did research about the SR comic series and learned it was tied to SR, you honestly wouldnt know from my post....

All I showed was a drawing of the Crystal Kryptonian city and Jor-El from STM.

If you did go to all the trouble of looking up the relevance of the comic and its ties, it proves you have a vested interest in the film.

But ya, I didnt make the SR part evident in my post.

Sure I walk the line, but I never cross it. http://www.smileys.ws/smls/cool/00000007.gif


i do agree that sgs should be off limits since they follow you everwhere

Intelligence :) Right On http://www.smileys.ws/smls/action/00000035.gif

[Kaboom]

i dont think it was that you stated a thread but rather it was a statement within a thread....i remember specifically a response by c.lee right befre he banned bak i think it was that said you would have been banned had it not been for the qualification "lets continue this in pms."

as for walk the line but never cross it, i dont understand that. why must you even walk the line? why not just avoid refeences to that movie? there is an entire forum where you can talk about the movie as much as you want. why bring it here, where any reference to it is prohibited and people dont want to hear it? youre intent is still the same, annoying us posters here.

i also find suspect your only statement that my agreeing with you about sigs is intelligence. agreememnt with you is not a prerequisite to an intelligent statement.

[Kane]

i dont think it was that you stated a thread but rather it was a statement within a thread....i remember specifically a response by c.lee right befre he banned bak i think it was that said you would have been banned had it not been for the qualification "lets continue this in pms."

I dont recall http://www.smileys.ws/smls/confused/00000013.gif

as for walk the line but never cross it, i dont understand that. why must you even walk the line? why not just avoid refeences to that movie? there is an entire forum where you can talk about the movie as much as you want. why bring it here, where any reference to it is prohibited and people dont want to hear it? youre intent is still the same, annoying us posters here...

I was kidding about that though. I know the rules.. its fine.


i also find suspect your only statement that my agreeing with you about sigs is intelligence. agreememnt with you is not a prerequisite to an intelligent statement

Don't be so hard on yourself, I was giving you a compliment.

[Serene]

Wait...I agree he takes it insanely overboard. In fact, I'll go so far as to say he practically trolls in this forum. (Yet people will still bite when they know all they have to do is call C.Lee)

BUT, now only HIS signature is bordering on the fanatical? Does it even matter at all what a sig says? I mean, it's the same sig here, in the Spidey forums, the Community forums, and the Marvel forums right? ???

I'm sorry but......I'll have to step out before I say something that ignites the flames.....

Believe it or not, I'd rather not have to call in a Mod every time Kane (or C.S. whatever he's going by these days.. ) starts acting out. I never said he shouldn't be able to have that idiotic sig, I just posted an opinion about it. Just as he was free to post his insulting opinions (yet AGAIN) about some of US that post here in this forum yesterday in the SR forum.

I've actually taken him off Ignore 3 times, because I would rather NOT have people on Ignore, it's annoying to me to not see some of the posts in a conversation until they are quoted. But everytime I do, I can't BELIEVE how passive/aggressive this guy is. Schmoozing one minute.. then verbally stabbing people the next. I seriously think he has problems.. and not just with women in general. I can't believe anyone puts up with the whole two-faced behavior he exhibits time and time again, but we all have our limits.

[Kane]

Uncalled for--Dew

[TKodami]

Geeze... it's amazing what's out there. Check THIS one out (put a pot of coffee on first.)
http://www.ejumpcut.org/currentissue/SmallvilleFans/text.html

It's one helluva read!

For those easily scared away by LOTS of text, here's a few excerpts:
Quite a read, eh?

Thanks for the excerpts, AgentPat. It was quite an interesting read. :up:

[avidreader]

http://www.smileys.ws/smls/music/00000019.gif

I dont have problems with women in general, just the desperate housewives.

Generalise much? You really need to watch your manners.

[MJZ]

Don't be that dense. That was a scene based/inspired off the 78 Donner film, hence my mention of Marlon Brando. Obviously I didnt post anything specifically representive of Superman Returns that would upset the Wellingnites. :rolleyes:

You and Tony/ASS's constant pimping of SR in this forum brands you two as a couple cheap hucksters. On other forums on the net that's a bannable offense. If you pulled this **** at Planet I'd certainly show you the door. SR has its own forum, there's absolutely no need to constantly propagandize and subtley steer threads into SR discussions, no matter how slight or innocent you try to make it seem.

I realize you like to cause trouble and get everyone's blood up, but it only exposes you as an immature child with a strange insecurity about your beloved film and it's potential success. Can you only feel good about yourself if everyone else is all "psyched" for SR?

[Kaboom]

You and Tony/ASS's constant pimping of SR in this forum brands you two as a couple cheap hucksters. On other forums on the net that's a bannable offense. If you pulled this **** at Planet I'd certainly show you the door. SR has its own forum, there's absolutely no need to constantly propagandize and subtley steer threads into SR discussions, no matter how slight or innocent you try to make it seem.

I realize you like to cause trouble and get everyone's blood up, but it only exposes you as an immature child with a strange insecurity about your beloved film and it's potential success. Can you only feel good about yourself if everyone else is all "psyched" for SR?
:up: :up:

[Kane]

You and Tony/ASS's constant pimping of SR in this forum brands you two as a couple cheap hucksters. On other forums on the net that's a bannable offense. If you pulled this **** at Planet I'd certainly show you the door.

http://www.smileys.ws/smls/music/00000019.gif

Sucks to be you then, cause we're not on that forum. I havent stepped over the line yet, and thus didnt get into trouble for that.

SR has its own forum, there's absolutely no need to constantly propagandize and subtley steer threads into SR discussions, no matter how slight or innocent you try to make it seem.

Once again youre reading too deep into it, it wasnt even intended that way.

I realize you like to cause trouble and get everyone's blood up, but it only exposes you as an immature child with a strange insecurity about your beloved film and it's potential success. Can you only feel good about yourself if everyone else is all "psyched" for SR?

lol it isnt insecurity about the film's success :confused: If it was, logically I'd go to a forum where I could actually get a large majority to go see it... here, what like 6 people. Not even worth it.

Youre being way too emotional and sensitive about this when there wasnt really an proof of intent in that comicbook post.

Like I already said for the billionth time, I dont care if the Wellingnites and company dislike it, (in my view, alot of them would blindy dislike it regardless how great it is......and that isnt my problem).

But fine, if I dont mention the movie in this forum again (or elude to it)...or post anything Superman-related (that could be tied to it); no one else can either; thats only fair.

Regardless of the film coming out very soon and the hype at full blast, it can't be mentioned here. It usually is by other people and then you guys blame me for it. So this time, it ends here and I'll do my part not to mention (or elude) to it here as well.

[MJZ]

http://www.smileys.ws/smls/music/00000019.gif

Sucks to be you then, cause we're not on that forum. I havent stepped over the line yet, and thus didnt get into trouble for that.

Believe me, it's no loss.


lol it isnt insecurity about the film's success :confused: If it was, logically I'd go to a forum where I could actually get a large majority to go see it... here, what like 6 people. Not even worth it.

Yep, nice way to insult this forum's membership. The people on this board merely want to discuss Smallville, whether or not they like SR is irrelevent. But you see, like many fanatics, you've adjusted your self-image, vicariously, to incorporate the identity of this film. Your ego's utterly dependent on how this film will be perceived and how well it does. Furthermore, you take pleasure in inciting piss-fights between Smallville fans and SR fans, as evidenced by your track record of posting in this forum in addition to your inflammatory sig. It's your right to have such a sig, mind you. After all, having poor taste isn't against the rules.


Like I already said for the billionth time, I dont care if the Wellingnites and company dislike it, (in my view, alot of them would blindy dislike it regardless how great it is......and that isnt my problem).

You are purposefully changing the subject. Once again, it's totally irrelevent. I could care less about the motivations of a "Wellingite." You wouldn't go into a Batman Begins forum and start shilling SR, would you? How about the Superman comics forum? Yet, because there's some mild relation between Smallville and Superman Returns, both in subject and past production history, that somehow gives you the right to come in here and incite flame wars. I don't think so.


But fine, if I dont mention the movie in this forum again (or elude to it)...or post anything Superman-related (that could be tied to it); no one else can either; thats only fair.

Regardless of the film coming out very soon and the hype at full blast, it can't be mentioned here. It usually is by other people and then you guys blame me for it. So this time, it ends here and I'll do my part not to mention (or elude) to it here as well.

You don't make the rules. The rules are already in place. You continually violate them then try to rationalize and defend your actions. You are behaving like a weasel, friend.

I'm glad to see you turning over a new leaf, yet again. We'll see how long it lasts. The Vegas odds here have you down for a day and a half.

[triplet]

Unnecessary--Dew

[Dew k. Mosi]

knock it off, now. If I see anymore fighting I will start banning you all. You don't like what Kane posts, there is such a thing as an ignore button. I suggest you start using it

[millennium movies]

Go Dew!

[MJZ]

Sweeping it under the rug alright.

[triplet]

Hmmm.....

'Kay.

I'm feeling more and more like an ugly stepchild every minute I'm here today.

:mad:

Maybe I'll take a break... this place is driving me nuts.

[Pickle-El]

I really really like girls.....and Erica Durance is a girl. :O

[Kaboom]

i like erika durance, i like kristin kreuk, not such a fan of alison mack

[The Kid]

wtf? Mack > Durance and kreuk.

What a name, MACK. Sounds powerful and spirited. She's a spirited one alright.

She's my fav one of all and I love her smile, her hair, her everything. Seeing her makes me happy.

[Kaboom]

youre entitled to like her. im just nt particularly fond of her.

[Pickle-El]

wtf? Mack > Durance and kreuk.

What a name, MACK. Sounds powerful and spirited. She's a spirited one alright.

She's my fav one of all and I love her smile, her hair, her everything. Seeing her makes me happy.

Ms. Sullivan filled out nicely. :)

[Kane]

Hmm sounds like I missed some drama. Thats okay, whatever the deal is I trust the mod system on this board.

I dont really like KK, ED or AM, but I'd say Amber McDonald from Mercy Reef is better than all of them.

Does anyone think that pilot will leak online?

[The Kid]

amen, pickel.

She's a lovely dame. I honestly think she might have a chance with me in a game of halo...

[Serene]

Ms. Sullivan filled out nicely. :)
Actually, Ms. Mack just started buying and using better push-up bras. I give her lots of credit for knowing how to work it. I think the pressure was on with the newest female cast-member. ;)

Poor KK.. not even push-up bras help when you're tiny like her. LOL..She's still one of the most naturally beautifully actresses I've ever seen though. She reminds me of my mother and my daughter, both natural beauties as well.. which partly explains why I'm such a big fan I suppose.

Calm down--Dew

[KalKai]

Deleting posts again?

Mods aren't even doing their job anymore.

[C. Lee]

Hmm sounds like I missed some drama. Thats okay, whatever the deal is I trust the mod system on this board.
That's good....because you just got 7 days probation. I have repeatedly told you to stop trying to start fights in here.

[C. Lee]

The Incredible Hulk....take a few days off for trying to continue the fight.


PEOPLE....YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD BY 2 MODS TO STOP THE FIGHTING....SO STOP IT.....DO NOT MAKE ANYMORE DEROGATORY REMARKS....DO NOT RESPOND TO AN DEROGATORY REMARKS....DO NOT POST LAUGHTER OR JOKES ABOUT SOMEONE IF THEY ARE PUNISHED FOR THE MAKING OF DEROGATORY REMARKS.....GET IT?

[M.E.H.Z.E.B]

The Incredible Hulk....take a few days off for trying to continue the fight.


PEOPLE....YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD BY 2 MODS TO STOP THE FIGHTING....SO STOP IT.....DO NOT MAKE ANYMORE DEROGATORY REMARKS....DO NOT RESPOND TO AN DEROGATORY REMARKS....DO NOT POST LAUGHTER OR JOKES ABOUT SOMEONE IF THEY ARE PUNISHED FOR THE MAKING OF DEROGATORY REMARKS.....GET IT?

Affirmative :up:

[Spider-Gamer]

I missed another fight? Gosh darn it! :(

[RakuMon]

I was at Wizard World Philly over the weekend and met Erica Durance.
She's very cool in person!

This is also posted in the Official Erica thread:
http://lokblogging.blogspot.com/2006/06/when-we-met-lois-lane.html[/QUOTE]

[Ultimate_Superman]

I was at Wizard World Philly over the weekend and met Erica Durance.
She's very cool in person!

This is also posted in the Official Erica thread:
http://lokblogging.blogspot.com/2006/06/when-we-met-lois-lane.html[/quote]Yea I was there as well. She really is a sweet person in person. And after seeing her I can no longer call her grandma:( (She is hot in person:eek::eek::eek:TV doesn't do her justice.)

[Super_Ludacris]

Jesus Christ, I go away for a few weeks chill enjoy my vacation and I come back and you guys are all on the same Bull****? And now Hulk and Kane got banned? Damn this community (the Hype) use to be great what's up with all this bull****?

I feel Kal-El at the start of SR. I need to save you mother****ers :(

Seriously people chiiiiiillllll

[Ultimate_Superman]

Jesus Christ, I go away for a few weeks chill enjoy my vacation and I come back and you guys are all on the same Bull****? And now Hulk and Kane got banned? Damn this community (the Hype) use to be great what's up with all this bull****?

I feel Kal-El at the start of SR. I need to save you mother****ers :(

Seriously people chiiiiiillllllTalk to them I haven't done anything since the name change I am a different man.

[Super_Ludacris]

Some of you dudes need to be the bigger man and quash the argument instead of saying "he did it"

come on *****s....

[Ultimate_Superman]

Some of you dudes need to be the bigger man and quash the argument instead of saying "he did it"

come on *****s....Please do not use the n word I am a black man and even I don't like the use of it.

[Super_Ludacris]

You see what I'm saying....like I cant even describe it...it's just there

[Kaboom]

luda, dont know the half of whats happened since you been gone.

aw geez, see what you did, you made me go and sing kelly clakson.

[Ultimate_Superman]

luda, dont know the half of whats happened since you been gone.

aw geez, see what you did, you made me go and sing kelly clakson.lol

[NHawk19]

Wow you can tell that the ender this season wasnt as good as last . . . This forum has been fairly empty the past few days.

Not like last year with all the talk of the black ship and Brainiac. etc. Hope some rumors leak soon.

[Brainiac 8]

Wow you can tell that the ender this season wasnt as good as last . . . This forum has been fairly empty the past few days.

Not like last year with all the talk of the black ship and Brainiac. etc. Hope some rumors leak soon.

Me too.:(

[Kaboom]

funny joke:

theres two guys at a rooftop bar and a bartender is serving up shots.
guy 1 says "you know, this building is magical, yu jump off, fall 4 stories and are swept right back here by a magic wind."
guy2 doesnt buy it and says ill bs. no way thats true. tell you what if you jup off the building and a magic wind brings you back here, ill buy the next round.
guy number 1 accepts, goes to the edge of the rooftop, jumps off, falls four stories and the magic wnd carries him right back to his seat at the bar.
shocked guy2 buys he round and makes guy 1 do it again. this continues a few more rounds until guy2 decides he wants to jumps off the roof.
so guy2 goes to the edge of the building, jumps, fall 4 stories, 5 stories, 6 stories 7 stories Splat!!!
at which point guy1 starts laughing.
bartender chims in "you know Superman, its really not that funny."

[user123456789]

You see what I'm saying....like I cant even describe it...it's just there

SL your avvy is one of the few times where i have a reason to stare at a woman's cleavage.. thank you bro... thank you.

[user123456789]

funny joke:

theres two guys at a rooftop bar and a bartender is serving up shots.
guy 1 says "you know, this building is magical, yu jump off, fall 4 stories and are swept right back here by a magic wind."
guy2 doesnt buy it and says ill bs. no way thats true. tell you what if you jup off the building and a magic wind brings you back here, ill buy the next round.
guy number 1 accepts, goes to the edge of the rooftop, jumps off, falls four stories and the magic wnd carries him right back to his seat at the bar.
shocked guy2 buys he round and makes guy 1 do it again. this continues a few more rounds until guy2 decides he wants to jumps off the roof.
so guy2 goes to the edge of the building, jumps, fall 4 stories, 5 stories, 6 stories 7 stories Splat!!!
at which point guy1 starts laughing.
bartender chims in "you know Superman, its really not that funny."

LOLOLOL!!!!!!!! :up:

[NHawk19]

funny joke:

theres two guys at a rooftop bar and a bartender is serving up shots.
guy 1 says "you know, this building is magical, yu jump off, fall 4 stories and are swept right back here by a magic wind."
guy2 doesnt buy it and says ill bs. no way thats true. tell you what if you jup off the building and a magic wind brings you back here, ill buy the next round.
guy number 1 accepts, goes to the edge of the rooftop, jumps off, falls four stories and the magic wnd carries him right back to his seat at the bar.
shocked guy2 buys he round and makes guy 1 do it again. this continues a few more rounds until guy2 decides he wants to jumps off the roof.
so guy2 goes to the edge of the building, jumps, fall 4 stories, 5 stories, 6 stories 7 stories Splat!!!
at which point guy1 starts laughing.
bartender chims in "you know Superman, its really not that funny."

Ba dum bump ching

[Kaboom]

on a different note, i just want to congradulate us all on making it through the apocalypse.

[BaK]

The Continuing Messed Up Hallmark Thought Of The Day With A Religious Refference...

If Superman is sort of the comic book Jesus, then Jor-El is God.
And you don’t F**K with God.

:eek:

[triplet]

on a different note, i just want to congradulate us all on making it through the apocalypse.

:D :up:

[AgentPat]

Wow! I sure missed a lot in the last two days. Got side-tracked in other places. My bad.

Thank you to EVERYBODY who posted their support in the pictures' thread. I've got a lot of catching up to do, and it's already 10pm. Ouch. Woe is me...

LOL

[user123456789]

Wow! I sure missed a lot in the last two days. Got side-tracked in other places. My bad.

Thank you to EVERYBODY who posted their support in the pictures' thread. I've got a lot of catching up to do, and it's already 10pm. Ouch. Woe is me...

LOL

errr banned?

[Brainiac 8]

Why is Pat banned?:eek:

[C. Lee]

errr banned?
Just saw that myself.....apparently she has 2 days probation.

[Brainiac 8]

Just saw that myself.....apparently she has 2 days probation.

So it's not permanent? Good, I'm relieved.:O

[LexCorp]

This seemed like the best place for it -

I was a little let down by the last season of smallville. I enjoy so much of it but I find it easy to get bored at the constant "blah" stories. I like the Superman moments - the displays of powers but the last episode was just a bit flat & rushed.......anyone else feel a bit let down by this show sometimes?

[Ultimate_Superman]

What did Pat do to get just banned for 2 days she never gets in trouble.

[The Incredible Hulk]

that doesnt look like a probationary ban, that looks like a permanent ban. whne you have a prob ban, it says you'll be back in a few days under your name, trust me, I'd know ;)

[Ultimate_Superman]

that doesnt look like a probationary ban, that looks like a permanent ban. whne you have a prob ban, it says you'll be back in a few days under your name, trust me, I'd know ;)I see the avatar changed. I was wrong about the sweep though it should have been one.

[Brainiac 8]

Don't know what Pat would have done to deserve a ban though. I hope it's not permanent.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Maybe she went off on some poster. I mean if you look at her last post in the past few days it shows nothing that should have gotten her banned.

[The Incredible Hulk]

I see the avatar changed. I was wrong about the sweep though it should have been one.

OK. Talk to me when your team can make it out of the 1st round....

[Ultimate_Superman]

OK. Talk to me when your team can make it out of the 1st round....We did last year. And during the reg. season this year we owned the Pistons.

[Brainiac 8]

I'm not into basketball too much, so I can't say a whole lot there.

As far as another sport goes though, my Dolphins haven't seen a great season since the seventies.:(

But I'm hopeful...there's always next season.:up:

[rumpuso]

Just saw that myself.....apparently she has 2 days probation.
Wouldn't it say that she'd be back in a few days, if it was probationary?

[Ultimate_Superman]

I'm not into basketball too much, so I can't say a whole lot there.

As far as another sport goes though, my Dolphins haven't seen a great season since the seventies.:(

But I'm hopeful...there's always next season.:up:Well I am a Raiders fan so I know how you feel. Though I am also a Redskin fan and we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Though I am a Raiders fan first and formost.

[Ultimate_Superman]

maybe she changed her user title to that.

[Brainiac 8]

Well I am a Raiders fan so I know how you feel. Though I am also a Redskin fan and we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Though I am a Raiders fan first and formost.

See I'm also a Tampa Bay fan, so you must have hated seeing the Raiders get the spanking of a lifetime by them.:p ;)

[Ultimate_Superman]

See I'm also a Tampa Bay fan, so you must have hated seeing the Raiders get the spanking of a lifetime by them.:p ;)Thats okay what other football team do you know that has the force behind them. I mean Darth Vader is always at the game.

[Brainiac 8]

Thats okay what other football team do you know that has the force behind them. I mean Darth Vader is always at the game.


HA, That's funny.:D

You know what your Raiders problems were, they went in way too confindent. Once they realized their mistake it was too late, they were thrown off the rest of the game. It was just so one sided after that.:O

[The Incredible Hulk]

never understood how you can have multiple allegiances. I've been a Detroit Lions fan my whole life, and even though I live in Philly now and my wife is a HUGE Eagles fan, I couldnt root for them if you had a gun to my head....

[Brainiac 8]

never understood how you can have multiple allegiances. I've been a Detroit Lions fan my whole life, and even though I live in Philly now and my wife is a HUGE Eagles fan, I couldnt root for them if you had a gun to my head....

Miami is my team, but I'm ok with Tampa Bay winning. They are not both my favorite, but I don't mind the second team.

[Ultimate_Superman]

never understood how you can have multiple allegiances. I've been a Detroit Lions fan my whole life, and even though I live in Philly now and my wife is a HUGE Eagles fan, I couldnt root for them if you had a gun to my head....Lions fan huh. Man I know you need a drink everytime Football season comes around.

[Kaboom]

you know what i dont understand....how in college sports someone could go to one university (which has a full fledged athletic program) yet cheer for another's schools.

[Kaboom]

Maybe she went off on some poster. I mean if you look at her last post in the past few days it shows nothing that should have gotten her banned.

I miss Pat
I miss Pat
I can't wait till she comes back.
With all these intruders starting fights in our home
The banning of us loyalists is getting old.

[avidreader]

I miss Pat
I miss Pat
I can't wait till she comes back.
With all these intruders starting fights in our home
The banning of us loyalists is getting old.

Yeah, I'd love to know what's up. It looks like a permanent ban. :( :( :mad:

[Kaboom]

while i agree with your comment avid, i pause to ponder this: I felt my verse was eloquent, articulate and sophisticated. Why did avid not comment on my capabilities as a poet?

teardrop.

[avidreader]

while i agree with your comment avid, i pause to ponder this: I felt my verse was eloquent, articulate and sophisticated. Why did avid not comment on my capabilities as a poet?

teardrop.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d36/suetomup/icons/sad-smiley-044.gif

You're such a funny guy.

I think avid's gonna have to start rubbing Kaboom's hair affectionately.

[KalKai]

Nobody knows why she was banned? avid, trip, rene?

[Brainiac 8]

Nobody knows why she was banned? avid, trip, rene?

Thus far it's a no go, I'm hoping it's temorary then Pat can tell us herself.

[KalKai]

That's a perm ban, it's like Hulk said.

[avidreader]

Nobody knows why she was banned? avid, trip, rene?

I havent a clue. :confused:

[Kaboom]

I hope its not a perm ban.

maybe you guys who are member of BT could ask her over there?

and btw, nice banner hulk.

[NHawk19]

Banned? WTF? :confused:

Oh and to the redskins, lions, eagles, raiders fans

http://www.steelers.com/MediaContent//2006/06/05/07/SB_Cowher_Ring_64763.jpg

:D

[Kaboom]

where he at? where he at? now there he go. there he go. peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly.

[C. Lee]

Wouldn't it say that she'd be back in a few days, if it was probationary?
In the section where we set the bannings/probations.....you have to set a box to read either "banned" or "probationary user".....then set the number of days in another box.....the mod who put her on probation just didn't set it to "probationary user".

[NHawk19]

So you know what they did in the 'Burgh Kaboom.

[Kaboom]

c.lee, is there a hierarchy in the mod system? like could you un-ban a user that was banned by a mod of a lower rank? or anything like that? also, do you know why, pat was banned? nothing shes posted in here looks bannable imo, but i dont know.

[NHawk19]

Any idea who gave her the ban Lee?

[Ultimate_Superman]

my guess is that someone baited her into a debate over SV and SR.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Dear God Pat gets banned and the world goes to hell. Dont worry she'll be back.

[Kaboom]

^^^the world isnt in hell, we made all made it through 06-06-06 just fine.

all of us except for pat.....omg! could it be maybe that.......naaaaaaaaaah

[Ultimate_Superman]

^^^^^^^^^LOL. Fine this forum went is acting like its the end of the world.

[C. Lee]

I know why and who put her on probation...and that is between her and the mod who did it.

[triplet]

Nobody knows why she was banned? avid, trip, rene?

I just spent the day in the internet black hole that is a Sinclair Broadcasting Group TV station and come back to her being banned.

I ain't heard a thing...

[Serene]

I just spent the day in the internet black hole that is a Sinclair Broadcasting Group TV station and come back to her being banned.

I ain't heard a thing...
check email, trip.

She's not permanently banned. C.Lee would certainly know if she was.

Posts regarding the incident were all deleted, but if you check her posting history, it's easy to figure out what happened.

No big surprise on which mod it was that busted her either.

Must. walk. away. now.

[BaK]

No big surprise on which mod it was that busted her either.

i was going to say something funny here..:o

[avidreader]

i was going to say something funny here..:o

Please go ahead..... your funnies always make me laugh. :D

[Kaboom]

Don't listen to her Bak.....you could anger a certain ban happy you know who......and you just got back from being banned.

sheesh avid....=)

[avidreader]

Don't listen to her Bak.....you could anger a certain ban happy you know who......and you just got back from being banned.

sheesh avid....=)

Are you suggesting that I'm trying to start something?

Little ol' moi. :o

[Kaboom]

me suggest such an awful thing.....I would never ever do that...well maybe just a lil.....LOL.

youre still gonna ruffle my hair though right? ;)

[avidreader]

me suggest such an awful thing.....I would never ever do that...well maybe just a lil.....LOL.

youre still gonna ruffle my hair though right? ;)

Absolutely! Maybe I'll add that to my signature. :)

[Kaboom]

^^^^^^^^^^LOL

do it. i would be honored

[avidreader]

^^^^^^^^^^LOL

do it. i would be honored

Done!

If I've spelt affectionately wrong, could someone tell me. I've never been able to distinguish the difference between effect and affect.

[Kaboom]

the action be taken is affect

what happens to the thing is the effect

[Kaboom]

check out my sig now!

[avidreader]

the action be taken is affect

what happens to the thing is the effect

Yeah, yeah, yeah.... that's what the dictionary told me, but I still didnt get it.

check out my sig now!

Hee....hee.... :D

[Kaboom]

ok the yellow sun gives superman his power.

thus, the yellow sun affects superman's physiology.

Superman can run fast, hear and see well, is invincible and can leap tall budings in a single bound (but not fly) as a result of what the yellow sun does to him.

Thus the manifestion of Supe's powers are the effects of the yellow sun on him.

[avidreader]

ok the yellow sun gives superman his power.

thus, the yellow sun affects superman's physiology.

Superman can run fast, hear and see well, is invincible and can leap tall budings in a single bound (but not fly) as a result of what the yellow sun does to him.

Thus the manifestion of Supe's powers are the effects of the yellow sun on him.

LOL!

Give me a break.... you expect me to get that?

[Kaboom]

you have an apple

you drop it. you affected the apples location.

apple hits the ground and goes splat. apple sauce is the effect of you dropping it.

[Zing79]

Can someone explain to me what the hell is happening to this board? Seriously! It seems EVERY-time-I-check-it out someone new is getting banned, or put on probation.

In the last week, I’ve seen long time posters all but walk out because of improper policing, I’ve seen long time posters put on probation, I’ve heard of inappropriate pictures of fellow members being posted.

How is any of this even possible? It’s the freakin’ summer hiatus on this show. There’s nothing to actually talk about. My very obvious guess is that people are coming in here dropping SR, *****ing about SV, and provoking long time members. If I’m wrong someone please correct me.

[user123456789]

^Zing, you're not helping. Mods have said many many times not to mention what you just mentioned, in this forum.

[KalKai]

Don't worry about it Zing, Pat got banned for something else, just for 2 days, wasn't her fault.

It's all good.

[TKodami]

The SV forum seems to have had its share of drama over the past few weeks, eh? I expect equilibrium to be reestablished in the near future. I'm definitely sitting back and just going with the flow right now. Once episodes start getting written and filmed in the next couple months, things should (I hope) simmer down. :)

[Kaboom]

i hope so too

[Zing79]

^Zing, you're not helping. Mods have said many many times not to mention what you just mentioned, in this forum.
Not helping? I don't even know what's going on in here - LOL
Other then I know if you have a post count higher then 1000 or have been here for longer then a year you're in danger of getting a few days off.
And if you would be so kind as to PM me what I'm not supposed to say that'd be even better.

[Serene]

Not helping? I don't even know what's going on in here - LOL
Other then I know if you have a post count higher then 1000 or have been here for longer then a year you're in danger of getting a few days off.
And if you would be so kind as to PM me what I'm not supposed to say that'd be even better.
*hugs Zing*

I don't get it either.. but I'm hopeful things will settle down before this board becomes nothing but crickets chirping.

[TKodami]

*hugs Zing*

I don't get it either.. but I'm hopeful things will settle down before this board becomes nothing but crickets chirping.

Ah...herm....[/puts on thinking cap]


Hair rufflings for all! :D



Yes, yes, I *am* a girl.:P

[user123456789]

Not helping? I don't even know what's going on in here - LOL
Other then I know if you have a post count higher then 1000 or have been here for longer then a year you're in danger of getting a few days off.
And if you would be so kind as to PM me what I'm not supposed to say that'd be even better.
speaking of which its 6 days to my 1 year hype anniversary haha

[Zing79]

speaking of which its 6 days to my 1 year hype anniversary haha
Then soon you shall join the club of those 'most likely to be banned' LOL

[user123456789]

Then soon you shall join the club of those 'most likely to be banned' LOL
with 8.5k posts :eek:

[triplet]

speaking of which its 6 days to my 1 year hype anniversary haha

I'm coming up on my two year anniversary (I joinedl 9/04) and I've never been banned....

Now that I've said that, is my number up?

:confused:

I have put myself through several self-imposed exiles from time to time, last week was just the latest.

[The Incredible Hulk]

you're all a bunch of n00bs ;)

[Kaboom]

whachoo talkin bot willis? im only 18000 posts behind ya. i can do that in a day. ;)

[Ultimate_Superman]

^^^ Truth is you could check out a member called Mr Lex Luthor and you would be shocked by his post count

[Serene]

you're all a bunch of n00bs ;)

You're just a posting whore. :p

[TKodami]

You're just a posting whore. :p

Actually 18k posts since 2001 seems kinda restrained at the board where I come from. There a poster just broke 10k posts, and she's been posting there since, um, October. :eek:


I've also got about 4,000+ posts there and I've only been posting since November. :O


More importantly, it's good to see you back. :)

[avidreader]

Actually 18k posts since 2001 seems kinda restrained at the board where I come from. There a poster just broke 10k posts, and she's been posting there since, um, October. :eek:


I've also got about 4,000+ posts there and I've only been posting since November. :O


More importantly, it's good to see you back. :)

What other board do you go to? :rolleyes:

[Ultimate_Superman]

Mr Lex Luthor has 16,000+ post and he's only been here for 3 months.

[Brainiac 8]

..:(

[TKodami]

What other board do you go to? :rolleyes:

Its a teeny tiny movie forum called Icine.org (http://www.icine.org/lostforums/index.php). We spun off of RottenTomatoes. The administrator, Astor, is one of the moderators in the RT general forums (yeah, talk about snark--I'm afraid to post in those forums now :O). I'm Lilawyn over in those places.

I don't think there's one poster on Icine who likes Smallville. :(


Mr Lex Luthor has 16,000+ post and he's only been here for 3 months.

There are really no words for that... :eek:

[TKodami]

oopsies, double post

[avidreader]

Its a teeny tiny movie forum called Icine.org (http://www.icine.org/lostforums/index.php). We spun off of RottenTomatoes. The administrator, Astor, is one of the moderators in the RT general forums (yeah, talk about snark--I'm afraid to post in those forums now :O). I'm Lilawyn over in those places.

I don't think there's one poster on Icine who likes Smallville. :(

Oh well, I definitely wouldnt fit in there. :O

[Kaboom]

avid...affection!

[BaK]

I'm coming up on my two year anniversary (I joinedl 9/04) and I've never been banned....
you just need too try harder..:)

in my experience, being banned gets you as close as it gets to the feeling of being inside PZ..
so it can actually help in understanding how Clark feels at the moment, this extremely dark, lonely, if not horifying moment - which is certainly helplful if you ever intend to, lets see, write a review or something.. :up:

[Brainiac 8]

:( I don't want to be banned,

I don't want to be working right now either.:(

but...I get to go see Cars this evening...can't wait!:up: :D

[Kaboom]

you just need too try harder..:)

in my experience, being banned gets you as close as it gets to the feeling of being inside PZ..
so it can actually help in understanding how Clark feels at the moment, this extremely dark, lonely, if not horifying moment - which is certainly helplful if you ever intend to, lets see, write a review or something.. :up:

Oh BaK, ever the braggart. just because you got banned and have about 9,000 less posts than trip, that doesn't make you an authority!...tsk tsk.

LOL

[Kaboom]

:( I don't want to be banned,

I don't want to be working right now either.:(

but...I get to go see Cars this evening...can't wait!:up: :D

i get to see my car in about 45 mins when i leave work and its officially the weekend.

[Brainiac 8]

i get to see my car in about 45 mins when i leave work and its officially the weekend.

No no Kaboom, I meant the new Pixar movie. :( :p

[Kaboom]

i knew what you meant, i was just being stoopid.

[BaK]

Oh BaK, ever the braggart. LOL
hmm.. wasn't it you just saying to hulk how many posts you can make in a nanosec ? :rolleyes: :p

[TKodami]

Oh well, I definitely wouldnt fit in there. :O

That's why I kinda defected over here. There's only so much I can take before I snap and start talking about Smallville. :O

[BaK]

That's why I kinda defected over here. :O
you sure nobody followed you ?

:)

[avidreader]

There's nothing like a good laugh from my Smallville buddies. You guys are the bestest and I have such affection for you or is that effection. Whatever! :D

[triplet]

you just need too try harder..:)

in my experience, being banned gets you as close as it gets to the feeling of being inside PZ..
so it can actually help in understanding how Clark feels at the moment, this extremely dark, lonely, if not horifying moment - which is certainly helplful if you ever intend to, lets see, write a review or something.. :up:

LOL!

:D :up:

Too funny...

Well, I did get permenantly banned from that Devoted place (see my sig) so I know how it feels, actually.

;)

I don't miss that place AT. ALL but I would sure miss it here. :(

[TKodami]

you sure nobody followed you ?

:)

I've actually found one other person on that board that likes Smallville--but no, for the most part the posters there are general movie fans and are happiest in non-superhero related forums.

Ah well, their loss. You guys are great. :D

[Serene]

in my experience, being banned gets you as close as it gets to the feeling of being inside PZ..
so it can actually help in understanding how Clark feels at the moment, this extremely dark, lonely, if not horifying moment -
You are a very strange, but delightful person, BaK.
My kinda guy. :)

[user123456789]

I've actually found one other person on that board that likes Smallville--but no, for the most part the posters there are general movie fans and are happiest in non-superhero related forums.

Ah well, their loss. You guys are great. :D

you're great too

[AgentPat]

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/sadcat.jpg

"Jeepers Ms. Pat, what happened?" <in best Jack Larsen Jimmy Olsen voice>In a nutshell? I posted a few SV Clark quotes in a thread for general Superman quotes over yonder. My post wasn't the first to do so. I had a brief but pleasant conversation with the locals. n00b showed up after I left and got everybody railed up over the crossing streams rule. When I saw the posts later, I replied in kind, and then *I* got probation for starting the argument. :confused:

And the best part? After the post history was deleted leaving no record of the conversation, the thread was then MOVED to the misc. supes' forum where no moratorium on stream-crossing exists. Now folks are posting more SV quotes there. :rolleyes:

All this happened less than a week after a thread was allowed to FESTER for days in THIS forum with steam-crossing arguments and finally closed when the mod felt it had "run its course." I'll say.

Whatever. I'm moving on. In the future, I'll avoid socializing over yonder as it clearly leads to trouble. I wear my SV fandom on my sleeve and that just aint gonna change. There's plenty of other red-headed stepchildren to mingle with at the back of THIS bus. I hear we even have our own drinking fountains here. Aint that 'pecial? :)

It's been a long day. Looking forward to starting fresh tomorrow. *sigh*

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/goodnight.gif

[user123456789]

wb pat

[Pickle-El]

Pat,

You ain't got nothing on my cat.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/DaBadGuy82/7261694.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/DaBadGuy82/7261735.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/DaBadGuy82/7261740.jpg

[rumpuso]

Yay! Welcome Back, Pat!!

And Pickle, I have a Tabby as huge as the cat in those pictures. If Mel was still posting on this board, she'd tell you that she refers to my cat as her foot stool. She loves to rest her feet on him, and he just thinks that's peachy.

[Kaboom]

wb pat. you were missed!

[Serene]

We need a welcome back party -

damn, I have to go to work first.

Later, then. :)

[TKodami]

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/sadcat.jpg


Welcome back, AgentPat! ::insert festive dance emoticon here:: :)


...I love that kitty pic. Every time I see it, it makes me smile. How could it not? That is one amazingly cute cat. And you know its about to claw someone's leg/arm/face. So cute. :D


you're great too

Hehee, thanks. :) By the way, I've been looking around for your Spider-Man set pics, but I can't seem to find them in the Spider-Man 3 forum. Could you direct me to the proper thread? :)

[Brainiac 8]

Welcome back Pat!

Bummer rap though.:(


By the way, add another notch for Pixar. Cars was simply an amazing movie with great characters and storytelling. Loved every minute of it, probably my second or third favorite movie they have done so far.:up: :)

B8 recommends to you all.

[Brainiac 8]

There's nothing like a good laugh from my Smallville buddies. You guys are the bestest and I have such affection for you or is that effection. Whatever! :D

We try, we're the extended family you never had.:O
....
(Or wanted):eek:

[avidreader]

Party time, ye say.....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d36/suetomup/icons/party-smiley-020.gif





If Mel was still posting on this board, she'd tell you that she refers to my cat as her foot stool.

Why doesnt she post here anymore. I miss her posts, she was always so insightful. :(

[Squatlow]

It's been a long day. Looking forward to starting fresh tomorrow. *sigh*

http://www.patcostello.com/smileys/goodnight.gif

Y'know, there was all this screamin', horn blarin', wavin' flags, and tears of joy all last night all around Brussels' Grand Place (here's a pic of the place)
http://kinkodev.free.fr/register/cp/cp_belgique3.jpg

First I thought the flags were yellow, red, and black and that they were delirously happy about Germany's win over Costa Rica in the World Cup finals. But then I realized in the night air I was mistaking yellow, red, and black for yellow, red, and BLUE!

Obviously thousands of fans were celebrating NOT the German win, but rather the return of our very own Patty! For the record they partied til the wee hours. So you see Pat, they love you here, too! (just like a certain actor we all know) :D

[Kaboom]

looks like a bunch of gryffendors to me..is there a quidditch match against ravenclaw or something?

[Squatlow]

looks like a bunch of gryffendors to me..is there a quidditch match against ravenclaw or something?

Actually, thats a stock tourism photo of the place when they have one of the festivals. Not an actual photo of last night, but take away the flowers and thats it at night. Really gorgeous and really crowded this time of year. In fact, I'm on my way there right now (its just after 9PM here now).

Great for sitting outside and having a Chimay Blue beer (made by Trappist Monks). Not that I ever did that of course :D

[Squatlow]

Hummm...just noticed I'm up to 257 posts in only 3 years of being a member of these boards. Gosh I better slow down.:eek:

Next thing you know, I'll break 300 and get to use my avatar again...

[triplet]

Now, don't go doing anything rash Squatlow...

;) :D

[Squatlow]

Now, don't go doing anything rash Squatlow...

;) :D

"Moi?
(as they say here in Brussels)

[Serene]

Hummm...just noticed I'm up to 257 posts in only 3 years of being a member of these boards. Gosh I better slow down.:eek:
Squatlow, you're such a chatterbox.

Next thing you know, I'll break 300 and get to use my avatar again...
Again? Did you have one before?

[Squatlow]

Again? Did you have one before?

Yup. Before they changed the avatar rules to minimum 300 posts I used one similar to that below. The original is on my home computer, but as you know I'm in Brussels. Only difference is the original is a drawing, not an actual photo. Also, I'm not really into sumo, and for that matter, I'm not Asian, but its the only depiction of the action to "squat low" that I could think of. Just my warped sense of reality. Finally, and for the record...thats not my picture. Honest. :D

http://www.abramsmediation.com/8%20-%20Sumo%20Wrestler.jpg

[AgentPat]

you just need too try harder..:)Heh! I feel like I'm part of a club now: The Probie Club. LOL

in my experience, being banned gets you as close as it gets to the feeling of being inside PZ..
so it can actually help in understanding how Clark feels at the moment, this extremely dark, lonely, if not horrifying moment - which is certainly helpful if you ever intend to, lets see, write a review or something.. :up:Y'know, if Clark can see what's going on while he's in the PZ, then your analogy will very much be on the money.

Is it Sept. yet? I already have the DTs, and I don't think it's even been a month yet. :(

That's why I kinda defected over here. There's only so much I can take before I snap and start talking about Smallville. :OI feel your pain.

I love that kitty pic. Every time I see it, it makes me smile. How could it not? That is one amazingly cute cat. And you know its about to claw someone's leg/arm/face. So cute. :DHah! You've spent some time in the PZ too then, huh? I see you know the feeling. ;)



Thanks for the big welcome back gang. This place can have a love/hate relationship, but I'm definitely feeling the luv.

Squatlow, keep posting. I miss your avi. :(

[Squatlow]

Squatlow, keep posting. I miss your avi. :(

workin' onit....workin' onit:up:

[Kaboom]

STOP THE PRESSES!!!

*BREAKING NEWS*

<~~~~~~~is so bored

[Serene]

RL out of control.
Send help. :eek:

I want to have time to play more.. esp. now that Pat is back. :D

[avidreader]

^^^ Doctor, Psychiatrist, Straight Jacket. What do you need?

[Serene]

^^^ Doctor, Psychiatrist, Straight Jacket. What do you need?

Yes x 3.
Emphasis on the latter.

A gun would be helpful too. Just sayin'...

[rumpuso]

Very pretty avatar, Serene.

[Ultimate_Superman]

^^^Yes it is I think I might use it just to hear her speach about how it is like the girl showing up to a party with the same outfit you have.

[TKodami]

Thanks for the big welcome back gang. This place can have a love/hate relationship, but I'm definitely feeling the luv.



This forum does seem much more open and a whole lot cheerier than during the season finale. :up: :)

[AgentPat]

This forum does seem much more open and a whole lot cheerier than during the season finale. :up: :)Shhh! Don't jinx us. LOL

[Serene]

Very pretty avatar, Serene.
Thanks, rump.
I love that episode so much.

[Kaboom]

its one of my favs too!

30

[TKodami]

Shhh! Don't jinx us. LOL

I don't think they can hear me now. :D

Anyhow, I need to get my butt in gear on my latest art project. Must...get...better....

[avidreader]

Pretend you're a teenager, just for the day ;), and go vote for Tom and Smallville.

http://www.fox.com/teenchoice/

[Serene]

Pretend your a teenager, just for the day ;), and go vote for Tom and Smallville.

http://www.fox.com/teenchoice/

Already did.

Hey.. I have the heart of a teen, so I think it's juuust fine. :D

[BaK]

dont'ya now serene
she has the heart of a teen
something to be seen
know what i mean ? ;)

[Serene]

^You still smoke pot, don't you BaK? ;)