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A_Ranger
Regular
Kosh: That is irrelevent
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We're all born as molecules in the hearts of a billion stars, molecules that do not understand politics, policies and differences. In a billion years we, foolish molecules forget who we are and where we came from. Desperate acts of ego. We give ourselves names, fight over lines on maps. And pretend our light is better than everyone else's. The flame reminds us of the piece of those stars that live inside us. A spark that tells us: you should know better. The flame also reminds us that life is precious, as each flame is unique. When it goes out, it's gone forever. And there will never be another quite like it
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We're all born as molecules in the hearts of a billion stars, molecules that do not understand politics, policies and differences. In a billion years we, foolish molecules forget who we are and where we came from. Desperate acts of ego. We give ourselves names, fight over lines on maps. And pretend our light is better than everyone else's. The flame reminds us of the piece of those stars that live inside us. A spark that tells us: you should know better. The flame also reminds us that life is precious, as each flame is unique. When it goes out, it's gone forever. And there will never be another quite like it
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**DONOTDELETE**
Guest
Morden certainly did a thorough job.
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"We are the universe, trying to figure itself out.
Unfortunately we as software lack any coherent documentation."
-- Delenn
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"We are the universe, trying to figure itself out.
Unfortunately we as software lack any coherent documentation."
-- Delenn
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Mike G
Guest
I noticed in "Rangers" the scene when Martel
is trying to figure out who the Hand are he asks Kafta "Who are they, and what do they want?!"
is trying to figure out who the Hand are he asks Kafta "Who are they, and what do they want?!"
Funny story from JMS:
"Saw Ed Wasser ("Morden") the other day, and asked him if
he'd had any reaction to his first appearance on the show. Just one, he said.
He was in a florist shop, picking out some stuff for a friend who was sick.
The proprieter came over, asked, "What do you want?" Ed sorta mumbled about
wanting some flowers. "What do you want?" the owner asked again. Ed -- still
not getting it -- said he was looking for some nice stuff for a friend who was
sick. "Yes, but what do you *want*?" the owner asked. At which point Ed
finally twigged to what was going on. He said afterward that it really *is*
an unnerving approach, which was kinda the point.
Of course, the owner then added that he thought the scene was from DS9,
but what the hell, it's an imperfect universe."
BTW, this is my very first post here. Hello, everyone.
Lafe
lafe@neaccess.net
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"The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest."
[This message has been edited by Lafe (edited February 28, 2002).]
"Saw Ed Wasser ("Morden") the other day, and asked him if
he'd had any reaction to his first appearance on the show. Just one, he said.
He was in a florist shop, picking out some stuff for a friend who was sick.
The proprieter came over, asked, "What do you want?" Ed sorta mumbled about
wanting some flowers. "What do you want?" the owner asked again. Ed -- still
not getting it -- said he was looking for some nice stuff for a friend who was
sick. "Yes, but what do you *want*?" the owner asked. At which point Ed
finally twigged to what was going on. He said afterward that it really *is*
an unnerving approach, which was kinda the point.
Of course, the owner then added that he thought the scene was from DS9,
but what the hell, it's an imperfect universe."
BTW, this is my very first post here. Hello, everyone.
Lafe
lafe@neaccess.net
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"The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest."
[This message has been edited by Lafe (edited February 28, 2002).]
Heh, one of my fellow students at my college said there were two sets of four-word phrases that were the scariest words spoken in science-fiction.
One was "What do you want?" of course.
It's interesting the few times one one of the other side says their enemy's question or gets offended by someone using said question. I once joked to my friend about this:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR> What should have happened when Morden and the Shadows went to kill Kosh.
They break into his room.
Kosh: "You are here for what reason?"
Morden: "You had Vorlon ships attack my ... Associates."
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "What? Yes you did!"
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "Then who did?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: (after a pause) "But ... you're Kosh?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "Then ... you did it."
Kosh: "No."
*Shadows start to fidgit and talk amongst themselves*
Morden: "But ... but who did it then?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: "So ... Kosh did it?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "But you didn't do it?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: (sweating now) "Yes you did do or yes you didn't??"
*Shadows start to get really nervous*
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "But ... but ... " *pause* "Okay, let's start again ... did you cause the Vorlon ships to attack the Shadow fleet?"
*Shadows look annoyed at Morden for using the term Shadows*
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "Then who did?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: "But .. but ... then ... Who are you?"
*Shadows scream and turn directly toward Morden, raising their claws*
Morden: "Ut oh .... AARRGGHHGGH!!!"
Kosh: (smiling even through his encounter suit) "I win" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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One was "What do you want?" of course.
It's interesting the few times one one of the other side says their enemy's question or gets offended by someone using said question. I once joked to my friend about this:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR> What should have happened when Morden and the Shadows went to kill Kosh.
They break into his room.
Kosh: "You are here for what reason?"
Morden: "You had Vorlon ships attack my ... Associates."
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "What? Yes you did!"
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "Then who did?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: (after a pause) "But ... you're Kosh?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "Then ... you did it."
Kosh: "No."
*Shadows start to fidgit and talk amongst themselves*
Morden: "But ... but who did it then?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: "So ... Kosh did it?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "But you didn't do it?"
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: (sweating now) "Yes you did do or yes you didn't??"
*Shadows start to get really nervous*
Kosh: "Yes."
Morden: "But ... but ... " *pause* "Okay, let's start again ... did you cause the Vorlon ships to attack the Shadow fleet?"
*Shadows look annoyed at Morden for using the term Shadows*
Kosh: "No."
Morden: "Then who did?"
Kosh: "Kosh."
Morden: "But .. but ... then ... Who are you?"
*Shadows scream and turn directly toward Morden, raising their claws*
Morden: "Ut oh .... AARRGGHHGGH!!!"
Kosh: (smiling even through his encounter suit) "I win" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Demonn
Regular
[Kosh]Never ask that question![/Kosh]
I guess I'm messed up too... whenever I hear It also think of B5.
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Shai Alyt of the Warrior Caste
war-demon@b5fan.b5lr.com
"War is life and death is the only true peace."
A proud member of the Wind Sword Clan.
I guess I'm messed up too... whenever I hear It also think of B5.
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Shai Alyt of the Warrior Caste
war-demon@b5fan.b5lr.com
"War is life and death is the only true peace."
A proud member of the Wind Sword Clan.
En'til'zha
Beyond the rim
I've wondered the same thing myself. Actually Morden asks the infamous question far less often than you might expect. Only in two episodes, 'Signs and Portents' and 'In the Shadow of Z'hs'dum'.
In total he asks "what do you want?" 10 times to my count. Five times to G'kar in S&P, once to Delenn and three times to Londo in the same episode. He also asks Vir in ITSZ.
Please let me know if I've miscounted.
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"Watch the Shadows, they move when you're not looking..."
In total he asks "what do you want?" 10 times to my count. Five times to G'kar in S&P, once to Delenn and three times to Londo in the same episode. He also asks Vir in ITSZ.
Please let me know if I've miscounted.
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"Watch the Shadows, they move when you're not looking..."
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**DONOTDELETE**
Guest
"What do you want?"
That certainly conjures up a chill. I actually like the fact that I can be standing in a grocery line or wherever and hear that phrase (or others that I find memorable) and then find myself being transported to another place (if only for a moment)...this is a good thing!
Another phrase that gives me the creeps is: "We are all Kosh."
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"And now we dance."
"How do we dance?"
"With abandon."
That certainly conjures up a chill. I actually like the fact that I can be standing in a grocery line or wherever and hear that phrase (or others that I find memorable) and then find myself being transported to another place (if only for a moment)...this is a good thing!
Another phrase that gives me the creeps is: "We are all Kosh."
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"And now we dance."
"How do we dance?"
"With abandon."
whitestar90
Regular
LOL
If only it happened that way
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"When it is time, come to this place, call our name, we will be here" -Walkers of Sigma957
Babylon 5 freegame-I've Found Her
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"When it is time, come to this place, call our name, we will be here" -Walkers of Sigma957
Babylon 5 freegame-I've Found Her
I've never really thought about it. I never really thought it was over-used, either. It was just Morden's catch-phrase.
Welcome to the boards, Lafe!!!
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Ivanova is always right. I will listen to Ivanova. I will not ignore Ivanova's recommendations. Ivanova is God. And if this ever happens again, Ivanova will personally rip your lungs out.
Welcome to the boards, Lafe!!!
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Ivanova is always right. I will listen to Ivanova. I will not ignore Ivanova's recommendations. Ivanova is God. And if this ever happens again, Ivanova will personally rip your lungs out.
taichidave
Regular
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Loadhan:
Heh, one of my fellow students at my college said there were two sets of four-word phrases that were the scariest words spoken in science-fiction.
One was "What do you want?" of course.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Okay, I'll bite.
What was the other phrase?
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"We are (not) all Kosh."
Heh, one of my fellow students at my college said there were two sets of four-word phrases that were the scariest words spoken in science-fiction.
One was "What do you want?" of course.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Okay, I'll bite.
What was the other phrase?
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"We are (not) all Kosh."
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**DONOTDELETE**
Guest
I'll take a stab at it:
"You will be assimilated"
Don't throw anything at me, please!
Although, it goes with "Resistance is futile" which is 3 words or 7 words altogether...
Okay, I saw that tomatoe!
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Beware the Leopard
"You will be assimilated"
Don't throw anything at me, please!
Although, it goes with "Resistance is futile" which is 3 words or 7 words altogether...
Okay, I saw that tomatoe!
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Beware the Leopard
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ivanova:
Welcome to the boards, Lafe!!!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks, Ivanova. I'm another refugee from the Scifi.com BBoard. I recognize many handles here, so I don't feel too much like a newbie.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by taichidave:
What was the other phrase? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
How about: "I am your Father"
Lafe
lafe@neaccess.net
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"The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest."
Welcome to the boards, Lafe!!!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks, Ivanova. I'm another refugee from the Scifi.com BBoard. I recognize many handles here, so I don't feel too much like a newbie.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by taichidave:
What was the other phrase? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
How about: "I am your Father"
Lafe
lafe@neaccess.net
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"The universe is run by the complex interweaving of three elements: energy, matter, and enlightened self-interest."
GaribaldisHair
Regular
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Okay, I saw that tomatoe!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
OK, admit it. You are Dan Quayle aren't you?
I have always been far more chilled by the Vogon's "Resistance is Useless".
Just the thought of ... that ... "poetry" ... NO ... keep it away ...
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DaveC
"Somebody gulped. You were supposed to sip not gulp!"
OK, admit it. You are Dan Quayle aren't you?
I have always been far more chilled by the Vogon's "Resistance is Useless".
Just the thought of ... that ... "poetry" ... NO ... keep it away ...
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DaveC
"Somebody gulped. You were supposed to sip not gulp!"
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**DONOTDELETE**
Guest
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GaribaldisHair:
OK, admit it. You are Dan Quayle aren't you?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey, that sounds suspiciously like another 4-word phrase...never mind that it's 6
Thanks for the chuckle, I'll never reveal my secrets! Now, just for fun, imagine a Centauri crest on Mr. Quayle.
Okay, maybe that's not a good idea.
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Beware the Leopard
OK, admit it. You are Dan Quayle aren't you?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey, that sounds suspiciously like another 4-word phrase...never mind that it's 6
Thanks for the chuckle, I'll never reveal my secrets! Now, just for fun, imagine a Centauri crest on Mr. Quayle.
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Beware the Leopard
