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As chronicled on TeeVee last week, I've been watching the new Doctor Who. And this has lured me into watching some of the old Doctor Who, because I like to have some context. I roughly know the Doctor Who concept, but all I knew about the specifics was "changes actors occasionally, most famous one was Tom Baker (with the big scarf), is not really named "Doctor Who," and the costars are called 'Companions' for some reason."
So I borrowed some episodes from the_doctor, who, as you might guess from his username, was the hookup. He provided me with:
* The Three Doctors: I enjoyed this one, as it got straight to the part of the show I find most interesting: different Doctors. As I understand it, when he dies, he regenerates. So he's still the same person, but... he doesn't have continuity of body. Or memory. Or personality. Weird and confusing: that's how I like my science fiction! So in this one, the second and third doctors get together, which is fun. And the first doctor shows up via television, which was a little disappointing, because it seems like a show called "The Three Doctors" ought to have all of them on set at the same time.
* The Talons of Weng-Chiang: This is The Famous Tom Baker, and I found it kind of underwhelming. I've heard how much people looooovvvveeee Tom Baker, but in this, at least, there wasn't much personality on display. There wasn't much time for character bits as everyone was running around having Sherlock Holmes pastiches (it's always the Giant Rat of Sumatra, isn't it?) and Jack the Ripper references. The problem I had, I think, is that the Doctor spends his time acting aloof and like a know-it-all, which doesn't leave much room for being a "cosmic bohemian."
* The Curse of Fenric: This is from a later Doctor, and it was okay. It felt a little padded around chapter three, but that'll happen sometimes, I guess. I enjoyed Ace, the Companion (how come they're not just called "sidekicks" again?) more than most of the other ones I've seen.
Right. Now that brings us up to this weekend, in which I went over to Scarecrow Video and picked up five episodes to check out. Hey, it's a series that's been going since 1963 with relatively frequent total cast changes; even getting a general overview will take a while. It's not like M*A*S*H where you can watch a couple episodes, decide whether or not you like Hawkeye, and move on.
I focused on episodes that were either the first or last by actors playing the Doctor. This is partly because the regenerations continue to be the most interesting part for me, and partly because I wanted to make sure to get stuff from the very first Doctor, so I'd get a feel for the early days of the show.
* An Unearthly Child: This is the very first Doctor Who ever aired, a four-part series that, in theory, introduces the whole concept. I liked the early parts, in which baffled schoolteachers come face-to-face with a weirdly-smirking William Hartnell and his time-traveling police box. The explanation that the "Chameleon Circuit" was broken (and that's why it's always a police box) was very nearly convincing, which is right about where science fiction ought to be. Unfortunately, the caveman portion of the proceedings was very long and drawn-out. It would have seemed shorter if the females of the group hadn't taken to screeching in horror every time anything happened. Anything at all.
* The Tenth Planet: This was the last Hartnell series, and apparently he was very sick by this point, screwing up his lines on camera and generally needing to stop. So it also contains the first regeneration, which still seems like a really interesting way to keep a franchise going after the main actor leaves. The story was a little light on Doctoring, what with most of the decisions and actions being done by the American General and (to a lesser extent) the Companions. In episode 3, the Doctor spends the whole time convalescing on the Tardis, since Hartnell was too sick to act. The last episode was mostly still photos and the original audio track, because the BBC destroyed a lot of films in the '70s. Luckily, The Doctor Who Restoration Team are apparently very devoted to their task. Apparently, the Cybermen are very high up in the Doctor Who Villain List, but they didn't do much for me here. For one thing, between the bad audio and their monotone (yet sing-songy) delivery, I couldn't understand them very well.
* Logopolis: I enjoyed this one a lot. It's the last Tom Baker one, and it had what seemed like much more character-based stuff than the other one I saw. At least in the beginning. I wasn't entirely clear on how the Big Universe-Destroying Entropy Threat was vanquished at the end, but it's possible I let my attention wander for a second. The Doctor and The Master certainly sounded like they knew what they were doing. I did find the kid (Adric, The Boy Companion) pretty annoying.
* Castrovalva: After the Tom Baker Doctor dies at the end of Logopolis (via the extremely dramatic method of "falling"), he regenerates into a confused blonde guy. This is the first time I've successfully watched two series back-to-back so I could see the aftermath of a regeneration; that's convenient for me because it's pretty much all aftermath. There were bits I recognized as being callbacks to previous Doctors, which was neat. I enjoyed the "Doctor is confused" plotline, partly because I liked the exploration of the Tardis, with unexplained rooms and whatnot. I also liked the "Mystery City" plot. I did not care for Adric, who had apparently become even more annoying.
Okay, so that's where I'm at. I still have one serial (War Games, the last one from the second Doctor) to watch. It certainly ate up much of the weekend.
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Are you Gay-Friendly?
You just think you are being progressive
You would like to believe that you are supportive and gay-friendly, but you still have conflicting feelings. You just think you are being progressive, when in reality, some of your beliefs are negative toward the gay community. You need to rethink your position from the gay community's point of view. Separate is not equal.
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* Gay-Friendly (You scored 1)
* You just think you are being progressive (You scored 2)
* Homophobic (You scored 2)
* Blind Religious Fool (You scored 0)
I don't think so. I think what I think, and you're not going to change that. :P
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What kind of person are you?
Prep
You have your mommy and daddy wrapped around your finger, but watch out. You actually might turn out like the 2 biggest sluts in the world, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Don't worry, you'll still get a lot of money.... working on the streets!
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* Juggalo (You scored 1)
* Weirdo (You scored 0)
* Gangsta (You scored 0)
* Poser (You scored 1)
* Punk (You scored 0)
* Goth (You scored 1)
* Prep (You scored 2)
* Hippie (You scored 1)
* Rocker (You scored 1)
Like hell I will. :P
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Are you A Hippie?
Yes, You Are A Hippie
You are a hippie
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* Yes, You Are A Hippie (You scored 4)
* no, You're not a hippie.... (You scored 4)
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which Cyrian RPG species are you a member of?
Human
You are a human. While most people will mistake you for being very weak and cowardly, you can kick some ass if you have to. You're loyal to your friends and family, and most people think that you tend to be maybe too loyal. Nevertheless, you're a good friend, even if you're not a powerful warrior.
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* Cyrian (You scored 0)
* Human (You scored 2)
* Kobe-Tai (You scored 2)
* Nashas (You scored 1)
From the Cyrian RPG...
Take the quiz:
What Kind of Soul Do You Retain?
Forgotten
Somewhere, early on, you lost a sense of your soul. Even reading this, you may not understand. You lost a very precious part of yourself, and silently, it yearns to be back with you.
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* Free (You scored 2)
* Dark (You scored 2)
* Tortured (You scored 2)
* Forgotten (You scored 3)
* Loving (You scored 1)
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What are you?
Mysterious
Ah, mysterious. People don't know much about you, and if they do know something, it isn't much. You tend to keep within yourself, afraid of being betrayed. Sometime you're lonely, and sometimes you're not. You feel as if not many people can relate to the things you have gone through. You write a lot about your feelings. Your eyes see things differently then other people. This can be both good and bad. Sometimes it's good to have people to talk to and be yourself around, which would make you feel valuable... but it also is good to be alone. But sometimes if you're alone for too much time, it's hard to interact with other people. Open yourself up a little.
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* Pure Innocence (You scored 0)
* Semi-Evil (You scored 1)
* Mysterious (You scored 3)
* Sneaky (You scored 0)
* Curious (You scored 0)
* Pure Evil!! (You scored 1)
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Which Good Charlotte member could you end up going out with?
Benji
You got the hottest one of Good Charlotte... well, besides Joel. Benji is a tiny bit hotter than Joel, but anyway. He changes his looks constantly to be differentm and has piercings to stand out more. He is really nice and can be mean when needed. He will treat you right and show you a good time, too. If he really loved you, and you guys got in a fight, he would totally be broken-hearted and do anything to make it up. Having things in common with him is good to make for conversation, and having things you both can enjoy doing together and alone. But, remember... Benji is mine... MUHAHAHAHA!
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* Benji (You scored 5)
* Joel (You scored 2)
* Billy (You scored 0)
* Paul (You scored 2)
* Chris (You scored 0)
* None.. haha, sucker!! (You scored 0)
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Which Character are you from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally
You are the beautiful red-headed rag doll, Sally
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* Jack (You scored 0)
* Sally (You scored 1)
* The Mayor (You scored 1)
* The Vampires (You scored 1)
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What Dragonlance series character are you?
Tanis
Your heart is divided, just like your blood. You are a half-elf who is in love with the dragon highlord Kitiara, and with the elven princess Lauranna.
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* Laurana (You scored 0)
* Tika (You scored 0)
* Kitiara (You scored 1)
* Tanis (You scored 2)
* Caramon (You scored 1)
* Raistlin (You scored 1)
* Flint (You scored 0)
* Tasslehoff (You scored 0)
* Fizban (You scored 0)
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Which of my awesome pets are you?
Baylee, my golden retriever
You are as sweet as can be
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* Jazzy, one of my horses (You scored 0)
* Sunshine, my lab (You scored 0)
* Baylee, my golden retriever (You scored 1)
* Sprite, my bird (You scored 0)
* Crookshanks, my kitten (You scored 1)
* Buster, my cat (You scored 0)
* Michaela, my rabbit (You scored 1)
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Which of my horses would suit you best?
Wallstreet, my beautiful National Show Horse
You are drop-dead gorgeous, and have never walked away from a show with anything less than first place!
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Jazzy, my QH jumper (You scored 1)
* Cheyenne, my energetic Appy (You scored 0)
* Wall Street, my beautiful National Show Horse (You scored 3)
* Lindy, my easy-to-ride appendix mare (You scored 1)
* CP, my graceful QH gelding (You scored 0)
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As chronicled on TeeVee last week, I've been watching the new Doctor Who. And this has lured me into watching some of the old Doctor Who, because I like to have some context. I roughly know the Doctor Who concept, but all I knew about the specifics was "changes actors occasionally, most famous one was Tom Baker (with the big scarf), is not really named "Doctor Who," and the costars are called 'Companions' for some reason."
So I borrowed some episodes from the_doctor, who, as you might guess from his username, was the hookup. He provided me with:
* The Three Doctors: I enjoyed this one, as it got straight to the part of the show I find most interesting: different Doctors. As I understand it, when he dies, he regenerates. So he's still the same person, but... he doesn't have continuity of body. Or memory. Or personality. Weird and confusing: that's how I like my science fiction! So in this one, the second and third doctors get together, which is fun. And the first doctor shows up via television, which was a little disappointing, because it seems like a show called "The Three Doctors" ought to have all of them on set at the same time.
* The Talons of Weng-Chiang: This is The Famous Tom Baker, and I found it kind of underwhelming. I've heard how much people looooovvvveeee Tom Baker, but in this, at least, there wasn't much personality on display. There wasn't much time for character bits as everyone was running around having Sherlock Holmes pastiches (it's always the Giant Rat of Sumatra, isn't it?) and Jack the Ripper references. The problem I had, I think, is that the Doctor spends his time acting aloof and like a know-it-all, which doesn't leave much room for being a "cosmic bohemian."
* The Curse of Fenric: This is from a later Doctor, and it was okay. It felt a little padded around chapter three, but that'll happen sometimes, I guess. I enjoyed Ace, the Companion (how come they're not just called "sidekicks" again?) more than most of the other ones I've seen.
Right. Now that brings us up to this weekend, in which I went over to Scarecrow Video and picked up five episodes to check out. Hey, it's a series that's been going since 1963 with relatively frequent total cast changes; even getting a general overview will take a while. It's not like M*A*S*H where you can watch a couple episodes, decide whether or not you like Hawkeye, and move on.
I focused on episodes that were either the first or last by actors playing the Doctor. This is partly because the regenerations continue to be the most interesting part for me, and partly because I wanted to make sure to get stuff from the very first Doctor, so I'd get a feel for the early days of the show.
* An Unearthly Child: This is the very first Doctor Who ever aired, a four-part series that, in theory, introduces the whole concept. I liked the early parts, in which baffled schoolteachers come face-to-face with a weirdly-smirking William Hartnell and his time-traveling police box. The explanation that the "Chameleon Circuit" was broken (and that's why it's always a police box) was very nearly convincing, which is right about where science fiction ought to be. Unfortunately, the caveman portion of the proceedings was very long and drawn-out. It would have seemed shorter if the females of the group hadn't taken to screeching in horror every time anything happened. Anything at all.
* The Tenth Planet: This was the last Hartnell series, and apparently he was very sick by this point, screwing up his lines on camera and generally needing to stop. So it also contains the first regeneration, which still seems like a really interesting way to keep a franchise going after the main actor leaves. The story was a little light on Doctoring, what with most of the decisions and actions being done by the American General and (to a lesser extent) the Companions. In episode 3, the Doctor spends the whole time convalescing on the Tardis, since Hartnell was too sick to act. The last episode was mostly still photos and the original audio track, because the BBC destroyed a lot of films in the '70s. Luckily, The Doctor Who Restoration Team are apparently very devoted to their task. Apparently, the Cybermen are very high up in the Doctor Who Villain List, but they didn't do much for me here. For one thing, between the bad audio and their monotone (yet sing-songy) delivery, I couldn't understand them very well.
* Logopolis: I enjoyed this one a lot. It's the last Tom Baker one, and it had what seemed like much more character-based stuff than the other one I saw. At least in the beginning. I wasn't entirely clear on how the Big Universe-Destroying Entropy Threat was vanquished at the end, but it's possible I let my attention wander for a second. The Doctor and The Master certainly sounded like they knew what they were doing. I did find the kid (Adric, The Boy Companion) pretty annoying.
* Castrovalva: After the Tom Baker Doctor dies at the end of Logopolis (via the extremely dramatic method of "falling"), he regenerates into a confused blonde guy. This is the first time I've successfully watched two series back-to-back so I could see the aftermath of a regeneration; that's convenient for me because it's pretty much all aftermath. There were bits I recognized as being callbacks to previous Doctors, which was neat. I enjoyed the "Doctor is confused" plotline, partly because I liked the exploration of the Tardis, with unexplained rooms and whatnot. I also liked the "Mystery City" plot. I did not care for Adric, who had apparently become even more annoying.
Okay, so that's where I'm at. I still have one serial (War Games, the last one from the second Doctor) to watch. It certainly ate up much of the weekend.
 | You scored as Friedrich Schleiermacher. You seek to make inner feeling and awareness of God the centre of your theology, which is the foundation of liberalism. Unfortunately, atheists are quick to accuse you of simply projecting humanity onto 'God' and liberalism never really recovers.
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Are you Gay-Friendly?
You just think you are being progressive
You would like to believe that you are supportive and gay-friendly, but you still have conflicting feelings. You just think you are being progressive, when in reality, some of your beliefs are negative toward the gay community. You need to rethink your position from the gay community's point of view. Separate is not equal.
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Gay-Friendly (You scored 1)
* You just think you are being progressive (You scored 2)
* Homophobic (You scored 2)
* Blind Religious Fool (You scored 0)
I don't think so. I think what I think, and you're not going to change that. :P
What kind of person are you?
Prep
You have your mommy and daddy wrapped around your finger, but watch out. You actually might turn out like the 2 biggest sluts in the world, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Don't worry, you'll still get a lot of money.... working on the streets!
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Juggalo (You scored 1)
* Weirdo (You scored 0)
* Gangsta (You scored 0)
* Poser (You scored 1)
* Punk (You scored 0)
* Goth (You scored 1)
* Prep (You scored 2)
* Hippie (You scored 1)
* Rocker (You scored 1)
Like hell I will. :P
Are you A Hippie?
Yes, You Are A Hippie
You are a hippie
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* Yes, You Are A Hippie (You scored 4)
* no, You're not a hippie.... (You scored 4)
which Cyrian RPG species are you a member of?
Human
You are a human. While most people will mistake you for being very weak and cowardly, you can kick some ass if you have to. You're loyal to your friends and family, and most people think that you tend to be maybe too loyal. Nevertheless, you're a good friend, even if you're not a powerful warrior.
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Cyrian (You scored 0)
* Human (You scored 2)
* Kobe-Tai (You scored 2)
* Nashas (You scored 1)
From the Cyrian RPG...
What Kind of Soul Do You Retain?
Forgotten
Somewhere, early on, you lost a sense of your soul. Even reading this, you may not understand. You lost a very precious part of yourself, and silently, it yearns to be back with you.
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Free (You scored 2)
* Dark (You scored 2)
* Tortured (You scored 2)
* Forgotten (You scored 3)
* Loving (You scored 1)
What are you?
Mysterious
Ah, mysterious. People don't know much about you, and if they do know something, it isn't much. You tend to keep within yourself, afraid of being betrayed. Sometime you're lonely, and sometimes you're not. You feel as if not many people can relate to the things you have gone through. You write a lot about your feelings. Your eyes see things differently then other people. This can be both good and bad. Sometimes it's good to have people to talk to and be yourself around, which would make you feel valuable... but it also is good to be alone. But sometimes if you're alone for too much time, it's hard to interact with other people. Open yourself up a little.
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Pure Innocence (You scored 0)
* Semi-Evil (You scored 1)
* Mysterious (You scored 3)
* Sneaky (You scored 0)
* Curious (You scored 0)
* Pure Evil!! (You scored 1)
Which Good Charlotte member could you end up going out with?
Benji
You got the hottest one of Good Charlotte... well, besides Joel. Benji is a tiny bit hotter than Joel, but anyway. He changes his looks constantly to be differentm and has piercings to stand out more. He is really nice and can be mean when needed. He will treat you right and show you a good time, too. If he really loved you, and you guys got in a fight, he would totally be broken-hearted and do anything to make it up. Having things in common with him is good to make for conversation, and having things you both can enjoy doing together and alone. But, remember... Benji is mine... MUHAHAHAHA!
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Benji (You scored 5)
* Joel (You scored 2)
* Billy (You scored 0)
* Paul (You scored 2)
* Chris (You scored 0)
* None.. haha, sucker!! (You scored 0)
Which Character are you from The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally
You are the beautiful red-headed rag doll, Sally
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Jack (You scored 0)
* Sally (You scored 1)
* The Mayor (You scored 1)
* The Vampires (You scored 1)
What Dragonlance series character are you?
Tanis
Your heart is divided, just like your blood. You are a half-elf who is in love with the dragon highlord Kitiara, and with the elven princess Lauranna.
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Laurana (You scored 0)
* Tika (You scored 0)
* Kitiara (You scored 1)
* Tanis (You scored 2)
* Caramon (You scored 1)
* Raistlin (You scored 1)
* Flint (You scored 0)
* Tasslehoff (You scored 0)
* Fizban (You scored 0)
Which of my awesome pets are you?
Baylee, my golden retriever
You are as sweet as can be
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Jazzy, one of my horses (You scored 0)
* Sunshine, my lab (You scored 0)
* Baylee, my golden retriever (You scored 1)
* Sprite, my bird (You scored 0)
* Crookshanks, my kitten (You scored 1)
* Buster, my cat (You scored 0)
* Michaela, my rabbit (You scored 1)
Which of my horses would suit you best?
Wallstreet, my beautiful National Show Horse
You are drop-dead gorgeous, and have never walked away from a show with anything less than first place!
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All of the possible quiz results for this quiz:
* Jazzy, my QH jumper (You scored 1)
* Cheyenne, my energetic Appy (You scored 0)
* Wall Street, my beautiful National Show Horse (You scored 3)
* Lindy, my easy-to-ride appendix mare (You scored 1)
* CP, my graceful QH gelding (You scored 0)
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