Are the X-Files based on true stories?
From cliff@blue.seas.upenn.edu Fri Nov 11 11:11:54 1994
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alt.tv.x-files 20 Questions To Be Read Before Posting & YAXA List
Revised 11/9/94
Compiled by Cliff Chen
+NOTE: Lines preceded by a '+' indicates that this information has been
+ added/updated since the previous posting.
This is a weekly post designed to prevent anyone from asking any "stupid"
questions. This is not to be confused with Pat Gonzalez's X-Files FAQ,
which is a very complete FAQ for the show itself.
This newsgroup is, for the most part, a rather friendly group and
we'd like to keep it that way, so try not to flame. In addition, for a
full week after an episode has aired, be SURE to mark all posts containing
spoiler information CLEARLY. (BTW, typing a ^ and an L will NOT work, you
need an editor which will allow you to create an actual CTRL-L.)
Q: Are the X-Files based on true stories?
A: No. But elements of the stories have been taken from true-life
accounts. The notice preceding the pilot episode was there for
effect. A statement from the FBI declares that there are no real
life X-Files.
Q: Who is the mysterious man who Mulder gets information from?
A: In season 1, "Deep Throat," (abbreviated DT) is apparently a powerful
figure in the government, for more info, see the Deep Throat FAQ. He
is played by actor Jerry Hardin. In season 2, the new informant,
played by Steven Williams, is known as "Mr. X."
Q: Will Mulder and Scully ever become romantically or sexually involved?
A: The show's creator and executive producer, Chris Carter has stated that
he has no plans for this to happen and anticipates none in the future.
Q: Is there any sort of X-Files merchandise?
A: There are several official products available. These include a
sweatshirt, t-shirt, baseball cap, coffee mug, keychain, and letterman
jacket. All of these can be ordered through Delphi. Many of them can
also be found in Sam Goody/Musicland or Suncoast Pictures stores.
There is also a poster which might be found in movie poster stores.
Future products include a comic book series (January), a paperback
novel titled "X-Files." (November/December), a soundtrack featuring the
music of Mark Snow, and a series of trading cards.
Q: If Star Trek fans are Trekkies, then what are X-Files fans?
A: Chris Carter originally called us "File-o-philes." In a newsgroup poll,
fans preferred to be called "X-Philes," a name which seems to have
become more or less universally accepted.
Q: I wrote/have an idea for an episode, what should I do with it?
A: One of two things.
1) Post it to alt.tv.x-files.creative (if your site carries it) and/or
+ upload it to the ftp.cs.nmt.edu ftp site. It is preferable that
you do not post fan-fiction to this newsgroup, but if you must,
then please CLEARLY label it as FAN-FICTION in the subject header.
2) Nothing, Chris Carter & co. are not interested and do not accept
scripts from writers without agents.
Q: I found this great GIF/JPG of the actors/show, how should I post it?
A: Don't. Binary files have NO place on alt.tv.x-files. Instead, post it
to alt.binaries.pictures or alt.binaries.pictures.misc and drop
alt.tv.x-files a note that you put it there.
Q: What else has David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson appeared in?
A: See the X-Files FAQ for DD and GA, it's fairly complete so odds are that
if you saw them in something which isn't new, it's old news. One thing
which isn't mentioned in the FAQ is Duchovny's AT&T commercial spot.
Q1: What is the marital status of David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson?
Q2: Is it my imagination or is Gillian Anderson gaining weight?
A: David Duchovny is still single, but has been dating Perrey Reeves for
some time. (She makes a guest appearance in episode 2.7, "3")
Gillian Anderson was married during the filming of the first season
and gave birth to a baby girl, Piper on Sept. 25. So, you won't see
any shots of her below the chest for the first 6 episodes of season 2.
Nor will her pregnancy be written into the show at all, i.e. - NO
alien baby. She will not be appearing in only one episode, "3".
Q: Where can I send fan mail to the actors/production staff?
A: Send the mail (addressed to the appropriate person) to:
_The X-Files_
c/o Fox Broadcasting Company
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Q: Where can I send Chris Carter/FOX e-mail?
A: The VP of Programming Research at Fox has an e-mail account:
foxnet@delphi.com
Please include the title of the show(s) you are discussing in the
subject header.
Chris Carter HAS NO E-MAIL account (at least, none which will ever
be for public use). Yes, there was an address, carter@delphi.com
created for his use, but it no longer exists.
Q: Where do the episode titles come from?
A: They are given by the writers and appear in the Episode Guide as they
do on the scripts and in some local television listings. Check your
local paper to see if they list them. They do not appear in the
episodes themselves.
Q: Where can I get the Episode Guide/X-Files FAQ/GA FAQ/DD FAQ?
A: All four of these documents are posted on the first of each month to
the newsgroup. Alternatively, you can download a copy via ftp from the
(*) indicated sites.
Q: Where are the ftp sites for X-Files material?
+A: (*) ftp.cs.nmt.edu in /xfiles (Most complete, including fanfiction)
(*) cybercow.rh.uchicago.edu in /pub/Xfiles
ftp.rutgers.edu in /pub/x-files (Graphic and sound files only)
+ pc19101.pc.cc.cmu.edu in /xfiles/creative (Limited service to creative
+ archives)
Q: I heard there is an X-Files mailing list? How do I subscribe?
A: Send e-mail requesting subscription to:
x-files-request@chaos.bsu.edu
UK fans might want to consider this other mailing list, since the
other will undoubtedly be mostly discussion of season 2 episodes.
Send e-mail with "INFO X-FILES-UK" in the body to:
listserver@leicester.ac.uk
Q: Is there a WWW home page for the show?
A: Yes, there are several. Here are a few:
http://www.rutgers.edu/x-files.html
http://alfred1.u.washington.edu:8080/~roland/x-files/x-files.html
http://rschp2.anu.edu.au:8080/XFiles.html
Q: What is IRC and when is the X-Files channel open?
A: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat and is sort of a party line for
computer users. There are two channels, #x-files, which is run by a
bot and #xf for those who don't want bots.
Q: Is there any sort of official fan club?
A: Yes. You can get more info by sending a SASE to:
The X-Files Fan Club In Canada:
P.O. Box 3138 c/o S. Bartle
Nashua, NH 03061-3138 4404 Perry Street
Vancouver, B.C.
CANADA V5N 3X5
Q: What are all these acronyms, like GATB, DDEB, etc?
A: Most of them are explained below, in the YAXA list, maintained by
THESUE@delphi.com. A temporary addition would be:
MISSS--Mulder In Speedo Swimsuit Scene--referring to a scene in "Duane
Barry" where Mulder is wearing only a red Speedo. A particular favorite of
Duchovniks.
THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY)
ADBB--All Done Bye Bye--the message Mulder saw on his cellular phone
at the very end of "Blood," now used as a sign-off at IRCs and at
the ends of posts.
C&C--Confused and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition when he looks
as though he just woke up and has that look on his face that says,
"Huh?"
Capitalizing the first letter of a word--such as: Skeptic, Believe,
Trust, Partner--implies a special significance to that word as
related to THE X-FILES (i.e. "Skeptic" usually refers to Scully,
though it can refer to someone else, "Believe" refers to a belief
in the "Extreme Possibility" or paranormal, yatta, yatta, yatta.)
CITC--Conversation In The Car--refers to the exchange between
Mulder and Scully in his car as they kept surveillance on Eugene
Tooms in "Tooms." This is the conversation in which Scully cements
their Partnership, telling Mulder, "I wouldn't put myself on the
line for anybody but you." Shortly thereafter she *does* put
herself on the line, by lying to Skinner about Mulder's whereabouts
when Eugene Tooms was supposedly assaulted, saying that she was
with Mulder being "oriented" on the unauthorized surveillance.
CITDBTB--Conversation In The Dark By The Bed--this refers to the
scene in the pilot episode, "The X-Files," in which Mulder tells
Scully why he is so obsessed with abductions: he believes his
sister, who disappeared when he was a kid and has never been heard
>from since, was abducted.
CSM--Cigarette Smoking Man--(also TSM--The Smoking Man)--refers to the
mysterious man in Skinner's office in "The X-Files," "Tooms," "The
Erlenmeyer Flask," and "Little Green Men."
DDEB and GATB--David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade and the
corresponding Gillian Anderson Testosterone Brigade--DDEB started
as an email chat group on the Internet consisting of women who lust
after Duchovny, and GATB naturally sprung up as the obvious
counterpart for the guys. There is now talk of forming a DSTB
(Dana Scully Testosterone Brigade) in deference to Anderson's
marital status.
[Cliff's note: Despite the naming conventions the DDEB and GATB do NOT
discriminate based on gender.]
Duchovnik--General term for a fan of David Duchovny.
E.B.E.--Extraterrestrial Biological Entity. First used on THE X-
FILES by Mulder in "E.B.E."
EIHPs--Enemies In High Places (singular: EIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of people Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who
can hinder and manipulate Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those who hinder or manipulate other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.
EP--Extreme Possibility. First used by Kwicker.
FIHPs--Friends In High Places (singular: FIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of Mulder's contacts Higher Up in the D.C.
Establishment who can protect Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those helping or protecting other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.
IDDG--Intellectually Drop Dead Gorgeous--part of the motto of
the GATB: "GA is IDDG!"
IMBS--Infamous Mosquito Bite Scene--refers to the scene in the
pilot episode, just before CITDBTB, in which Scully discovers marks
on her lower back that look suspiciously like those found on people
who Mulder believes have been abducted and controlled by E.B.E.s
(Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). She runs next door to his
motel room in her bathrobe, and in a panic, strips to her underwear
and asks Mulder to examine the marks, which turn out to be mosquito
bites, to her great relief.
IWTCHU--(The) I Want To Cuddle Him Urge--refers to the sentiment
evoked in many women every time Mulder gets beaten up. Coined by
Kathy.
MIB--Man In Black (plural: MIBs*)--Super-secret government agents.
All that is known is that they are effective in hushing up Things
The Government >>Really<< Doesn't Want You To Know. By any means
necessary.
MIJ--Mulder in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of DDEBers and
Duchovniks. (See also SIJ) Originated by ROBINMM@delphi.com.
PTDT--Pass The Drool Towel.
RSD--Red Shoe Diaries--Duchovny's series on Showtime, also
available on video at Blockbuster. (Blockbuster Volumes #1 and #4
are the most often referred to.)
SIJ--Scully in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of the GATB that
came about after much mention of MIJ by the Duchovniks. First used
by Dick Wales.
SRE--Scully Rational Explanation--Any of the various explanations
that Scully comes up with that are so far-fetched they almost make
Mulder's explanations seem more credible, such as "a mountain
lion," and (my personal favorite), "swamp gas" (both from
"E.B.E."). First used by yours truly, SUe. An SRE list is
currently being compiled.
The Magic Circle--describes Mulder's and Scully's increasing
inability to Trust those around them, forcing them to rely
exclusively on each other for Trust and friendship. Originated
by Pat Nussman.
TSM--The Smoking Man--(see CSM).
UST--Unresolved Sexual Tension--refers to the undercurrent of
romantic and sexual attraction between Mulder and Scully,
something neither of them will acknowledge. UST does =not=
(necessarily) have to be Resolved, at least not in the near
future. This definition is not a Final Word, but to give people
a common definition for basis of discussion. First used by LAG.
V&C--Vulnerable and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition most of the
time.
WPDF--Wounded Puppy Dog Face--refers to the rather sad look Mulder
often has on his face, somewhat reminiscent of a puppy that's been
hit with a rolled-up newspaper.
Yatta yatta yatta--1. Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T
commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." 2. When used in
conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba
hubba."
YAXA--Yet Another X-FILES Acronym (plural: YAXAs*)--1. What we'll
have if we add something else to this list. 2. Exclamation used
upon the discovery of what might be Yet Another X-FILES Acronym,
much like you would say "Bingo!"
===========================
*Note: Certain YAXAs, such as MIB and YAXA, are pluralized by
adding an "s" to the end; others, such as EIHPs and FIHPs are
generally used in the plural form, but are sometimes used in the
singular (FIHP, EIHP). Yes, I realize that these are not
grammatically correct, and that when speaking you wouldn't say "Man
In Blacks," but this is the way they're written online. Hey,
language is weird, what can I say? :-)
*If anyone wants to either take credit for one of the YAXAs
whose origin is not noted, or correct their credit, drop me a note.
Compiled by SUe [thesue@delphi.com]
Keeper of YAXAs
In the same way that editors of dictionaries gather definitions of
words by observing how they are used, the YAXAs listed are defined
based on observations of online posts. Copyright 1994, SUe Stiefel.
This list is may be distributed for non-commercial purposes, but
please do not alter it. Any corrections or possible additions
should be sent to the above email address. (941017)
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From: cliff@blue.seas.upenn.edu (Cliff K Chen)
Newsgroups: alt.tv.x-files
Subject: Weekly Post: READ THIS BEFORE POSTING (New FTP Info!)
Date: 11 Nov 1994 07:34:21 GMT
Organization: University of Pennsylvania
Lines: 304
Message-ID: <39v6pt$pmd@netnews.upenn.edu>
NNTP-Posting-Host: blue.seas.upenn.edu
alt.tv.x-files 20 Questions To Be Read Before Posting & YAXA List
Revised 11/9/94
Compiled by Cliff Chen
+NOTE: Lines preceded by a '+' indicates that this information has been
+ added/updated since the previous posting.
This is a weekly post designed to prevent anyone from asking any "stupid"
questions. This is not to be confused with Pat Gonzalez's X-Files FAQ,
which is a very complete FAQ for the show itself.
This newsgroup is, for the most part, a rather friendly group and
we'd like to keep it that way, so try not to flame. In addition, for a
full week after an episode has aired, be SURE to mark all posts containing
spoiler information CLEARLY. (BTW, typing a ^ and an L will NOT work, you
need an editor which will allow you to create an actual CTRL-L.)
Q: Are the X-Files based on true stories?
A: No. But elements of the stories have been taken from true-life
accounts. The notice preceding the pilot episode was there for
effect. A statement from the FBI declares that there are no real
life X-Files.
Q: Who is the mysterious man who Mulder gets information from?
A: In season 1, "Deep Throat," (abbreviated DT) is apparently a powerful
figure in the government, for more info, see the Deep Throat FAQ. He
is played by actor Jerry Hardin. In season 2, the new informant,
played by Steven Williams, is known as "Mr. X."
Q: Will Mulder and Scully ever become romantically or sexually involved?
A: The show's creator and executive producer, Chris Carter has stated that
he has no plans for this to happen and anticipates none in the future.
Q: Is there any sort of X-Files merchandise?
A: There are several official products available. These include a
sweatshirt, t-shirt, baseball cap, coffee mug, keychain, and letterman
jacket. All of these can be ordered through Delphi. Many of them can
also be found in Sam Goody/Musicland or Suncoast Pictures stores.
There is also a poster which might be found in movie poster stores.
Future products include a comic book series (January), a paperback
novel titled "X-Files." (November/December), a soundtrack featuring the
music of Mark Snow, and a series of trading cards.
Q: If Star Trek fans are Trekkies, then what are X-Files fans?
A: Chris Carter originally called us "File-o-philes." In a newsgroup poll,
fans preferred to be called "X-Philes," a name which seems to have
become more or less universally accepted.
Q: I wrote/have an idea for an episode, what should I do with it?
A: One of two things.
1) Post it to alt.tv.x-files.creative (if your site carries it) and/or
+ upload it to the ftp.cs.nmt.edu ftp site. It is preferable that
you do not post fan-fiction to this newsgroup, but if you must,
then please CLEARLY label it as FAN-FICTION in the subject header.
2) Nothing, Chris Carter & co. are not interested and do not accept
scripts from writers without agents.
Q: I found this great GIF/JPG of the actors/show, how should I post it?
A: Don't. Binary files have NO place on alt.tv.x-files. Instead, post it
to alt.binaries.pictures or alt.binaries.pictures.misc and drop
alt.tv.x-files a note that you put it there.
Q: What else has David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson appeared in?
A: See the X-Files FAQ for DD and GA, it's fairly complete so odds are that
if you saw them in something which isn't new, it's old news. One thing
which isn't mentioned in the FAQ is Duchovny's AT&T commercial spot.
Q1: What is the marital status of David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson?
Q2: Is it my imagination or is Gillian Anderson gaining weight?
A: David Duchovny is still single, but has been dating Perrey Reeves for
some time. (She makes a guest appearance in episode 2.7, "3")
Gillian Anderson was married during the filming of the first season
and gave birth to a baby girl, Piper on Sept. 25. So, you won't see
any shots of her below the chest for the first 6 episodes of season 2.
Nor will her pregnancy be written into the show at all, i.e. - NO
alien baby. She will not be appearing in only one episode, "3".
Q: Where can I send fan mail to the actors/production staff?
A: Send the mail (addressed to the appropriate person) to:
_The X-Files_
c/o Fox Broadcasting Company
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Q: Where can I send Chris Carter/FOX e-mail?
A: The VP of Programming Research at Fox has an e-mail account:
foxnet@delphi.com
Please include the title of the show(s) you are discussing in the
subject header.
Chris Carter HAS NO E-MAIL account (at least, none which will ever
be for public use). Yes, there was an address, carter@delphi.com
created for his use, but it no longer exists.
Q: Where do the episode titles come from?
A: They are given by the writers and appear in the Episode Guide as they
do on the scripts and in some local television listings. Check your
local paper to see if they list them. They do not appear in the
episodes themselves.
Q: Where can I get the Episode Guide/X-Files FAQ/GA FAQ/DD FAQ?
A: All four of these documents are posted on the first of each month to
the newsgroup. Alternatively, you can download a copy via ftp from the
(*) indicated sites.
Q: Where are the ftp sites for X-Files material?
+A: (*) ftp.cs.nmt.edu in /xfiles (Most complete, including fanfiction)
(*) cybercow.rh.uchicago.edu in /pub/Xfiles
ftp.rutgers.edu in /pub/x-files (Graphic and sound files only)
+ pc19101.pc.cc.cmu.edu in /xfiles/creative (Limited service to creative
+ archives)
Q: I heard there is an X-Files mailing list? How do I subscribe?
A: Send e-mail requesting subscription to:
x-files-request@chaos.bsu.edu
UK fans might want to consider this other mailing list, since the
other will undoubtedly be mostly discussion of season 2 episodes.
Send e-mail with "INFO X-FILES-UK" in the body to:
listserver@leicester.ac.uk
Q: Is there a WWW home page for the show?
A: Yes, there are several. Here are a few:
http://www.rutgers.edu/x-files.html
http://alfred1.u.washington.edu:8080/~roland/x-files/x-files.html
http://rschp2.anu.edu.au:8080/XFiles.html
Q: What is IRC and when is the X-Files channel open?
A: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat and is sort of a party line for
computer users. There are two channels, #x-files, which is run by a
bot and #xf for those who don't want bots.
Q: Is there any sort of official fan club?
A: Yes. You can get more info by sending a SASE to:
The X-Files Fan Club In Canada:
P.O. Box 3138 c/o S. Bartle
Nashua, NH 03061-3138 4404 Perry Street
Vancouver, B.C.
CANADA V5N 3X5
Q: What are all these acronyms, like GATB, DDEB, etc?
A: Most of them are explained below, in the YAXA list, maintained by
THESUE@delphi.com. A temporary addition would be:
MISSS--Mulder In Speedo Swimsuit Scene--referring to a scene in "Duane
Barry" where Mulder is wearing only a red Speedo. A particular favorite of
Duchovniks.
THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY)
ADBB--All Done Bye Bye--the message Mulder saw on his cellular phone
at the very end of "Blood," now used as a sign-off at IRCs and at
the ends of posts.
C&C--Confused and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition when he looks
as though he just woke up and has that look on his face that says,
"Huh?"
Capitalizing the first letter of a word--such as: Skeptic, Believe,
Trust, Partner--implies a special significance to that word as
related to THE X-FILES (i.e. "Skeptic" usually refers to Scully,
though it can refer to someone else, "Believe" refers to a belief
in the "Extreme Possibility" or paranormal, yatta, yatta, yatta.)
CITC--Conversation In The Car--refers to the exchange between
Mulder and Scully in his car as they kept surveillance on Eugene
Tooms in "Tooms." This is the conversation in which Scully cements
their Partnership, telling Mulder, "I wouldn't put myself on the
line for anybody but you." Shortly thereafter she *does* put
herself on the line, by lying to Skinner about Mulder's whereabouts
when Eugene Tooms was supposedly assaulted, saying that she was
with Mulder being "oriented" on the unauthorized surveillance.
CITDBTB--Conversation In The Dark By The Bed--this refers to the
scene in the pilot episode, "The X-Files," in which Mulder tells
Scully why he is so obsessed with abductions: he believes his
sister, who disappeared when he was a kid and has never been heard
>from since, was abducted.
CSM--Cigarette Smoking Man--(also TSM--The Smoking Man)--refers to the
mysterious man in Skinner's office in "The X-Files," "Tooms," "The
Erlenmeyer Flask," and "Little Green Men."
DDEB and GATB--David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade and the
corresponding Gillian Anderson Testosterone Brigade--DDEB started
as an email chat group on the Internet consisting of women who lust
after Duchovny, and GATB naturally sprung up as the obvious
counterpart for the guys. There is now talk of forming a DSTB
(Dana Scully Testosterone Brigade) in deference to Anderson's
marital status.
[Cliff's note: Despite the naming conventions the DDEB and GATB do NOT
discriminate based on gender.]
Duchovnik--General term for a fan of David Duchovny.
E.B.E.--Extraterrestrial Biological Entity. First used on THE X-
FILES by Mulder in "E.B.E."
EIHPs--Enemies In High Places (singular: EIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of people Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who
can hinder and manipulate Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those who hinder or manipulate other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.
EP--Extreme Possibility. First used by Kwicker.
FIHPs--Friends In High Places (singular: FIHP*)--refers to the off-
screen presence of Mulder's contacts Higher Up in the D.C.
Establishment who can protect Mulder and Scully. Also used, by
extension, in reference to those helping or protecting other
players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.
IDDG--Intellectually Drop Dead Gorgeous--part of the motto of
the GATB: "GA is IDDG!"
IMBS--Infamous Mosquito Bite Scene--refers to the scene in the
pilot episode, just before CITDBTB, in which Scully discovers marks
on her lower back that look suspiciously like those found on people
who Mulder believes have been abducted and controlled by E.B.E.s
(Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). She runs next door to his
motel room in her bathrobe, and in a panic, strips to her underwear
and asks Mulder to examine the marks, which turn out to be mosquito
bites, to her great relief.
IWTCHU--(The) I Want To Cuddle Him Urge--refers to the sentiment
evoked in many women every time Mulder gets beaten up. Coined by
Kathy.
MIB--Man In Black (plural: MIBs*)--Super-secret government agents.
All that is known is that they are effective in hushing up Things
The Government >>Really<< Doesn't Want You To Know. By any means
necessary.
MIJ--Mulder in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of DDEBers and
Duchovniks. (See also SIJ) Originated by ROBINMM@delphi.com.
PTDT--Pass The Drool Towel.
RSD--Red Shoe Diaries--Duchovny's series on Showtime, also
available on video at Blockbuster. (Blockbuster Volumes #1 and #4
are the most often referred to.)
SIJ--Scully in Jeopardy--a favorite plot situation of the GATB that
came about after much mention of MIJ by the Duchovniks. First used
by Dick Wales.
SRE--Scully Rational Explanation--Any of the various explanations
that Scully comes up with that are so far-fetched they almost make
Mulder's explanations seem more credible, such as "a mountain
lion," and (my personal favorite), "swamp gas" (both from
"E.B.E."). First used by yours truly, SUe. An SRE list is
currently being compiled.
The Magic Circle--describes Mulder's and Scully's increasing
inability to Trust those around them, forcing them to rely
exclusively on each other for Trust and friendship. Originated
by Pat Nussman.
TSM--The Smoking Man--(see CSM).
UST--Unresolved Sexual Tension--refers to the undercurrent of
romantic and sexual attraction between Mulder and Scully,
something neither of them will acknowledge. UST does =not=
(necessarily) have to be Resolved, at least not in the near
future. This definition is not a Final Word, but to give people
a common definition for basis of discussion. First used by LAG.
V&C--Vulnerable and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition most of the
time.
WPDF--Wounded Puppy Dog Face--refers to the rather sad look Mulder
often has on his face, somewhat reminiscent of a puppy that's been
hit with a rolled-up newspaper.
Yatta yatta yatta--1. Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T
commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." 2. When used in
conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba
hubba."
YAXA--Yet Another X-FILES Acronym (plural: YAXAs*)--1. What we'll
have if we add something else to this list. 2. Exclamation used
upon the discovery of what might be Yet Another X-FILES Acronym,
much like you would say "Bingo!"
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*Note: Certain YAXAs, such as MIB and YAXA, are pluralized by
adding an "s" to the end; others, such as EIHPs and FIHPs are
generally used in the plural form, but are sometimes used in the
singular (FIHP, EIHP). Yes, I realize that these are not
grammatically correct, and that when speaking you wouldn't say "Man
In Blacks," but this is the way they're written online. Hey,
language is weird, what can I say? :-)
*If anyone wants to either take credit for one of the YAXAs
whose origin is not noted, or correct their credit, drop me a note.
Compiled by SUe [thesue@delphi.com]
Keeper of YAXAs
In the same way that editors of dictionaries gather definitions of
words by observing how they are used, the YAXAs listed are defined
based on observations of online posts. Copyright 1994, SUe Stiefel.
This list is may be distributed for non-commercial purposes, but
please do not alter it. Any corrections or possible additions
should be sent to the above email address. (941017)
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