Fandom Radio, Friday, May 15
Good evening, Fandom. This is Veronica Mars, former student, current teacher and hopeful radio broadcaster, bringing you all the news that's fit to report. And probably some that isn't, knowing this island. We'll start off with...
School
Slacking Class met for the first time. Wait. People need to take a class to learn how to slack? Kids these days. The teacher was napping when the students arrived. Well, that's a great first lesson. Maximus eventually woke up and told the students what they would be doing for the next six weeks. Really? I'm pretty sure I know the answer to that and I wasn't there. Fiona spent the class glaring at Alex. That's one way to slack, I suppose. There were introductions because that's what everyone did this week. After class, Fiona offered to TA. Normally I would applaud that, but I'm thinking it would be an automatic fail in a class on slacking.
TeeVee for Beginners also met today. They got to sit on couches and Mitchell told them that they would be watching television. As long as you don't make them watch that stupid Vanessa Saturn show. There were introductions which I'm sure surprises no one and then they walked some reality television from 1956. I am sure that was exciting. Though I guess George would disagree, since he wasn't happy to be the TA. How to Dress Like a Popstar met, did introductions, and dressed each other up like Pirates. The important question is: Was there rum? Harper tried to get out of the assignment because she had dressed so carefully. Hmm, more cupcakes? Or did we advance to something more exciting today? Public Speaking got cookies and lemonade with their introductions.
In final class news, Rangering class met and, you probably guessed this, did introductions. Then they got to beat up practice dummies, which made for a happy TA in Edward.
There were also lots of office hours. Gibbs stopped by to see how Brennan was settling in. I'll guess well enough since she stopped by to ask Abby Irene for a synonym. Murdock also stopped by, but only to catch up with Abby Irene. Sarah had no visitors and was doing research and Rimmer was photographing his office. That's really an unfortunate name. But not as unfortunate as the drama apparently going on in the main office today that involved a broken copier and a moose. I really don't want to know, so we'll just move on to...
Dorms
Where no one is actually living, so I suppose I should actually call this cabins. Or campfires. Or holy crap you all talk too damn much.
This morning found Arthur playing with his staff while waiting for Dinah in the Salle. The squirrels assure me that this is not dirty. I'm not sure I believe them. Dinah didn't show, but Tony did and informed Arthur that Dinah went home for a family emergency. Hope everything turns out okay. Up on the sixth floor, Hot Mountie was overseeing the construction work. Johnny was hard at work and Karla was happy to have a safe outlet for hitting things. Over in FDR cabin, Alice and Shilo get into a catfight. Literally. Because Alice's cat stole Shilo's wig. Oops.
The big news of the day was the Beltane Celebration at the main campfire. There was even a Maypole. I think maybe we're a few weeks late for that. Then again, given the way time works around here, I'm sure it's May First somewhere. Anyway, lots of people talked.
*chittering*
Okay, okay, fine. I'll read the notes. Angela and Fiona talked about a variety of things. Diana is amused by Merlin and Arthur. Wait. That Merlin and Arthur? Are students here? Okay... anyway. Merlin told Diana that television is one of the weirdest things here. Really? You don't think there's anything stranger than television? Deadpool, I think you have a new mission. Diana told Claudia that this school is weird. I think I'll call you Captain Obvious from now on. Merlin and Karla discussed jumping over the big ass fire and fertility rituals. Only in Fandom.
Fiona waved at Karla and then got a flower from Eleanor, who then explained Beltane to her. Hannibal was proud of Merlin for throwing a party and told him to shake his hips, because they don't lie. I'm not sure if that was a come on or not, since Hannibal later flirted with She-Ra, who gossiped about Edward proposing to Adora. Okay, here's a helpful hint. High school students are too young to get married. Merlin explained Beltane to Esme, who apparently turned around and insulted his ears. She continued her pleasantness with Karla by giving her funny looks and told Agnes to be less cheerful.
Jaina turned John's teasing back around on him about dancing around the Maypole. Elspeth enjoyed the fire. Tony congratulated Merlin on a great party and then Merlin threatened to turn him into a toad. Is today opposite day? Apparently, since Tony and Fiona discussed the phallic symbolism of the Maypole before introducing themselves. Tony also discussed the, uh, Maypole, with Ronan. Methinks Tony has something other than Maypoles on his mind, if you know what I mean. Merlin complimented Francine's flowers. No word on if that was dirty or not. Diana, a newbie, pulled one over on Ben, a non-newbie, by telling him the fire was for roasting people.
For the record? Snickerdoodles are NOT made of people.
Ben told Fiona about robots, which somehow offended her and Valentine told Ben that he needed to drag Ender out more. Apparently Ben attracts the hermits, since he was pleased to see Jaina out and about. Leda thiought She-Ra is an elf because she's tall. See? I was right about it being opposite day! She-Ra thought Leda was drunk and warned her not to fall into the fire, which Edward was enjoying.
Eleanor and her flowers were popular with Amber, Merlin and Leda. I seriously have no idea if flowers are a ephuemism or not. Ronan and Merlin had a discussion about all sorts of magical things that somehow led to Merlin having big ears and a big... heart. Right. Eleanor offered Ronan a flower and probably made a better impression than Fiona who called Ronan's eyes weird and Leda who merely introduced herself.
Amber and Liir were cute and cuddly, Dojima had flowers in her hair and Leda was in a good mood, which may have had to do with the bottle she was carrying. Morgana was all dressed up and Merlin was not staring. Morgana was polite to Robin the talking frog, discusses how dancing promotes fertility with Fiona, had a pleasant chat with Francine, met Tony, and discussed the differences in the Beltane celebrations here and at home with Arthur.
Fiona complimented Robin's music, Merlin told Agnes she wasn't required to dance and Emmett that the dancing was more of an orgy. Somehow I'm thinking that was the squirrels words and not Merlin's. Edmund had a drink and I think I need one because dear lord you all talk a lot.
*chittering*
Aw, you guys are so helpful. Emma was Not Pleased when Liir bumped into her. Ben gave Tahiri wine, but somehow ended up being the drunk one. A dancing Gabrielle nearly trampled Robin and was warned not to fall in the fire by Liir. Okay, look. I know we have a lot of new people and that there are a lot of unusual things in Fandom. But is it really necessary to warn people to stay away from the hot burning things? Maybe we need to institute an entrance exam if people are that stupid.
Valentine was people watching, Harry was worried that he and Jen both socializing was a sign of the impending apocalypse, Turtle was being social, but there's no indication if that's likely to cause an apocalypse, Jon was there and unsunburned, and Shilo complimented Merlin on the party and got all teenage girl-y over Arthur, who was trying to enjoy a glass of wine.
I completely understand. I'm going to finish my drink before continuing with the notes. Because, yes, there are more.
*brief pause*
Okay, that's better. There was food and drink at the party, which is a surprise to absolutely no one because this is Fandom and if there's one thing we always have, it's food. Karla dishes dirt with Leda and Emma. Angela and Brooke decide that the Maypole is a stripper pole and I think I like the way they think. Effy told Griff she wasn't terribly impressed by the party, wonders if Edward needs a skirt, and talks marshmellows with Leda. Griff was afraid of Claudia and her sticks, Eleanorfed Diana's cat some treats which I really hope is not dirty and Leda and Jon discussed chocolate dragon's milk. I'm starting to think that I am drunk. Or need to be. And the squirrels seem to think Francine should have had wine before ending up in the preserve with Arthur and Merlin.
Leda and Eleanor twirled around the Maypole, but Jon declined Leda's invite to dance. And Brooke discovered that the Maypole did not, in fact, make a good stripper pole. A for Effort, Brooke.
And oh my god, I think I'm done.
*chittering*
Or not. There's still...
Town
Annja's day turned out to me more than just a walk in the park when she got a call summoning her home for a few days. Ben and Karla played in the water at the beach and then Karla gave Ben a lesson in something called airwalking. I hope that's nothing like moonwalking because I refuse to believe the eighties are actually coming back. Please. We do not need to relive those fashions.
In work related news, Mina worked hard at the clinic itemizing things. Gibbs got the okay to use the shooting range from Cable. Hurley was in a good mood at Covent Garden Flowers. Jen got fashion tips from Dojima at Pizza Planet. I hope they didn't involve pepperoni or mushrooms. At Book Haven, Liir got visits from a bouncy Maron asking about careers and Kenshin who was looking for play scripts. Nast's Sporting Goods was opened by Savannah, who turned into a panther. Luckily Johnny showed up. Ayra was reading at Coyote Medicine. And Agnes provided music at the Magic Box.
Turtle and Penelope had dinner at Ching Tai. Do people still get stood up there for dates all the time? Tim got bitten by a gremlin. Oh, man, I hope that wears off before he comes home. Caritas was open and manned by Jolee. Tino and the Zombies, which, yes, would be an excellent band name squirrels, were playing a drinking game. Aw, man, I missed Tino and the zombies. I had a lot of good times at Caritas. I should stop by there when I'm done here. Vince talked about hair and the eighties with Jolee. No! I just said that the eighties cannot make a comeback. Max found the bar and hit on Daisy who convinced Vince to go on stage.
Is that it? Am I finally done? Wow, that took a lot longer than I remember it taking when I used to do this. Anyway, have a fun night, Fandom, and don't go falling into any fires.
School
Slacking Class met for the first time. Wait. People need to take a class to learn how to slack? Kids these days. The teacher was napping when the students arrived. Well, that's a great first lesson. Maximus eventually woke up and told the students what they would be doing for the next six weeks. Really? I'm pretty sure I know the answer to that and I wasn't there. Fiona spent the class glaring at Alex. That's one way to slack, I suppose. There were introductions because that's what everyone did this week. After class, Fiona offered to TA. Normally I would applaud that, but I'm thinking it would be an automatic fail in a class on slacking.
TeeVee for Beginners also met today. They got to sit on couches and Mitchell told them that they would be watching television. As long as you don't make them watch that stupid Vanessa Saturn show. There were introductions which I'm sure surprises no one and then they walked some reality television from 1956. I am sure that was exciting. Though I guess George would disagree, since he wasn't happy to be the TA. How to Dress Like a Popstar met, did introductions, and dressed each other up like Pirates. The important question is: Was there rum? Harper tried to get out of the assignment because she had dressed so carefully. Hmm, more cupcakes? Or did we advance to something more exciting today? Public Speaking got cookies and lemonade with their introductions.
In final class news, Rangering class met and, you probably guessed this, did introductions. Then they got to beat up practice dummies, which made for a happy TA in Edward.
There were also lots of office hours. Gibbs stopped by to see how Brennan was settling in. I'll guess well enough since she stopped by to ask Abby Irene for a synonym. Murdock also stopped by, but only to catch up with Abby Irene. Sarah had no visitors and was doing research and Rimmer was photographing his office. That's really an unfortunate name. But not as unfortunate as the drama apparently going on in the main office today that involved a broken copier and a moose. I really don't want to know, so we'll just move on to...
Dorms
Where no one is actually living, so I suppose I should actually call this cabins. Or campfires. Or holy crap you all talk too damn much.
This morning found Arthur playing with his staff while waiting for Dinah in the Salle. The squirrels assure me that this is not dirty. I'm not sure I believe them. Dinah didn't show, but Tony did and informed Arthur that Dinah went home for a family emergency. Hope everything turns out okay. Up on the sixth floor, Hot Mountie was overseeing the construction work. Johnny was hard at work and Karla was happy to have a safe outlet for hitting things. Over in FDR cabin, Alice and Shilo get into a catfight. Literally. Because Alice's cat stole Shilo's wig. Oops.
The big news of the day was the Beltane Celebration at the main campfire. There was even a Maypole. I think maybe we're a few weeks late for that. Then again, given the way time works around here, I'm sure it's May First somewhere. Anyway, lots of people talked.
*chittering*
Okay, okay, fine. I'll read the notes. Angela and Fiona talked about a variety of things. Diana is amused by Merlin and Arthur. Wait. That Merlin and Arthur? Are students here? Okay... anyway. Merlin told Diana that television is one of the weirdest things here. Really? You don't think there's anything stranger than television? Deadpool, I think you have a new mission. Diana told Claudia that this school is weird. I think I'll call you Captain Obvious from now on. Merlin and Karla discussed jumping over the big ass fire and fertility rituals. Only in Fandom.
Fiona waved at Karla and then got a flower from Eleanor, who then explained Beltane to her. Hannibal was proud of Merlin for throwing a party and told him to shake his hips, because they don't lie. I'm not sure if that was a come on or not, since Hannibal later flirted with She-Ra, who gossiped about Edward proposing to Adora. Okay, here's a helpful hint. High school students are too young to get married. Merlin explained Beltane to Esme, who apparently turned around and insulted his ears. She continued her pleasantness with Karla by giving her funny looks and told Agnes to be less cheerful.
Jaina turned John's teasing back around on him about dancing around the Maypole. Elspeth enjoyed the fire. Tony congratulated Merlin on a great party and then Merlin threatened to turn him into a toad. Is today opposite day? Apparently, since Tony and Fiona discussed the phallic symbolism of the Maypole before introducing themselves. Tony also discussed the, uh, Maypole, with Ronan. Methinks Tony has something other than Maypoles on his mind, if you know what I mean. Merlin complimented Francine's flowers. No word on if that was dirty or not. Diana, a newbie, pulled one over on Ben, a non-newbie, by telling him the fire was for roasting people.
For the record? Snickerdoodles are NOT made of people.
Ben told Fiona about robots, which somehow offended her and Valentine told Ben that he needed to drag Ender out more. Apparently Ben attracts the hermits, since he was pleased to see Jaina out and about. Leda thiought She-Ra is an elf because she's tall. See? I was right about it being opposite day! She-Ra thought Leda was drunk and warned her not to fall into the fire, which Edward was enjoying.
Eleanor and her flowers were popular with Amber, Merlin and Leda. I seriously have no idea if flowers are a ephuemism or not. Ronan and Merlin had a discussion about all sorts of magical things that somehow led to Merlin having big ears and a big... heart. Right. Eleanor offered Ronan a flower and probably made a better impression than Fiona who called Ronan's eyes weird and Leda who merely introduced herself.
Amber and Liir were cute and cuddly, Dojima had flowers in her hair and Leda was in a good mood, which may have had to do with the bottle she was carrying. Morgana was all dressed up and Merlin was not staring. Morgana was polite to Robin the talking frog, discusses how dancing promotes fertility with Fiona, had a pleasant chat with Francine, met Tony, and discussed the differences in the Beltane celebrations here and at home with Arthur.
Fiona complimented Robin's music, Merlin told Agnes she wasn't required to dance and Emmett that the dancing was more of an orgy. Somehow I'm thinking that was the squirrels words and not Merlin's. Edmund had a drink and I think I need one because dear lord you all talk a lot.
*chittering*
Aw, you guys are so helpful. Emma was Not Pleased when Liir bumped into her. Ben gave Tahiri wine, but somehow ended up being the drunk one. A dancing Gabrielle nearly trampled Robin and was warned not to fall in the fire by Liir. Okay, look. I know we have a lot of new people and that there are a lot of unusual things in Fandom. But is it really necessary to warn people to stay away from the hot burning things? Maybe we need to institute an entrance exam if people are that stupid.
Valentine was people watching, Harry was worried that he and Jen both socializing was a sign of the impending apocalypse, Turtle was being social, but there's no indication if that's likely to cause an apocalypse, Jon was there and unsunburned, and Shilo complimented Merlin on the party and got all teenage girl-y over Arthur, who was trying to enjoy a glass of wine.
I completely understand. I'm going to finish my drink before continuing with the notes. Because, yes, there are more.
*brief pause*
Okay, that's better. There was food and drink at the party, which is a surprise to absolutely no one because this is Fandom and if there's one thing we always have, it's food. Karla dishes dirt with Leda and Emma. Angela and Brooke decide that the Maypole is a stripper pole and I think I like the way they think. Effy told Griff she wasn't terribly impressed by the party, wonders if Edward needs a skirt, and talks marshmellows with Leda. Griff was afraid of Claudia and her sticks, Eleanorfed Diana's cat some treats which I really hope is not dirty and Leda and Jon discussed chocolate dragon's milk. I'm starting to think that I am drunk. Or need to be. And the squirrels seem to think Francine should have had wine before ending up in the preserve with Arthur and Merlin.
Leda and Eleanor twirled around the Maypole, but Jon declined Leda's invite to dance. And Brooke discovered that the Maypole did not, in fact, make a good stripper pole. A for Effort, Brooke.
And oh my god, I think I'm done.
*chittering*
Or not. There's still...
Town
Annja's day turned out to me more than just a walk in the park when she got a call summoning her home for a few days. Ben and Karla played in the water at the beach and then Karla gave Ben a lesson in something called airwalking. I hope that's nothing like moonwalking because I refuse to believe the eighties are actually coming back. Please. We do not need to relive those fashions.
In work related news, Mina worked hard at the clinic itemizing things. Gibbs got the okay to use the shooting range from Cable. Hurley was in a good mood at Covent Garden Flowers. Jen got fashion tips from Dojima at Pizza Planet. I hope they didn't involve pepperoni or mushrooms. At Book Haven, Liir got visits from a bouncy Maron asking about careers and Kenshin who was looking for play scripts. Nast's Sporting Goods was opened by Savannah, who turned into a panther. Luckily Johnny showed up. Ayra was reading at Coyote Medicine. And Agnes provided music at the Magic Box.
Turtle and Penelope had dinner at Ching Tai. Do people still get stood up there for dates all the time? Tim got bitten by a gremlin. Oh, man, I hope that wears off before he comes home. Caritas was open and manned by Jolee. Tino and the Zombies, which, yes, would be an excellent band name squirrels, were playing a drinking game. Aw, man, I missed Tino and the zombies. I had a lot of good times at Caritas. I should stop by there when I'm done here. Vince talked about hair and the eighties with Jolee. No! I just said that the eighties cannot make a comeback. Max found the bar and hit on Daisy who convinced Vince to go on stage.
Is that it? Am I finally done? Wow, that took a lot longer than I remember it taking when I used to do this. Anyway, have a fun night, Fandom, and don't go falling into any fires.