Fic: UNITWOOD, by Neadods (AND)
Title: UNITWOOD
Author: neadods
Rating: Standard
Length: Oneshot
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith, The Brig, Chief of Ministry of Defence, et al
Genre/Category: Crack, parody
Spoilers: Pretty much all of TW through 2.09
Summary: "What's this nonsense about you outside the government and police, what, what?"
Why you should read it: SPORK!!!
I love me some Torchwood--the fact that it is truly grownup TV (and I'm not referring to the nekkidness), interesting characters, campy dark comedy, a dinosaur--but let's face it, there's a lot about this show that is just awful. This isn't the first time somebody has noticed this and called the production team to the carpet (if you haven't read Torchwood: Epic FAIL by shadydave , recced here by thaddeusfavour , you should), but this one forgoes the direct in-your-face style of Tw:EF and goes for hilarious parody instead. Our favourite band of Men in Black, er, well, period attire, street stuff, occasionally cute but sometimes weird, shows-off-fantastic-rack, and designer suits (respectively) are swapped for the UNIT crew and their dashing little red berets. And Sarah Jane. And an alien with weird hat and scarf down to his knees.
You'll recognize lots of Torchwood cliches and tropes, as well as characters that we all know and love, hate, or love to hate. The parody is typically gentle, albeit with a few pointed bits, and given certain experiences involving certain TW characters and certain other quasigovernmental agencies with limited oversight, it has the beauty of being a double parody.
In all, the entire fic is best summed up by this wonderful little exchange:
"We're being inspected by the head office," the Brigadier told him. "Do try to show up and look like you're taking us seriously."
"But I don't," the Doctor protested. "You're only human."
So sit back, grab your cheese and cucumber sandwiches (or Meat Feast pizza) and your venti triple caramel fair trade shade-grown tanzanian mocha java with a spider bite and extra crema and enjoy.
Authors appreciate your comments! Feel free to let them know if you liked their work.
Author: neadods
Rating: Standard
Length: Oneshot
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Fourth Doctor, Sarah Jane Smith, The Brig, Chief of Ministry of Defence, et al
Genre/Category: Crack, parody
Spoilers: Pretty much all of TW through 2.09
Summary: "What's this nonsense about you outside the government and police, what, what?"
Why you should read it: SPORK!!!
I love me some Torchwood--the fact that it is truly grownup TV (and I'm not referring to the nekkidness), interesting characters, campy dark comedy, a dinosaur--but let's face it, there's a lot about this show that is just awful. This isn't the first time somebody has noticed this and called the production team to the carpet (if you haven't read Torchwood: Epic FAIL by shadydave , recced here by thaddeusfavour , you should), but this one forgoes the direct in-your-face style of Tw:EF and goes for hilarious parody instead. Our favourite band of Men in Black, er, well, period attire, street stuff, occasionally cute but sometimes weird, shows-off-fantastic-rack, and designer suits (respectively) are swapped for the UNIT crew and their dashing little red berets. And Sarah Jane. And an alien with weird hat and scarf down to his knees.
You'll recognize lots of Torchwood cliches and tropes, as well as characters that we all know and love, hate, or love to hate. The parody is typically gentle, albeit with a few pointed bits, and given certain experiences involving certain TW characters and certain other quasigovernmental agencies with limited oversight, it has the beauty of being a double parody.
In all, the entire fic is best summed up by this wonderful little exchange:
"We're being inspected by the head office," the Brigadier told him. "Do try to show up and look like you're taking us seriously."
"But I don't," the Doctor protested. "You're only human."
So sit back, grab your cheese and cucumber sandwiches (or Meat Feast pizza) and your venti triple caramel fair trade shade-grown tanzanian mocha java with a spider bite and extra crema and enjoy.
Authors appreciate your comments! Feel free to let them know if you liked their work.