The meaning of the word "Jossed."

[sineala]

I don't understand why a large number of fan reactions to Doctor Horrible are surprised. I'm not. Seriously, people, if you call yourself a fan of Joss Whedon presumably you know the kind of things he writes. I still liked it

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[sineala]

Glad it's not just me. And you're right, it is very useful, so we oughta have a word for it.

[sineala]

So was I, until yesterday. Thanks for the input.

[urbanfae]

the only definition of "Jossed" that I know is the same one you described. And I really don't get why fans are so surprised by Doctor Horrible's ending. It's Joss; what do you expect?

[sineala]

I just couldn't figure out why there were so many Dr. Horrible posts whose subject was "Jossed!" and then I click on it and they're not complaining about any idea they had, they're just all AUGH JOSS YOU SUCK. :P

Maybe people were lulled into believing it'll end well because the first two acts were shinyhappy-ish. I dunno.

[dramapunk]

I was a touch surprised by the ending but found it super fantastic...or maybe horrible. ;) But it does seem like he left it hanging for more. Perhaps a comic book? I think I will know more once I go to the thingy at Comic-Con.

I also thought "Jossed" was similar to having the wool pulled over ones eyes. But in a Joss writing style kind of way.

[sineala]

Oooh, you're going to Comic-Con? I look forward to hearing about it.

So far you're the only person on my friends list agreeing with the "new" definition. Hmmmm. Interesting.

[dramapunk]

well I don't think having the wool pulled over ones eyes is a bad thing. I think it is a sign of a fabulous writer. Because not everyone can do that successfully. To do the switch like that makes me like the writer even more. I enjoy what the heck kind of ending. So I don't think he did something mean, I think he did something interesting and unexpected. :)

[mrdorbin]

Yeah, I saw it coming about a mile and a half away. Although, seriously, Joss? Impaling? Again? Do you know we make fun of you behind your back because of all the impaling?

[sineala]

Was there a lot of impaling? Right now I can only remember Wash. And Angel when Buffy sent him to hell.

(Maybe it was more like shrapnel than impaling, this time...)

[mrdorbin]

Cordelia after she found Willow and Xander together. And Angel again in season 1 of his own series. And I want to say Amanda too but I'm too lazy to put in the DVD and check.

[cangetmad]

If the shrapnel is sticking out, that's impaling.

Dude, is it phallic? The impaling?