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Fandom Radio, May 10
Good evening, Fandom! *pause*
. . . wow, it's just not the same without my cranky counterpart here. Anyway, happy Monday night, everyone, and this is Lacey Burrows here with you tonight on WTFH radio, along with my helpful little squirrel colleagues. How about you say hi to everyone, guys? And girls. And . . . possibly other.
*chorus of chittering*
Your radio squirrels, folks. Anyway, like I said, I'm Lacey and I'll be bringing you the news tonight for those of you who want to know everything, or close to it, that went on today on our charming little island and by the way, let me just take a moment to extend my own warm personal welcome to those of you who are new to Fandom. It's great to have you here, and we hope you'll feel at home, and --
*thunk*
Ow. Oh, come on, guys, what's wrong with that? Just rolling out the red carpet, so to speak.
*disapproving chitters*
. . . no? Oh, fine then. Put those acorns down.
Classes
Oooh, I get to report on Mitchell's class again! Hi, Mitchell, thanks for letting me hide behind you from those crazy people that one time, by the way. He's teaching TV Comedy for this workshop session, with beanbag chairs for comfy lecturing ambiance, and everyone did their introductions while telling jokes. To varying degrees of success. Layla's Silver Surfer joke got a little hung up, but Delirium jumped in to, um, try to help, and Bobby thought it was funny, so yay Layla? Jack Priest used his graduate card to get out of introductions, which got him teased by Kate, but then both of them realized Mitchell didn't introduce himself either. So what did they do? Snap their fingers to get his attention. Eventually. Which somehow led to talking about Bod. Ghanima and Captain Algren's Surviving and Thriving in Fandom class started out by covering electric lights and TV remotes, a good starting point when you're dealing with teenagers even if they might be from the past -- and by the way, he's from the past and she's an alien, so it's good to know we have all the bases covered from the start. Oh, and guess what! There were introductions! It could be a drinking game.
*chittering*
. . . it already is one. Look at that. Christian and Rilla talked about being in the future, and London, and small Canadian villages. Hopefully not in Saskatchewan. The important part here is Canada, since Diana and Rilla talked about how we're taking over. Yeah, that's right. We are so taking over. Everyone wrote down possible class discussion topics and did some hands-on work with remotes and electricity, under the watchful eyes of TA Annja and intrepid teachers Atreides and Algren. Maritime Safety started off with a lecture from Bond about boat safety -- funny enough, while on a boat. I mean, I'm sure it's a useful thing to know even if you're far away from a boat at the moment and don't you squirrels even think about cueing up "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate" right now. I see you there with that iPod, Mister Bushytail. Don't you even scroll down to the Arrogant Worms. No, not the Captain Tractor version either. Hiccup didn't think it would be such a big deal to bring his non-hypothetical dragon on board, which had Kyle staring and Hiccup assuring Bond that no, the dragon wouldn't need a life vest. Oh, the things I can only say in Fandom without batting an eye. Robin the frog stared at the dragon too, and wanted to know if Hiccup was new. Ariel was very quiet, but excited about the dragon, who I think it's safe to say was the big attraction of the class today, more so than the introductions --
*chittering!!!*
. . . I think that was squirrel for "Take a shot!" if the way they're chugging their tiny rum bottles is any indication. Even if Ariel couldn't introduce herself, Robin said hi anyway. In keeping with the safety lecture, everyone had to put on life jackets before actually piloting the boats while TAs Kyle and Rose and Bond . . . who's the teacher, not a TA, just clarifying, watched. Physical Education got to do introductions --
*increasingly tipsy chittering!*
-- while tossing a ball around. And then hanging out in the gym, all while being supervised by Guy. Aquaman -- now that's a memorable name -- set the tone for his Home Ec class by telling them these are important skills because your home is your castle. And you don't want an unkempt castle, do you? Technically the school is a castle too but that's beside the point. Kurt and Kitty speculated about what kind of powers Aquaman must have. Wow, what if they had nothing to do with water? Sorry. Just wondering. Guess what? Take a shot, squirrels, for introduction time!
. . . that is way more than a shot. They also discussed the color schemes they want in their houses. Emmett offered to be Dandelion's Gay Best Friend. Did you hear those capital letters? I assure you, they were definitely there. There were also dioramas to be designed using those color schemes, but Sara and Rilla also used the time to talk about being homesick and the scandal of having male roommates. Aquaman was available for the students, too, as is to be expected of the teacher. Unblinded Science . . . got to explode papayas. We hope there was eye protection involved, so the course keeps living up to its name. Exploding papayas, in the name of science and learning about electromagnetic fields. Everyone paired up for the exercise, including Chuck Bartowski and Tim Drake, who worried the papayas were too cute to explode, Peter Bishop and Emma, who told him about a friend of hers named Hank, and Scully and Claudia, who were worried about the papaya looking jaded enough. Did we mention these papayas had faces? Decorated ones. Not real -- I hope. Peter the TA and Doctor Bishop the teacher were available for your questioning needs.
Gabrielle was in the library reading . . . something, we're not sure what, except when she was helping James find books on modern terminology. Henry was in his office working on his lesson plan.
This just in, the cafeteria was being invaded by an imaginary Viking horde, and defended by Dandelion with help from Delirium. Dandelion also got free food out of this. James just wanted food, and presumably is not a Viking since Dandelion had to explain to him what they are. Cunning, that's what, and reportedly in the mood to redecorate, as Dandelion told Tim Drake. This may all have been Hiccup's cunning plan, at least according to what he told Dandelion amidst much hanging of his head in shame. Awwww. Oh, and rest assured, everyone, the office staff is present and accounted for, except for the interns; tey were all just trapped in a giant paperwork maze but are glad to be free now.
Dorms
Wow, look at this stack. I've barely made a dent in it so far. You can tell there's new students, can't you? Alex Karev was up on the roof smoking this afternoon, and shocked Karla by telling her that Healers, or the Earth equivalent of them, don't do any preventative work to stop people from ruining their lungs smoking.
. . . I miss my tobacco-scented cohost all of a sudden. But not that smell. Karla also explained to Jack Priest that she's been scarce the last week or so due to not handling people's departures too well and also . . . getting hauled down to the police station for attempted burglary. What? Alex's offers of cigarettes and . . . other things didn't seem to impress Lindsay, who got a little gobsmacked by Karla telling her she's from another world, but got to commiserate with Jack about being in the future. See, it's a common problem around here. Jack Priest and Alex talked about being a dog for a few days leading to being naked in public, which led to conversations about sex in public places. You know, I bet Katchoo would have something sarcastic to say about boys right now.
Tim Drake was in the fifth floor common room watching a special on NASA and getting a crash course in Fandom from Claire, who told him about how her uncle went to school here and knew three different versions of her, and her life is in a comic book series. Isn't that laying it on awfully thick for the new kid? I know they have to get used to it, but . . . anyway. Hayley told Tim she got sent to Fandom as rehab for . . . dressing as a clown and hitting someone in the head with a crowbar. Um. Wow. Even for Fandom, this is not your garden-variety casual conversation. Leda told Hayley to go to another planet if she gets the chance, and not to be an anti-space snob, and complained about getting gremlin-bitten. New kids, tell me you've been warned about that. Diana, on the other hand, was more interested in finding out what planets NASA's taking over. Just the moon, Tim said.
*chittering*
Yes, you have a flag. That's cute. I don't get it. Tim and Alice Cullen met and introduced themselves, Bobby had to explain to Tim what he meant about the creepy orange people on the TV yesterday that he was glad weren't on it tonight, although Diana tried to narrow it down by asking him if he meant they were actually orange, or had a self-tanning lotion problem, and Leda wanted to know if it was some kind of band. Raven dropped in to say hello and introduce herself to Tim, catch up with Bobby, and get reassured by Diana that there were no orange people on TV.
I am going to have nightmares about orange people just from repeating that phrase a lot.
In a completely different and relatively much less disturbing turn of events, Denise was trying to lure people by leaving cans of Red Bull outside her door. Tim Drake wanted one and found out they were supposed to be bait for, and I quote, "the nerd next door," and got to be the lucky, lucky beneficiary of some of the grosser pictures in Denise's medical books. Didi didn't get a Red Bull out of Denise; she got warned off Denise's stuff instead, and the squirrels don't seem to think they got along too well. Aww. Chuck Bass talked to himself a lot and ended up throwing a glass, and he's lucky Katchoo isn't around to comment on that. He was also lucky Raven stopped by to check in on him, but not appreciative enough to accept her help. Blackagar and his very large puppy spent quality time with the dictionary until Medusalith dropped by. Boy, the names of some of the new kids this term are a real challenge, but one that seasoned radio hosts (who deserve your consideration when you vote for your broadcasters, just to slip that in there smoothly) can handle just fine. Claire stopped to talk to Elle about something, but the squirrel who reported on that got distracted by something shiny. Nice work ethic there, you. Yes, you with the half-nibbled acorn and the guilty look. And Momoko was sending out emails.
Yes, we really actually do report on things like this.
Town
Hawkeye was at the Perk this morning enjoying coffee and the paper. I was -- hey! I was absolutely not in any kind of frantic mood at Luke's Diner today, thank you very much, squirrels, I just happened to be in a very good mood.
*derisive chittering*
Yes, I'm glad you see it my way. My favorite wee boys' club of Kyle, Bobby, and George met up for lunch at my diner, which is hiring by the way if you're interested, just give me a call at 55--
*thunk*
*sigh* Look it up. Sergeant Angua came by for her weekly visit and a discussion about how soon it'll be before the island decides to do something really weird to freak out the new kids, and Scully was asking me how it could possibly be 2010. Oh, that was you. Scully, I mean it. Just smile and nod and go with it. It's Fandom. That's the easier option. When she wasn't at the diner, Angua was at the trooper station being very calm and doing paperwork. Jane was a little broody at Strokes of Genius, where Paige came in to arrange for a job. At the Magic Box, Alex Russo was looking for spells --
*chittering*
Yes, I'm sure that's not some innuendo for something else. Grow up, squirrel. You with the one white toe. I see you laughing. Makita's sale at Pixie Dust meant a discount for anyone who could prove they're from another time or another place entirely if not both. Oz, Tim, Tully, Leda, and Billy were . . . in the park. Maybe making a movie? James had to stare at that for a while. It's never the same witnessing a gremlin bite for the first time as it is having the concept explained to you. Didi and Jacob had ice cream at Chilly Boulder and talked about siblings both school-assigned and actual, Ender who now manages Stark Industries got his usual visit from Ben with food and coffee, not to mention speculation about how Ender may need a new title now.
Dani was at the Gig looking for Preakness tickets, Claire was reading comics at Android's Dungeon, Ashley was bored at Atlas Gym, Claudia was singing to herself at Book Haven when she wasn't reshelving misplaced books, Zack was in a good mood at Cafe Fina, Karla cleaned up a little at Dite's Decadent Delights, which she felt the need to point out to everyone isn't a candy store and I'm not explaining further on the air, and Fred was reading his mail in the park, Ino had hot chocolate on the clock at the clinic.
Good moods abounded at Caritas, starting with bartender Adrian. Rose was there, keeping an eye on him while Dimitri took notes on her performance, then had a drink with Adrian. And Tim Desmond needed a drink after his gremlin bite experience.
After this solo radio experience, I could use a drink too, and I'm going to go get one.
This has been Lacey Burrows for WTFH radio, please remember to vote for me when that time comes up, and I hope you all have a fantastic rest of the night. Goodbye, everyone!
. . . wow, it's just not the same without my cranky counterpart here. Anyway, happy Monday night, everyone, and this is Lacey Burrows here with you tonight on WTFH radio, along with my helpful little squirrel colleagues. How about you say hi to everyone, guys? And girls. And . . . possibly other.
*chorus of chittering*
Your radio squirrels, folks. Anyway, like I said, I'm Lacey and I'll be bringing you the news tonight for those of you who want to know everything, or close to it, that went on today on our charming little island and by the way, let me just take a moment to extend my own warm personal welcome to those of you who are new to Fandom. It's great to have you here, and we hope you'll feel at home, and --
*thunk*
Ow. Oh, come on, guys, what's wrong with that? Just rolling out the red carpet, so to speak.
*disapproving chitters*
. . . no? Oh, fine then. Put those acorns down.
Classes
Oooh, I get to report on Mitchell's class again! Hi, Mitchell, thanks for letting me hide behind you from those crazy people that one time, by the way. He's teaching TV Comedy for this workshop session, with beanbag chairs for comfy lecturing ambiance, and everyone did their introductions while telling jokes. To varying degrees of success. Layla's Silver Surfer joke got a little hung up, but Delirium jumped in to, um, try to help, and Bobby thought it was funny, so yay Layla? Jack Priest used his graduate card to get out of introductions, which got him teased by Kate, but then both of them realized Mitchell didn't introduce himself either. So what did they do? Snap their fingers to get his attention. Eventually. Which somehow led to talking about Bod. Ghanima and Captain Algren's Surviving and Thriving in Fandom class started out by covering electric lights and TV remotes, a good starting point when you're dealing with teenagers even if they might be from the past -- and by the way, he's from the past and she's an alien, so it's good to know we have all the bases covered from the start. Oh, and guess what! There were introductions! It could be a drinking game.
*chittering*
. . . it already is one. Look at that. Christian and Rilla talked about being in the future, and London, and small Canadian villages. Hopefully not in Saskatchewan. The important part here is Canada, since Diana and Rilla talked about how we're taking over. Yeah, that's right. We are so taking over. Everyone wrote down possible class discussion topics and did some hands-on work with remotes and electricity, under the watchful eyes of TA Annja and intrepid teachers Atreides and Algren. Maritime Safety started off with a lecture from Bond about boat safety -- funny enough, while on a boat. I mean, I'm sure it's a useful thing to know even if you're far away from a boat at the moment and don't you squirrels even think about cueing up "The Last Saskatchewan Pirate" right now. I see you there with that iPod, Mister Bushytail. Don't you even scroll down to the Arrogant Worms. No, not the Captain Tractor version either. Hiccup didn't think it would be such a big deal to bring his non-hypothetical dragon on board, which had Kyle staring and Hiccup assuring Bond that no, the dragon wouldn't need a life vest. Oh, the things I can only say in Fandom without batting an eye. Robin the frog stared at the dragon too, and wanted to know if Hiccup was new. Ariel was very quiet, but excited about the dragon, who I think it's safe to say was the big attraction of the class today, more so than the introductions --
*chittering!!!*
. . . I think that was squirrel for "Take a shot!" if the way they're chugging their tiny rum bottles is any indication. Even if Ariel couldn't introduce herself, Robin said hi anyway. In keeping with the safety lecture, everyone had to put on life jackets before actually piloting the boats while TAs Kyle and Rose and Bond . . . who's the teacher, not a TA, just clarifying, watched. Physical Education got to do introductions --
*increasingly tipsy chittering!*
-- while tossing a ball around. And then hanging out in the gym, all while being supervised by Guy. Aquaman -- now that's a memorable name -- set the tone for his Home Ec class by telling them these are important skills because your home is your castle. And you don't want an unkempt castle, do you? Technically the school is a castle too but that's beside the point. Kurt and Kitty speculated about what kind of powers Aquaman must have. Wow, what if they had nothing to do with water? Sorry. Just wondering. Guess what? Take a shot, squirrels, for introduction time!
. . . that is way more than a shot. They also discussed the color schemes they want in their houses. Emmett offered to be Dandelion's Gay Best Friend. Did you hear those capital letters? I assure you, they were definitely there. There were also dioramas to be designed using those color schemes, but Sara and Rilla also used the time to talk about being homesick and the scandal of having male roommates. Aquaman was available for the students, too, as is to be expected of the teacher. Unblinded Science . . . got to explode papayas. We hope there was eye protection involved, so the course keeps living up to its name. Exploding papayas, in the name of science and learning about electromagnetic fields. Everyone paired up for the exercise, including Chuck Bartowski and Tim Drake, who worried the papayas were too cute to explode, Peter Bishop and Emma, who told him about a friend of hers named Hank, and Scully and Claudia, who were worried about the papaya looking jaded enough. Did we mention these papayas had faces? Decorated ones. Not real -- I hope. Peter the TA and Doctor Bishop the teacher were available for your questioning needs.
Gabrielle was in the library reading . . . something, we're not sure what, except when she was helping James find books on modern terminology. Henry was in his office working on his lesson plan.
This just in, the cafeteria was being invaded by an imaginary Viking horde, and defended by Dandelion with help from Delirium. Dandelion also got free food out of this. James just wanted food, and presumably is not a Viking since Dandelion had to explain to him what they are. Cunning, that's what, and reportedly in the mood to redecorate, as Dandelion told Tim Drake. This may all have been Hiccup's cunning plan, at least according to what he told Dandelion amidst much hanging of his head in shame. Awwww. Oh, and rest assured, everyone, the office staff is present and accounted for, except for the interns; tey were all just trapped in a giant paperwork maze but are glad to be free now.
Dorms
Wow, look at this stack. I've barely made a dent in it so far. You can tell there's new students, can't you? Alex Karev was up on the roof smoking this afternoon, and shocked Karla by telling her that Healers, or the Earth equivalent of them, don't do any preventative work to stop people from ruining their lungs smoking.
. . . I miss my tobacco-scented cohost all of a sudden. But not that smell. Karla also explained to Jack Priest that she's been scarce the last week or so due to not handling people's departures too well and also . . . getting hauled down to the police station for attempted burglary. What? Alex's offers of cigarettes and . . . other things didn't seem to impress Lindsay, who got a little gobsmacked by Karla telling her she's from another world, but got to commiserate with Jack about being in the future. See, it's a common problem around here. Jack Priest and Alex talked about being a dog for a few days leading to being naked in public, which led to conversations about sex in public places. You know, I bet Katchoo would have something sarcastic to say about boys right now.
Tim Drake was in the fifth floor common room watching a special on NASA and getting a crash course in Fandom from Claire, who told him about how her uncle went to school here and knew three different versions of her, and her life is in a comic book series. Isn't that laying it on awfully thick for the new kid? I know they have to get used to it, but . . . anyway. Hayley told Tim she got sent to Fandom as rehab for . . . dressing as a clown and hitting someone in the head with a crowbar. Um. Wow. Even for Fandom, this is not your garden-variety casual conversation. Leda told Hayley to go to another planet if she gets the chance, and not to be an anti-space snob, and complained about getting gremlin-bitten. New kids, tell me you've been warned about that. Diana, on the other hand, was more interested in finding out what planets NASA's taking over. Just the moon, Tim said.
*chittering*
Yes, you have a flag. That's cute. I don't get it. Tim and Alice Cullen met and introduced themselves, Bobby had to explain to Tim what he meant about the creepy orange people on the TV yesterday that he was glad weren't on it tonight, although Diana tried to narrow it down by asking him if he meant they were actually orange, or had a self-tanning lotion problem, and Leda wanted to know if it was some kind of band. Raven dropped in to say hello and introduce herself to Tim, catch up with Bobby, and get reassured by Diana that there were no orange people on TV.
I am going to have nightmares about orange people just from repeating that phrase a lot.
In a completely different and relatively much less disturbing turn of events, Denise was trying to lure people by leaving cans of Red Bull outside her door. Tim Drake wanted one and found out they were supposed to be bait for, and I quote, "the nerd next door," and got to be the lucky, lucky beneficiary of some of the grosser pictures in Denise's medical books. Didi didn't get a Red Bull out of Denise; she got warned off Denise's stuff instead, and the squirrels don't seem to think they got along too well. Aww. Chuck Bass talked to himself a lot and ended up throwing a glass, and he's lucky Katchoo isn't around to comment on that. He was also lucky Raven stopped by to check in on him, but not appreciative enough to accept her help. Blackagar and his very large puppy spent quality time with the dictionary until Medusalith dropped by. Boy, the names of some of the new kids this term are a real challenge, but one that seasoned radio hosts (who deserve your consideration when you vote for your broadcasters, just to slip that in there smoothly) can handle just fine. Claire stopped to talk to Elle about something, but the squirrel who reported on that got distracted by something shiny. Nice work ethic there, you. Yes, you with the half-nibbled acorn and the guilty look. And Momoko was sending out emails.
Yes, we really actually do report on things like this.
Town
Hawkeye was at the Perk this morning enjoying coffee and the paper. I was -- hey! I was absolutely not in any kind of frantic mood at Luke's Diner today, thank you very much, squirrels, I just happened to be in a very good mood.
*derisive chittering*
Yes, I'm glad you see it my way. My favorite wee boys' club of Kyle, Bobby, and George met up for lunch at my diner, which is hiring by the way if you're interested, just give me a call at 55--
*thunk*
*sigh* Look it up. Sergeant Angua came by for her weekly visit and a discussion about how soon it'll be before the island decides to do something really weird to freak out the new kids, and Scully was asking me how it could possibly be 2010. Oh, that was you. Scully, I mean it. Just smile and nod and go with it. It's Fandom. That's the easier option. When she wasn't at the diner, Angua was at the trooper station being very calm and doing paperwork. Jane was a little broody at Strokes of Genius, where Paige came in to arrange for a job. At the Magic Box, Alex Russo was looking for spells --
*chittering*
Yes, I'm sure that's not some innuendo for something else. Grow up, squirrel. You with the one white toe. I see you laughing. Makita's sale at Pixie Dust meant a discount for anyone who could prove they're from another time or another place entirely if not both. Oz, Tim, Tully, Leda, and Billy were . . . in the park. Maybe making a movie? James had to stare at that for a while. It's never the same witnessing a gremlin bite for the first time as it is having the concept explained to you. Didi and Jacob had ice cream at Chilly Boulder and talked about siblings both school-assigned and actual, Ender who now manages Stark Industries got his usual visit from Ben with food and coffee, not to mention speculation about how Ender may need a new title now.
Dani was at the Gig looking for Preakness tickets, Claire was reading comics at Android's Dungeon, Ashley was bored at Atlas Gym, Claudia was singing to herself at Book Haven when she wasn't reshelving misplaced books, Zack was in a good mood at Cafe Fina, Karla cleaned up a little at Dite's Decadent Delights, which she felt the need to point out to everyone isn't a candy store and I'm not explaining further on the air, and Fred was reading his mail in the park, Ino had hot chocolate on the clock at the clinic.
Good moods abounded at Caritas, starting with bartender Adrian. Rose was there, keeping an eye on him while Dimitri took notes on her performance, then had a drink with Adrian. And Tim Desmond needed a drink after his gremlin bite experience.
After this solo radio experience, I could use a drink too, and I'm going to go get one.
This has been Lacey Burrows for WTFH radio, please remember to vote for me when that time comes up, and I hope you all have a fantastic rest of the night. Goodbye, everyone!