http://actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandom_radio2006-07-12 12:53 am
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Fandom Radio, July 11

*faintly muffled Nokia default ringtone, in obnoxious polyphonic glory*

Hello and good evening, Fandom! This is Lieutenant Archie Kennedy, back at the helm this week. Did you miss me? Don't mind the -- *beep beep boop* -- noise, I'm still figuring out the quirks of my new phone. Yes, I have a cell phone now. Try not to faint.

But that's not the big news in town tonight, is it?

*"I ain't no hollaback girl! I ain't no holl--"*

Excuse me. Yes. News. Good God.

Workshopping

How to Win Friends met today and paired up in an attempt to obtain the object of their desire. No word on their success rate, but I fear what, er, objects some of you might have. The ever-popular and occasionally dirty Scoobying workshop discussed the value of doughnuts to a team. You know, if doughnuts kept well at sea, I would have had the best-disciplined gunnery crew ever. But then there was doughnut theft! The indignity of it all, though somewhat assuaged by yet more doughnuts back at Jeff, the God of Biscuits, where Bridge and Willow visited Xander!

On a note that is actually related to baked goods, Archery met under the silent and monochromatic tutelage of the enigmatic Miho and had cookies, not to mention an accidental dragon, which Peter Parker hopes will be on the final. In that course, as well as in the Writing workshop where Anders and Kaylee got acquainted, Alanna was apologetic for her absence over the last three weeks of workshops.

And in First Aid, students introduced themselves as is only fitting on the first day of class. Hermione, Parker, and Z had to deal with simulated toddlers. I imagine the resultant irritation was not so simulated, however. Lana, Walter, and Peter Pevensie had a mounted animal nature trail to deal with, and Isabel, Briar, and Seras had the badger victims of a car crash on their hands.

*a few high-pitched, yet bombastic bars of the polyphonic ringtone version of "A Night on Bald Mountain"*

Well, that was appropriate.

*beep beep*

*". . . and that's how you GET TO LLAMA SCHOOL!"*


Who the hell programs these things into cell phones anyhow?

The Mess Hall, Sickbay, and Wardroom

Pippi grabbed meatballs in the cafeteria, which I hope isn't dirty, and Tim had lunch. I assume the rest of you ate at some point.

Doctor Arroway sent out an email to the astronomy students; Professor Dean The Tick held office hours; Doctor Troy opened the clinic this morning, and Doctor Lambert had the evening shift, as per usual.

In the Crew Cabins

Fry had coffee in his underwear at the Snake campfire this morning. That sounds painful, though whether for Fry or any witnesses who found the sight upsetting is hard to tell. Luna and Briar were there, apparently not that upset by the sight, talking about mean trees and workshops; Xander Bly helped Briar get back up to speed on what he missed during his absence. Peter Griffin was also in his underwear, which did upset Luna; she and Xander Bly were most assuredly not staring at him while they chatted about workshops. At Puffin, Sakurazaki was meditating and taught Conner, the little tramp, to do the same. Ranma, who my notes indicate was a girl, was also there and, I quote, "harshed Sakurazaki's mellow." Which sounds decidedly smurfy if you ask me. Also there was River in the grass, being zen with Sakurazaki.

*"You know my hips don't --"* What the HELL?

Koala was busy this morning, with Blair making egg muffins by the fire, chatting with Willow about taking on the administration in the name of religious diversity, talking to Bel about the terms of their bet, with Cally about workshops, flying, and how birds feed their young, Walter about his time in 1944, and Pippi about eating dirt -- which they were far too excited about, I would think. Cally and Willow attempted to patch up their differences, Walter and Pippi made plans to meet after First Aid, Nadia decided that Blair was in fact making food despite Blair's uncertainty, Pippi invited Nadia to join her and Walter in the park and invited Pip to Disneyland and the screening of her documentary and Sakurazaki's, and Blair made Pip food. Inside Koala cabin, Maia and Jude discussed girlfriends.

Over in Pangolin, Peter Pevensie woke Parker up at the crack of dawn to go running, much to the consternation and amusement of Janet, Anders, Angela, Elizabeth, and Z. Peter later met Willow for lunch, and the two of them went camping.

*BEEP beep beep beep-beep beep-beep beep-beep beep-BEEP beep-beep beep beep-beep beep!*

Why does that sound make me think of Italian plumbers? I don't know. Anyhow, squirrels eat acorns, but in Squirrel Pippi ate an apple, but Jaye and Jack were up at the dorms. Phoebe had a migraine, and I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you're feeling better, Phoebe.

At the aforementioned screening of Pippi and Sakurazaki's documentaries, River, Walter, and Bel were among the people in attendance. Willow talked with Sakurazaki about holidays, with Tim about how he helped with the film, and with Kaylee about their workshops; and of course, she was cute with Peter, who made his film debut tonight, as Sakurazaki reminded him. Stark talked to Sakurazaki and to Tim, who wanted a copy of the film; Kaylee talked with Sakurazaki, Tim, Luna, and Peter. Luna was also there, chatting with Tim and Sakurazaki, and Pip and Tim chatted.

At Puffin campfire, Conner played with his sack, and let Nadia and Pippi play with it as well. He asked Marie why Willow and Bel were threatening him, and talked to Dawn about being dumb. This isn't a surprise. Look who he's sleeping with. Marie spoke with Jamie before walking away. Dawn explained hacky sack to Pip, Tim chatted with Conner, Stark came by and talked with Conner and Sakurazaki, and Walter talked with Stark, Conner, and Nadia.

*a few shrill bars of "Flight of the Bumblebee"*

Good God. I'm covered in bees, or at least I feel like I should be.

At Stickbug, Peter Parker played with pebbles. Actually, he was juggling rocks, the wisdom of which Sam Carter doubted. Isabel told him and Sam about her impending visit home, and caught up with Kawalsky, who discussed bizarre creatures with Peter, and . . . was sat upon by Faithful, demanded marshmallows from Greg, and discussed diets with the lovely Sam Carter. Greg talked to Isabel about his radio broadcast, and to Peter Parker about filming Callisto kissing a duck. Alanna is overjoyed about being able to move again, but she did speculate with Peter about who drew on her chest with lipstick. John Crichton was napping in his alcove until Aeryn woke him up. I miss being able to report on his latest animal transformations.

And this afternoon, Anakin was tossing croissants in front of the Flamingo campfire. Molly, Rory, Willow, Bridge, Blair, Anders, Xander, and Nadia all had to stop and observe.

Finally, in the gym this morning, Cameron taught Veronica a new kick, which I fully intend to make sure she never needs to use on me, and talked with Anders about post-breakup recovery. Oh, for God's sake, Samuel. Shut up already. Lord knows Parker smacked you for it.

Up on the roof of Flamingo, Xander and Bridge had a rather somber conversation, and in Puffin, Alphonse wrote a letter home and talked to Sakurazaki and Conner.

On Shore Leave

*a few rather exuberant bars of "La Cucaracha"*

Oh, no, that won't do either. Bloody ringtones. Anyhow, Walter, River, Pippi, Old Man, and Mr. Neilson were in the park today, feeding ducks and flying kites, and also in the park, Maia introduced Jude to Ivanova.

At The Fourth Sin, Jarod told Miho he was moving out. She took it admirably, by Miho standards. Seras was there as well, wanting to talk to Becky about Sex Ed, and did not exactly come away feeling reassured. And Jack came by to talk to Jarod.

*"Wastin' away again in Margaritaville, searching for my --"*

Damned phone. I've yet to find a ringtone I like. That one is rather catchy, though.

At Caritas, that blessed haven of beverage and song, the Doctor met Veronica and talked with Daisy. Alanna and Faithful were there, talking to Veronica about the radio broadcasts and to Piper about the weather. Piper also talked with Veronica about their workshops and last weekend, the details of which I am not divulging even though I was there. No, you can't bribe me. Lana also discussed workshops with Veronica, and Daisy wanted to know if anyone has ever died during one of the Fandom invasions that are really to be expected by now. But I certainly wasn't playing with my phone at all.

That was not dirty. I swear.

Oh well. That seems to be all the news for the night. And so this is Archie Kennedy striking colors and signing off, wishing you all a fair wind and clear skies, and a very pleasant good night indeed. And wishing I can finally decide on a ringtone.

*beep* *beep*

*"We were drawn from the --"*


GOOD GOD IN HEAVEN NO.

*desperate clattering and scrambling before the microphone crashes to the floor*

*dead air*


[OOC: Oh, and many thanks to [livejournal.com profile] nadiathesaint, [livejournal.com profile] demonbelthazor, [livejournal.com profile] kitty__fetish, [livejournal.com profile] walter_n_wires, [livejournal.com profile] banikslaveboy, [livejournal.com profile] bridge_carson, and [livejournal.com profile] sogothcally for the evil ringtone suggestions. Did I miss anyone? I hope not.]

[identity profile] auroryborealis.livejournal.com 2006-07-12 08:08 am (UTC)(link)
Rory frowned, and wondered a bit sleepily why Archie didn't like The Best Song Ever.

And then she determined that she would fix his cell phone to play that weird song about the bees and swarming and cabins.

[identity profile] kitty--fetish.livejournal.com 2006-07-12 08:12 am (UTC)(link)

[identity profile] marsheadtilt.livejournal.com 2006-07-12 11:06 am (UTC)(link)
Veronica was laughing too hard at some of Archie's ring tones to actually hear the broadcast.


[so. very. dead.]
nadiathesaint: (yay!)

[personal profile] nadiathesaint 2006-07-12 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
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[identity profile] upforachase.livejournal.com 2006-07-12 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Cordelia breathed a sigh of relief when it wasn't mentioned that she'd totally flashed Bel in How to Win Friends etc etc.

Maybe Phoebe wouldn't hunt her down & kill her now.