What is the Watercooler?
It's a haven in the middle of a harsh, 9-to-5 world. A place where you can gather with your fellow human beings and bond over a paper cup full of cool refreshment.
All sorts of randomness is welcome here. Post pictures, videos, special Chat information, or just discuss news and current events.
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Olive stirring? Crack pairings? Packers won the Super Bowl?! It must be Movie Sign!
What's Movie Sign?
Every week, we nestle down in Chat and watch an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K for short) while spamming up the Chat box. We use episodes available on YouTube so that we can all watch simultaneously.
What's MST3K?
It's a comedy show about a man and his robots, stranded in space and forced to watch some of the worst movies ever made as part of a mad scientist's bid for world domination. To keep their (and our) sanity, Joel Robinson or Mike Nelson, along with 'bots Tom Servo and Crow, talk back to the films and riff on them.
Next Episode
Don't have the time to go see the new James Bond movie? Join us for a classic spy thriller (not) when we watch Episode 504 - Secret Agent Super Dragon. A super spy is called out of retirement to investigate a series of murders at a college in Michigan (yeah, really). A clue involving poisoned chewing gum (wut?) leads him to Amsterdam and an international criminal organization hoping to take over the world through psychotropic drugs. Like I said, classic...
Host Segment Highlights
Joel and the Bots play their own theme to the movie; Crow comes up with a screenplay for his own secret agent film, "The Spy Who Hugged Me"; Joel teaches Tom and Crow the art of post-kill puns.
Check out a clip from the episode:
You know the date, so why not give it a go? Join us on Sunday and see what all the fuss is about! Movie starts at 8PM EST, room opens at 7:30.
The password for the room is: smooth
DECEMBER MOVIE SCHEDULE:
12/07: Episode 1005 - Blood Waters of Dr. Z
12/14: Episode 301 - Cave Dwellers
12/21: Episode 521 - Santa Claus
12/28: Episode 321 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
This is my favorite Firefly amv I really like it 
Also does anyone know if there is a Firefly fanworld on theO it would be greatly helpful so if there isn't I could start one.
This short film concerns newlywed couple Jeff and Mary. Though they've been married for a year, they still haven't had a honeymoon, and their plans to finally take a trip are called off when Jeff has to rewrite a piece of music for his job. While Jeff struggles to come up with a good tune, Mary dreams of what her home would be like if it were perfect. They both get help from Wilbur, their guardian angel.
Mike and the Bots absolutely slay this one with their typical offbeat humor.
PART 1
PART 2
Greetings, my fellow otakuans!
Today, I bring forth a challenge to you all. Read on, good fellows!
A common thread of discourse amongst anime fans is "Who is your favorite character?"
Today, I ask not just "who" but "why?". I want to know just why you like who you do. Is it because of their emotional journey? Their troubling past? Their hawt glasses? Whatever the reasons, feel free to type your heart out!
Objective: Take a week to think about who your favorite character is and why. Then, write a post about it on one of your worlds.
Also, if you decide to enter, please either send me or give the link in the comment box once you've finished it. I'm curious to see what you all say!
Plus, if we get enough participants, I might just post links to all the entries at the end of the week, this coming Saturday night. (Please specify if you do not want your post included at the end of the week).
"Do I have to pick just ONE character?"
Yes. I know it can be hard. Lots of people will say they can never pick just one.
If you have two (or even three) tied for first place, then just pick the one that is easiest to write on in terms of this challenge.
"Do they have to be from anime/manga?"
No. As long as they're a fictional character, it's perfectly fine! Books, TV, Movies, etc., it's all acceptable.
"What if I don't have a favorite?"
Wow, you're weird then.
But seriously, if you don't have anyone you could call a "favorite" character yet you still want to participate, then just pick the character you find is the most interesting.
"How long does it have to be?"
As long as you want it to be, really. It could just be a couple sentences, or you could write an essay if you so wish. Although, really, let's keep it within reasonable limits; no novels, please. :P
"What about spoilers?"
Don't worry 'bout them. If you need to use spoilers to show that you started liking this character after a particular event, then go ahead. Just make sure to still use those spoiler tags.
Other Guidelines:
1) Keep it PG-13; you can say you like a character for physical reasons, but please don't go into too much detail.
2) Use a separate post; please don't write your entry in one post and then go about your usual blog activities in the same one.
Example: Here's an example essay you can use as reference; Why I love Shino.
Now, get out there and write your little butts off!
Oh, and have fun! :D
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Feel free to use the comment box to ask any questions you might have.
