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The Lone Gunmen Are Dead

Posted by chrisd on from the and-I-feel-fine dept.

Mike Perry (And many,many others) writes: "In an astounding move after the cancellation of the show, Chris Carter killed off the Lone Gunmen in tonight's episode of the X-Files. After a short introduction that re-introduced the group as trying to save "a world that isn't too kind to idealists," the episode progressed until the Gunmen realized their destiny with Langley's quotes about Joey Ramone, and then Byer's quote "We never gave up, and we never will. In the end, if that's all they can say about us, it'll do." The episode then built to an ending where the Gunmen group gave their lives to thwart a bio-terrorist financed by a business tycoon.I don't know about you guys, but back in the prime of the X-Files, these guys were as close a role model as I could find on television as a kid. I was deeply disappointed with the cancellation of the show (sure the pilot sucked, but the next few episodes were good). I feel glad that these characters were allowed to retire with dignity before the end of the show." CD: Oops, sorry about the spoiler, when I scheduled the post I miscalculated the timing. I know, I'm evil. I promise I won't ruin the next 4 episodes or however many they have left.

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  1. I for one am completely, utterly amazed... by Hercynium · · Score: 1, Troll

    ...that /. is finally back to posting some real news for nerds!
    (stuff that matters, y'know!)

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  2. Re:Just so you don't do this again.. by Slash+Veteran · · Score: 0, Troll
    And, just so you don't do this again, I've forwarded the relevant info to Fox Studios. It's called contract interference. You're directly affecting advertiser revenue by degrading the value of the show prior to airing (on the west coast).

    Should generate a few billable hours for Fox lawyers, and a few for VA's. Maybe your lawyers will bitch slap you enough to prevent this from happening again. No animosity here -- it's just that you really need a clue-by-four after posting this.

  3. All right, call me a troll... by twilight30 · · Score: 0, Troll

    But thanks for nothing, you dicks. CDB, aren't you on the West Coast? Do yourselves a favour and don't bother writing anything else about the X-Files 'til the Monday morning after the series finale, at the very least.

    Pretty amazing, the lack of consideration from the editors... it's actually getting worse every week. Watching Global in BC at the moment, and they just had a promo saying, 'We can't tell you how this episode ends, but ... '

    Again, to Slashdot editors, thanks.

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  4. Have you ever had more reason to boycott /.? by jerryasher · · Score: 1, Troll

    Hope all you west coast /. subscribers had a good evening.

  5. Who gives a fucking shit?!?!? by Stalyn · · Score: 0, Troll

    sink you fools

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  6. Re:I'm really very sorry. by chrisd · · Score: 0, Troll
    Actually, I wasn't being sarcastic, I didn't mean to ruin it for anyone.

    Chris

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  7. more non-spoilers by TheMonkeyDepartment · · Score: 2, Troll

    Oh yeah, by the way:

    THE PANIC ROOM: Jodie Foster and her kid get out of the Panic Room but all the thieves die or get arrested.

    STAR WARS EPISODE II: Anakin's mom gets killed by Sandpeople. He freaks out and slays an entire village. Later in the movie, Anakin loses an arm to the evil Count Dooku -- who turns out to be Darth Tyranus. Anakin marries Padme.

    CITIZEN KANE: "Rosebud" was his sled.

    IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: No man is a failure, who has friends.

    BRAVEHEART: He arrested, then gets his intestines ripped out to the music of Enya.

    CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: They all fight a lot. The main guy dies of a poison dart.