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Stargate Atlantis Tomorrow

BadDream writes "I read an old slashdot article about Stargate Atlantis comming this summer. Well its summer, and guess what starts this friday." You can also enter to win a walk-on role on SG1, but I call first dibs, no cuts.

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  1. hmph. by Mukaikubo · · Score: 3, Funny

    The only good thing is that since Farscape's a miniseries now, it can't be pushed back an hour to make room for back to back episodes of Stargate every freaking week.

    Not that I'm bitter.

    1. Re:hmph. by daoine · · Score: 5, Funny
      Some of the episodes, like 'Window of Opportunity' (The time ripple), 'Upgrades' (The super-arm bands), 'Jolinar's memories'/'The Devil you know' (Sokar) are so damn good, and really funny.

      Indeed. [/Teal'C]

    2. Re:hmph. by avgjoe62 · · Score: 4, Funny
      One of the best thing about Stargate is that haven't had to resort to over sexual themes to achieve this success!

      Whaddya mean, "sexual themes"? It's not like any other science fiction franchise has had to resort to coed back rubs, nubile aliens in skintight uniforms, lesbian kisses, sex with androids or women dressed in tinfoil to keep an audience....

      Oh.. wait. Never mind...

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  2. Win a chance to be on an episode by Cat_Byte · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh man that commercial for winning the chance where that guy walked up to audition then ran for the stargate & was tackled by security had me rolling. He stole my idea!

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    1. Re:Win a chance to be on an episode by locr1an · · Score: 2, Funny

      I've been trying for 3 freaking days to enter for a chance to be on the episode,but everytime I try to "click here to register now," it says that "This service is temporarily unavailable while we upgrade to serve you better." 3 days is NOT temporary. And now it's been Slashdotted?!?!? Thanks a lot :|

  3. Stargate rules by SeanTobin · · Score: 5, Funny
    There are a few rules when it comes to the Stargate. I thought everyone understood them; however it appears that not everyone got the memo. So, please follow this simple list of things not to do with the Stargate:
    • Do not attempt to travel through the path of a solar flare.
    • Error messages are there for a reason. Do not override them.
    • Do not hit golf balls through the Stargate.
    • Do not contact the Guinness book of world records about your 45-lightyear drive afterwards.
    • Do not place stuffed aliens on the MALP.
    • Do not invite the goa'uld over for 'tea.'
    • Do not place a fifth finger slot in the handprint scanner.
    • Even if you are the last person through, do not spit while in the wormhole.
    • Absolutely under no circumstances should you ever slashdot the Stargate.
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    1. Re:Stargate rules by scharkalvin · · Score: 4, Funny

      OH and STAND BACK from the 'gate when the
      wormhole opens!

    2. Re:Stargate rules by AndroidCat · · Score: 5, Funny
      Golfballs? What happens if you take a whizz through the Stargate? "Watch me write my name on another planet!"

      "That would be bad", as Egon might say?

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    3. Re:Stargate rules by Eudial · · Score: 3, Funny
      Additional rules for tourists:

      • Do not feed or pet the Guo'uld and the Jaffa
      • Keep your arms and legs inside of the wormhole at all times
      • Do not eat icecream, hotdogs or other messy food while in the wormhole
      • In case of a fire, please remain calm and follow the emergency exit signs on the worm hole walls
      • Do not create a feedback loop in your naquadah reactor while in the facility
      • Do not stick pointy objects in the power outlets
      • Always exit the wormhole at the same planet as the rest of your tour group
      • The DHD is not a toy. Keep your kids away from it and do not spill icecream on it
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  4. Re:Submission practices by jayhawk88 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not closing your HTML tags properly might help too.

  5. New Slashdot tag line? by mr_zorg · · Score: 3, Funny

    News for Nerds. Stuff that matters. Stuff that we told you about last week. Stuff that's exaggerated. Stuff that's on TV.

  6. This is what confused me... by HunterZero · · Score: 3, Funny

    I thought that SG1 was cancelled. Now, why would they cancel one show and then start up another show that will probably be the same, except with a new cast and no McGyver.

    I mean, I don't know about you, but without McGyver it just won't be the same.

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    1. Re:This is what confused me... by Omega1045 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Do you even watch the Sci-Fi channel? I don't think they have had a commercial break in the last 2 months where they haven't shown the SG1 Season Premiere commercial back-to-back with the Atlantis promo.

      Your nerd privileges have been revoked. You must now go hang out with the jocks.

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    2. Re:This is what confused me... by justanyone · · Score: 4, Funny

      Your nerd privileges have been revoked. You must now go hang out with the jocks.

      It's not _that_ bad. He should just have to hang out with the Band geeks, and learn their lingo before returning.
      • Ombrurshure
      • 8th position trombone
      • 26-inch step
      • split reed
      • 7th-grade oboe
      • bassoon strap
      • 2nd chair blues
      • tight embrasure
      After all, the jocks don't respect nerds, but band geeks cross many high school subcultures.

      If the writers at Sci-Fi's Stargate shows understood their target audiences, they would feature many references to the above and other in-jokes from high school subcultures that could be dropped in to make for greater entertainment value.
  7. ...and last but certainly not least... by MoxCamel · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...do not taunt happy stargate.

  8. Sorry... by HotNeedleOfInquiry · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'll be at I, Robot

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  9. Re:Correction by missing000 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Is that better? I swear I closed the tag, but accidents happen to everyone.

    Accidents happen? Nope. Not to grammar nazi's :)

  10. So? by john_smith_45678 · · Score: 1, Funny

    What compelling reason is there to watch Stargate Atlantis? I have no plans to otherwise.

  11. a walk on role? by Savatte · · Score: 3, Funny

    so if you win this contest, you get a walk-on role. What's the consolation prize, a staring role?

    thank you, ill be here all week. don't forget to tip your waitress

    1. Re:a walk on role? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      so if you win this contest, you get a walk-on role. What's the consolation prize, a staring role?

      staring - To look directly and fixedly, often with a wide-eyed gaze

      starring - To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production

      So yeah, a staring role would probably be what you get as a consolation prize. You and everyone watching at home.

  12. Now I know what I will be Torrenting on Saturday. by guidryp · · Score: 2, Funny

    Well that and some TDF coverage. Go Lance!

    Is there a TVAA?

  13. I'm bummed dudes by confused+one · · Score: 5, Funny
    looks like my wife's going into labor now; and, I'm gonna miss the premiers for both Stargate Atlantis and I, Robot.

    *looks around* What am I doing still posting on /.

    *grabs keys*

    1. Re:I'm bummed dudes by Patrik_AKA_RedX · · Score: 4, Funny

      Sheesh, dude, don't they have taxis where you live. *rolls eyes*

    2. Re:I'm bummed dudes by Mysticalfruit · · Score: 4, Funny

      Seriously! I mean, she's probably going to be in labor for hours and hours. While she's busy in the birthing room screaming in agony, go out in the lounge and watch some SG-1!

      Also, why doesn't this guy have a laptop with wifi?

      Otherwise, you'll be in there holding her hand and she'll be all like "I can't believe you made me have this f*ing baby, you bastard!". Then there's the squeezing your hand until it looks like a turnip.

      Just imagine how happy his wife will be when she's like "Honey, it's a girl!" and he responds with "Honey, I got a +5 funny!!!"

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    3. Re:I'm bummed dudes by ediron2 · · Score: 3, Funny
      looks like my wife's going into labor now; and, I'm gonna miss the premiers for both Stargate Atlantis and I, Robot.
      *looks around* What am I doing still posting on /.
      *grabs keys*
      I've got 2 kids, age 4 and 2. Trust me, you're gonna miss more than just the premiers. In fact, your movie-theater days are about to be significantly altered for several years. Not curtailed (unless something bad like 'Garfield' pushes you to suicide midmovie). But definitely fewer, and with many compromises. Many compromises. In fact, let's all say it together... "I for one welcome my new stinky, screaming, drooling 2-foot overlord."

      BTW, 'Netflix' is your friend. And any gaming habits can continue only if you're wearing headphones. If you're ambitious, you'll learn to rock the baby with one foot while fragging aliens at 3am.

      The good news is that if you're an attentive dad, you're gonna be busy and having enough fun that you won't big-M *MISS* these shows. You just won't see them anytime soon.

      (Heh... Call her a cab... I'm still laughing about that reply. While you're at it, call and reserve yourself a bed at the morgue).

      Obligatory Lame OT buster: Did I mention Stargate on DVD has some cool supporting material? Lots and LOTS of commentary, featurettes, etc.

  14. Re:Correction by VoidWraith · · Score: 3, Funny

    Not to grammar nazi's

    Now, since you're just begging to be grammatically corrected, the word should be "Nazis." Its a proper noun, and is plural, not possessive. =P (And yeah, you also forgot a period.) All in good fun =)

  15. Re:SG-1 Continuity? by SpecialSauce · · Score: 1, Funny

    Stargate: Atlantis should be fine for new viewers, but the baddies look like Marylin Manson's extended family.

  16. Re:Correction by awhelan · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's "nazis", "nazi's" is posessive.
    As in my personal opinion: Sheesh I can't stand you damn grammer nazis!

  17. Re:Submission practices by PapaBoojum · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not closing your HTML tags properly might help too.

    You must be using Firefox, as I've heard it fails at rendering invalid HTML.

  18. Is it just me... by Cyno01 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Or do the Wraiths (the new baddies) all look like Marilyn Manson?

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    1. Re:Is it just me... by tb3 · · Score: 2, Funny

      Can you think of something scarier?

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    2. Re:Is it just me... by PhrostyMcByte · · Score: 3, Funny

      Developers! Developers! Developers!

  19. You ruined the whole sries for me! by Prince+Vegeta+SSJ4 · · Score: 2, Funny

    I never really watched McGyver when it was on, so I didn't really remember the actor - I have heard all of the jokes about nuclear bombs from bubble gum and such, and use some of them from time to time (albeit infrequently). Up until now I watch SG1 on and off and tend to enjoy it (until now). Everytime I watch it, I'm gonna expect O'neal to create a wormhole out of a pack of cigarettes or something otherwise silly.

  20. Spoiler! by Kredal · · Score: 3, Funny

    I hear the Lone Gunmen die in this episode!

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    1. Re:Spoiler! by ClosedSource · · Score: 2, Funny

      No, but they do ascend!

  21. Re:Correction by momerath2003 · · Score: 3, Funny

    grammer

    Grammar.

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  22. Re:And me without my own uniform by ronaldb64 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Who cares about the uniform, where can I buy a gate???

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  23. Re:Correction by Moloch666 · · Score: 2, Funny

    You forgot a period as well. ;)

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  24. I feel your pain by Damek · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'd be bitter if my lovely Stargate were pushed back to make room for your Muppet show, so I understand.

    1. Re:I feel your pain by NanoGator · · Score: 5, Funny

      "I'd be bitter if my lovely Stargate were pushed back to make room for your Muppet show, so I understand."

      I don't like Farscape, so I enjoy making fun of it to rile up the hardcore fans. Unfortunately, the common alternative is a dude with a bumpy head. So.. well shit, I wish my fav scifi shows had muppets for aliens, too.

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    2. Re:I feel your pain by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
      So.. well shit, I wish my fav scifi shows had muppets for aliens, too.

      You're just jealous that your show's bad guy doesn't dress like an escape from homosexual S&M pr0n...

  25. ST's Brannon and Braga sent through Stargate by IronChefMorimoto · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other news, the Star Trek series was saved as the infamous Brannon and Braga duo who have single-handedly butchered the ST universe were sent through the Stargate BACK to Earth WITHOUT a GDO code.

    The trip was actually an elaborate plan by a group of serious Star Trek fans -- fans who only wish that their franchise would have as much life again as the Stargate franchise appears to enjoy.

    Brannon and Braga were "invited" to the "set" of Stargate SG-1 under the pretense of a review of the show's innovative special effects. In reality, the Star Trek fans begged the Stargate crew to actually build a REAL Stargate and send the duo out to the far reaches of our known galaxy, where they met the REAL G'hould (sp?) enemy depicted in the show.

    According to reports from the set, the two reported back from the other side of the REAL working gate, pretty much screaming their asses off and begging to be sent back. After being ass-whipped by a lesser G'hould god named Lohr Atana (a.k.a. Frank the Destroyer), the Butchers of ST were sent back through the G'hould Stargate to Earth -- without a GDO.

    Had Brannon and Braga actually ever shown an ounce of consistency with some of their ST storylines, they would've remembered such key AND CONSISTENT plot elements as the GDO, the code, the iris, etc. and asked for a GDO transmitter before being sent through the Stargate.

    The last "communication" ST fans at the Stargate SG-1 set had with Brannon and Braga was the dull thud of their bodies slapping up against an improvised iris on the REAL Stargate. A few minutes later, the Stargate was reactivated, and Frank the Destroyer sent a handwritten note asking the crew to never send idiots like that to his domain again or suffer enslavement at the yada, yada, evil bad guy bullshit talk, yada.

    After the REAL Stargate was dismantled (at the request of SCI-FI CHANNEL lawyers insistent on not actually allowing Frank the Destroyer free access to Earth and our solar system), the cast and crew of Stargate SG-1 treated the elated ST fans to a catered party and autograph session.

    Plans are in the works to have the ST: Enterprise crew find a Stargate in the third season of the poorly rated show so they can travel back through time and save themselves from cancellation. Brad Wright, of Stargate fame, will direct the pilot episode of Stargate ST-1: Enterprise.

    Gay-ass pop music will NOT be used in the title sequence and credits of the revamped show. Some of the ST fans at the SG-1 set have vowed to send the guy that sings the current theme song through the REAL Stargate as well. They are negotiating rights for a legal transfer of liability for said Stargate with SCI-FI CHANNEL lawyers.

    IronChefMorimoto

  26. Re:Stargate Atlantis - and SG-1 Season Eight Premi by dentar · · Score: 1, Funny

    You "manage" to enjoy it, eh? Sounds like an effort.

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  27. Re:Or by technomancerX · · Score: 3, Funny

    Galen gets sick of it and destroys Earth (and yes, he IS powerful enough, read the books).

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