Meaning of Life Stuff- What does Stargate mean to you?

[David]

To me, Stargate means the future of possibility. Where we've been, where we are, and where we can go. That's one of the reasons I try to reflect that personality, that goodness of she show, in these forums, and I hope others will take up that banner with me.

Stargate is so cool because it is engaging, it's from the heart, and deep down, it is warm and good.

[David]

Am I the only one who thinks Stargate means something? ;) lol

Even if it's shoot-'em up action.

[Feli]

Am I the only one who thinks Stargate means something? ;) lol

Even if it's shoot-'em up action.
No, you're not. I've actually just finished writing a fic about the ways Stargate has impacted my life. Totally serious, of course... ;) I'll post a link once the fic is online.

[David]

You do that. I look forward to reading it. I'm not much of a fic fan, but before vB I wasn't much of a Forum fan, either! Room to grow!

[Feli]

You do that. I look forward to reading it. I'm not much of a fic fan, but before vB I wasn't much of a Forum fan, either! Room to grow!
Hehe, be prepared! We'll get you addicted sooner than you can imagine... ;-)

[Major Clanger]

You do that. I look forward to reading it. I'm not much of a fic fan, but before vB I wasn't much of a Forum fan, either! Room to grow!
we'll get you writing fic before you know it...

[Apophis]

To me, Stargate means the future of possibility. Where we've been, where we are, and where we can go. That's one of the reasons I try to reflect that personality, that goodness of she show, in these forums, and I hope others will take up that banner with me.

Stargate is so cool because it is engaging, it's from the heart, and deep down, it is warm and good.

Yeah, i totally agree. I also like the idea that we belong to something greater. That there are others out there and our problems are insignificant in comparison. :)

[GateGipsy]

The idea that humans have seeded the galaxy, and developed/changed without the influences their counterparts experienced on earth is something I find utterly fascinating.

[David]

You guys are so right. The Fifth Race was a really special show. It told us just those things.

[Nolamom]

Well, I use it in my sociology classes. I used "Allegiance" to illustrate race relations. The kids really like the action, but the message isn't lost on them either.
Nola

[shelsfc]

To me, Stargate means the future of possibility. Where we've been, where we are, and where we can go. That's one of the reasons I try to reflect that personality, that goodness of she show, in these forums, and I hope others will take up that banner with me.

Stargate is so cool because it is engaging, it's from the heart, and deep down, it is warm and good.
I think that sums up pretty well how I feel about Stargate too. It's good, without being preachy, if that makes sense. It makes you think too, and that's something I appreciate in television, there's not a lot of shows that do that!

[Hatusu]

I agree with everything that has been said, but SG1 also means family, teamwork, professionalism and people that respect each other, and treat each other with respect. How many television shows are so respectful of women and their capabilities?

A friend of mine started watching the show last fall, because of my minor involvement in it. She became a huge fan. Last night, at a party, she told us that "Stargate SG1" helped get her through her divorce.

I love space and technology, and special effects, but what I like best about the show is it's positive message about the great potential in humanity.

Of course, I like RDA too!

[dipsofjazz]

I agree with everything that has been said, but SG1 also means family, teamwork, professionalism and people that respect each other, and treat each other with respect. How many television shows are so respectful of women and their capabilities?


I couldn't have said it better! :)

[Hatusu]

I couldn't have said it better! :)

Back at you! ;)

[David]

family, teamwork, professionalism and people that respect each other, and treat each other with respect.

You said it, Hatusu! That's one of the reasons I've fallen in love with the GW forum (despite the fact that I work here :S) With a few minor exceptions, people are allowed to talk and have their peace and make some great on-line friends.

[Hatusu]

You said it, Hatusu! That's one of the reasons I've fallen in love with the GW forum (despite the fact that I work here :S) With a few minor exceptions, people are allowed to talk and have their peace and make some great on-line friends.

Thanks! I've happily wasted hours here today. This is fun. Are you Dave the interviewer? I'm a fan. Your questions are very good.

This is a great forum. It attracts nice intelligent people. And there are always great laughs to be found.

I just found out about the reputation thing. My awards today go to ...drum roll...you, Darrin and Gipsy for hard work, and creating interesting threads. Did I forget anyone? I'm also giving one to Major Clanger for making me laugh.

There should be a bell or something... :D

[Baal]

Stargate is my life. Stargate is my reason for living. If Stargate didn't exist, I don't know what I'd do. I wish Stargate was real. Then I'd go become a Jaffa!

[Hatusu]

Stargate is my life. Stargate is my reason for living. If Stargate didn't exist, I don't know what I'd do. I wish Stargate was real. Then I'd go become a Jaffa!
Now calm down, and breath slowly. It'll be OK. You'll always have conventions!;)

[Hostile]

Stargate SG-1, to me, signifies the only TV show on Sky One worth it's salt. Seriously, they never show Buffy or Angel any more. But every day, at 6AM, I can rely on the Stargate to deliver a slice of sci-fi ass-kicking, with some of the finest dialogue and filming around.

Not to mention the FX budget blows my mind.

[Izanami]

well, thanks to Stargate I started digging into earth's mythology again. I used to be a geek in that area, but I stopped ~12 years ago with it, but now I'm back lol.

[KatG]

To me Stargate means a world of possibilities. To see how other races and cultures have developed in a different environment is very interesting. And I find the AU eps to be fascinating. We all wonder at some time or the other "what if I had made a different decision?" An AU allows exploration of what the effects of that decision might be.

And also, to me Stargate will always mean really good friends, both those of the team, and those that I have made here.

[Anubis]

Stargate is a great show. It has great purpose. One day everything in the show will probably become reality. Long-distance travel. Maybe not through a Stargate as such but possibly something simular. I'm guessing nothing anytime soon!

[Feli]

You do that. I look forward to reading it. I'm not much of a fic fan, but before vB I wasn't much of a Forum fan, either! Room to grow!
Hehe, don't say you weren't warned..! So here is my - completely serious ;-) - look on what Stargate means to me

http://www.twenty-five-percent.com/25feli01.html

[KatG]

So Feli. How about a nice cup of coffee? ;)

Good job. Got a big kick out of -

<<When she's finished it's my turn. "So how was your weekend? Tell me everything but the Stargate parts!"

"Uhm... ." I fall silent>>

[GateGeak]

The realization of "not being alone" in the great big universe is humbling. To think differently is bold and ignorant to me. The stargate gives hope to the thought of that grander picture in the scheme of life.

I only hope humanity can last long enough.

[Norlioness]

Feli, that was fun to read. Great job!

"Hubs gives a resigned nod; yes, I did interrupt his viewing pleasure by constantly imparting little tidbits and pieces of information I considered vital for his enjoyment of the episode."

Heheh! Oh, how true! I do it too, even when we're watching re-runs. Husbands are a patient lot, aren't they?

[Feli]

So Feli. How about a nice cup of coffee? ;)

Good job. Got a big kick out of -

<<When she's finished it's my turn. "So how was your weekend? Tell me everything but the Stargate parts!"

"Uhm... ." I fall silent>>
LOL! I swear I'm not making this up, I've actually just brewed myself a nice cup of tea... :D

Glad you enjoyed the story! Now let's see what David has to say (preferably in the fanfiction folder where I posted the link as well; wouldn't want the other mods to catch me bringing a thread off topic...) ;)

[Gateman]

Stargate stimulates thought about our place in the universe and our role in its future. There is a link among all inhabitants of the universe and we can someday find it.

[angsty_otaku]

there are a lot of eps. in stargate that show how every action has a consequence that you have to take care of. every choice that you make had better be well thought out because one wrong move can sc**w many people over...plus...my life would be bland without the show >.<

[Major Samantha Carter]

Stargate means alot to me and my family. The words I can think of include friendship, family, love, honor, courage, and some great adventures. It also helped us through our move last year especially through my involvement in a Stargate roleplay site and through different forums online.

[star1928]

It's always there. That's one of the great things about this show. After a long, hard day at work or at school, I can always count on an ep of Stargate (as long as my VCR is working properly!) to be there for a little pick-me-up. People always look at me weird when I say this, but it really does help. After watching the show so much, watching an episode is like spending an evening with friends. Getting to see what other people, albeit fictional, do, and how they make it through their own problems. This, in turn, helps me to stick with it and get through my own.

And it's not just the show itself, it's what it led to. Everyone on these forums are such great people, and are always there for someone in need. This has made quite a few days easier...I can come in here for a bite of good news or a laugh any day of the week, anytime of day. :)

[shelsfc]

And it's not just the show itself, it's what it led to. Everyone on these forums are such great people, and are always there for someone in need. This has made quite a few days easier...I can come in here for a bite of good news or a laugh any day of the week, anytime of day. :)
I really agree with you, it's amazing what an hour here can do to your mood! There have been a few times I've just had a really awful day and I'm in a bad mood, especially at the moment because I've got big exams soon, but spending a little while here makes me feel a lot better...everyone is so nice, and you can always have a bit of a laugh!

[David]

Thanks! I've happily wasted hours here today. This is fun. Are you Dave the interviewer? I'm a fan. Your questions are very good.


That would be I, Hatusu! Thanks! As quick and painless as they look, the audio interview series takes quite a bit of effort to bring to the Internet. Transcribing takes at least an hour (the one I'm currently working on took two hours to transcribe). Not to mention cutting the audio and working out the formatting on the html, something I'm seriously new at.

But we're going off-topic! :)

[KorbenDirewolf]

Its a pretty good TV series.

[Supreme Commander Thor]

Stargate means that me, the wife and the kids can all sit around and actually watch somehitng that everyone likes. Great show, lots of fun!

[Matt G]

It means...cool action, cool characters(and characters from the present day) chilled but still deep when need be.

[Bektrek]

It means...the greatness that is Jack O'Neill and cool enemies!

[sgeureka]

Stargate is the best show if you love science fiction and have an extreme aversion to human built space ships that are capable of interstellar travel (I don't care how the aliens manage it to fly faster than light ;) )

And you don't spend the majority of an episode with the thought, "Well, this is stupid, that could never work." until you sit down to learn a little bit about the physics of a (theoretical) wormhole.

[starfish]

It's always there. That's one of the great things about this show. After a long, hard day at work or at school, I can always count on an ep of Stargate (as long as my VCR is working properly!) to be there for a little pick-me-up. People always look at me weird when I say this, but it really does help. After watching the show so much, watching an episode is like spending an evening with friends. Getting to see what other people, albeit fictional, do, and how they make it through their own problems. This, in turn, helps me to stick with it and get through my own.

*agrees with all of the above* :)
One of the first eps i ever saw must been The Light from season four, whilst with rewatching its not a great ep it really got to me at the time. I was depressed to the point of suicide and i dunno, despite the fact its a tv show, it affected me - made me some of the irrationality of what i was feeling and realise that in my life im not alone.

[KokiriChild]

Stargate is fantastically amazing and (suprisingly for a sci-fi show) realistic... Notice in StarTrek how the federation ALWAYS win, more to the point how you could see it coming a mile off, and they always win by a big margin? Stargate atleast makes you bite your nails off, need a spare change of underwear and get you strangelling your siblings before they show you how it unfolds.

I have spent so many hours just watching SG-1 and my girlfriend is a HUGE SG-Geek too, and that's so great 'cause we argue for ages over the subject (in a healthy way) and, well, everything I enjoy in life Stargate usually helps me to see the best side of it...

... plus Jack O'Neill and Teal'c's lines are HILARIOUS!

[ABYDOSCITY2]

Stargate is a very realistic viewing of military life. I an a cold war vet, US Navy. One thing I hate about most miltary shows is that no matter how tired or stressed out people are they look great, and are so sweet to each other. In my experience at the end of a week of intense overwork we were snapping at or ingnoring each other. We also, looked stressed and worn out. I think the way the actors loook confortable in the dress uniforms, don't play with the covers, and never smack the ribbbon bars into anything is great.
The show opens the doors to endless possiblties, but not without consquences. It also does not provide an easy answer for every problem. That is true to life. ABYDOSCITY2

[VixyOwl (~~Ani)]

I owe the GW forum for giving me an outlet of social (albeit virtual) contact this past year, when I've been feeling very isolated working at home alone all day. Thanks, everyone! (Remember that sing-along thread? That kept me sane that week...)

Plus, while it may not be meaning-of-life stuff, Stargate meant wearing a size 8 dress to my sister's wedding.

The fall before the wedding, SciFi started airing SG-1 every evening after work, when I'm most likely to spend an hour on the rowing machine. So I owe Stargate for keeping me distracted enough to continue rowing. :D

[shinyredpants]

Well, it may not be meaning-of-life stuff, but Stargate meant wearing a size 8 dress to my sister's wedding.

I'll explain: The fall before the wedding, SciFi started airing SG-1 every evening just when I got home from work, which is when I'm most likely to spend an hour on the rowing machine. So I owe Stargate for keeping me distracted enough to continue rowing. :D

I also owe the GW forum for giving me an outlet of social (albeit virtual) contact this past year, when I've been feeling very isolated working at home alone all day. Thanks, everyone! (Remember that sing-along thread? That kept me sane that week...)

i just LOVE your answer!

to me, stargate meant a whole new obsession! a cheaper one than anime!

[VixyOwl (~~Ani)]

Thanks. You don't think it's a little...self-indulgent? Everybody else is talking about love and leadership... ;)

And I agree with you--Stargate, as an obsession, is cheaper than most. Have you *seen* what they're charging for the DVDs of other shows?!?
But I don't want to wander off topic!

[shinyredpants]

Thanks. You don't think it's a little...self-indulgent? Everybody else is talking about love and leadership... ;)

And I agree with you--Stargate, as an obsession, is cheaper than most. Have you *seen* what they're charging for the DVDs of other shows?!?
But I don't want to wander off topic!


i guess...but i mean...sure the stargate opens opportunities and possiblities, i'm sure people have joined the air force because of stargate...and i'm sure alot of others got into *insert subject of the character's focus* for college...

but to me, stargate is a way to relax, and enjoy myself. i guess i have a hard time really connecting with television shows in an other than "oh look this is absolutely awesome" sort of way.

[Nolamom]

And it introduced the *world* to blue jello...when you can find it in the mess!
http://hometown.aol.com/greatgmas/images/fluffy%20in%20the%20mess2.gif

Nmom

[Scarym1]

Stargate SG-1, to me, signifies the only TV show on Sky One worth it's salt. Seriously, they never show Buffy or Angel any more. But every day, at 6AM, I can rely on the Stargate to deliver a slice of sci-fi ass-kicking, with some of the finest dialogue and filming around.

Not to mention the FX budget blows my mind.
Now I love Stargate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But nothing could make me get up at 6 am to watch it. ;)

BTW, what are you doing up so early? :)

[Scarym1]

Hehe, don't say you weren't warned..! So here is my - completely serious ;-) - look on what Stargate means to me

http://www.twenty-five-percent.com/25feli01.html

Hey Feli that was great. Maybe you could do both Gatecon and Hawaii. One week in Vancouver and then just pop over to Hawaii for the other two weeks. ;)

You are so lucky you have someone at work to talk about Stargate. All my co-workers want to talk about is Canadian and American Idol. Have you heard about them? I really don't care for those reality shows.

Just think in 33 days we will be at GATECON!!!!!:D

ROLL ON JULY!!!!!!!!!!

[thefurryfurling]

I think Stargate shows humanity at its best: exploring. The show is of a different caliber than ST Enterprise or other Sci-fi shows. In my opinion, Enterprise seems to be preachy at times and takes itself a little too seriously.

Also Stargate shows humanity at its worst, while obviously the goa'uld are evil, in one of the first episodes 105 First Commandment
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the 'god' that was ruling over these people was just a person, he didn't have an evil snake in him but he was still just as evil.

[Bomber]

There are several points I could mention for this thread, but one stands out to me the most: the ambiguous evil of some of the Goa'uld. I'm thinking in particular of good ol' Yu, and also another one whose name I won't mention cos it's a spoiler, where their evil isn't so cut and dried. And for that matter Apophis and his feelings for Amonet. The fact that the show portrays the bad guys as having good qualities (that are not necessarily just there to cover up more badness) is to me fascinating.

:)
Bomber

[Ancient 1]

Well, since SciFi usually becomes science fact, I like the idea that we will one day reach the stars, and we may not have to travel in space ships to do it. Kind of makes me wish I wasn't born for another couple hundred years when the space shuttles are just the oldest ride at Disneyland.

[HimuraKenshin]

Stargate is my life. Stargate is my reason for living. If Stargate didn't exist, I don't know what I'd do. I wish Stargate was real. Then I'd go become a Jaffa!

just no jaffa jokes please ^_^

stargate has changed my life significantly, from incorporating gould into my vocab a bit, to teal'cisms, to showing the potential that humanity is out there, and also giving me hope that maybe, just maybe SETI will be succesful someday and we will find life beyond our solar system (planet really..)..

rosewell grey eh?

[Antioch]

To me, the 'meaning of life stuff' applies not only to Stargate but to much of science fiction television.

I feel like I owe a debt to Jim and Jean-Luc for making me the man I am today. Who knows who my role models might have been if I hadn't had two fake starship captains showing me what life is about? As different as O'Neill and Daniel are, they fall right in the same category with Picard, Kirk, Spock, Data, etc. because all these characters are good role models. They don't swear; they don't kill unless they have to, and sometimes not even then; they don't strive for material gain; they help wherever they can; they're not in a constant search to get high; in short, they have a moral compass and they try their best to follow it. Their moral compass isn't anchored by a legalistic text or divine knowledge, they simply know what every human (or Vulcan, android, Jaffa) knows deep down: the difference between right and wrong, and 'wrong' includes not helping to do right.

Not a day goes by that I don't wish more children watched science fiction. There is no genre that puts forth so many characters who would actually help you out if you were stranded on the side of the road. If just ten percent more of the population put others before themselves, the world would be a better place.

[Osiris-RA]

StarGate to me is about revolution, history and if you actually delve deeper into it instead of looking at it just as some Sci Fi show, you'd really see a darker meaning to a lot of the things they show - like the Goa'uld for instance. You watch the history channel and somewhere along the way you realize the Goa'uld are really mostly a metaphor ... and a very good one.

[Freyrs]

For me Sci-Fi has always been about giving you the possibilty to imagine "what if" and what would you do when faced with a problem. Wether its dealing with a parasitic alien race or modifying the phase deflector to emit an inverse tachyon pulese, Sci-Fi gives you the chace to take a step back from reality helps you see the bigger picture of who we are and where we are going. Stargate was one of the things that opened my mind from soley thinking about myself to the infinite universe around me.

[Wandering Tamer]

No offense to any one here, but Stargate is to me, finally, a SciFi show that was worthy of taking the palce of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The reason I say this is not because of the FX or the action, because that's not why I liked ST:TNG or Stargate, but because of what it offers. It's a look at a world where the best doesn't turn out, where humans haven't come to a higher reasoning and are still doing things for the human reasons, and it shows some of our best and worst qualities.

I also like how it shows cultures where christanity <no offense> was not an influencing factor, where the Norse gods survived, where there is nothing to interfere with the natural process of that society evolving, whether it's slower or faster then us. That, and it's got the ability to make the cliche villian <Apophis and Anubis> look cool and actually threatening. But, that's besides the point. ;)

[briguy213]

To me, Stargate means the future of possibility. Where we've been, where we are, and where we can go. That's one of the reasons I try to reflect that personality, that goodness of she show, in these forums, and I hope others will take up that banner with me.

Stargate is so cool because it is engaging, it's from the heart, and deep down, it is warm and good.


I agree with you 100%

[starellen1]

Stargate makes us think. Stargate makes us use our imagination. Stargate makes us question. Stargate brings to light so many possibilities to explore.

[thor's first prime]

i love stargate, i love the fact it is set in modern time but you can still see aliens and have advance technologies. Even though i have never met sg-1 or the cast of atlantis, i feel like i know them so well. To me stargate is my religon, the cast of sg1 and atlantis are my heroes, gateworld is my home and the members of gateworld are my family. i am so glad that stargate and gateworld are apart of my life.

[Darth Buddha]

Stargate has absolutely no "meaning of life" content for me. It is a show. It is sometimes entertaining. It kills an hour where I don't have to think more serious thoughts. If I ever start having meaning of life thoughts from it, I think I'll stop watching!

[sg-1fanintn]

The unknown can be scary, and I like seeing good win out over evil. We're usually the underdog, yet by using our minds, hearts and courage, we win time after time.

Stargate is fun and sometimes suspenseful, but in the end, it's always reassuring. Of course, I don't know if I'll feel as protected without Jack watching my six.....but we'll see!