Wraith Defenders Club

[Wraith Cake]

I'm so glad you've lingered over this picture probably as much as I have. (It's my wallpaper now and sometimes I just staaaaaare at it.) My sister *hates* it when I put up a new Wraith wallpaper. See, I always have this living, constant barometer reminding me how weird and abnormal I am.

It seems to me the makeup/SFX department is getting better, improving their cosmetics so that the actors are able to emote better through it. I hope it doesn't get too rubbery, though. I like that their skin seems tougher and less elastic than ours. Less capable of multiple of expressions because, well, they don't have the need for as many.

I always thought their must be a nail salon on each hive ship. Their nails are always flawless. I'm sure they carry a nail file about their person at all times for touch ups. (They've always struck me as very vain creatures, though I've never seen a mirror in any of the hives.) Todd even had great nails after being in captivity for years. And they're always that perfect hip color of dark green (but I imagine this to be natural, not a nail laquer). And they only succeed in making Chris' hands look sexier. (Yeah, sorry, just a little weakness of mine.)

Zipper....guh *thunk*. Noticed that too. lol

And I've always wondered what creature(s) their outfits are made out of. The upper part of their coats seems to be made a of a gator-type skin as well as some other tough-skinned reptilian creature. I wonder if all their outfits are made may their Worshippers? Like, they've got an entire village under their control that does the slaughtering, tanning and sewing?
(Ok, I'll stop geeking out now.)

I think I'm going to have to go check out The Elric Saga myself. I've heard good things about Michael Moorcock, though I've never read him myself. I know what you mean about too much Fantasy though. If I get too much "world-building" thrown at me at once, it's too overwhelming and I just end up tossing the book aside.

Oh, and lastly, I think you might be right about Todd's eye color being changed merely due to the lighting. As usual, I'm putting more thought into the details than the writers.

mfw

lol!! I Looooove it -- geek away!! I know, don't you just love a man with sexy hands! Stong, good nail beds, strong long fingers. Ug! My man has the sexiest hands ever and one of the reasons I had a second look at him.
love Todd's hands, just love them.



WK

[dasNdanger]

Geek away, is right!! SO glad I'm not alone in this (and is that a little green belly peeking out beneath his belt buckle, or is it just wishful thinking on my part??!)

Poor Chris, if he EVER lurks here, I sure hope he's cool with our gushing. Wouldn't want to creep the guy out...lol.

Hey, since we're crazy about hands today, what do you all say to a little Wraith 'hand porn' fest? I'll start (Tyler has nice hands like Chris, too...and yes, I AM objectifying ):

Top, Tyler Wraith; bottom, Todd:

Spoiler:

Steve:

Spoiler:

Kenny (?):

Spoiler:

Just for starters...

das

[MyFavoriteWraith]

*THUNK*

omg, I forgot about Tyler in those Bridge studio shots. Hand porn, indeed!
Hey, Steve's got silver nails. Hmmmm, maybe they do use nail laquer. lol

Oh, lord. I try NOT to think of those guys lurking around here. As evidenced by Tyler (tubbs), they occassionally do but I try not to let that deter me airing my thoughts. But just in case:

Chris, Tyler, Aaron, et al - don't worry I'm too lazy to be stalker material!

mfw

[dasNdanger]

*THUNK*

omg, I forgot about Tyler in those Bridge studio shots. Hand porn, indeed!
Hey, Steve's got silver nails. Hmmmm, maybe they do use nail laquer. lol

Oh, lord. I try NOT to think of those guys lurking around here. As evidenced by Tyler (tubbs), they occassionally do but I try not to let that deter me airing my thoughts. But just in case:

Chris, Tyler, Aaron, et al - don't worry I'm too lazy to be stalker material!

mfw

Yeah, same here. I'm not the stalking type. Besides, the Pegasus Galaxy is REALLY far away...and gas is pretty expensive right now...

Yeah - if any of the actors are lurking, we really are quite harmless. And just keep in mind that it's your great performances that have erased the 'human' and brought us the 'Wraith' in such a convincing way, we - as fans - just see the character, though we know the character wouldn't be possible without all you guys put into it.

So...yeah. Don't worry - we won't be peeking in your windows or anything. Unless, of course, you actually ARE green, flowing-locked, spiffy leather coat-clad life-suckers...THEN you wouldn't stand a chance!!

More hand porn - Todd!:

Spoiler:

das

[Wraithworshipper]

I posted this on JM's blog - thought I'd share here...

Just the other day my comic shop guy suggested the Elric Saga (Michael Moorcock) to me…I read it over, and with a description like this I find it very tempting. Regarding Elric:

“It is the color of a bleached skull, his flesh; and the long hair which flows below his shoulders is milk-white. From the tapering, beautiful head stare two slanting eyes, crimson and moody, and from the loose sleeves of his yellow gown emerge two slender hands, also the color of bone. “

And this part of the synopsis, which seems so Todd-like:

“He also harbors an inner desire to perhaps sway his fellow Melniboné’s from some of their more unwholesome practices. Because of these opinions, his subjects find his motives to be almost unfathomable. Their opinion being that Melniboné is Melniboné. They have always ruled the world, and any tactic or pleasure they desire is to be sought out and used. Morality is something that concerns lesser beings but does not have any bearing, or add weight to any decision they may make. Elric also sees that the past glory of Melniboné is fading, complacency and stagnation have set into his culture and empire.”

And finally this, about Elric's swords, that hints of ‘Wraith’:

“They are known by the names StormBringer and MournBlade. They have the ability to give the wielder unparalleled strength. They are also sentient and require feeding to appease them. This feeding is in the form of souls taken during battle. Many of Elric’s enemies plead not to be killed by his fearsome blade, StormBringer, as their souls are sent straight to hell for eternity. Although Elric is able to overcome his genetic weaknesses, and for the first time in his life he no longer needs to ingest his sorceress potions to sustain his life, this strength is gained at the price of a symbiotic relationship with his blade. Many is the time he will regret unsheathing it, as StormBringer has a taste for friend and foe alike.”

A brooding, morally-conflicted albino who ‘feeds’ on human souls through his sword …yeah…I am EXTREMELY tempted to read it…however, the story is a bit more fantasy-filled than I care for. I like fantasy to a point - too much of it and I get lost. Some of you may know this character (I think he was used in D&D role-playing), but I've never heard of this series before. Since I'm not a fan of reading, I doubt I'll ever tackle it, but it does sound like something some of you may enjoy.


das

Das, I read the Elric of Melnibone books. Actually, I own them. It is very, very depressing. You definitely won't like the ending. I was pissed! The depression of the books hung with me for a while. I've had those books for years, and I've never re-read them. The later books about his grandchildren are better in mood. Not so damnedably dark!

[The Veldt]

Geek away, is right!! SO glad I'm not alone in this (and is that a little green belly peeking out beneath his belt buckle, or is it just wishful thinking on my part??!)

das

Hmm....generally speaking, when you sit down, if you're wearing top/trousers (-pants for Americans), then the top usually lowers when you sit, and the trousers come up slightly as your legs force them up, covering your tummy completely...usually.

The only times we've seen some greeny tums so far is when the Wraith in question have been standing up or reclining completely straight, or in one case with their back arched up slightly, with the legs slightly apart...'scuse me a moment...moving the coat to one side, meaning that you can actually see under that coat...and making a gap between top/trousers again.

But if Todd is leaning far enough, with his back arched and his shoulders back, lifting whatever top he's got on underneath....then I am prepared to accept our third tum-sighting on the Wraith front

.....this is all by-the-by if they wear short tops/low-cut trousers *nods* they might do simply to try and get some air circulating under those coats, as I'm guessing it'd get pretty hot. However, I'm not sure what'd be worse....having a bit of cloth there to soak up the sweat, or the leather/pvc being in direct contact with my skin for a full day can feel really nasty, and give rashes and chafing

[dasNdanger]

Das, I read the Elric of Melnibone books. Actually, I own them. It is very, very depressing. You definitely won't like the ending. I was pissed! The depression of the books hung with me for a while. I've had those books for years, and I've never re-read them. The later books about his grandchildren are better in mood. Not so damnedably dark!

Thanks! It was doubtful that I'd read them, seeing as how I don't like loooong stories and all, but it sounded tempting. I guess I can pretty much figure out the ending then, eh? Ah, well...no one lives forever, right?

Hmm....generally speaking, when you sit down, if you're wearing top/trousers (-pants for Americans), then the top usually lowers when you sit, and the trousers come up slightly as your legs force them up, covering your tummy completely...usually.

The only times we've seen some greeny tums so far is when the Wraith in question have been standing up or reclining completely straight, or in one case with their back arched up slightly, with the legs slightly apart...'scuse me a moment...moving the coat to one side, meaning that you can actually see under that coat...and making a gap between top/trousers again.

But if Todd is leaning far enough, with his back arched and his shoulders back, lifting whatever top he's got on underneath....then I am prepared to accept our third tum-sighting on the Wraith front

.....this is all by-the-by if they wear short tops/low-cut trousers *nods* they might do simply to try and get some air circulating under those coats, as I'm guessing it'd get pretty hot. However, I'm not sure what'd be worse....having a bit of cloth there to soak up the sweat, or the leather/pvc being in direct contact with my skin for a full day can feel really nasty, and give rashes and chafing

Wow. You've REALLY thought this one through!!! I think you're now officially tied with MyFavoriteWraith for Wraith Queen/King Geek of the Day! I...I come in a lowly second...

You all know we'd DIE if we ever got to see Todd-tummy. Just faint dead away, we all would...a massive, and collective, *THUD!* heard round the world. Then we'd all drown in our own drool...

das

[MyFavoriteWraith]

LOL - I've always imagined those poor guys being doused in baby powder from head to toe before either being dropped or jumping off a platform to go feet first into the whole costume. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, tho. Chafing, ouch!
Seriously, though, I wonder if those guys have ever passed out in those costumes. Whether they're leather or PVC, underneath those lights, it's gotta be rough.
No wonder they like their hives dark!

mfw

Edit: Yay, Queen Wraith Geek of the Day! Where's my crown? We need one so we can rotate it. Veldt, I'll gladly share co-rulership with you.

[dasNdanger]

LOL - I've always imagined those poor guys being doused in baby powder from head to toe before either being dropped or jumping off a platform to go feet first into the whole costume. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, tho. Chafing, ouch!
Seriously, though, I wonder if those guys have ever passed out in those costumes. Whether they're leather or PVC, underneath those lights, it's gotta be rough.
No wonder they like their hives dark!

mfw

Great, guys...now I'm thinking about their sweaty bits...


das

[MyFavoriteWraith]

Heh heh heh heh! My purpose in life is to deviate!

Ok, after a quick search, how about this for a WDC Geek of the Day crown?
It's The Crown of Babylon from a production of Verdi's Nabucco. But I thought it looked alien enough to suit us, for now.

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[The Veldt]

Wow. You've REALLY thought this one through!!! I think you're now officially tied with MyFavoriteWraith for Wraith Queen (and/or King) Geek of the Day! I...I come in a lowly second...

You all know we'd DIE if we ever got to see Todd-tummy. Just faint dead away, we all would...a massive, and collective, *THUD!* heard round the world. Then we'd all drown in our own drool...

das

Exercise endorphins must mean I can quite plausibly write a two-page essay on Wraith bellybuttons? 'tis both a blessing and a curse that with my condition I focus in on the little details, but tend to miss the bigger picture

News next day: Last night across the world there were several mysterious deaths mostly comprised of women who appear to have fainted and then choked on their own saliva. It is now understood that almost all of the cases specified had been seated in front of computer screens, although when police and hospital staff investigated the scene, they merely showed what some may say was "an odd-looking person reclining with their abdomen showing." No one can quite say who this person was at the moment, or what they were doing in full, but it is confirmed that the image was considered entirely safe for general audiences. Why this image had such an effect on these women is not yet fully understood yet, but it has been hypothesised as triggering some form of chemicular reaction in the brain, causing it to shut down instantaneously.

LOL - I've always imagined those poor guys being doused in baby powder from head to toe before either being dropped or jumping off a platform to go feet first into the whole costume. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, tho. Chafing, ouch!
Seriously, though, I wonder if those guys have ever passed out in those costumes. Whether they're leather or PVC, underneath those lights, it's gotta be rough.
No wonder they like their hives dark!

mfw

Edit: Yay, Queen Wraith Geek of the Day! Where's my crown? We need one so we can rotate it. Veldt, I'll gladly share co-rulership with you.

I doubt, as eventually the powder can form a sort of sweaty paste and stain stuff. Perhaps in certain places, such as the armpits, where it's going to be safe to assume that the costume is going to cover the area around it fully, and won't end up being smeared with this stuff....

...the image of...of...Wraith powdered up and diving into their coats though...

Don't forget it wouldn't only be the lights on set...all the people there, the body heat, breathing, all the electric stuff in the room giving off a little more heat to add to the whole thing...

I want to be a Wraith King, not a Wraith Queen *nods* *paints face green, no longer needs a mop*

[dasNdanger]

Ouchie!! I would NOT want to sit on that crown!!! (Quick!! Put it on Sheppard's chair! Stick it to him like he stuck it to Steve and Bob! )

@ The Veldt - You and me BOTH! My sister SWEARS I have asperger's...though I don't think so because I do gesture and have fluctuation in my vocal tones. Have problems with eye contact, though...

About the powder and sweaty Wraiths...it would give a whole new meaning to 'Wraith cakes', wouldn't it??! Of course, maybe the Wraith don't use powder, but oil, which may account for their shiny appearance.

Okay - greased up, leather-clad Wraith - ball's in your court!

das

[The Veldt]

@ The Veldt - You and me BOTH! My sister SWEARS I have asperger's...though I don't think so because I do gesture and have fluctuation in my vocal tones. Have problems with eye contact, though...

About the powder and sweaty Wraiths...it would give a whole new meaning to 'Wraith cakes', wouldn't it??! Of course, maybe the Wraith don't use powder, but oil, which may account for their shiny appearance.

Okay - greased up, leather-clad Wraith - ball's in your court!

das

Oil would make better sense, actually....although still gives possible risks where it may wear thin over the course of...of...how often do Wraith change their clothes anyway? Perhaps they just reapply it discreetly when needed

I make no comment about balls. Although I suspect I've been talking quite a lot of them in the past hour

AS Off-topic stuffs:

Spoiler:

You probably already know, AS is different for each person, but all has the so-called "triad of impairments" that every Autism Spectrum Disorder has in common. This is either a gross enlargement or problems in Communication, Socialisation, and Imagination. I can tell you now that on my side, imagination takes a free reign, whereas communication and socialisation....well, let's say I am learning, albeit a little later than most, and am veeeery slowly getting better, with the internet having significantly sped this up quite a bit, despite what "experts" in the newspapers say on this subject

[dasNdanger]

Oil would make better sense, actually....although still gives possible risks where it may wear thin over the course of...of...how often do Wraith change their clothes anyway? Perhaps they just reapply it discreetly when needed

I make no comment about balls. Although I suspect I've been talking quite a lot of them in the past hour

Oh. I guess that doesn't sound so good. I didn't mean Wraith...ya know. But that the ball's in your court...like, in a tennis ball...

AS Off-topic stuffs:

Spoiler:

You probably already know, AS is different for each person, but all has the so-called "triad of impairments" that every Autism Spectrum Disorder has in common. This is either a gross enlargement or problems in Communication, Socialisation, and Imagination. I can tell you now that on my side, imagination takes a free reign, whereas communication and socialisation....well, let's say I am learning, albeit a little later than most, and am veeeery slowly getting better, with the internet having significantly sped this up quite a bit, despite what "experts" in the newspapers say on this subject

OT

Spoiler:

Well, I was very shy and withdrawn until I was about 18/19 - and had, and still have, a LOT of social anxiety. I never know what to talk about except what I'm interested in, my mind is always wandering, I don't 'listen', and I have little interest in 'normal' subjects (family, friends, job, etc). I was a good student, but learned some things late, like the order of days of the week/months of the year - I think I was in 4th grade when I realized they were always in the same order. LOL. I am a hair twirler (still!), was a nail biter (no more) and I fidget a LOT...can't keep my hands still...which is probably why I like communicating on-line...typing keeps my fingers busy. If you and I were having this conversation face-to-face, I'd be pulling tissues apart, braiding strings or hair, picking my nail polish off - I can't talk without 'playing' with (or destroying) something. I also tend to be over-talkative now (before, I never spoke, and hid behind my hair). So, I came out of my shell around 19 years old, but then went the complete opposite way - to being overly chatty, overly forward, overly everything.

I can never seem to find 'balance'.

So, not sure that's AS, or just me being weird.

das

[MyFavoriteWraith]

Ouchie!! I would NOT want to sit on that crown!!! (Quick!! Put it on Sheppard's chair! Stick it to him like he stuck it to Steve and Bob! )
das

No doubt! (I like it because it's both an ornament and a weapon! I'm hoping "Inquisition" will have some serious payback for Shep. Although I have to say I don't think anyone will be particularly concerned about his treatment of the Wraith. They'll be more concerned about his cooperation with Todd than his clear violation of the Geneva Convention in his treatment of Steve, Bob and company.

Leather...oil...ball............................................................ ................................................................................ ..............................guh, what? You say somethin'?

mfw

Edit:
das: "I also tend to be over-talkative now (before, I never spoke, and hid behind my hair). So, I came out of my shell around 19 years old, but then went the complete opposite way - to being overly chatty, overly forward, overly everything." Me, too. I think the reason there's so many syndromes out there is because when someone acts "different", some psychologist has got to slap a label on it so the have something to study and write about for their dissertation and then everyone else can feel better for having identified what's "wrong" with someone. /rant