NatureMC, (edited ) to random
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Question from France: Where is when you really need him?

hobbitswife, to random
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Was #DrWho any good last night? Now missed two weeks in a row and not sure if I’ll bother with it again

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hamishtpb, to fediverse

Join myself and @bruthavoodoo for The Cultural Exchange!

We will be talking about the new Doctor Who series, some other stuff we have been watching and our special chat tonight is Star Wars related.

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#Owncast #LiveStream #Podcast #Sci-Fi #DrWho #StarWars

hobbitswife, to random
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Just realised we haven’t caught up on last weekends yet.

Despite liking the new Doctor and his new companion, we’ve hated the storylines so far, so not all that fussed about catching up.

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Little known fact. In the UK, it’s spelled Docto Who not Doctor Who

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Just watched the Dr Who episode "73 Yards" (probably the best this series so far in my opinion, though loads of questions for later) then took a look at a few comments and stuff saying basically "WTF?"

The answer is simple.

What do you expect if you go and play near the Cardiff Rift?

#Drwho #torchwood

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🆕 blog! “The DALEK World (1965)”

You're a big Doctor Who fan, right? If I asked you what the world DALEK meant, you'd probably tell me that it is an anagram of KALED - the original name of their species. You'd be wrong. In 1965, it was clearly established by a canonical source, that the world DALEK stands for: Destroy without […]

👀 Read more: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/05/the-dalek-world-1965/

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The DALEK World (1965)
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/05/the-dalek-world-1965/

You're a big Doctor Who fan, right? If I asked you what the world DALEK meant, you'd probably tell me that it is an anagram of KALED - the original name of their species.

You'd be wrong.

In 1965, it was clearly established by a canonical source, that the world DALEK stands for:

  • Destroy without pity
  • Attack without fear
  • Live without conscience
  • Eliminate without worry
  • Kill, kill, kill, kill!

I ain't even lying!

THE DALEKREED. Below is a reproduction of an engraved Dalekenium plate, found near the wreckage of one of their spaceships. It makes clear the aims and beliefs of the Daleks, and should serve as a warning to the Governments of the Universe. I believe that the Daleks are the supreme creatures of space and destined to rule the universe. I will be proud and unhesitant in laying down my life to further the Dalek cause. I will destroy without question all opposition to the furtherance of Dalek domination. I believe that there is no power in the universe that the Daleks cannot overcome. I will obey the commands of the supreme Dalek at all times, knowing he will lead us to ultimate victory. I will succeed. Destroy without pity. Attack without fear. Live without conscience. Eliminate without worry. Kill, kill, kill, kill. THE DALEKS ARE SUPREME! THE DALEKS ARE SUPREME! THE DALEKS ARE SUPREME!

WTAF?

A few years ago, I picked up a copy of this - The DALEK World. A 1965 tie-in book published by the BBC. I've taken the liberty of scanning it and sharing a few images.
Garish cartoon cover of an annual. A Dalek is exterminating something.

It is bonkers. And contains loads of facts for DALEK fans:

Comic panel claiming that the Daleks invented measles.

There are also some pretty good stories - most of which don't feature Doctor Who, but do contain some brilliant future-gazing.

Comic book panel. "The robot's sensor receiver picks up the light waves from the local cinema and shows the film on the bedroom wall. No more paying to go into the movies."

I love the fact that someone in 1965 predicted pirating movies and home projectors!

But, back to DALEKs. There's this brilliant bit of continuity busting:

Comic book panel. The Yeti are actually Daleks. In the year 141 a Dalek saucer crashed in the Himalayas.

Doctor Who wouldn't meet the Yeti for another two years - where it was established they were controlled by The Great Intelligence. Although, as the story is missing perhaps there is some retcon that we're missing?

Of course, there's no metric system in the future:

"Because of the lightness of the metal, a Dalek weighs only two and a half Earth pounds."

There are also some quite baffling claims:

Comic book panel featuring a Dalek and a post box. The colour red is unknown on the planet Skaro. Anything totally red is invisible to the Daleks.

A year after publication, Doctor Who had a which featured this - presumably invisible - DALEK.

Clip of a bright red Dalek falling down a big hole.

The artwork is gorgeous - albeit with a rather limited colour palette:

Drawing of a Dalek holding a woman prisoner.

What else do we know about the DALEKs? Well, for a start, they're communists!

Do the Daleks have money? No. They have no need for it, as the state provides everything. There is however a treasure house of precious metals and stones that have been looted from other planets. This wealth is used in economic warfare, one of the more subtle forms of Dalek attack. The value of the treasure house has been estimated at several hundred million millions of pounds.

Blimey! Luckily, the best way to defeat the DALEKs is... to implement planetary communism.

One final question, can we ever hope to beat the Daleks? If they were to attack tomorrow, No. However, if we are given time, we have a chance. The Daleks, like everything else, are fallible. We must find the chink in their armour, their one weakness, and having found it, use it to our advantage. This is why it’s important to cease the petty squabbles that exist between countries on earth, and to work together for the prosperity and safety of all mankind.

You think some of today's stories and tie-ins are a bit weird? The DALEK World is a wonderful little time capsule which shows what kids were devouring just a couple of years after Doctor Who first aired. If you can find a copy, I thoroughly recommend having a ruffle through it.

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2024/05/the-dalek-world-1965/

#DoctorWho #DrWho #predictions

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@GryphonSK Those do tend to be my favorite episodes of #DrWho.

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"You are superior in only one respect."
"What is that?"
"You are better at dying"

#DrWho

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Watched ep2 of the new Doctor Who season. Not sure if I want to continue. It was utterly stupid. Is this what happens when Disney gets involved? A bunch of exposition loosely strung together into a ridiculous story.
This is in no way a reflection on Ncuti Gatwa, who I think is brilliant and loved in Sex Education.

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In the history of #DrWho there have been very good and very bad. Who can even remember the dark times corny, cheap production before the Chris Ecclestone revival? Dr Who E02 tonight was a first. Did not make it through the episode. E01 was absolutely dire but at least we watched it all. Unfair to expect actors to carry scripts this awful. Feel very sorry for them. They trouped on bravely. 🫡

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“Dinosaurs and Droids and Daleks, OH MYYYYYY” come see us @ RetroMania in Aurora, CO today until 5pm!

@retromaniaevent #retromania #auroracolorado #denver #comiccon #toyshow #startrek #starwars #drwho #popvinyl

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Olin jo lähes luovuttanut Dr Whon uuden kauden suhteen, mutta kolmas jakso oli iso loikka parempaan. Ehkä se vielä tästä. #drwho

grb090423,
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@Zeppo

Agree 👍 The third episode was so much better and was well written. Very apt with what's happening in our current world.

#DrWho
#TheWhoniverse
#Whoniverse
#Wars

hobbitswife, to random
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Ok so that’s how to stick it to all the world’s religions. So much for diversity & respect for all.

Better ep than the previous 2 but definitely pandering to the non-British audience who don’t know the back story. Love the Dr & Ruby but the storylines are terrible

hobbitswife,
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Can we have back now? She was supposed to see the Doctor with many faces but hasn’t happened yet!

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yeni tardis’i pek sevmedim ben, içine girersem tilt makinesinde gibi hissederim kendimi :)


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Just watched the first episode in the 2nd season of Jodie Whittaker's #DrWho. That episode was a godawful mess. Does the season get better, or should I cut my losses and skip ahead to Ncuti Gatwa?

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OK …

Has anyone else seen the recent #DoctorWho episode, #TheDevilsChord … ?

I found it very watchable: and wasn’t afraid to say so in my #review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8VxQji83Ew

Feel free to share it, or leave a comment!

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