So, what is it?

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Which one do you remember?

  • White Hole

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  • Stasis Leak

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  • Both

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  • Whatchya talkin' 'bout, Willis?

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I've just noticed there are 2 "What is it" speeches by Cat. Which one do you remember?

Series IV - White Hole
CAT: So, what is it?
KRYTEN: I've never seen one before -- no one has -- but I'm guessing it's a white hole.
RIMMER: A _white_ hole?
KRYTEN: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. A black hole sucks time and matter out of the universe: a white hole returns it.
LISTER: So, that thing's spewing time back into the universe? (He dons his fur-lined hat.)
KRYTEN: Precisely. That's why we're experiencing these curious time phenomena on board.
CAT: So, what is it?
KRYTEN: I've never seen one before -- no one has -- but I'm guessing it's a white hole.
RIMMER: A _white_ hole?
KRYTEN: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. A black hole sucks time and matter out of the universe: a white hole returns it.
LISTER: (Minus the hat.) So, that thing's spewing time back into the universe? (He dons his fur-lined hat, again.)
KRYTEN: Precisely. That's why we're experiencing these curious time phenomena on board.
LISTER: What time phenomena?
KRYTEN: Like just then, when time repeated itself.
CAT: So, what is it?

They all stare at him.

CAT: Only joking.
LISTER: (Suddenly upright, and minus his hat, again) Okay, so it's decided then. We consult Holly.
CAT: Hey, wait a minute -- I missed the discussion!
RIMMER: (Suddenly on the bench, where the CAT used to be sitting) We all did.
KRYTEN: (Suddenly on the table previously occupied by LISTER) Time is occurring in random pockets. The laws of causality no longer apply. An action no longer leads to a consequence.
CAT: (Back on the bench) So, what is it?
KRYTEN: I think we've experienced this period of time before, Sir.
CAT: Only joking.
KRYTEN: And that one. Since we're no longer affected by the laws of causality, we can override these time jumps if we concentrate.
RIMMER: Look, the only way out of this is to consult Holly.
CAT: (Snaps fingers) I'll go with that.
KRYTEN: Gets my vote.
LISTER: Okay, so it's decided then. We consult Holly.
KRYTEN: Ah, I think we've just encountered the middle of this conversation!
CAT: So, what is it?
LISTER: Ooh, someone punch him out. Bring Holly up.
KRYTEN: She only has two minutes left. Perhaps I should talk to her.
RIMMER: Leave this to me, Kryten. (To terminal) On.


Series II - Stasis Leak
CAT: (to RIMMER) What IS it?
RIMMER: It's a rent in the space-time continuum.
CAT: (to LISTER) What IS it?
LISTER: The stasis room freezes time, you know, makes time stand still. So whenever you have a leak, it must preserve whatever it's leaked into, and it's leaked into this room.
CAT: (to RIMMER) What IS it?
RIMMER: It's singularity, a point in the universe where the normal laws of space and time don't apply.
CAT: (to LISTER) What IS it?
LISTER: It's a hole back into the past.
CAT: Oh, a magic door! Well, why didn't you say?
 
Bloody amateurs... :D

"A Stasis Leak, right, is a leak IN stasis, hence the name "A Stasis Leak"."
"You don't know do you?"

"And we'll have no memory of these events. Which of course never happened. And since they never happened, we'll have no memory of them. In that case, Mr. Rimmer sir, I should like to take this opportunity to point out that you are THE most obnoxious, trumped-up, farty little smeghead it has ever been my misfortune to encounter!"
 
I absolutely love Red Dwarf. I have been watching Red Dwarf for years. I have every episode, up to season 7. In fact I was watching Red Dwarf today (2nd season)..............;)
 
Originally posted by Solid Lifters
I never saw it. Does it air in the States?
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No, it's a British sitcom. They air it on PBS every once in a while, and they have marathons (that's how I first saw the show). If you like Britsh comedy, you must check out this show, it's hilarious........;)
 
Originally posted by silviadrifter
No, it's a British sitcom. They air it on PBS every once in a while, and they have marathons (that's how I first saw the show). If you like Britsh comedy, you must check out this show, it's hilarious........;)
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Thanks for the tip. 👍

I'll check out the BBC channel I get with my satellite service for the show.
 
The bonus disk for series IV includes the Comic Relief special "Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg"... Class! :D
 
I've not watched that yet. Not even used the bonus disc yet, I've just watched the episodes.
 
Originally posted by Famine
The bonus disk for series IV includes the Comic Relief special "Can't Smeg, Won't Smeg"... Class! :D
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It really sucks that (in the states) we only have the first 2 seasons on DVD. I have been waiting for them to come out with more seasons for over a year now....still waiting......... I'll just watch my first 2 seasons of Father Ted, until then................ ;)

I have seen Can't Smeg Won't Smeg, the crazy cooking show.. Hilarious stuff...............;)
 
Originally posted by Solid Lifters
Thanks for the tip. 👍

I'll check out the BBC channel I get with my satellite service for the show.
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Nope. The only thing I found was a show called Red Cap.
 
Originally posted by Solid Lifters
Nope. The only thing I found was a show called Red Cap.
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Yeah, they don't play it on BBC America. Try PBS Monday nights at 11:00, download it, or find it at your local Blockbuster. Mine has it, in the sience fiction section..................... ;)
 
Originally posted by silviadrifter
It really sucks that (in the states) we only have the first 2 seasons on DVD. I have been waiting for them to come out with more seasons for over a year now....still waiting......... I'll just watch my first 2 seasons of Father Ted, until then................ ;)

I have seen Can't Smeg Won't Smeg, the crazy cooking show.. Hilarious stuff...............;)
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Both Series 3 and 4 came out on DVD about 2 weeks ago in the US.

use Play.com

By the way, its a white hole and its hilarious :D
 
Originally posted by Rossell
Both Series 3 and 4 came out on DVD about 2 weeks ago in the US.

use Play.com

By the way, its a white hole and its hilarious :D
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Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!..............................and it's ordered.....
I love Red Dwarf way too much.......... ;)
 
Originally posted by Solid Lifters
Nope. The only thing I found was a show called Red Cap.
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Oooh, don't watch that, whatever else you do...
 
Originally posted by Famine
Oooh, don't watch that, whatever else you do...
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Isn't that the program with the bird off Eastenders?

Damn, talk about the dregs.

*realises he is watching newsnight*
 
It's low-brow military police drama, starring bird-off-of-Eastenders (who can't act, but does a very good job of tilting her head to one side) and Dave Neverheardofhim.

Dross. Utter dross. Even Newsnight is better. Even cholera is better...
 

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