X-Files, 20 Questions Taken from the Internet Originally compiled by Cliff Chen (with help from Pat Gonzalez) Q: Are the X-Files based on true stories? A: No. But elements of the stories have been taken from true-life accounts. The notice preceding the pilot episode was there for effect. Q: Who is the mysterious man who Mulder gets information from? A: "Deep Throat," (abbreviated DT) as he has been dubbed by the writers, is a powerful figure in the government, for more info, see the Deep Throat FAQ. He is played by actor Jerry Hardin. Q: Will Mulder and Scully ever become romantically or sexually involved? A: The show's creator and executive producer, Chris Carter has stated that he has no plans for this to happen and anticipates none in the future. Q: When will the second season begin? A: The season premiere, entitled "Little Green Men" is scheduled for September 16. There is no need to worry about pre-emptions. Q: Is there any sort of X-Files merchandise? A: There are several official products available. These include a sweatshirt, t-shirt, baseball cap, coffee mug, keychain, and letterman jacket. All of these can be ordered through Delphi. Many of them can also be found in Sam Goody/Musicland or Suncoast Pictures stores. An X-Files comic is due to begin in January. The first X-Files novel by Charles Grant will be available in November. Q: If Star Trek fans are Trekkies, then what are X-Files fans? A: Chris Carter would call us "File-o-philes." In a newsgroup poll, fans preferred to be called "X-Philes," a name which seems to have become official in the eyes of TV Guide, Starlog, etc. Q: I wrote/have an idea for an episode, what should I do with it? A: One of two things. 1) Post it to alt.tv.x-files.creative (if your site carries it) and/or upload it to the Rutgers ftp site. It is preferable that you do not post fan-fiction to this newsgroup, but if you must, then please CLEARLY label it as FAN-FICTION in the subject header. 2) Nothing, Chris Carter & co. are not interested and do not accept scripts from writers without agents. Q: What else has David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson/Jerry Hardin appeared in? A: See the X-Files FAQ for DD and GA, it's fairly complete so odds are that if you saw them in something which isn't new, it's old news. One thing which isn't mentioned in the FAQ is Duchovny's AT&T commercial spot. Jerry Hardin has appeared in *MANY* movies and TV shows, so please don't cry out every time you spot him. Q1: What is the marital status of David Duchovny/Gillian Anderson? Q2: Is it my imagination or is Gillian Anderson gaining weight? A: David Duchovny is still single, but is apparently dating someone. Gillian Anderson was married during the filming of the first season and is currently pregnant (hence the weight gain). She is due in September. Q: I read that they are considering writing Gillian's pregnancy into the show, is this true? A: No, Scully will appear this season, but will be missing several episodes. The rumours that she will be impregnated by an alien are false. Q: Where can I send fan mail to the actors/production staff? A: Send the mail (addressed to the appropriate person) to: _The X-Files_ c/o Fox Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90213 Q: Where can I send FOX e-mail? A: The VP of Programming Research has an e-mail account: foxnet@delphi.com Please include the title of the show(s) you are discussing in the subject header. Q: Where do the episode titles come from? A: They are given by the writers and appear in the Episode Guide as they do on the scripts and in some local television listings. Check your local paper to see if they list them. Q: Where can I get the Episode Guide/FAQ/DT FAQ/Mulderism List? A: All four of these documents are posted on the first of each month to the newsgroup. Alternatively, you can download a copy via ftp from the (*) indicated sites. Q: Where are the ftp sites for X-Files material? A: (*) mtp034.mis.semi.harris.com in /xfiles cybercow.rh.uchicago.edu in /pub/Xfiles (DISABLED until Sept.) ftp.rutgers.edu in /pub/x-files (Graphic and sound files only) (*) tartarus.uwa.edu.au in /pub/lars/x-files (Australian site) vorlon.mankato.msus.edu in /pub/x-files/creative (a.t.x-f.creative archive) (*CURRENTLY DISABLED*) Q: Is there a WWW home page for the show? A: Yes, there are several. Here are a few: http://www.rutgers.edu/x-files.html http://alfred1.u.washington.edu:8080/~roland/x-files/x-files.html Q: What is IRC and when is the X-Files channel open? A: IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat and is sort of a party line for computer users. The #x-files channel is run on Fridays at 10PM, Saturdays at 8 PM, and Mondays at noon (all by Eastern US time). Q: Is there any sort of official fan club? A: Yes. You can get more info by sending a SASE to: The X-Files Fan Club In Canada: P.O. Box 3138 c/o S. Bartle Nashua, NH 03061-3138 4404 Perry Street Vancouver, B.C. CANADA V5N 3X5 Q: What are all these acronyms, like GATB, DDEB, etc? A: Here's the YAXA list, maintained by THESUE@delphi.com: THE OFFICIAL YAXA LIST (X-FILES ONLINE TERMINOLOGY) --------------------------------------------------- C&C--Confused and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition when he looks as though he just woke up and has that look on his face that says, "Huh?" Capitalizing the first letter of a word--such as: Skeptic, Believe, Trust, Partner--implies a special significance to that word as related to THE X-FILES (i.e. "Skeptic" usually refers to Scully, though it can refer to someone else, "Believe" refers to a belief in the "Extreme Possibility" or paranormal, yatta, yatta, yatta.) CITC--Conversation In The Car--refers to the exchange between Mulder and Scully in his car as they kept surveillance on Eugene Tooms in "Tooms." This is the conversation in which Scully cements their Partnership, telling Mulder, "I wouldn't put myself on the line for anybody but you." Shortly thereafter she *does* put herself on the line, by lying to Skinner about Mulder's whereabouts when Eugene Tooms was supposedly assaulted, saying that she was with Mulder being "orientated" on the unauthorized surveillance. CITDBTB--Conversation In The Dark By The Bed--this refers to the scene in the pilot episode, "The X-Files," in which Mulder tells Scully why he is so obsessed with abductions: he believes his sister, who disappeared when he was a kid and has never been heard from since, was abducted. CSM--Cigarette Smoking Man--refers to the mysterious man in Skinner's office in "Tooms." DDEB and GATB--David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade and the corresponding Gillian Anderson Testosterone Brigade--DDEB started as an email chat group on the Internet consisting of women who lust after Duchovny, and GATB naturally sprung up as the obvious counterpart for the guys. There are currently separate branches of the DDEB on different networks which may be reforming under one or more new names. [Cliff-Note: Despite the naming conventions the DDEB and GATB do NOT discriminate based on gender.] E.B.E.--Extraterrestrial Biological Entity. First used on THE X-FILES by Mulder in "E.B.E." EIHPs--Enemies In High Places (singular: EIHP*)--refers to the off-screen presence of people Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who can hinder and manipulate Mulder and Scully. Also used, by extension, in reference to those who hinder or manipulate other players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne. EP--Extreme Possibility. First used by Kwicker. FIHPs--Friends In High Places (singular: FIHP*)--refers to the off-screen presence of Mulder's contacts Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who can protect Mulder and Scully. Also used, by extension, in reference to those helping or protecting other players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne. IMBS--Infamous Mosquito Bite Scene--refers to the scene in the pilot episode, just before CITDBTB, in which Scully discovers marks on her lower back that look suspiciously like those found on people who Mulder believes have been abducted and controlled by E.B.E.s (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). She runs next door to his motel room in her bathrobe, and in a panic, strips to her underwear and asks Mulder to examine the marks, which turn out to be mosquito bites, to her great relief. IWTCHU--(The) I Want To Cuddle Him Urge--refers to the sentiment evoked in many women every time Mulder gets beaten up. Coined by Kathy. MIB--Man In Black (plural: MIBs*)--Super-secret government agents. All that is known is that they are effective in hushing up Things The Government >>Really<< Doesn't Want You To Know. By any means necessary. RSD--Red Shoe Diaries--Duchovny's series on Showtime, also available on video at Blockbuster. (Blockbuster Volumes #1 and #4 are the most often referred to.) SRE--Scully Rational Explanation--Any of the various explanations that Scully comes up with that are so far-fetched they almost make Mulder's explanations seem more credible, such as "a mountain lion," and (my personal favorite), "swamp gas" (both from "E.B.E."). First used by yours truly, SUe. An SRE list is currently being compiled. UST--Unresolved Sexual Tension. First used by LAG. V&C--Vulnerable and Cute--refers to Mulder's condition most of the time. WPDF--Wounded Puppy Dog Face--refers to the rather sad look Mulder often has on his face, somewhat reminiscent of a puppy that's been hit with a rolled-up newspaper. Yatta yatta yatta--1. Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." 2. When used in conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba hubba." YAXA--Yet Another X-FILES Acronym (plural: YAXAs*)--1. What we'll have if we add something else to this list. 2. Exclamation used upon the discovery of what might be Yet Another X-FILES Acronym, much like you would say "Bingo!" =========================== *Note: Certain YAXAs, such as MIB and YAXA, are pluralized by adding an "s" to the end; others, such as EIHPs and FIHPs are generally used in the plural form, but are sometimes used in the singular (FIHP, EIHP). Yes, I realize that these are not grammatically correct, and that when speaking you wouldn't say "Man In Blacks," but this is the way they're written online. Hey, language is weird, what can I say? :-) Compiled by SUe [sue.s@genie.geis.com] Keeper of YAXAs, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Riix, Heir to the--oops, sorry, wrong show. - o -