Happy Saturday everyone and if you are a Dr. Who fan and a Scribbles Designs fan, it is a doubly good Saturday indeed!!!!
Doctor
Who made its debut on television screens throughout Britain, on
Saturday, November 23, 1963, at exactly 5:15 p.m. The format may have
been entirely unfamiliar to its British audience but something about the
series was obviously appealing as the original show ran for almost
thirty years and remains, to this day, one of the most popular shows on
the BBC. To the delight of fans everywhere, Dr. Who was relaunched in
2005 and continues to be one of the most popular science fiction shows
on the air. According to the official BBC Dr. Who website, "in its 50th
anniversary year, the series is watched by an estimated 80
million viewers in 206 countries. It has been honoured by Guinness World
Records as both the longest running and most successful science-fiction
series in the world". Those are pretty impressive statistics.
If
you are unfamiliar with the show, you are missing something special.
The series portrays the exploits of a Time Lord—a humanoid alien
referred to as the Doctor who travels through space and time. He
explores the universe in his TARDIS which stands for Time and Relative
Dimension in Space. Now, while some may think that it is simply a
spaceship of sorts, it isn't. In fact, it is a sentient time-travelling
space ship. The exterior of the TARDIS presents itself as a blue
British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in the early
sixties when the series first aired. Now a regular functioning TARDIS
is capable of blending in with its surroundings using the ship's
"chameleon circuit". However, in the series, the Doctor pilots a
professedly unpredictable, obsolete TT Type 40, Mark 1 version.
Unfortunately, the chameleon circuit is broken, leaving it stuck in the
shape of a 1960s-style London police box after a visit to London in
1963. The interior of the TARDIS is much larger than its exterior. One
of the most well known catch phrases used by anyone seeing the inside of
the TARDIS for the first time is, "It is much bigger on the inside."
Throughout all the years and all the different Doctors, a common element
has been that of a companion or two who journeys with the Doctor as he
faces numerous adversaries while working to save various planets and/or
civilizations, in addition to helping ordinary people and righting
wrongs along the way.
Today marks the 50th anniversary
celebration of everything Dr. Who. Now while I didn't actually start
watching the show until the 9th Doctor showed up, I have become a real
fan. It is funny because I remember when I was little and
the show would come on our local public television station out of
Toronto, TVO, and if I happened to be flipping through the channels and
land on Dr. Who, I didn't understand it at all and of course, at that
age, thought it was stupid. Now I only wish I could back and watch
those earlier shows. Unfortunately, unless you buy the seasons, and
they are not all available, there seems to be no way of catching up.
Besides, who could afford to purchase them when three episodes from that
very first year cost $151.00 and another special boxed set, this time
with two feature length episodes and a documentary, can cost upwards of
$255.00! I did manage to see the very first episode broken up into 6
parts on You Tube a couple years back but unfortunately I may never get
to see anymore of those earlier episodes. I suppose that I will just
have to settle for my fill of all the new Doctors--the ever suave 9th
Doctor played by Christopher Eccleston, the dreamy and not to mention,
my favourite of the three, the 10th Doctor David Tennant, and the quirky
yet lovable 11th Doctor, Matt Smith. We are also about to meet a 12th
Doctor in the very near future as Matt Smith's final episode will be in
the Christmas Special. Male or female? Young or old? Whoever they get
to step into the role of the Doctor will have some pretty big shoes to
fill.
Even if you are not a fan of the show, you may
have heard some of the enigmatic catch phrases that have emerged from
it. Each incarnation of the Doctor is known for at least one catch
phrase. Here are the ones that have deemed to be the most memorable.
First Doctor
“Mm? What’s that, my boy?”
"Come along, my dear!"
"We can't change history!"
Second Doctor
“When I say run, run. (pause) RUN!”
"Oh, my giddy aunt!"
Third Doctor
“Reverse the polarity of the neutron flow.”
"Did I ever tell you about the time..."
"My dear chap!"
Fourth Doctor
“Would you care for a jelly baby?”
"You might be "a doctor" I am "the doctor", the definite article you might say."
"There’s no point being grown-up if you can’t be childish sometimes."
Fifth Doctor
“Brave heart, Tegan.”
"What's the problem, old girl? Why this compulsion for planet Earth?"
"There’s always something to look at if you open your eyes."
Sixth Doctor
“Mmm I wonder…Aha!”
"The TARDIS, when working properly, is capable of many amazing things. Not unlike myself!"
Seventh Doctor
“Somewhere there’s danger, somewhere there’s injustice, somewhere else, the tea’s getting cold.”
"I have made a graaave error of judgement!"
"If we fight like animals, we die like animals."
Eighth Doctor
Who am I?
Ninth Doctor
“Fantastic!”
"I was there..."
Tenth Doctor
“I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”
"Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey."
"Trust Me. I'm the Doctor."
"Allons-y!"
Eleventh Doctor
“Bow ties are cool.”
"Come along, Pond!"
"Geronimo!"
Many
celebrations have been planned over a three day period to honour the
amazing 50 years of Dr. Who. Part of this celebration is the unveiling
of a special 75 minute, 50th anniversary celebration episode entitled,
"The Day of the Doctor" which will be aired at the same time around the
world, not only on television but also in select theatres in several
different countries. The episode will feature Matt Smith (current
Doctor) , David Tennant (Tenth Doctor), John Hurt and Jenna Louise
Coleman (current companion). We will also see the return of
the Daleks, a dark foe throughout many seasons of the series, and Billie
Piper as Rose Tyler (the companion to the 10th Doctor). All of reality
is said to be in peril as the Doctor's dangerous past comes back to
haunt him. I for one, cannot wait until the airing of this episode
later today. I've spent the last week catching up on the last few
episodes of the past season that I still hadn't seen, in anticipation
for today's unveiling.
Now, why am I bringing you all
this information about Dr. Who, besides the obvious reason that I am a
such a super fan? Well, it just so happens that Sandy has created a
couple images, perfect for Dr. Who fans everywhere. While technically,
the images aren't actually the TARDIS and the Sonic Screwdriver (our
fearless leader would never do anything that impinges trademark law or
copyright status), they do bear a strong resemblance and if you, or
someone you know is a super Dr. Who fan like me, then sending them a
card using one of these images would make their day, I'm sure!
First up we have #833, the Blue Police Booth...
Next we have #836, the SScrewdriver...
Now while this next image, isn't specifically related to Dr. Who icons,
it is an image that is often seen in England and since Dr. Who is based
in Britain, it seems fitting I introduce it today as well. So, check
out #835, the Red Phone Booth...
If you click on each of the images above, they will take you to their locations in the store.
Now while these images are great for Dr. Who fans, they
are also great for non fans alike. Know someone who is a Police
Officer, or someone needing assistance? The blue police booth would be
perfect on a card for them. Know anyone interested in science or
gadgetry? Every Mr. or Ms. Fix It you know, could make use of the
SScrewdriver, the multi-tool that should be in everyone's tool box.
Want to connect with someone you haven't talked to in awhile, or just
say hello? Then the red telephone booth is just the image you need.
You don't have to love Dr. Who to make use of these particular images.
So many digitals, so many possibilities!
Psst...interested in a new freebie? Well, head on over and check out the new challenge, Remembrance with Fancy Folds,
and you can find a sweet holly sprig up for grabs. If you do, know
that we'd love to see what you do with it by entering our latest
challenge. You have until 9:00
p.m. PST on December 14th to enter the current challenge, so that gives
you lots of time to get your creation ready. You can find out all the
details you need for participating and for grabbing the holly sprig freebie,
by clicking HERE.
Well guys, that is it for this one. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend and week ahead.
Allonsy-y! It is almost time for the special to begin!
Until next time!
Please
note that all references to anything Dr. Who related, i.e. the TARDIS,
Sonic Screwdriver, etc., are Trademarked and owned by the BBC.
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