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more about #reddwarf more comments → bookwench: Ok, does anyone remember the story about a bunch of astronauts who land on a lovely monoculture of a planet? One type of grass, one insect, one cow-li... more » bookwench: The Stuff gave me nightmares for years as a kid. I can still sing the damn theme song. Hate you... I was doing so well... *sob* enough is never enough! more » lightninglouie: Granted, it's not a food, but seeing as how many of will be spending our post-turkey time tomorrow in a tryptophan coma, here's Death Bed: The Bed... more » HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.: Curry Man approves of that Red Dwarf clip more » Klebert L. Hall: You forgot pigs. -Kle. more » Dr Emilio Lizardo: I need help with this. There is an old, John W Campbell era short story where a race of intelligent crustaceans try to invade earth. They attempt to... more » Lassus: If the Kandy Man doesn't turn out to be the approaching darkness threatening the entire universe in the Tennant finale, I'm going to be incredibly dis... more » Jassen: I do note one substantial omission: Audrey from The Little Shop of Horrors. As far as i can tell she was also the only one of these that was part of a... more » gorehound: jabba the hut was funny the stuff is my favorite food that eats you. more » bluehinter: Nice Tick reference, but surely Man Eating Cow should be up there as well. Also, I suppose you could technically include the Skrulls that were tricke... more » Conrad: Turkeys would be happy to eat you. more » queensowntalia: Note to self: eating random, unidentified things off the ground may be hazardous to my health. Welp, there goes my favorite weekend hobby... more » subgrenades4carrots: For those who haven't seen "The Stuff", I highly recommend. Riding on the popularity of frozen yogurt at the time, and Garrett Morris of SNL fame pla... more » acrobatic rabbit: huzzah to the killer pizzas!! more » ManchuCandidate: No Thanksgiving is complete without inviting Kanamits (but I don't know how edible they are) to Dinner. To Serve Man... more » -
#triviagasm
Tasty Foods That Would Rather Eat You for Dinner
Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US, a time when families gather around the table and chow down on tasty treats. But, when it comes to being eaten, some foods are less agreeable than others; some would rather eat you. More » -
#geocities
The Greatest Science Fiction Sites We'll Miss On Geocities
The clunky backgrounds, blaring Midi sound files, and ugly ads... there's a lot we won't miss about Geocities when it shuts down today. But it was home to tons of fan sites and science-fiction resources: here are some we'll miss. More » -
#reddwarf
Red Dwarf Back Again?
After last year's Back To Earth mini-series, is Red Dwarf coming back for good? The series' Robert Llewellyn told fans this weekend that scripts for a tenth season of the SF comedy have already been commissioned. More » -
#spacemadness
10 Of Our Favorite Space Cases
If there's one thing that Pandorum shows us, it's that it's psychologically stressful to be out there in space. Studies have shown the dangers of space madness, but we have to admit: It makes for good entertainment. More » -
#falldvdpreview
The io9 Guide To 2009's Fall DVD Releases
Last week, we told you about the movies reaching theaters this fall, but it has to be said: Sometimes, even just going to the theater seems like too much hassle. Here's what you can watch at home, instead. More » -
#unseentv
The Science Fiction Sitcoms That Never Were
What do Alan Alda, Andy Kaufman, and Matthew Perry have in common? They all filmed pilots for failed science fiction sitcoms before doing the series that made them stars. We look at those, and other scifi sitcoms that never were. More » -
#triviagasm
6 More Heroes Who Might Still Be Trapped In Virtual Reality
Yesterday, we looked at six characters who seemingly managed to escape virtual prisons. Now, we'll make it an even dozen as we examine another sextet of science fiction heroes that may or may not still be stuck inside their own minds. Spoilers!
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#virtualworlds
The 5 Science Fiction Tales That Made Us Love Virtual Reality
For almost as long as there has been science fiction, there's been virtual reality, teaching us about worlds inside machines before we even knew what the internet was. Here are five of the earliest, and best, VR stories we grew up with. More » -
#reddwarfrecap
Red Dwarf Smegs Up Its Comeback
The return of British comedy Red Dwarf was a chance to prove that the show had a future and wasn't an exercise in nostalgia... until they spent most of it recreating Blade Runner. Spoilers.
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#reddwarf
Red Dwarf To Return Again?
This month's Red Dwarf revival may only be the start, according to one of the show's stars. But the start of what, exactly, he's not quite sure... More » -
#reddwarf
Red Dwarf Crashes Into The Internet
Brit-com Red Dwarf's return isn't just happening on television; a new ARG based on the show's three-part reunion special has launched, giving you the chance to track down your favorite smegheads for yourself. More » -
#reddwarf
Red Dwarf's Return Grows Another 30 Minutes, Kind Of
New images from behind the scenes of the new Red Dwarf have been released, but that's not the best news from the show we've heard. That'll be the fact that it's now an episode longer. More » -
#reddwarf
Red Dwarf Crashes Into British Soap... Maybe
Will Red Dwarf's return to television include an unexpected crossover with Britain's favorite soap opera? New leaked info suggests that the whereabouts of Lister may be more clear than everyone thinks. Possible spoilers ahead. More » -
#reddwarf
Red Dwarf's Return Gets Spoiled
The new Red Dwarf special episodes have been given their official title... and it's so spoilerish, we can't even tell you it above the fold. Spoiler warnings for everyone past this point. Seriously! More » -
#violencerules
Science Fiction Stories That Make Gandhi Cry
Tonight's Star Wars cartoon looks like it may teach an important lesson: pacifism sucks. If so, it'll join an illustrious science-fiction tradition: stories where peace-loving, non-violent people learn to kill. Here's our list. Minor spoilers... More » -
#triviagasm
Do Androids Pray to Electric Gods?
The final episodes of Battlestar Galactica promise to reveal everything about the Cylon religion. But those toasters didn't invent robo-faith — here's a list of all the religions which robots have founded over the years.
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#reddwarf
Is There More Red Dwarf On The Way?
Exactly what should we be expecting from next year's new episodes of Red Dwarf? And are they just the start of a more permanent return for the British space-comedy? Craig Charles is hinting about both. -
#itsstillcoldoutsideandstillnokindofatmosphere
Details About Red Dwarf's Revival Finally Emerge
After weeks of rumors and creative guesses, the real details of the return of Brit sitcom Red Dwarf have finally been revealed... kind of. We now know how many new episodes (Yes, there's more than one), how many clip shows and where everything is going to be broadcast, but certain other details are still being kept under wraps for fear of ideas being stolen, which is more than a little intriguing. Most importantly, also currently a secret is what must be the burning question about the comeback: will all of the skutters join the human cast in this reunion? More »
