Acquired Habits?

Uraniun235 · Post by **Uraniun235** » 2004-04-08 01:54pm

I would say the Spock eyebrow dealy, but I picked that up more from my dad.

Post by **LadyTevar** » 2004-04-08 03:44pm

The Spock eyebrow.

Cursewords from BattleStar Galatica (TOS)

Homer Simpson: D'oh!

"That's gonna leave a mark...." (anyone know where that came from? I've no clue)

From Mercedes Lackey: "Ke'Sharra" (Tale-sedrin word for 'beloved' in her Valdemar novels)

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-04-08 03:46pm

LadyTevar wrote:"That's gonna leave a mark...." (anyone know where that came from? I've no clue)

Probably Spaceballs.

General Zod · Post by **General Zod** » 2004-04-08 03:55pm

Dalton wrote:
LadyTevar wrote:"That's gonna leave a mark...." (anyone know where that came from? I've no clue)
Probably Spaceballs.

main source i recognize it from, but it's probably from somewhere else. when Barf gets the seatbelt rammed into him when they're in the winnebego, i think. don't remember exactly which scene.

Oni Koneko Damien · Post by **Oni Koneko Damien** » 2004-04-08 11:20pm

Let's see, books...

Lovecraft:

-Picked up a habit of being insanely cynical of humanity in general.
-Picked up a habit of scaring the shit out of people as I patiently explain the nature of the universe, and their position in it.
-Picked up the habit of creating morbid stories that lack happy endings.

Movies/TV/other...

Eminem:

-Picked up a habit of listening to hip-hop. Evil evil me.

Inuyasha:

-Picked up a habit of taking the Sesshomaru approach to obstacles. Show no indication that they're having any effect on you whatsoever, and if they continue to get in your way, destroy them.

The internet:

-Lost my religion, got into bondage, discovered I was bisexual, became the first in my family to be anything but republican, learned to flirt, and any number of other unholy things.

Innumerable horror movies:

-Picked up the habit of, despite having a wonderful imagination when it comes to coming up with scary shit, never actually being scared of anything. Try me.

-Damien

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2004-04-08 11:28pm

Darth_Zod wrote:
Dalton wrote:
LadyTevar wrote:"That's gonna leave a mark...." (anyone know where that came from? I've no clue)
Probably Spaceballs.
main source i recognize it from, but it's probably from somewhere else. when Barf gets the seatbelt rammed into him when they're in the winnebego, i think. don't remember exactly which scene.

Lonestar asked Barf about what did Vespa call him. Move to Lonestar getting up and confronting her, Barf getting up and failing to remember the seat belt.

For me another trait is basically going "Impressive...most impressive," while taunting kiddies on fighting games, and then adding "But you are not a Jedi, yet."

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-04-09 01:46am

I spent a week at a seminar at the US Naval Academy, now everything that is good is in fact "outstanding".

And I occasionally pick up a phrase (though I usually think it instead of saying it) from any number of C&C games.

Post by **haas mark** » 2004-04-09 01:47am

I actually subconsciously think "LOL" when I laugh and "WTF" when I say "What the fuck?"

>_>

Post by **Kuja** » 2004-04-09 02:11am

verilon wrote:I actually subconsciously think "LOL" when I laugh and "WTF" when I say "What the fuck?"

>_>

Same here.

<_<

Oni Koneko Damien · Post by **Oni Koneko Damien** » 2004-04-09 02:24am

Oh yes, I've started including 'Feh' in my everyday vocabulary.

-Damien

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2004-04-09 04:14am

I dimly recall reading somebody on the 'net use the term "what the holy flying fuck?" and I now frequently use it. (preferably with an "...of doom" added!)

SAMAS · Post by **SAMAS** » 2004-04-09 09:24am

The act of putting my hand behind my head when embarrassed -- many, many anime I watched when I was a kid(before I even knew what anime was)

Saying "Zug-Zug" -- Warcraft

Rye · Post by **Rye** » 2004-04-09 09:44am

SAMAS wrote:The act of putting my hand behind my head when embarrassed -- many, many anime I watched when I was a kid(before I even knew what anime was)

Saying "Zug-Zug" -- Warcraft

Haha, reminds me of when i used to say "more work?!" like the offended peasants in WC3 for a brief time.

The lost Prophet · Post by **The lost Prophet** » 2004-04-22 02:07am

beat you all, i carry a towel thanks the The "Ulitimate Hitchhikers Guide", just in case - and it has come in handy

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-04-22 02:09am

I have picked up the spock eyebrow raise

Post by **Gandalf** » 2004-04-22 02:16am

I do the Spock eyebrow raise.
Teal'c's head bow.
Dr Evil's "Riiiiight."
Slight English accent.
Al Bundy's hand in the pants.
Homer simpson's shrug shoulders "I dunno." Also the little scream he does when something goes awry.
"It's working! It's working!" From Ep1.
Use of Klingon in everyday life.
I "Picard Maneuver" on shirts a lot.

There's probably more I don't know about.

Forgot one: I gesticulate a LOT. I forget where this comes from.

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2004-04-22 02:38am

since watching a Disney Christmas special, one of my favorite expletives is "Sweet Christmas!"

Bob the Gunslinger · Post by **Bob the Gunslinger** » 2004-04-22 02:55am

LadyTevar wrote:The Spock eyebrow.

Cursewords from BattleStar Galatica (TOS)

Homer Simpson: D'oh!

"That's gonna leave a mark...." (anyone know where that came from? I've no clue)

From Mercedes Lackey: "Ke'Sharra" (Tale-sedrin word for 'beloved' in her Valdemar novels)

Probably from spaceballs.

Oh, and after seeing Lord of the G-Strings, I've found that "Holy shit! Break me off a piece of that!" is my new catchphrase.

Bob the Gunslinger · Post by **Bob the Gunslinger** » 2004-04-22 02:59am

My friends and I have all gotten into the habit of making SF alien sounds as part of our normal reppertoire, such as:

"Toronto gosh!"
"Yoto yoto"

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2004-04-22 03:03am

Darth Wong wrote:I suspect that most adult males probably derived some of their mannerisms from movies, particularly the more "macho" ones such as a swagger in your gait or an intimidating glare.

And air-guitaring is a horrible habit that a huge number of people have picked up from watching musical performers.

except my air guitaring has either townsend inspired windmilling, or Clapton inspired finger movements too.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2004-04-22 03:15am

I had a cat that was a discovery channel addict, and would imitate the head shake, and the rolling of sholders have you ever seen a kitten prend to be a sarrengetti lion?

Another old one is that having scene a large number of movies I steal things quite liberally. Still the longest manerism stolen, is my morphing accent....

See my mom and her sisters are from Texas, my mom's youngest sister wanted to be from England. so I naturally have a talent mor switching between californian, Southern,, and "Posh" Infact when I am educating/explaining directions to someone, I naturally switch to BBC university speak, and when I am doing my kiss ass best for the paying coustomers I am drawling like a texan. Unfortunatly our darker pigmentationed guests don't seem to like that behaviour....

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2004-04-22 02:08pm

I use a lot of Jim Carrey and Adam Sandlers cathphrases and manerisms when i'm not thinking. Last week i was playing Horizons and took out a lvl 50 Golem solo, as it crumples i exclaimed "THE PRICE IS WRONG BITCH!" drawing me some funny looks from my parents.

Jon · Post by **Jon** » 2004-04-22 02:46pm

Bouncing my head up and down at the opportune moment in Bohemian Rhapsody, thanks to Waynes World. And I hear that song alot in my house. I can't stop the above shoulder reaction either. I can't stop the voices

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-04-22 06:03pm

After watching the FLCL dub all the way through several times, I added "chief" to my vocabulary. I use it pretty often when addressing people.

Also, Family Guy. I do the Quagmire "aaaaaaaalright" now and then, and also Stewie's "BLAST!".

Chardok · Post by **Chardok** » 2004-04-22 06:10pm

In response to someone proving me wrong at work, I'll often pull down a tuft of hair onto my forehead and say "You're fired." and walk away, completely serious expression on my face and all.

Spock eyebrow thing.....