Jean in Newcastle Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 It came to my attention last night that Rough Collie did not know who my alter ego, Xena Warrior Princess, is. I was shocked at this egregious lack of Neo Classical knowledge. I was wondering how many other HIve members might be lost in the mire of Xena Ignorance. So, tell me. Do you know (without googling) who Xena Warrior Princess is? Once you've voted then you can google and imagine me in my leather bikini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 no no no.. now you have to POST pictures of you as Xena... In all your glory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 no no no.. now you have to POST pictures of you as Xena... In all your glory! I didn't say that I look like Xena. She's my alter ego - you know, how I picture myself in my mind - esp. when I picture how I want to be - strong, healthy and ready to kick you-know-what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 oh I thought you had a costume of her.. :-( Like I used to have with Starwars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 There are people who don't know who Xena is? I feel sad for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wish I could find the picture. My sister in law looks almost exactly like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Ahhhahahahahahahaha! Yes. Yes I do. It is a source of vast amusement to dh and I. I will also forever picture Kevin Sorbo as Hercules. Some time back I heard Lucy Lawless giving a radio interview and they asked if her kids knew about Xena and her trademark battle cry. She said no, but she had discovered in act of desperation that her warrior cry would cause all the kids crying and fussing in the car to instantly silence. Whether from concern, shock or surprise. And yes, both dh and I have at least once used the Xena warrior cry on tantrum fussing toddlers. And it does indeed hush them. For about 3 minutes. But hey, it's a blessed 3 minute reprieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Ahhhahahahahahahaha! Yes. Yes I do. It is a source of vast amusement to dh and I. I will also forever picture Kevin Sorbo as Hercules. Some time back I heard Lucy Lawless giving a radio interview and they asked if her kids knew about Xena and her trademark battle cry. She said no, but she had discovered in act of desperation that her warrior cry would cause all the kids crying and fussing in the car to instantly silence. Whether from concern, shock or surprise. And yes, both dh and I have at least once used the Xena warrior cry on tantrum fussing toddlers. And it does indeed hush them. For about 3 minutes. But hey, it's a blessed 3 minute reprieve. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 when my dc were little, the entire family watched both Xena and Hercules. My dd had tons of Barbies, the dream house, the van, the convertible, etc. My ds wanted to play Barbie with her but he did not want to play with the Barbies so we got him Xena as his doll. Also got him Captain Kirk Ken doll and he was fine with those 2 dolls. We all loved both shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 wait, is this the first 100% poll ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneinco Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I know Xena all too well. Surprised my younger sister (who I think was 16 at the time) with two tickets to the first Xena con way back when... And it was not until I pointed it out that she noticed our normal tree topper had been replaced with a Chakram, like in A Solstice Carol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sure do, but have never watched the show. Might have to find an episode online so I can hear the battlecry - I'm intrigued. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Watched every episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sure do, but have never watched the show. Might have to find an episode online so I can hear the battlecry - I'm intrigued. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yep, I watched it when it was on tv along with Hercules. It's in my Instant Queue on Netflix right now. I've been reminiscing. The later episodes have much better production than the early ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I remember some yapyapyap about lesbianism, and assumed it was something along the lines of a gay teletubbie and a bent knee under a cloak as a stiffy in a Disney movie and paid no attention, so I think it is someone on TV or in the movies. Am I close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 It's in my Instant Queue on Netflix right now. I've been reminiscing. The later episodes have much better production than the early ones. And are surprisingly nuanced. I'm dead serious when I say Xena foreshadowed (and while they ran together echoed) many of the complexities of character we saw in Buffy, and I don't think there have been many female characters since (outside the Whedonverse) who were so fully realized. I miss Xena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes. I totally know who Xena Warrior Princess is. And no, I have never watched. Interesting, it is, that one could completely avoid even passing knowledge of such things. Heh heh... Kalanamak said "stiffy"... Heh heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am Xena: Warrior Princess. Why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes. I totally know who Xena Warrior Princess is. And no, I have never watched. Interesting, it is, that one could completely avoid even passing knowledge of such things. Heh heh... Kalanamak said "stiffy"... Heh heh. That seems to happen to my often. I still remember when my cousin saw Lady Gaga at the airport. My cousin got her daughter's picture taken with her. It ended up in the news. I had no clue who Lady Gaga was. None what so ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 I was aware of the lesbian comments but never thought it was that important to the stories themselves which were entertaining. Besides, to me, the qualities that make her my alter ego have nothing to do with her romantic interests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I know of her, I know the actress's name, but I've never seen a single episode. I'm aware of the battle cry....thanks to the Simpsons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I have never seen the show, but I know who Xena is, and I recognized her when she was on the X-Files and now that she's Ron Swanson's girlfriend on "Parks and Recreation." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Awesome show! Ares was.... :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Ok, I'll admit it. I loved Xena! That show was such campy fun. I watched Hercules some too, but even though he looked nice, I liked Xena more. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I have never seen the show, but I know who Xena is, and I recognized her when she was on the X-Files and now that she's Ron Swanson's girlfriend on "Parks and Recreation." Whoa, I didn't realize that Xena was Ron Swanson's girlfriend! But I just started watching Parks and Recreation, so I think I have an excuse. I thought knowing Xena was basic cultural literacy, sort of like Star Trek and Captain America and the episode of I Love Lucy where they're working in the candy factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes, I know who Xena is. I didn't say that I look like Xena. She's my alter ego - you know, how I picture myself in my mind - esp. when I picture how I want to be - strong, healthy and ready to kick you-know-what. Oooh. I want an alter ego!!! Mine is going to be Jennifer Garner as Agent Sydney Bristow. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Oh my! I had forgotten the scream! How could it be?? Admittedly, I didnt watch the show much, but still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 The show was on from 1995-2001. I had triplets in 1994, and DD in 1995. I never watched television during those years, except for a few PBS shows (for kids) and a few episodes of Power Rangers. What else did I miss while I was watching Barney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 The show was on from 1995-2001. I had triplets in 1994, and DD in 1995. I never watched television during those years, except for a few PBS shows (for kids) and a few episodes of Power Rangers. What else did I miss while I was watching Barney? Excuses, excuses! :D Actually, I'm glad that you're being a good sport about me outing your Xena ignorance! :hat: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Let's see, Jean... what should I out you about? :smilielol5: I need to know if you are a good sport, too. PS I liked Barney, and I think I'm the only mom who ever did! I do not, however, think of myself as a large, purple dinosaur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 oh Roughcollie, not Barney. I actually made dh watch that with dd as I just COULD NOT watch it. But then I had to watch Telitubbies which our dd loved ever more. Actually for a while dd would only answer to the name of Po, at least until Lion King when she changed her name to Ed (one of Scar's bad hyenas). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. A Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 We named dd1 Xenia (zeen-ya), but there have been quite a few people who insist pronouncing it Xena instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Let's see, Jean... what should I out you about? :smilielol5: I need to know if you are a good sport, too. PS I liked Barney, and I think I'm the only mom who ever did! I do not, however, think of myself as a large, purple dinosaur. Eeek! I never thought about the fact that you could out me on anything! Back pedal, back pedal! I like Barney. I still sing the Clean Up song to my tween and teen and the I Love You song. And they still love me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I had no clue who Lady Gaga was. None what so ever. I only heard about Lady Gaga when someone on this board was protesting the Westboro Church and a Gaga concert was brewing and that crew jointed her protest group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I like Barney. That comment is not going to save you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I know who she is, but I never watched the show. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Not only do I know who Xena is, my kids love watching the show on Netflix. I am pretty sure my eldest boy has a big crush on her. He knows her heart belongs only to Gabrielle, but he's crushing anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weddell Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I haven't watched many episodes, but I've certainly seen it. My dd age 7 is really into the idea of strong women fighters (who like to kick people and use swords). I saw amazon had the Xena dvds on sale on Black Friday and I bought her the first season as a Christmas present. Hoping it's kid friendly enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I've always wanted to be Buffy. ...and, while I'm not suggesting that Jean is really Xena- I have noticed I've never seen them on the board here at the same time. Just sayin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I haven't watched many episodes, but I've certainly seen it. My dd age 7 is really into the idea of strong women fighters (who like to kick people and use swords). I saw amazon had the Xena dvds on sale on Black Friday and I bought her the first season as a Christmas present. Hoping it's kid friendly enough... You could look up here http://www.xenaville.com/epguide.html My 6.5 year old has similar interests but I don't think she is ready for Xena, much as I loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Watched both Xana and Hercules on tv. Loved them both, but really loved that Xena was darker and more nuanced than Hercules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Loved Xena from day one, Hercules too. Love that they are on Netflix, my girls love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I nev3ere watched the show but I recognized it. Same with Justin Bieber- I never listened voluntarily to his music but I know who he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weddell Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 You could look up here http://www.xenaville.com/epguide.html My 6.5 year old has similar interests but I don't think she is ready for Xena, much as I loved it. Thanks! I think she'll be alright with it. It's kind of funny, she is a super sensitive girl about a lot of things, but tv fantasy violence is something she enjoys. I think any dark story lines will probably go a little over her head. She will probably really just watch it for the fight scenes and ignore the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I only got to watch when a friend videotaped it due to not having any broadcast signal of my own. I preferred Gabrielle to Xena. And the earliest episodes to the later ones. Hope, in particular, scarred me and was where I checked out of keeping up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 You know what is funny? I really haven't watched that much Xena. I know who she is and what she symbolizes to me (strong woman who can kick butt) but other than having watched a few shows here and there, I was never a groupie or anything! You know the comic strip "Rose is Rose" where the mom turns into a leather wearing motorcycle mama? It's like that for me and Xena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I don't believe I ever watched a whole epsiode, but heck yeah, I know who Xena is. In fact, back in my VS days, I would sometimes tag my comments with "::assumes the Xena Warrior Princess position::" when stating an opinion that would not necessarily be a favorite of others. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yes, I do, but I was never interested in watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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