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Old 23-04-2015, 13:41
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If you want ghosts, maybe try watching Ghoatbusters instead (no offence). Doctor Who has done 'ghost stories' before but they're always aliens or time travellers, not ghosts.
Oh dear...
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Old 23-04-2015, 13:51
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Old 23-04-2015, 14:10
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I hope I haven't accidentally discovered one of the Ghostbusters shared universe films!
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Old 23-04-2015, 14:34
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This thread has actually depressed me.
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Old 23-04-2015, 14:58
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Some of us did some brainstorming about this on another forum. And we all came to the conclusion is that the show needs a season-long story arc about the Doctor being trapped in a totally alien universe. He could be sent there as part of a trap set by Missy or Davros or whoever the season's big bad is.

The Doctor's knowledge wouldn't help him there, and the TARDIS might not even work properly (cf. Rise of the Cybermen). He'd have trouble just finding out where he is and what's happening, never mind finding a way to return in time to stop Missy/Davros/whoever's evil plan in the season finale.
Surely that would make the problem worse, not better? Unless you show the Doctor completely helpless and failing in this other reality (X-Space?) then you just end up with a Doctor that is triumphant in not just our universe, but all possible universes - he becomes even more godlike than ever.
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Old 23-04-2015, 15:06
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Surely that would make the problem worse, not better? Unless you show the Doctor completely helpless and failing in this other reality (X-Space?) then you just end up with a Doctor that is triumphant in not just our universe, but all possible universes - he becomes even more godlike than ever.
But surely the point is the Doctor IS a God? Maybe not to his race but to us, he is. I would also say that to us, he's also a 'superhero'. The Doctor is essentially like a time travelling Thor, only with a Sonic Screwdriver instead of the mighty hammer Mjornir.
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Old 23-04-2015, 15:16
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Wasn't that a film with George Clooney?

This thread has actually depressed me.
Lighten Up, Light Me Up! (I've wanted to say that since I first saw your username).

I love these surreal threads.
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Old 23-04-2015, 15:21
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Lighten Up, Light Me Up! (I've wanted to say that since I first saw your username).

I love these surreal threads.
Ha! If it makes you feel any better I'm a miserable cow both on and off the forums

I should embrace it a bit more. Without threads like these the forum would just be swamped with endless CE speculation and wondering if Clara is pregnant or not.

Dear god you're right I need to lighten up!
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Old 23-04-2015, 15:40
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But surely the point is the Doctor IS a God? Maybe not to his race but to us, he is. I would also say that to us, he's also a 'superhero'. The Doctor is essentially like a time travelling Thor, only with a Sonic Screwdriver instead of the mighty hammer Mjornir.
It's Mjolnir.
And no, he isn't.

(EDIT: No, wait... god of thunder... the Oncoming Storm. OK, you win.)
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Old 23-04-2015, 16:33
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But surely the point is the Doctor IS a God?
Nope.
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Old 23-04-2015, 17:16
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But surely the point is the Doctor IS a God?
Quite emphatically no.

The whole point is he isn't and should never let himself get caught up in that feeling. Remember Waters of Mars? Timelord Victorius? Very definitely not a god, and dangerous if he lets himself believe he is.
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Old 23-04-2015, 17:54
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Originally Posted by LightMeUp
I've read the OP a few times and I'm still none the wiser. What are you asking for? Is this thread real? The new series needs something...but what? Am I just being backward?
What? Yes. Something measurable No, You seem forward.
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Old 23-04-2015, 17:58
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What? Yes. Something measurable No, You seem forward.
In the spirit of 'lightening up' I'm just going to chuckle and move on
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:09
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The new series needs a distinct lack of Norris ChinaTown.
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:44
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Originally Posted by LightMeUp
In the spirit of 'lightening up' I'm just going to chuckle and move on
Keep moving, nothing to see here.
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:46
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Keep moving, nothing to see here.
I genuinely can't work out if you're joking, being nice or being horrible. Have I really become so cynical!!!????
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:50
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I genuinely can't work out if you're joking, being nice or being horrible. Have I really become so cynical!!!????
Sandy's nice. She's never horrible, just a bit off the wall. Really.

And please don't take me seriously. My lighten up thing was a joke - be as miserable as you like.
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:52
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Originally Posted by CD93
The new series needs a distinct lack of Norris ChinaTown.
Clara and The Doctor could play Tardis hopskotch instead.
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:56
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Originally Posted by LightMeUp
I genuinely can't work out if you're joking, being nice or being horrible. Have I really become so cynical!!!????
I'm nice, couldn't resist making a little joke. Good to laugh sometimes
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:58
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Originally Posted by Granny McSmith
just a bit off the wall. Really.
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Old 23-04-2015, 18:59
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Old 23-04-2015, 19:03
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Sandy's nice. She's never horrible, just a bit off the wall. Really.

And please don't take me seriously. My lighten up thing was a joke - be as miserable as you like.
Haha no no you were right! I have no excuses
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Old 23-04-2015, 19:03
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I'm nice, couldn't resist making a little joke. Good to laugh sometimes
That's good to know. Got to be on your guard in a hostile environment such as this
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Old 23-04-2015, 19:12
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Sorry.
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Old 23-04-2015, 19:20
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Thanks for your sorry Granny, hug
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