THURSDAY THIRTEEN!!!
Thirteen Aliens and how to identify them
- The Slitheen Family, from the planet Raxicoricafallapatorius (not sure I spelled that just right). The Slitheen have compression units that allow them to fit into obese human bodies; however, the compression causes a build-up of gas that causes them to fart very frequently. They have zippers on their foreheads so they can remove their body suits to feed. And to quote Harriet Jones, former MP from Flydale North, former Prime Minister, “When they fart, if you’ll pardon the word, it doesn’t smell like a fart, pardon the word, it’s like something else. What is it?” For the record, it’s like bad breath. Beware the Slitheen family. They want to harvest the earth and sell it off bit by bit. Most of them were killed in the explosion at Downing Street, but it’s possible that some of them still managed to escape with their lives. It is known for sure that one did, Margaret Slitheen, who became a leader in Wales. She was, ultimately, brought down by the Doctor for her evil deeds.
- Daleks. Daleks are instantly recognizable. They look a wee bit like a hobnailed salt shaker, made of a metal known as dalekanium. They have three appendages that protrude from their bodies, including a sucker thing with which they can sucker people to death. They have no emotions, as their creator bred all emotions out of them. They have one mission in existence: Exterminate! Exterminate!
- The Face of Boe. The Face of Boe is a good guy. He’s a giant head living in a tank-like thingie. He may not have a lot to say, but when he talks, it’s to the point. He died in New New New New . . . New York, but he’s existed through much of time, so you may run into him. It has been speculated that Captain Jack, who is unable to stay dead thanks to Rose Tyler, ultimately becomes the Face of Boe.
- The Mighty Jagrafess of the Holy Hadrojassic Maxarodenfoe. Definitely a bad guy. He looks like an enormous leech with a ferocious mouthful of teeth. He was exploded on Satellite 5, but he ruled the earth with an iron hand (behind the scenes) for 91 years prior to his death. Really scary guy. Stay away from him.
- The Doctor. He is the awesomest of the awesome. He is the last remaining Time Lord, from the planet Gallifrey (or is he?). He travels the universe, helping where he can, always offering people a chance to do the right thing before he does what he must. He is more than 900 years old, and whenever he is about to die, is able to regenerate into another form. You’ll probably never know he’s around, but if he is, be prepared for trouble and a lot of running. The Doctor has two hearts, but otherwise has looked like a human.
- The Cybermen. Really scary on their own, but easily defeated by the Daleks. And seriously, if you’re ever around when there are both Daleks and Cybermen, you’re in deep trouble. The Cybermen are able to control people by use of a bluetooth-looking-thingie, and people wearing the bluetooth-looking-thingie are unable to defend themselves. So be very cautious.
- Abzorbaloffs – Very similar to the Slitheen, and from the sister planet of Raxicoricofallapatorius, Clom. The Abzorbaloffs absorb people, literally, into their bodies. It’s quite gross, and you need to run fast and far if you ever see an Abzorbaloff.
- The Carrionites – Some of them can disguise themselves as beautiful, young women, while others cannot. In their true form, they resemble the wicked witches out of the stories of the Brothers Grimm. They gain power through the use of words–Shakespeare unwittingly nearly brought them to full power and was able to undo their spells only with the help of the Doctor, Martha Jones, and J.K. Rowling.
- The Master – Oops! The Doctor isn’t the last of the Time Lords. There’s another. And the Master? Batshit crazy. And bad. Really bad. Two hearts, ability to regenerate. The last time he was killed, though, he refused to regenerate. He wouldn’t accept the Doctor’s forgiveness. Kinda of sad, really, but there you have it.
- The Family of Blood – Somewhat reminiscent of the Family Manson, if you ask me. You can recognize them by their odd gait and carriage, and the way they refer to each other as “Father of Mine,” “Mother of Mine,” “Daughter of Mine,” etc. The Doctor did take care of them, putting them out of commission. The one you’re the most likely to run into is “Sister/Daughter of Mine.” She has been imprisoned in a mirror, every mirror, and if you ever look at a mirror and think you see something moving that’s not there, it is she.
- The Angels/The Lonely Assassins – They look like a regular stone angel, weeping into their hands. But if you’re not looking at them, if you blink, they can move faster than you can imagine. They only exist when they’re not being looked at, and they are fed by blipping people into a different era and living off the lost potentialities. The Doctor was able to trick them into looking at each other, which caused them to be trapped in their stone bodies. But there may be more…
- The Ood – The Ood have been imprisoned for untold lengths of time, part of their brains cut off and forced to work as slaves. Their faces have tentacles and look faintly octopus-like. They have been used by evil people, but of themselves they are a good and a peaceful people. When they form their circle, they make the most beautiful music you’ve ever heard. If you see an Ood, be kind to it.
- The Sontarans -The Sontarans are a vicious warrior people, notably of very short stature. They have no scruples when it comes to war, and will play against any human who thinks to form an alliance with the Sontarans. Their battle cry is “Sontar Ha! Sontar Ha!”
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Oh, I just love Dr Who.
My T-13
My favorite alien was Q from Star Trek: TNG!
A friend just turned me on to the Ood this week, since I am on a squid kick:
Enjoy.
In my neck of the woods aliens wear shiny spandex leggings with tube tops or colored socks and man sandals. It is scary.
Thanks for an intrigueing TT.
Dr. Who’s still my favorite alien. Good post.
Happy TT!
That’s pretty freaky for an ol gal who knows nothing about Dr. Who. It had me wondering what the book title was and where I could get it. Guess Imma have to break down and netflix Dr. Who and see what all the hullabaloo is about! 🙂
Happy TT!
My TTs (each different) are up at both The Eclectic Witch TT and Thorne’s World TT Search terms
I did a Doctor Who T-13 last week, so I totally approve. 🙂 (One thing about #13, though. It should be “Sontarans.”)
The Daleks are the best!