The AsCast Jar

AlSkar:

Abbreviation for Alexander Skarsgård, a Swedish actor most commonly known for his role as the vampire Eric Northman in the HBO series True Blood.

In September 2009, after considerable debate, the NFFR executive staff began a forum-wide campaign, initiating Alexander Skarsgård’s image as a suitable aesthetic embodiment of older High King Peter.

(may also be used in forms AlSkared, AlSkaring…etc)

Amethyst Orbs:

A recessive gene in the pigmentation of one’s eyes that tends to appear in many Mary Sues.

AsCast:

The NFFR podcast which began in 2009.

Awkward Turtle:

A hand gesture in which one places one hand on top of the other and moves their thumbs in a circular fashion. This is often done to mark and alleviate an awkward situation.

Bad News Bear:

Someone that is up to no good or an inclination that something foreboding. NFFR origins derived from the 1976 film The Bad News Bears. See Kelly Leak.

Bad News Moose:

A variation of Bad News Bear.

Bin Bons:

A pet name for Ben Barnes, the actor that plays Caspian in the Chronicles of Narnia feature films.

Boom De Ya Da:

A rhyming song featured on a Discovery Channel promo that expresses a love and interest for all the different facets of the world.

After the AsCast interview with RthStewart in Episode 4, forum members have adapted the song lyrics to show great appreciation for the Narnia fandom.

Caspian Montoya:

A reference to Bin Bons’ portrayal of Prince Caspian. Originates from the actor’s accent, as based off of The Princess Bride character Intigo Montoya.

Carbuncle:

A gemstone that also has a pathological definition which led to confusion in the context of the treasure chamber in Prince Caspian.

COTC:

Acronym for The Changing of the Constellations by TastyAsItGets.

Fanson:

A hardcore fan of the band Hanson.

Fellowship of the Sun:

An anti-vampire, bigoted church featured in The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris and the HBO series True Blood.

The term has been embraced by NFFR when referring to intolerance for differing opinions or creeds within Narnia fandom.

The Great Tiger vs. Shark Debate:

A dilemma as proposed by Hev’s old college buddies. In a survival scenario, which situation would be easier to escape: a tiger in 10ft of water or a shark in 2ft of water.

He Who Must Not Be Named:

A particular menace of NFFR history. See Steve Newlin.

HKDS:

Acronym for The High King, the Duchess, and the Secret by TastyAsItGets

IKEA:

A home products retailer that is Swedish in origin, known for selling ready to assemble furniture in flat packs. NFFR members eagerly await the release of prepackaged AlSkars.

Jar of Smashed Aslan:

The catchphrase of AsCast. Its origins can be found in a line within the independent film, The Good Life.

Kelly Leak:

The trouble making, cigarette smoking, star athlete featured in the 1976 The Bad News Bears (and subsequent sequels). The role is played by then child star Jackie Earle Haley, who is now known for his characterizations of Rorschach in Watchmen and Freddy Krueger in the 2010 adaptation of A Nightmare on Elm Street.

On April Fools 2009, the NFFR staff turned the webpage into “The Kelly Leak Fansite.”
Since then Kelly will occasionally be sited driving forum threads off-topic.

Lazy Sunday:

An SNL skit starring Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell. The characters rap about going to the movies to see the Chronicles of Narnia.

Now quiet in the theater or it’s gonna get tragic.
We’re bout to get taken to a dream world of magic.
With the ChronicWHATcles of Narnia.
Yes, the ChronicWHATCles of Narnia
We love that ChronicWHATcles of Narnia
Pass that ChronicWHATcles of Narnia

Magical Poo:

Shit that don’t stink because of the magical attributes in the Narnian environment.

MooB:

Play on the term “noob” or “newbie.” See Moose.

Moose:

A deep-voiced, somewhat awkward creature that trots in unexpectedly and brings lulz.

MooooooK:

The sound a moose makes.

Nick Andopolis:

A character played by Jason Segel in the cult classic television show Freaks and Geeks. He is dim and unmotivated, but overly passionate about the things and people he cares about, often to a flaw.

NFFR:

Acronym for Narnia Fan Fiction Revolution.

On A Boat:

A comedic rap song by The Lonley Island about sailing on a boat. Hev has sanctioned this as the Voyage of the Dawn Treader theme song.

Voyage of the Dawn Treader = Narnia on a Boat

Reader:

A person who reads stories aloud for Revolution Radio.

Revolution Awards:

An annual poll that recognizes superior fan fiction in a variety of categories. It made its debut in 2008.

Revolution Radio:

A segment of NFFR that produces audio fan fiction of popular stories.

Screener:

A NFFR staff member that reads and rates fan fiction stories submitted to the site.

Shpadoinkle:

An undefined generic expression or replacement word that has its origins in Cannibal! The Musical.

Have a shpadoinkle day!

Oh shpadoinkle!

Hev posted another shpadoinkle picture of AlSkar on the forum.

Stanley:

A name by which some Narnia fans refer to the film characterization of Peter Pevensie.

Steve Newlin:

Leader of the Fellowship of the Sun as per True Blood and The Southern Vampire Mysteries. For further definition, see Fellowship of the Sun.

Stupid O’Clock:

When sanity goes out the window and silliness engulfs the masses.

Tastysignal:

A martini sign lit in the sky to attract NFFR’s administrator, TastyAsItGets.

True Blood:

The HBO television series about vampires integrating with humans in a southern town. Based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris. Much of the NFFR staff watch this show and integrate its terms and themes within forum/chat conversations.

Wilmo:

Abbreviation for William Moseley, the actor who plays Peter Pevensie in the Chronicle of Narnia feature films.

Wilmo II:

A William Moseley doppelgänger as sighted in Boston, MA. If you see this man, please apprehend and contact Hev or IrishSongBird.

w0rd.:

A sentiment that means one wholeheartedly agrees with a previous statement.

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