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Say What?? X-Philes (like me) speak a language all their own. This is a glossary of acronyms which can be used to decode typical X-Phile wording. :)

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ADBB --All Done Bye Bye-- the message Mulder saw on his cellular phone at the very end of "Blood," now used as a sign-off at IRCs and at the ends of posts.

C&C --Confused and Cute-- refers to Mulder's condition when he looks as though he just woke up and has that look on his face that says, "Huh?"

Capitalizing the first letter of a word--such as: Skeptic, Believe, Trust, Partner--implies a special significance to that word as related to THE X-FILES (i.e. "Skeptic" usually refers to Scully, though it can refer to someone else, "Believe" refers to a belief in the "Extreme Possibility" or paranormal, yatta, yatta, yatta.)

CITC --Conversation In The Car-- refers to the exchange between Mulder and Scully in his car as they kept surveillance on Eugene Tooms in "Tooms." This is the conversation in which Scully cements their Partnership, telling Mulder, "I wouldn't put myself on the line for anybody but you." Shortly thereafter she *does* put herself on the line, by lying to Skinner about Mulder's whereabouts when Eugene Tooms was supposedly assaulted, saying that she was with Mulder being "oriented" on the unauthorized surveillance.

CITDBTB --Conversation In The Dark By The Bed-- this refers to the scene in the pilot episode, "The X-Files," in which Mulder tells Scully why he is so obsessed with abductions: he believes his sister, who disappeared when he was a kid and has never been heard from since, was abducted.

CSM --Cigarette Smoking Man-- (also referred to as TSM--The Smoking Man, and "Cancer Man" [by Mulder in "One Breath"])--refers to the mysterious man in Skinner's office in "The X-Files," "Tooms," "The Erlenmeyer Flask," and "Little Green Men," and other episodes.

DDEB --David Duchovny Estrogen Brigade-- the DDEB is an email chat group on the Internet consisting of fans of David Duchovny. The DDEB and DDEB-2 are currently not accepting new members due to server limitations. Please note: DDEB is NOT a generic term for fans of David Duchovny.

DDTeen -- Group of young Duchovny fans.

Duchovnik -- General term for a fan of David Duchovny.

E.B.E --Extraterrestrial Biological Entity-- First used on THE X-FILES by Mulder in "E.B.E."

EIHPs --Enemies In High Places (singular: EIHP*)-- refers to the off- creen presence of people Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who can hinder and manipulate Mulder and Scully. Also used, by extension, in reference to those who hinder or manipulate other players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.

EP --Extreme Possibility-- First used by Kwicker.

FIHPs --Friends In High Places (singular: FIHP*)-- refers to the off- screen presence of Mulder's contacts Higher Up in the D.C. Establishment who can protect Mulder and Scully. Also used, by extension, in reference to those helping or protecting other players. First used by Gayle, Karin, and Laura Anne.

GAGA -- Genuine Admirers of Gillian Anderson.

GATB --Gillian Anderson Testosterone Brigade-- the collective name for fans of Gillian Anderson on the Internet. There is also talk of forming a Dana Scully Testosterone Brigade in deference to Anderson's marital status.

GTM --Gratuitous Tactile Moment-- phrase used to describe any physical contact between Mulder and Scully that is not absolutely necessary and may be used as an argument for UST. Coined by ROSAS@delphi.com.

IDDG --Intellectually Drop Dead Gorgeous-- part of the motto of the GATB: "GA is IDDG!"

IMBS --Infamous Mosquito Bite Scene-- refers to the scene in the pilot episode, just before CITDBTB, in which Scully discovers marks on her lower back that look suspiciously like those found on people who Mulder believes have been abducted and controlled by E.B.E.s (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities). She runs next door to his motel room in her bathrobe, and in a panic, strips to her underwear and asks Mulder to examine the marks, which turn out to be mosquito bites, to her great relief.

ISS --Infamous Speedo Scene-- refers to the scene in "Duane Barry" when Krycek comes to tell Mulder about Duane Barry's escape, only to find him swimming. When Mulder emerges from the pool, he is wearing a very skimpy pair of Speedos, making this scene very memorable for all Duchovniks.

IWTCHU --(The) I Want To Cuddle Him Urge-- refers to the sentiment evoked in many women every time Mulder gets beaten up. Coined by Kathy Agel.

MIB --Man In Black (plural: MIBs*)-- Super-secret government agents. All that is known is that they are effective in hushing up Things The Government *Really* Doesn't Want You To Know. By any means necessary.

MIJ --Mulder in Jeopardy-- a favorite plot situation of DDEBers and Duchovniks. (See also SIJ) Originated by ROBINMM@delphi.com.

MMBH --Might Morphin' Bounty Hunter-- refers to the character in "Colony" and "End Game" also known as "The Pilot," who, through the miracle of special effects, took on the appearances of many different people, including Mulder, in his effort to track down and kill the clones. Coined by HKOLMSTED@delphi.com.

MPEB/MPPB --Mitch Pileggi Estrogen Brigade/Pheromone Brigade-- two groups of Mitch Pileggi fans. The MPEB was co-founded by PLMACKEY@delphi.com. The MPPB is an email chat group on the Internet. To join the MPPB send a request to befree@eskimo.com. They are currently accepting new members and encourage all MP fans to join--without gender bias.

NUST/NUSTers/Non-USTers Those who do *not* (for whatever mistaken reason ) see UST. First used by LAG.

PSDT --Pass The Drool Towel-- First used by P.L. Mackey.

Relationshippers --Fans who want Mulder and Scully to start dating.

RB --RatBoy-- Nickname given to Alex Krycek, Mulder's temporary partner (as of "Sleepless"), which serves the dual purpose of both describing the character and making it easier for those who have a hard time spelling "Krycek."

RSD --Red Shoe Diaries-- Duchovny's series on Showtime, also available on video at Blockbuster. (Blockbuster Volumes #1 and #4 are the most often referred to.)

SIJ --Scully in Jeopardy-- a favorite plot situation of the GATB that came about after much mention of MIJ by the Duchovniks. First used by Dick Wales.

SPCDD --Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to David Duchovny

SRE --Scully Rational Explanation-- Any of the various explanations that Scully comes up with that are so far-fetched they almost make Mulder's explanations seem more credible, such as "a mountain lion," and (my personal favorite), "swamp gas" (both from "E.B.E.").

SYX --Smart Young X-Philes-- The name of a group of fans under age 21.

The Magic Circle -- describes Mulder's and Scully's increasing inability to Trust those around them, forcing them to rely exclusively on each other for Trust and friendship.

TSM --The Smoking Man-- (see CSM).

TXFPP --The X-Files Paranormal Paronomasiacs-- A group of X-Philes, originated on Delphi, who can't help but make puns due to a genetic mutation.

UST --Unresolved Sexual Tension-- refers to the undercurrent of romantic and sexual attraction between Mulder and Scully, something neither of them will acknowledge. UST does =not= (necessarily) have to be Resolved, at least not in the near future. This definition is not a Final Word, but to give people a common definition for basis of discussion.

V & C --Vulnerable and Cute-- refers to Mulder's condition most of the time.

WPDF --Wounded Puppy Dog Face-- refers to the rather sad look Mulder often has on his face that reminds one of a puppy that's been hit with a rolled-up newspaper.

Yatta yatta yatta -- (1) Phrase used by Duchovny in his AT&T commercial, meaning "etc.," or "and so forth." (2) When used in conjunction with a wink ;-), is the 90's equivalent of "hubba hubba hubba."

YAXA --Yet Another X-FILES Acronym (plural: YAXAs*)-- (1) What we'll have if we add something else to this list. (2) Exclamation used upon the discovery of what might be Yet Another X-FILES Acronym, much like you would say "Bingo!"

YKYAXPW --You Know Your An X-Phile When. . .

Note: Certain YAXAs, such as MIB and YAXA, are pluralized by adding an "s" to the end; others, such as EIHPs and FIHPs are generally used in the plural form, but are sometimes used in the singular (FIHP, EIHP). Yes, I realize that these are not grammatically correct, and that when speaking you wouldn't say "Man In Blacks," but this is the way they're written online. Hey, language is weird, what can I say? :-)

If anyone wants to either take credit for one of the YAXAs whose origin is not noted, or correct their credit, drop me a note.