Why did you make this site?
I came as a new viewer to ER at the end of season 8. Of course I had heard of the show before, but I didn’t know much about it. I loved the tight time span of the episodes, the use of a true ensemble cast, the talented actors, the SteadyCam, and I loved that it was about medicine. Epidemiology is a pet interest of mine. To figure out what the hell was going on on the show, though, I needed some background. Yeah, there are great sites like Alt.tv - er and Television Without Pity out there, I believe me I used them, but I wanted transcripts. There were a few out there, but I was surprised that such a popular show had so few. I wanted to pitch in.
Haven’t I seen some of your transcripts elsewhere on the Internet?
Yeah, before I changed the focus of Duck Fest to my own transcripts, I emailed my first two (If I Should Fall From Grace and Be Patient) to Lindsay’s ER Page. If you’ve seen them somewhere else, I couldn’t tell you why.
Can I use your transcripts on my site?
I’d prefer if you didn’t, because it’s just as easy to link here. If you have a character-centred site and would like just to use a scene that features your character and not the full transcript, that might be okay. Email me: duckfest2001@yahoo.com.au
How do you choose which episodes to transcribe?
I live in Canada, and currently have access to season 7, season 8 and the season 9 episodes as they air. I’m far more likely to transcribe an episode like On the Beach or Secrets and Lies, that takes place away from the hospital. They’re a thousand times easier for me. For the same reason, I also plan on updating the "selected scenes" section much more often. If you’re interested, these are the episodes I really want to transcribe at some point. If you have a request, it’s worth asking. Email me.
How come there aren’t more updates?
I’m a full time student, I have a full time job, and I have a life. I’m sorry.
I found an error in one of your transcripts?
I do strive for correctness, but mistakes happen. Typos, misspellings, screwing up names, being too vague... If you find something, email me so I can iron it out.
Can I transcribe something for you?
That would be awesome! Please do email me. I can add html if you need that done.
Where does the name “Duck Fest” come from?
If you’re an Ed fan, you might remember episode 1.06, “Home is Where the Ducks Are,” where Ed created the first annual Festival of Ducks to get his hometown of Stuckeyville a better rating in Guide to Small Town USA, and help the mayor win his bid for reelection. That episode took place in 2000. 2001 is just the year I built my site.
Wow, you’re sure God’s gift to web design, aren’tcha?
Why, thank you! Really, you’re too kind!
In all seriousness, I don’t know anything about web design, and I don’t especially care to learn. Computers and I are unmixy things.
Would you link to my website on your web page?
Maybe. I only link to general ER sites, not to character specific ones. The Lounge, however, has a very extensive list of links. I suggest you check them out.
Why don't you ever update your website?
Uh... shut up.
*If there's anything else you want to know, please do email me.