World Watch OnLine: The Buckaroo Banzai Mailing List
#  60 (15 November 1998)
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Contents:
Greetings
Response to LtJureay re. book.
Perfect Tommy
Greetings and Introductions
Work Work Work...
The Whisper
BB game walkthru

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Greetings,
Just slapped this together today. Some sort of killer virus is trying to lay me
up this weekend. Must be a World Crime League plot. 

I found what may ( I haven't ran through it yet) be the solution to the BB
game. It's at the very bottom, after "The Whisper", to keep anyone from
being spoiled if they want to get through it on their own. Doesn't say if it's
for the text or graphic version, but the games are near enough alike I doubt
it matters.

As you may or may not know, hurricane Mitch pretty well ravaged Central
America. Here's the Red Cross address:

AMERICAN RED CROSS
HURRICANE RELIEF AID
P.O. Box 37243
Washington, D.C. 20013
HTTP://WWW.REDCROSS.ORG

Seems a BBI-worthy effort to me, though putting it in at the time
of year when we're constantly getting hit up for stuff gave me a few
second thoughts. Hopefully, nobody is terribly offended (but if you
are, please let me know). 

Nothing new on the series front, other than Richter is excited and says things
are going well.

Later...
ArcLight

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Subj:	 Response to LtJureay re. book.
Date:	11/8/98 4:10:10 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:	ahclem@together.net (Dave Sherman)

<< Try calling an out of print book search company.  There are many who
will
look for books for you, and save you the wear and tear on your shoes
from
going to store to store to store.>>

	But then I'd miss the thrill of the hunt!  :-)  Thanks for your
suggestion...I'm familiar with OP book searches.  The problem with that,
as I see it, is that when the book is found the dealer/searcher will, no
doubt, find out also how much the book is worth.  I guess, if I have to
eventually pay $30, $50, whatever, I might.  But think how satisfying it
would be to find it at some garage or church-type sale for $1.00!  And
every time I go to one of those things I experience the anticipation
that it will be hiding in *this* box of books or on *that* table.  The
fact that I (so far) come up empty does nothing to diminish that.  Of
course, if the book ever gets reissued...well, there are other things to
search for.  :-)

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Subj:	 Perfect Tommy
Date:	11/8/98 9:56:50 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:	widdoes@usaor.com (widdoes)

I had to send this to someone who might care...
About 6 years ago I was living in LA. I was in a bar in Santa Monica
when who walks in but Lewis Smith. As I was VERY familiar with the movie
I went up to him and mentioned how much I liked the movie and I asked if
he had had as much fun making it as it looked like.He said yes and then
he asked what seemed like a slightly irregular question. He asked, "How
many times have you seen it?" I rather sheepishly replied that I had it
on tape and I had seen it (at that point) roughly 35-40 times. He didn't
miss a beat and said "and you see something new every time right?"
I stumbled onto this web site tonight when a banner was loading on
another page said "yoyodyne." It's great to see that there are still
some Blue Blazer Regulars out there. I'll bookmark this site. Remember
"Don't pull on that, you never know what it might be attached to."
(aren't you glad I didn't say "no matter where...")

Wild John

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Subj:	 Greetings and Introductions
Date:	11/10/98 12:49:07 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:	Jill.Miyamoto@UCHSC.edu (Jill Miyamoto)

A Rocky Mountain "HI!"

	First of all I'd like to apologize for that really bad pun above,
which will most likely be edited out to prevent needless pain and
suffering.  Let me introduce myself.  My name is Jill.  I hail from
Colorado (in sensed by the bad pun) and I work in the field of Biomedical
Research.  I was beginning to feel alone in my B.B. endeavors, but then I
happened upon the B.B. website. 
	I have been a long time B.B. the movie fan but must confess I am
somewhat of a "rookie" in regards to the rest of Buckaroo Banzai-dom
(comic origins, novel etc.) In fact while I was investigating the FAQ
about B.B. on the web a question occured to me about BBIs.  Forgive me if
my following question seems elementary (especially to veterans of the
BBIs) but how does or did one become an "official" or "unofficial" BBI?
Are there any tortuous initiations involved.  For instance, any quantum
physics calculations required!? (just kidding)  If a veteran BBI could
clue in this rookie by posting an answer I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,

JILL MIYAMOTO
BBI Wannabe
Jill.Miyamoto@uchsc.edu

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Subj:	 Work Work Work...
Date:	11/13/98 1:15:24 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:	buckaroo@jane.penn.com (Patrick Shaffer)

I've been working (Semi-)hard on the BBI Viper Strike Force HQ. it's
80% done. and for some news
Good News is as follows I've wedged ALL the quicktime files Rafterman
made before he split or what ever he did back online. Also there is
some things on the site you should check out <IE Team Renegade folk
and Figment> for yourself ;>. http://www.geocites.com/Area51/3917
I said the good news now the Bad <I hope not> I was bored last night
and checked my webcounter's info sheet and a person from
www.usdoj.gov paid it a visit.... I'm saying this in reminder because
it's a bit unusual and that there is word on some Buckarro Banzai
work being done. Which is GOOD news... for some reason 'I've got a
bad feeling about this' ok remember all your copy write things and
such..
laters
True Blue
Fanatic
PS send me your web pages for the link page from hell with 2048
links... till next time keep your stick on the ice.

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The Whisper

"Buckaroo Banzai" and related characters and concepts are copyright   ??? (or at least,
that's what we think ...).  The story, on the other hand, is copyright 1997-98 and possibly
into the next millennium by me, that is BBI Red Di ("Chicago Red's second cousin")
(reddi@sirius.com), and cannot be re-distributed or archived anywhere without askin' me
nice first (except, of course, in World Watch One archives, which doesn't have to ask). 
This story may contain language and action which some may find PG-13; I'll try to keep
it at that level.  Not being entirely familiar with the complete BB Institute background,
Red Di welcomes any helpful comments about what happened when and where.  

This story is set after the return of Penny/Peggy as documented in Ernest Cline's
screenplay for "Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League", in which Penny is
revealed to be Peggy (sorry, hope that didn't spoil it for everyone).
 

(Copies of earlier chapters may possibly be found in the Archives, definitely by writing
RedDi@sirius.com)

	"An explosion!" Chicago Red caught Big Norse's eye as she repeated what Buckaroo
was telling her over the phone.  She and Big Norse were just settling into their room at the hotel
around 5:00 when Buckaroo phoned.
	"Yeah, it was pretty bad," Buckaroo added, "and we lost a few of the interns that were on
the tower.  Bad scene.  But Pinky's okay.  Four of the Whisper's men were killed, though. 
Obviously it was a strike aimed at them."
	"Jeez.  Did Willy make it?"
	"Yeah, ironically.  The only guy who'd really been 100% cooperative.  Which makes me
and Rawhide a little more suspicious of him, but then how would they know where he was being
kept?"
	"I see your point.  Everyone else is okay, though?  Peggy, Pecos, Reno, New Jersey-"
	"They're all fine.  But we won't be coming up tonight.  We'll send you your electronics
team tomorrow morning, and we'll all come up for first and final run-through on Wednesday, and
have our re-group meeting there instead of here.  Think you can be ready by then?"
	"Well, I was counting on getting started tonight, but I guess so, Buckaroo.  I'm sorry
about the Gatehouse.  And the interns you lost."  A knock on the door signaled the arrival of her
band members, and she said, "My band's here, I better go now.  I'll check in with you tomorrow." 
She hung up and let in her three fellow band members.  "Big Norse, meet Zuzu's Petals.  This is
Raven, our singer, Pandora, our lead guitarist, and Tina, our drummer.  Everyone, this is Big
Norse.  She works with Team Banzai."
	Raven, a tall slim woman in her early thirties with jet black hair cut in a Betty Page style,
stepped forward and shook Big Norse's hand.  At 5'11", she was the only one there as tall as Big
Norse and almost a foot taller than Chicago Red.  Pandora had shoulder-length straight blond
hair and was a good deal shorter than Raven, as was Tina, a robust black-haired woman.  "So I
understand we'll be playing a world dominion gig on Saturday," Raven said.  "We also do
weddings and bar mitzvahs."  
	"I certainly hope you guys haven't talked to anyone about this in Chicago," Chicago Red
said sternly.
	"Outside of all those flyers we passed out, no, we haven't said a word," replied Tina
sarcastically.  "So what's the scoop?"
	Chicago Red informed them all of what was happening, summing up with, "I guess that
means that since I don't have to work with the interns tonight, we can at least rehearse a bit for
the weekend.  The hotel manager said we've got the ballroom for the week, so grab a snack and
let's get cracking."
	Big Norse sighed, "Well, I guess I'll head back to the Institute and see what I can do
there.  You girls be good now, and I'll see you Wednesday."
	"Later.  Thanks for the ride."  After Big Norse left, she turned back to the other three. 
"Well, girls, let's get rockin'."
	"Uh, before we do, I think you should probably deal with the bellboy," Pandora said,
unpacking a small train case.  
	"Can't you tip him yourself?"  Chicago Red asked.
	"No, I mean I'm pretty sure he's with that World Crime thing.  I heard him on the phone
and he said the name Shorty."
	Chicago Red shook her head.  "Okay, which bellboy?"
	"His name tag said Chet," Tina told her.  "What are you going to do?"
	Chicago Red bit her thumbnail.  "Nothing right now.  I don't want to tip our hand.  There
may be more than one here.  Tina, can I borrow your cell phone?"
	"Sure."  Tina handed her the cell phone.  "Why not use the hotel phone?"
	"Probably bugged."  She dialed the Institute number and asked for Buckaroo. 
"Buckaroo, there's a Code 24 here at the hotel, possibly more than one.  What do you think we
should do?"
	"Frankly, I was expecting this to happen.  Okay, we're going to have to assume that
they've already got a few bugs in.  You're on a cell, I take it?"
	"Yeah.  Zuzu's Petals are here and I'm feeling a little responsible for their safety.  Big
Norse just left, which means I'm it here.  Can you send me someone for back-up here, just in
case?"
	"Yeah, no sweat.  I'll send Perfect Tommy and New Jersey.  I can reassign their duties
here to Reno and Pecos.  Meantime, do you have equipment for a bug sweep for your room?"
	"Yeah, I'll do it after we do a run-through.  So I'll let the guy alone, then?"
	"Roger that.  Just be careful what you say around him.  What's his name, do you know?"
	"His name tag says Chet, for what it's worth, " Chicago Red replied.  "When can I expect
Perfect Tommy and New Jersey?"
	"In a few hours, no later than ten.  Take it easy, hang loose and act natural."
	Chicago Red smiled.  "Nice clichs, there.  Want to throw in 'keep on truckin' while
you're at it?"
	Buckaroo laughed.  "Sure, why not.  Make sure there's a room available for Perfect
Tommy and New Jersey, and I'll talk to you guys later on after they get there."
	"Okay.  Talk to you later."  She turned off the phone.  "Well, we've got a few hours to
practice before a couple of the guys get here."
	"Did I hear you say Perfect Tommy?" Raven asked, raising her eyebrows.  "I think I've
heard of him.  Is he perfect?"
	"He thinks so.  All I can say is, enter at your own risk.  And New Jersey scares easy, so
leave him alone, okay?"
	"Not like I'm any kind of man-eater.  I'm practically married," Tina reminded her, alluding
to her boyfriend of seven years.  "Besides, we know you just like the shy ones for yourself."
	"With a name like New Jersey, you can keep him," Pandora replied.  "Okay, let's move."
	They got in a good three hours of practice before breaking for a late dinner, during which
Perfect Tommy and New Jersey showed up, joining them in the dining room.  "Chet just took our
bags up," Perfect Tommy told them after they had all been introduced.  "You know, I've been
thinking about the possibility of an inside source at the Institute, and if we could monitor who
Chet calls, I bet we could find out how they're getting our information."
	"I really don't think it's a person at the Institute, though," New Jersey said, shaking his
head.  "Everyone is so thoroughly checked out that they'd have to have faked an entire lifetime
to -"  His voice trailed off then, as his eyes widened.  "That's got to be it!"
	"What's got to be it?" Chicago Red asked.  "A fake ID?  I think that would be pretty easy
to uncover."
	"No, not a fake ID.  A fake life.  I mean, a real life, but borrowed.  Isn't it possible that
someone was accepted to the Institute, then has an accident that we never heard of because
that person was replaced?"  New Jersey said.  "This would be hard to confirm, but not
impossible.  They're bound to have made a mistake somewhere."
	"Mrs. Johnson would know what to look for.  Fingerprints can't be faked.  DNA sure can't
be faked," Perfect Tommy said.  "We just started indexing DNA a few years ago for positive
identification purposes.  It's certainly a possibility I'll mention to Buckaroo when we check in." 
Perfect Tommy looked around the near-deserted dining room.  "This place isn't bugged, is it?"
	"No, I checked it before we set up for rehearsal," Chicago Red told them.  "Clean as a
whistle."
	The lights went out then, as if to contradict her statement.  She took hold of Raven's
hand and whispered, "Get under the table, now.  Tommy, do you have a light?"
	There was no reply.

To Be Continued...

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Buckaroo Banzai game walkthru snagged from The Mining Co. website
(http://www.theminingco.com)

                                BUCKAROO BANZAI

Move Table, W, E, E, Enter House, Take Toolbox, Examine Toolbox, S, W, W,
Enter Station, Drop Box, Enter Booth, Examine Trash, Take Battery, Examine
Battery, N, E, N, N, W, Enter Car, Examine Dashboard, Examine Compartment,
Read Formula, Get Out, Drop Formula, N, Take Sand, Enter Shack, Take Radio,
Examine Radio, E, N, Fill Battery, E, S, W, Drop Battery, E, S, S, W, Enter
Shed, Drop Radio, Connect Antenna, N, E, Enter Yoyodyne, Drop Sand, Drop
Jar, W, N, Enter Store, Take Pick, Take Pump, Examine Pump, Take Cables,
E, S, S, Unlight Flashlight, W, Enter Station, Pump Gas, Take Pump,
Disconnect Hose, Drop Pump, E, N, N, W, Take Formula, Replace Hose, E, S, S,
Enter Yoyodyne, Go Stairs, Drop Jug, Light Flashlight, Make Fuel, Unlight
Flashlight, Drop Formula, Go Stairs, W, N, N, W, Connect Cables, To Terminals,
Refuel Car, Drop Jug, Take Hose, N, N, Wash Hose, S, S, Replace Hose, Enter
Car, Examine Dashboard, Press Button, Get Out, Take battery, Enter Car, Close
Cockpit, Press Button, Press Button, Open Cockpit, Get Out, Light Flashlight,
Examine Canister, Press Switch, Examine Canister, Take Envelope, N, Open
door, W, S, Enter Yoyodyne, Open Envelope, Drop Envelope, Open safe, Read
Paper, Drop Paper, W, W, Enter Shed, Connect Battery, Transmit Warfin,
Transmit Yoyodyne.....THE END.

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