The X-Files Fanbook Project 

				Marni Boshoff, South Africa


	

	The parts of the show I enjoy are when Mulder and Scully give each other a look and 
know what each other are thinking.  Also, the private jokes between them and Mulder's dry sense 
of humor.  I love the caring looks, the deep friendship they have and, of course, the Shipper parts.  
I love how well the show did their research because I love myths and conspiracy theories.  They 
did an excellent job.

	

	Each time I watch the show it brings back memories of me and my dad watching it.  
He passed away and in a way The X Files still holds that link for me.  I feel happy when I watch the 
show, and in tense moments I would still be like "don't go in there" or "dammit you should have kissed 
her there."  I still feel like my body wants to crawl out of my skin each time Mulder and Scully give 
each other a certain look or when they touch each other.

	

	My favorite characters are without a doubt Mulder and Scully, the Lone Gunmen, and Cancer man.  
The reason for Cancer Man is because he is as badass as it gets.  Seriously, never seen a character that plots 
and manipulates like him.  He is a genius, even though he uses his "powers" for evil.  Mulder, well there is of 
course the fact that he is hot, but he is also a very complicated and deep character.  All the things that life 
throws at him doesn't get him down.  Scully, well she is the best role model.  Also, she is a really strong character, 
not afraid to speak her mind and she keeps Mulder grounded. 

How has the show affected you personally?

The way it has affected my personal life is amazing.  I am a very open minded person!!!!!  The X Files opened 
up more interests in my life, which gave me a broader common knowledge.  Me and my dad bonded over it.  
He wasn't a shipper (lol) but he loved everything about the show.  I have met so many great people in the X Files 
fandom and I consider them my true friends, even though I have never met any of them ( I am on the wrong side 
of the big blue pond), but those that want to visit me are welcome anytime. What also amazes me is how much 
we X Philes have in common and how well we get along, even though we are from different countries, etc. 
The X Files truly brings the world together.


Do you prefer mythology or monster-of-the-week?

I love the mythology, even though I have to be in the right state of mind to watch it.  Let's face it, it can really 
get depressing.  I love MOTW as well.  I can pop it in any time I feel like watching an episode.



Favorite episodes: "Arcadia", "Hollywood A.D", "War of the Coprophages", "Agua Mala", "Post-Modern Prometheus", 
"X Cops."  As you can see, all the episodes with humor and shipness in them.  I love the mythology episodes as well. 
Okay fine, I can't really pick a favorite.


Are you a fan of the romantic relationship between Mulder and Scully?


Mulder and Scully relationship, hell yes!!!!!! I love them.  They are so good together.  I don't want to meet my 
prince Charming, I want to meet my Mulder.



Are you a believer or a skeptic?

I am a believer and a skeptic, some people will fool others.


What are you thoughts on the following:


Scully's cancer : I was so sad with Scully's cancer.  I cried and I cried and then I was happy because she got cured and 
it brought her and Mulder closer together.  I also loved how they let Scully's character grow and how we got to see 
how she handles difficult things in life.



Mulder's abduction:  Now there I cried.  What a tragedy.  I would have been pissed off if they let him die, but they 
didn't so it's all good.



Agents Doggett and Reyes:  I don't have a big problem with Doggett, but I am not a die hard fan of his.  He did the 
best he could, but I wasn't fond of his character.  I loved Reyes' character.  She brought a quirkiness to the show 
that I loved and she is also very understanding and will stand up for what she believes in.



Baby William:   (bawls) Loved him, I was so sad that Scully had to give him up.  I really want them to bring him 
back if there is a third movie.  That would be great.  If they don't, I will be sad, but it won't put me off from the 
third movie.



The Lone Gunmen:  Loved The Lone Gunmen.  I feel that they shouldn't have died!!!!!!!  Langley is my favorite of 
the three, but they are all cool.  I wouldn't mind to see them come back again.



Cigarette Smoking Man:  CSM wowowow the best bad guy like ever!!!!!!   They can also bring him back for all I care.  
All the bad guys looks like puppies against him.