andre@nrcvax.UUCP (Andre Hut) (03/22/86)
>> > >This might also explain why the Tardis is always referred to as a Tardis. >> > >After Susan (do I have my history right?) made up the acronym, the Doctor stuck >> > >it in the data base. >> > > >> > >david rickel >> > >> > I think the TARDIS had its name since its invention. I just recently saw An >> > Unearthly Child, and I don't think that Susan made up the acronym. I believe >> > that she just explained it to the intruders of the TARDIS. >> >> No, I have An Unearthly Child on tape (somewhere!) and I am almost positive that >> Susan thought up the acronym... and David Rickel's explaination of the incon- >> gruency is valid and certainly creative. >> >An Unearthly Child played here less than a month ago. Susan >most definitely said that she was the one that made up the name. >( I've got it on tape to prove it ). This makes sense also if you watch "The Invasion of Time". As the Doctors "TARDIS" approaches Gallifrey, A security agent for Gallifrey warns the council that a unauthorised "time-capsule" is approaching, and is given orders to arrest the occupants (the doctor, leila & K9). -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ihnp4-\ sdcsvax-\ \ Andre' Hut sdcrdcf!psivax!nrcvax!andre hplabs--/ / ucbvax!calma-/ Network Research Corporation 923 Executive Park Dr. Suite C Salt Lake City, Utah 84117 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------