Many of us who spend a segment of our treasured leisure time here on AJB have naturally gravitated to a kind of ’shorthand’ to use as a shortcut in conveying ideas and opinions in as concise a manner as possible: ‘TWINE’, as we all know, stands for ‘The World Is Not Enough.’ But just how many of these are there—and are they limited to simple acronyms of movie titles? We think not…
What follows is a partial, preliminary list of terms, phrases and utterances which have filtered their way into the lexicon of www.ajb007.co.uk over the course of the past few years, in some cases by my own guilty hand…alphabetized, itemized and appropriately lampooned for your convenience. Hopefully it will grow over time.
AJBers - Suggested by AJB Moderator Predator – The collective term for members of this, the greatest online Bond community in the known world.
“Babs” - Nickname/term of endearment for Barbara Broccoli, daughter of “Cubby” Broccoli. Producer of the James Bond films; widely credited/blamed for the Craig Era/reboot.
Barry Bonds, The – Coined by AJB member Sir Hillary Bray, this term refers to the Bond films scored by brilliant composer John Barry. Any reference to steroid-jacked former outfielders for the San Francisco Giants baseball club is purely coincidental.
“Big Tam” – Sean Connery’s nickname as a youth.
Bond-Centrist – One of the Bonditical parties. This Bond fan is possibly (or probably) well-read, re: Fleming, and finds value in transferring a bit of the literary heritage to the Big Screen—and yet, finds enough to like in Cinematic Bond’s broader, lighter-tone outings (most of the time) to afford them a generous measure of dispensation, whilst condemning excesses on either side. Favourite Bonds: Any (don’t try to label me; I won’t stand for it!). See: the ‘Your Bond Party Affiliation’ thread.
Bondian – The essence of being like, or summoning positive comparisons to, James Bond.
Bondian Chaos Theory – Coined by AJB member 7289. The point at which The Theory of Bond Relativity collides with the Bonditical party system, automatically and instantly rendering all personal opinions about James Bond irrefutably irrelevant.
Bonditics - The world of Bond fandom, divided along party lines in a fashion similar to that of political parties. Bonditics employs a three-party system: Flemingists, Cinematic Bond Traditionalists and Bond-Centrists. Like pinball, this notion is For Amusement Purposes Only…
Bondiverse – The Bond universe, to include both the world of fictional superspy James Bond…and the fever-pitched hopes, dreams and disappointments of his fans.
Cinematic Bond Traditionalist - One of the Bonditical parties. More guided by the traditions and norms established by the films themselves, as they’ve unfolded over the past 46 years. Might not have ever read Fleming; if so, considers the books well separate from the films, and feels they should remain so. The CBT will generally prefer the bigger-scale, ’spectacle’-style Bonds, and won’t mind a lighter tone. Favourite Bonds: Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan. See: the ‘Your Bond Party Affiliation’ thread.
Codename Theory, The - Suggested by AJB member i expect u2 die – A longstanding theory, circulating in various pockets of Bond fandom, which purports that ‘James Bond’ is merely the code name of a number of British Secret Service agents, over the past fifty years, who have taken on the identity of ‘James Bond’ and assumed the ‘007′ identification number. Presumably, this is a means of explaining why James Bond has had different faces on film from 1962 to the present day (rather than the mere recasting of a film role—when actors lose interest, demand too much money, or simply grow too old to keep leaping off burning vehicles).
Copyright - Suggested by Predator – The reason why AJB has never allowed MGM/UA/Sony images of the Bond films to be posted on the site.
CR – Casino Royale
Craig Bashers – Suggested by Predator – The antonym of the Craig Optimist. These Bond fans collectively wish that Daniel Craig had stuck to small independent films.
Craigger – Nickname/term of endearment for Daniel Craig.
Craig Optimist – Those who, during the production of CR, remained optimistic that Daniel Craig could be an effective James Bond.
Craig Wars – That wild, dangerous and violent time, beginning on 14th October, 2005, with the official announcement of Daniel Craig as the sixth actor to portray James Bond on film, a colossal event which split Bond fandom along distinct lines. From simple, random border skirmishes—with a few rounds being exchanged in the dead of night—to all-out, Ardennes-style armoured combat…complete with tanks, aircraft and covert operations…this mammoth conflict had to be experienced to be appreciated. Ask one of the veterans about it. Chances are, they’ll merely shake their head, and drink their cocktail in silence. As to when this conflict ended…well, that’s the question, isn’t it? As with the Cold War, bullets are rarely fired in anger anymore…but there is a distinct unease within the quiet…
CR Contrarian’s Playground – An ultimately failed experiment; a Craig Wars-era attempt to create a safety zone for Craig/CR/reboot haters, skeptics and doubters to voice their concerns, criticisms and insults without fear of reprisal—essentially a de-militarized zone—routinely infiltrated by Craig supporters with sabotage on their minds. One of the few (if only) threads to be locked…and then unlocked. Still viewable to the curious, like images of the extinct dodo bird.
“Cubby” – Nickname/term of endearment for the late Albert R. Broccoli, co-founder of Eon Productions. Quoted as saying that the James Bond films will last “until doomsday.”
DAF – Diamonds Are Forever
DAD – Die Another Day
dandified banter - Coined by AJB luminary superado to describe posts by Loeffelholz during one of their many (and colourful) Craig War border skirmishes, circa ‘05 – ‘06.
danielcraigspicturenexttoamonkey.com – Used in lieu of the actual name of the anti-Craig site(s), who used a unique brand of photographic manipulation, crass homophobia and simple-minded singularity of purpose to organize a boycott of CR…leading to the film’s worldwide gross of nearly $600 million.
DN – Doctor No
Eon – Production company founded by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. “Cubby” Broccoli; currently run by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. Owner of exclusive film rights to the James Bond character. Rumoured to stand for “Everything Or Nothing,” although this has been denied by the principals.
fanboy – Any male whose admiration of some aspect of pop culture—Bond, Star Trek/Wars, comic book heroes, etc.—borders on the unhealthy, and threatens an otherwise promising social life.
fandom - A community of fans, whose interest in something keeps them at their computer, and online, past their bedtime, waiting in cinema and book store queues, etc.
fan-girl - Suggested by AJB babe Lexi, who reminds us that not all Bond fans are male! Besides, who says that an unhealthy interest in pop culture is gender-exclusive??
Flemingist – One of the Bonditical parties. Those whose Bond frame of reference descends primarily from Fleming’s novels. These Bond fans generally prefer the less comedy-driven, less outlandish (or, at least, more understated and/or ‘realistic’) plot lines…and of course, Fleming-adapted (or inspired) material. Favourite Bonds: Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, George Lazenby. See: the ‘Your Bond Party Affiliation’ thread.
(Formerly) Poor Danny - Daniel Craig, in the period after CR’s release (and obvious worldwide success).
FRWL – From Russia, With Love
FWIW – (For What It’s Worth) – Which usually isn’t very much, in the worldwide, grand scheme of things.
FYEO – For Your Eyes Only
GE – GoldenEye
Geezer Bond – James Bond, when portrayed by an actor who’s obviously too old to be leaping off buildings, etc.
GF – Goldfinger
GL – George Lazenby
Gun barrel – Suggested by by Predator – The classic, pre-title 007 introductory sequence…currently under some renovation in the Craig Era.
Hardy-smacked – The fate of a redundant thread, necessarily by the hand of the redoubtable Hardyboy, AJB Moderator and Thread Cop Extraordinaire. Check the news articles and use the forum search tool, people!!!
IF - Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond.
IFP – Ian Fleming Publications, Ltd. Formerly known as Glidrose. Controlled by the Fleming estate; owns the literary rights to the James Bond character.
IMO – (In My Opinion) – One of the quickest and most common ways to assure fellow posters that you’re not presuming to have the final and infallible word on any given issue.
IMHO – (In My Humble Opinion) – IMO, with a bit of extra sugar.
IMRO – (In My Ridiculous Opinion) - Coined by AJB member (and Craig/CR defender) highhopes, this term pre-supposes that not all Bond opinions are reliably humble. A member using this acronym acknowledges, de facto, that his opinion is worth no more than what anyone pays to read it.
Izzy worthy - Suggested by AJB Moderator jetsetwilly. A euphemism for a woman of quite phenomenal attractivess, as seen in the “Izabella Stuff” thread in Off Topic Chat.
JB – No, not James Bond—but you can use it that way if you like! As AJB member (and renowned musician) Barbel reminds us, this stands for John Barry, the musical craftsman who defined Bond through music in the early days of the film series, and who continues to influence those who pick up his mantle.
JHOCHT, The Society Of - Jealous Husbands, Outraged Chefs and Humiliated Tailors. According to AJB contributor bigzilcho, a super-secret society—more fearsome than SPECTRE and Quantum combined— dedicated to the destruction of James Bond since time immemorial.
Kool-Aid - This refers to the decades-ago mass suicide in Guyana, by followers of cult leader Jim Jones, who served up cyanide-laced grape Kool-Aid. ‘Kool-Aid drinkers’ are said to be blindly committed to a principle—at all costs.
LALD – Live And Let Die
LTK – Licence To Kill
“Mickey” – Nickname/term of endearment for Michael G. Wilson, stepson of “Cubby” Broccoli, and producer of the James Bond films.
Mods – Suggested by i expect u2 die, this is short for the moderators of AJB…a.k.a., Those Who Must Be Obeyed.
Mo – Suggested by Hardyboy, this refers to AJB Babe Monique.
Moonie – Coined by Monique, this is a term of endearment for moderator Moonraker 5.
MR – Moonraker
NSNA – Suggested by Predator – Never Say Never Again, the ’separatist’ James Bond film produced by Kevin McClory in 1983 (as a result of long-festering litigation between himself and Ian Fleming, followed later by Eon Productions), starring Sean Connery in his final screen appearance as 007.
OHMSS – On Her Majesty’s Secret Service
‘Old Man Steptoe’ – A comparison made by AJB member Napoleon Plural in reference to Daniel Craig, in the historic Craig Wars-era thread of the same name.
OP – Octopussy
PM – Private Message - the means of confidential communications between MI6 agents on AJB.
Poor Danny - Daniel Craig, during the period of time immediately following his announcement as the new James Bond, throughout the production of CR (during which time the tabloids had him unable to drive a stick, obsessed with ladies’ toiletries and gay/nude scenes, losing both front teeth whilst filming, terrified of firearms, ad infinitum) and up until the film’s premiere.
Precious Classic Formula – The patented formula for James Bond films (currently evolving in the Craig Era). Pre-CR, this generally meant that: Bond has a PTS adventure; Bond gets briefed by M, flirts with Moneypenny and gets his gadgets from Q; Bond meets the villain of the piece in a social setting before formal and direct hostilities begin; Bond goes through a number of action set-pieces, getting laid in-between by Bond Girls both good and evil; Bond confronts the villain in the villain’s lair and ultimately triumphs.
PTS – Pre-Title Sequence – The opening sequence in any Bond film (except for DN), taking place before the credits/titles run.
Pussy Galore’s Flying Circus – Suggested by jetsetwilly. The collective noun for AJB’s sauciest female correspondents…
QOS - Quantum Of Solace
reboot – The controversial restarting of the Bond mythos, with CR showing a Bond who’s just received his ‘00′ status. A seismic event, the aftershocks of which continue to shake the beds of some AJB members in the small hours of the morning.
Reviled Daniel Craig, The – A Craig Wars-era term; currently retired. See: Poor Danny
RM – Roger Moore
Roger The Codger – Coined by AJB member Jamesbondjr – Roger Moore, in his later Bond career.
SC – Sean Connery
scrotacular – Coined by AJB Moderator Hardyboy – uber-manly, macho-themed. Example: the film 300.
Seannery - Suggested by AJB member Pendragon – for those too lazy to type out Sean Connery, but not entirely comfortable with the acronym ‘SC.’
TB – Thunderball
TD – Timothy Dalton
Theory of Bond Relativity, The - The hypothesis that every Bond film (and novel) is overrated and underrated by someone, due to the diversity of Bond fandom and the absolutely correct nature of any one Bond fan’s personal opinion…on an exclusively self-assessed basis.
TLD – The Living Daylights
TMWTGG – The Man With The Golden Gun
TND – Tomorrow Never Dies
“Topic closed” – When used by an AJB moderator, the death knell for the thread in question.
TSWLM – The Spy Who Loved Me
TWINE – The World Is Not Enough
Van Nutter Syndrome, The – Coined by AJB member bigzilcho – Named after Rik Van Nutter, who played Felix Leiter in TB, this is said to pertain to any actor whose primary claim to fame is simply being in a Bond film.
Vocal Minority, The – Suggested by AJB member (and leader of the Cinematic Bond Traditionalist Party!) Tee Hee – A term often used to describe Craig’s (and the reboot’s) most outspoken detractors.
YOLT – You Only Live Twice
