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Early comments

any editing help, advice or sheer fallacy is greatly appreciated -author

Why would this be deleted? It's one of two possible titles for the movie in question.

http://topatoco.com/snakes.htm

I'm still not convinced this is a real movie, any of the linked articles could have been faked, and Snakes on a Blog points out that SNL did a sketch called Attack of the Cobras, which had the same premise. Maybe Keenan Thompson wrote the sketch and now it's just a webjoke? Can we trust anything that's already on ytmnd.com? 216.43.27.22 00:25, 7 January 2006 (UTC)HurdyGertie[reply]

It is a very real movie (and the IMDb listing certainly hasn't been faked). It's on ytmnd.com and other places because, like the article says, "Snakes on a Plane" has become an internet meme. Really, it's Snakes, on a motherfuckin' Plane. - DoubleCross 14:59, 11 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§ SNAKES ON A MOTHERFUCKING TALK PAGE!

This movie is going to be a blockbuster. Lapinmies 10:37, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Um...

I don't think this movie got online publicity from its "fanstic title/premise" so much as its "COMPLETELY RIDICOLOUS title/premise"

Fantastic can also mean "so extreme as to challenge belief." - Tim - Jan 27, 2006 7:45 UTC

I don't think it's "ridicolus" at all, I think it is brillant literally a shining beacon not just a title but a .....dare I say a movement.

It should probably read "Fantastical" instead of "fantastic." A common error. 154.20.135.89 04:32, 11 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Actually fantastic is correct too. ⇒ SWATJester

^Ready Aim _Fire! 04:43, 11 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Anyway......it was featured in Wired Magazine. So, it's real. I've added new stuff to the article. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 03:07, 8 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

DO NOT delete talk page comments. This is the second time I had to reinsert them. The third time I WILL report you for vandalism. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 17:33, 15 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Snakes on a blog

I have added the site http://www.snakesonablog.com/ because it is the largest fansite devoted to the movie on the internet. The site itself is NOT a blog, it only has the word 'Blog' in its title. The site is full of various fan contributed artwork, music, and trailers. It also posts interviews with people involved from the film's production AND it is the ONLY site on the Internet that has a review of the actual script of the film. That alone seperates it from the rest of the links on the article page. Even if the original idea of the site was a blog, it has radically morphed into something much much larger.
TruthCrusader 10:17, 26 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Snakes on a blog is definately a blog. It uses blog software, has a personal, and has blog-style format. Such sites are unencyclopediodic, hence why they're not allowed. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 18:25, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Also from the snakes on a blog website "Snakes on a Blog documents my quest to attend the Hollywood premiere of Snakes on a Plane. If I'm really lucky, this blog will do more than just document the quest, it will aid it. Read my first and second pleas.". So it's definately and admittedly a blog. No dice, violation of policy. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 18:26, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It would make sense to me that if NPR cites and interveiws the creator of snakesonablog.com, along with Sam Jackson, then it would be a link that would belong here.

You can refer to a Car as a boat, it still doesnt make it as such. And since no one admin can make such a profound statement as 'no dice' I will just put it up for comment. TruthCrusader 21:49, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not an admin, just another user. ⇒ SWATJester

^Ready Aim _Fire! 02:43, 3 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

SWATJESTER: Just a quick question, why was the direct link to the parody/fan made video trailer removed when the direct link to the fan-made, parody audio trailer retained? Was the fact that the video trailer was hosted on SnakesOnABlog.com the deciding factor, even though the link pointed directly to the video and was otherwise unconnected to the blog important? This was the link that was removed video and this link was retained: audio. What's the difference?

There is none. It must have gotten lost in the shuffle of edits. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 02:43, 3 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Bold textI just cannot wait for this motherfucking movie! Snakes on a Plane...my new philosophy!

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Pages on a Blog?

I recently discovered that there is a Wikipedia Policy for not linking to blogs.

However, my blogging software enables the use of "Pages" which are much more static than a blog post. The pages each come with a separate URL. That being said, can I not link to my "Page," which is much more like a "Fansite" (similar to Snakes on a Blog), and not to my blog itself? Honestly, I was merely trying to direct people to the special place I had set aside for this wonderful film, not trying to break any wiki rules.

Please advise.

~Greg Kendall-Ball

It's a grey area. Generally, the consensus is that personal pages and blogs are a no go. It all depends on how reliable and dependable the source is. Snakes on a Blog, whatever software they may use is quite definately a blog and as such does not qualify. The one major exception to this, (I believe, and I'm not 100% sure on this) is if the blog itself is hosting an interview or something, AND it's a majorly notable blog (i.e. the interview can be verified, so something like Daily Kos, or the like). If you'd like my opinion on whether a specific page is acceptable, put it up here on the talk page and the editors for this page will give our thoughts.

Cheers. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 18:24, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well, Snakesonablog WAS interviewed with regards to the film, that seems to count for something. And as far as personal pages go, where do you think the parody links on the article link to? Snakesonablog does not, at least in my opinion, fit the traditional mold of a 'blog' as it does NOT contain a sort of 'day to day' journal thing that most blogs do. I mean, it has links to advertising, it has the ONLY script review on the whole damn INTERNET of the film. It is more of a fan-site type of thing. And, so far, the people from the film company itself seem to be grateful for the publicity. TruthCrusader 18:30, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

non sequitur?

is Snakes on a Plane really a non sequitur? basically from seeing the words "Snakes on a Plane" you know exactly what the movie is about. it makes perfect sense. it is rediculous of course but it doesn't really fit the definition of non sequitur. Jedpressgrove 01:03, 1 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The greatest movie ever?

I think we should just go ahead and give this whole movie the official wikipedia barnstar for "greatest movie of all time," because it clearly is going to be. Let's not kid ourselves: Snakes on a Plane will affect future generations of Americans and will help make this country great for all time.

Better than Kindergarten Cop? I think not! --ozzmosis 00:51, 2 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

This movie is going to end world hunger and cure all diseases. Jeff Silvers 04:01, 20 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

guys, chuck norris isn't even going to be in it. so no, i'm sorry, that's not gonna happen. -Nathew 03:43, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

S.O.A.P.

The title is S.O.A.P. and is staying S.O.A.P. "Confirmed by imdb" is a pretty funny idea in and of itself. This addition will have to be reverted pretty soon. - Tim - 2:13, March 3, 2006 .

How so? IMDB is considered to be a valid point of research for movie names, and they say it's S.O.A.P. What's going to have to be reverted? ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 02:42, 3 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

FYI, I spoke with a few people who work on the film and they confirmed that the title will not be changed to S.O.A.P. or any such thing. They're sticking with Snakes on a Plane. Read my quick thoughts on the subject at the frowned upon Snakes on a Blog here

Well we'll see for certain either way soon enough. Either way, I've got a t-shirt that says S.O.A.P. and one that says Snakes on a Plane (and about a half dozen others) so I'm good to go. ⇒ SWATJester

^Ready Aim _Fire! 08:45, 3 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The IMDB page has been fixed. Snakes on a Plane it is. 21:04, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

Julianna Margulies

As evidenced by the trailer, Julianna Margulies is still in the movie, and has not been cut as the article states. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.250.6.106 (talk • contribs)

She's also listed at IMDB. I've excised the offending sentence. -- MisterHand 21:11, 17 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just to clairify

Is this a real movie or is it a parody or something? Johhny-turbo 04:47, 21 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's a real movie, check the IMDB link in the article. -- MisterHand 05:24, 21 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- I mean is actualy ment to be a action-packed thriller or was went to make people laugh like Kung Fu Hustle or something? Johhny-turbo
  - It's a legitimate attempt at an action-thriller. Jeff Silvers 04:27, 22 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

As you'll see from the latest word (from legitimate sources like NPR and The Hollywood Reporter), the movie is actually being re-shot with some scenes to meet the growing fan expectations (fans, it should be added, who've never actually seen the script). They're adding lines, gore, nudity and other things people would expect from something that appears destined to be the Defining film of Our Generation (my idea, irony intended). §nakes on a Talk page, indeed... --- Bobak 17:57, 24 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

It's an elaborate April Fool's Joke. Eleemosynary 08:17, 25 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I agree. It would damage the goodwill people have towards the film to pander to the growing fanbase. By the time the film is released, that supposed “motherloving snakes” line is going to be very old. And there - you see - it can be done as a PG-13, which is the next point - almost all major studio films are PG-13 now. You can get away with almost anything apart from foul language in PG-13, and I don't think snake bites need a R rating. As for the reshoots, that's pretty standard for any film. And reshoots are not a sign of trouble - if a film sucks they simply bury it, not spend more money on it. Incidently, the script for SOAP has been in development for years - it was a hot concept in Hollywood but was postponed after 9/11 as I suspect it was not the type of film people wanted to see then.Scott197827 17:34, 26 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry, but the studios have a long way to go before “almost all” of their films are PG-13. Control 19:45, 28 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

link spam

Ok, as we get more and more good links, we're having to remove the less valid ones to avoid linkcruft. Therefore, please refrain from adding parody sites and fansites to the external links. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 20:32, 31 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! That section was rapidly spiraling out of control. -- MisterHand 20:33, 31 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Links to Fan Sites, Blogs, and Parodies

Wikipedia recommends avoiding long lists of external links to fan sites, blogs, and parodies. The "Snakes on a Plane" internet phenomenon, however, largely relies on these sites, and even the official site features a "Fan Site of the Week." I would therefore propose that in a nice, orderly manner we construct a comprehensive list of links to all pertinent fan sites, blogs, and parodies here in the Talk section. Akieft1

Snakes on a Blog
Snakes on a Plane 2: Planes on a Snake
Snakes on a Blog at Blogspot.com
Snakes on a Plane Community at LiveJournal.com
Parody trailer
Snakes on an Elevator parody film
Prank calls to airlines
Snakes Flying a Plane merchandise
Snakes on a Plane comic in college newspaper

That's fine if you want to keep them in the talk page. But they won't belong in the article itself. ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 22:47, 3 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

What about creating a new wikipedia article detailing the parodies?

I added links to the Fan Sites of the Week in order that they appeared on the official webpage. This is such a big part of the phenomenom, it makes sense to include it on the page. 141.161.125.91 07:21, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Just had to say it ...

SNAKES! On a WIKIPEDIA! — WCityMike ^{(T | C)} 20:08, 4 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Lol! I want these MOTHA F**N snakes OFF MY MOTHAF**N WIKIPEDIA! ⇒ SWATJester ^Ready Aim _Fire! 20:14, 4 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That's IT! I have HAD IT with these mothafuckin' SNAKES on this mothafuckin' WIKI! --Nintendorulez talk 20:32, 4 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Forgot to wikify it. ;-) — WCityMike ^{(T | C)} 20:41, 4 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

As an interesting side note: I wasted 15 bucks at stupid Six Flags over Georgia this past weekend with my roomate winning a giant snake that I can try and hang from a model plane in my apartment.. This freaking plush snake is about 6 and a half feet long. ⇒ SWATJester

^Ready Aim _Fire! 04:33, 5 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Let's all go see this movie together

Wikipedia movie party! Ya! S.O.A.P.! -58.105.128.146 23:42, 17 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Snakes on a Starship

A movie poster for "Snakes on a Starship"

http://www.strangecandy.net/d/20060409.html

Nade-Nade Pictures presents a Emi-Chan and Xuanwu production, A Strange Candy film "Snakes on a Starship" Markaris Markario, Kayin Markario, Marissa Deckard, Hoshiko Yamano, Daisuke Dohmoto, Directed by Spike, Produced by V-Chan, Written by Evil Lord Kerisu, Stunts by Dom and Ed, Music not by Yoko Kanno