#gibbis

[delinquenseas]

I was rewatching The God Complex a few days ago and suddenly I realized something. Why is Gibbis's worst nightmare the Weeping Angel?

Think about it. He's from Tivoli, the most conquered planet in the galaxy. They survive through all by welcoming the invaders, becoming their slaves. 

But what about the Weeping Angels? They do not conquer, they don't need slaves. They just appear without warning and take your life away (by sending you back in time or literally). The Angels don't negotiate; they don't take prisoners. They just take what they want and leave.

And I think that's the reason why is Gibbis so scared of them. Because the strategy he relied on his entire life is completely useless when facing the Angels.

(screencaps source)

[wikiwalking]

Doctor Who: The God Complex, Character: Gibbis.

DOCTOR: I take it from the pathological compulsion to surrender, you're from Tivoli. GIBBIS: Yes. The most invaded planet in the galaxy. Our anthem is called Glory To Insert Name Here. ... GIBBIS: Oh, I was at work. I'm in Town Planning. We're lining all the highways with trees so invading forces can march in the shade. ... GIBBIS: What does it matter? Sooner or later, someone will come along and rescue us. Or enslave us. ... GIBBIS: Personally, I think you've got the right idea. Times like this, I think of my old school motto: Resistance is Exhausting. ... GIBBIS: All I want to do is go home and be conquered and oppressed. Is that too much to ask?!   ... DOCTOR: Your civilisation is one of the oldest in the galaxy. Now I see why. Your cowardice isn't quaint, it's sly, aggressive. It's how that gene of gutlessness has survived while so many others have perished.

[doctorwhogifts]

Resistance Is Exhausting Button by PaganChick (1.75 USD) http://ift.tt/1kOxjy0

[narfran-blog]

All I want to do is go home and be conquered and oppressed! Is that too much to ask?

Gibbis from Doctor Who

[doctorwho]

"The Most Monstrous Character": EXCLUSIVE DW Insider, Ep 11

Meet Gibbis, a mole-like creature from the most invaded planet in the galaxy, who the Doctor, Amy & Rory meet in the haunted hotel - played by Brit-comedy icon David Walliams (Little Britain, Come Fly With Me). Learn why Karen Gillan says Walliams "lived up to every expectation" and Steven Moffat calls his character "the ultimate traitor..."

[whoniverseconfessions-blog-blog]

'I thought it was stereotypical to make Gibbis look like a mouse because he was a coward.'