Stargate Atlantis Action Figure Theater: Sheppard and McKay go to Manhattan

[wraithfodder]

A friend from the midwest came in for a weekend visit, and wanted to go into the city (aka New York City, the Big Apple) so.... Sheppard and McKay came along (said friend is a fan who got a kick out of it).


On the commuter train into the city, the squabbling can be heard (well, not over the cellphone users)...
Sheppard: "You know this seat is big enough for the two of us, in fact, I could fit Lorne and his team and a jumper, so why don't you move over."
McKay: "Hey I was here first and it's a window seat." 

 



After standing in line for nearly two hours (the guys were lucky, they just had to hang around packed tightly into a acamera pack), they find themselves at the Staute of Liberty. In order to blend in and not look odd, they do what virtually every other tourist is doing (although without holding up a banana or a shoe, honest, really!).
McKay: "We look STUPID."
Sheppard: "We look like everybody else. Keep the arm up. No one's noticed us." 


The guys take a breather on the fencing surrounding the Statue of Liberty Island. Behind to the left is Ellis Island, and to the right, Manhattan.
McKay: "You know, someone could have wiped this fence first. My butt is getting wet."
Sheppard: "I'd be more worried about that helicopter that's been hovering overhead. Your passport is current, right?"
McKay: "And I have time to fiddle with that meaningless paperwork when?"
Sheppard: "Crap."

 

And an NYPD helicopter hovers suspiciously over the nervous Canadian. You really didn't think that was rainwater all over the railing, did you? *cough*

Since it was pouring away at Ellis Island, the place was packed to the gills with tourists, Rodney and John remained safely sequestered in the camera bag, even when passing by the delectable fudge counter, although the photographer was sure she heard pitiful moans from that bag when ordering a small coffee...


Back in Manhattan, the guys wait in the sweltering subway for a train. And wait, and wait... and wait (sigh)...



The train finally arrives! However, the guys soon discover that their plastic butts are useless on plastic seats and as the train takes off, they swish around, hence the psuedo green complexion of train sickness ;)



And the guys pose at Central Park West, and just beyond is Strawberry Fields and Central Park...
McKay: "People are staring at us."
Sheppard: "I think it's that dirt smudge on your nose."
McKay: "WHAT? Since when?"
Sheppard: "Gee, all day."



As the guys wait for the train (again), McKay just can't stop moaning around the dirt smudge on his nose.
McKay: "It's not coming off!"
Sheppard: "Gee, it's not like you've got anyone to impress. Katie dumped you, remember.
McKay: "That was a mutual separation and... Wait, wait! Women find dirt on guys attractive. In fact, I've read stuff - they love you covered in blood and big gaping wounds. Sounds pretty twisted to me, but maybe a paper cut or two and I'll have those babes--"
Sheppard: "We are NOT talking about those whumpers!



The guys end up at Rockefeller Center Plaza, where (now through July 19th) is a 65 foot, 16,000 pound Erector Set skyscraper.


 
Sheppard: "This is so cool!"
McKay: "Big deal. I could have made this when I was a toddler."
Sheppard: "You're just jealous."
McKay: "Hmm, bet those whumpers would love to drop this tower on you."
Sheppard: "Don't make me push down that subway grate, Rodney."



It's time for dinner and the guys end up at TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) restaurant, where McKay goes instantly for the wildberry drink as he's just cooked from the hot temperatures outside.


But, ack, gasp, the drink was poisoned! What could it be!? (hint hovering over head)


Sheppard stares at the big yellow object that is floating around rather obviously on top. Eh, it's just a tiny lemon wedge and Rodney never got a drink, so, oh, not poisoned. Fainted. Yeah, manly hunger, sure...



The guys realize they've left their wallets in another galaxy, so can't order and are forced to hang around the salt and pepper and fake sugar tray as people around them eat Cajun Shrimp and Jack Daniel burgers (which has no relation to Jack Daniel fiction from Stargage SG-1, of course).
McKay: "One shrimp, that's all I'm saying. It's not like they'd miss one."
Sheppard: "Go steal your own food, Rodney. They're armed with knives and pointy straws."


McKay: "This is SOOOOO humilitating."
Sheppard: "Hey, it's not like this photo is every going to get to the Pegasus Galaxy." 
McKay: "They could have at least ordered us dessert! Did you see that cheesecake that went by?"


Back on the train, the guys settle down to some erudite reading material.
McKay: "Hey, look! A supermodel is getting divorced! That means she's looking for a new guy!"
Sheppard: "I knew there had to be liquor in that drink. You can't seriously believe--"
McKay: "That an intelligent, handsome man doesn't have a chance with her?"
Sheppard: "Hey, you're right. Let me check my calendar...."
McKay: "ARGH!"

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And that's it. Couldn't help but drag along the boys to the city. If you ever do the Statue of Liberty, get there really early. Think we spent half the morning standing in lines or one sort or another, but we did meet some interesting and fun tourists to chat with :)

 

Comments

[thefannishwaldo.livejournal.com]

Um... cute, but... cut tag please? You're killin' my f'list.

[thefannishwaldo.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[listy01.livejournal.com]

hee hee!! fab :D

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed :)

[libra-traveller.livejournal.com]

How fun.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

thanks :)

[monkey-junkey.livejournal.com]

My Rodney has the same chipped paint "dirt smudge" problem on his nose. Fun pictures, I especially enjoyed the ones of the subway :3

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ah, but I think I can fix that smudge. Hmm, another photo session coming up soon... :) The subway stuff was fun to do; thankfully the platform wasn't crowded.

McKay and Sheppard Take Manhattan

[sgafan33.livejournal.com]

What? I was just in NYC and I missed the Erector set of 30 Rock? Damn!

Love how Mckay's feet are up in the air while he sits next to the condiments.

Your mastery of McKay and Sheppard snark knows no bounds. Thanks for another giggle.

Re: McKay and Sheppard Take Manhattan

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

I told my friends - we're GOING to the erector set tower - so we went ;) It was cool. Heh, poor Rodney is falling back into the pink packets ...

[strange-magic.livejournal.com]

You are so made of awesome! I love these adventure stories. :)
So you live in NY State? My uncle use to live in Middleton NY on about 90 acres of land. I never knew that NY was anything but city until I went there. :)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Nope, but nearby ;) Oh yeah, I've been to upper state NY with rolling hills of green! Very pretty.

[leesa_perrie]

I love it!! LOL! Brilliant!!

And yes, I've been to New York!! (Didn't do the Statue, though took photos from the ferry).

So, you live near NYC? Cool. Well, not so cool as such in summer I've heard ... which is why we went in spring (stayed with friends on Long Island).

Ah, happy memories...and LOL snarkiness from the boys...!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

It's about an hour by train to NYC, and eegads, it was so hot and humid yesterday! :)

[margec01.livejournal.com]

Great fun as always! Excellent camera work with the perspective--they mostly looked life-sized until TGIF.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah. Of course, maybe it was giant food exhibit? ;)

[abracah.livejournal.com]

Now that is a fun way to "do" New York! At least you had a friend that is understanding and willing to play along. I believe my Hubby would not only not understand, he wouldn't even see the humor in taking action figures along and taking pics. Love how Shep looked pigeoned toed in a couple of pics sitting down.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Hmm, my excuse was "it's art." ;) but my friends are Stargate fans too, so it was no problem. In fact, if I left the guys alone too long, my friends would snatch them and begin playing with them.

[reiko-afterglow.livejournal.com]

Look, there exists someone stranger than me :P

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

;)

[pisces227.livejournal.com]

OMG! This is priceless, especially the Statue Of Liberty pose.

*still laughing*

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[ancientcitadel.livejournal.com]

Those boys really get around. That was fun. :)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Thx.

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

Hee! This really made me laugh. I've got similar pics hidden away of Wesley (from Angel) seeing the sites of L.A. from a few years back. I think the Statue of Liberty pose is my favorite. *giggles*

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

The statue one was fun to pose. Nobody even took notice as everybody was so busy posing themselves ;)

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

You are crazy :)
love the plastic train seats. are they comfortable?

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

:)

Surprisingly, the seats really aren't that bad. Of course if you sat there all day, it might not be comfortable.

[lorr54.livejournal.com]

They certainly are a well traveled pair of AFs! LOL

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yup, that they are :)

[mackenziesmomma.livejournal.com]

First off, I love that you mentioned Lorne(I may have a slight addiction to him *whistles innocently*)

Secondly I love this line:

Sheppard: "We are NOT talking about those whumpers!

It made me giggle a lot. Great entry as usual!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Erector set tower collapsing and pinning Shep in its sharp, twisted wreckage. How could the whumpers not be mentioned? :) ;)

[k8t85.livejournal.com]

Hehehe! I love these, please keep them coming.

I visited NYC last year and loved every minute of it. Sadly five days was not enough. I could have spent all five at that gigantic outlet mall.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

It would be nice to win an all-expense paid trip to the city so I could spend a week there just visiting place after place (plus paying for dinner!)

Love this!

[ltcdrflygirl.livejournal.com]

Love the NYC adventure! A question for you: Mind if I 'borrow' a few of those pics? I will give you full credit, of course. I was living in NYC up until two months ago, when I got relocated, and I miss it so much! Those pics made me feel a little better, and it didn't hurt that it was Shep & McKay, either! Love your 'stories'...keep up the great work! I am definitely looking forward to their next adventure!

Re: Love this!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

No problem. Just provide a link back to this post :)

[faekitty71.livejournal.com]

If I'd known you were in NYC, I would have found you and taken your dolls away ;-)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Ha!

[celestial-diary.livejournal.com]

LOL! Btw, did you get weird looks taking pics of NY with your action figures?

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Hmm, didn't pay too much attention and well, this IS NYC, where basically anything goes. When we arrived back at the train station, a person (I could NOT tell the gender) was standing there in front of the doors, dressed like a goth punk with leather and studs, and well, my two action figures were tame in comparison! ;)

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

NYC is a great place to visit, gotta admit.

[rissabby.livejournal.com]

You get an amazing amount of expression from your figures just with little tilts of the head and posing. I've never seen them close-up like that. Does Rodney-figure have a cute butt, or is it only me seeing that?

I had a lot of fun reading this.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Heh, well, I think they both have the same butts, actually ;) they're not bad looking ;)

[romyra]

This was great! I especially liked the Statue of Liberty pic as it reminded me of Toy Story..."To infinity and beyond".....lol. You made me smile with this.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, totally forgot about that scene..