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A '''bug-eyed monster''' was a generic term for an [[alien]] creature. | A '''bug-eyed monster''' was a generic term for an [[alien]] creature. | ||
Both [[John and Gillian|John]] and the [[First Doctor]] called the [[Klepton]]s bug-eyed monsters. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Klepton Parasites]]'') | Both [[John and Gillian|John]] and the [[First Doctor]] called the [[Klepton]]s bug-eyed monsters. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Klepton Parasites (comic story)|The Klepton Parasites]]'') | ||
[[Sarah Jane Smith]], during an argument with the [[Fourth Doctor]], said that she was sick of, among other things, being savaged by bug-eyed monsters. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear]]'') | [[Sarah Jane Smith]], during an argument with the [[Fourth Doctor]], said that she was sick of, among other things, being savaged by bug-eyed monsters. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Hand of Fear (TV story)|The Hand of Fear]]'') | ||
[[Captain]] [[Cook (The Greatest Show in the Galaxy)|Cook]] acquired a set of two-headed [[coin]]s from a bug-eyed monster on [[Leophantos]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'') | [[Captain]] [[Cook (The Greatest Show in the Galaxy)|Cook]] acquired a set of two-headed [[coin]]s from a bug-eyed monster on [[Leophantos]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (TV story)|The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'') | ||
[[Ace]] told Prof. [[Rachel Jensen]] that anyone who spent time with the Doctor eventually got used to bug-eyed monsters. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[1963: The Assassination Games (audio story)|1963: The Assassination Games]]'') She once asked the [[Seventh Doctor]] why bug-eyed monsters always chose to invade [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') | [[Ace]] told Prof. [[Rachel Jensen]] that anyone who spent time with the Doctor eventually got used to bug-eyed monsters. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[1963: The Assassination Games (audio story)|1963: The Assassination Games]]'') She once asked the [[Seventh Doctor]] why bug-eyed monsters always chose to invade [[Earth]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Left-Handed Hummingbird (novel)|The Left-Handed Hummingbird]]'') | ||
[[Sam Jones]] called a [[Janusian]] a bug-eyed-monster upon seeing it on the [[TARDIS scanner]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction]]'') | [[Sam Jones]] called a [[Janusian]] a bug-eyed-monster upon seeing it on the [[TARDIS scanner]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Janus Conjunction (novel)|The Janus Conjunction]]'') | ||
The [[Eighth Doctor]], upon first seeing the [[Face-Eater]], noted that [[UNIT]] would have called it a bug-eyed monster. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Face-Eater]]'') | The [[Eighth Doctor]], upon first seeing the [[Face-Eater]], noted that [[UNIT]] would have called it a bug-eyed monster. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Face-Eater (novel)|The Face-Eater]]'') | ||
[[Clyde Langer]], while distracting [[Lieutenant]] [[Koenig]] and his [[Nazi]]s, claimed that he'd fought hideous bug-eyed monsters and defeated them all with his [[mobile phone]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Lost in Time (TV story)|Lost in Time]]'') | [[Clyde Langer]], while distracting [[Lieutenant]] [[Koenig]] and his [[Nazi]]s, claimed that he'd fought hideous bug-eyed monsters and defeated them all with his [[mobile phone]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Lost in Time (TV story)|Lost in Time]]'') | ||
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== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
In [[Sydney Newman]]'s concept for ''[[Doctor Who]]'', bug-eyed monsters were to be avoided. Because of this, he initially opposed the inclusion of the [[Dalek]]s; however, [[Dalekmania|their popularity]] ended up ensuring that the series would be successful. | In [[Sydney Newman]]'s concept for ''[[Doctor Who]]'', bug-eyed monsters were to be avoided. Because of this, he initially opposed the inclusion of the [[Dalek]]s; however, [[Dalekmania|their popularity]] ended up ensuring that the series would be successful. | ||
[[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | [[Category:Jargon, slang and colloquialisms]] | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 5 April 2019
A bug-eyed monster was a generic term for an alien creature.
Both John and the First Doctor called the Kleptons bug-eyed monsters. (COMIC: The Klepton Parasites)
Sarah Jane Smith, during an argument with the Fourth Doctor, said that she was sick of, among other things, being savaged by bug-eyed monsters. (TV: The Hand of Fear)
Captain Cook acquired a set of two-headed coins from a bug-eyed monster on Leophantos. (TV: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy)
Ace told Prof. Rachel Jensen that anyone who spent time with the Doctor eventually got used to bug-eyed monsters. (AUDIO: 1963: The Assassination Games) She once asked the Seventh Doctor why bug-eyed monsters always chose to invade Earth. (PROSE: The Left-Handed Hummingbird)
Sam Jones called a Janusian a bug-eyed-monster upon seeing it on the TARDIS scanner. (PROSE: The Janus Conjunction)
The Eighth Doctor, upon first seeing the Face-Eater, noted that UNIT would have called it a bug-eyed monster. (PROSE: The Face-Eater)
Clyde Langer, while distracting Lieutenant Koenig and his Nazis, claimed that he'd fought hideous bug-eyed monsters and defeated them all with his mobile phone. (TV: Lost in Time)
Behind the scenes
In Sydney Newman's concept for Doctor Who, bug-eyed monsters were to be avoided. Because of this, he initially opposed the inclusion of the Daleks; however, their popularity ended up ensuring that the series would be successful.
