University removes Firefly Poster
Chancellor attempts to stop the signal. Sees quotation from Firefly as professor’s threat of violence against students.
Some commentators have pointed out there must be a history to this incident because it really doesn’t make a lot of sense.
Also see here and here and here.
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I love that quote of Mal’s. Obviously it is a character quote even if you’ve never seen it. Dorkus Chancellor
Apparently, the chancellor backed down. I should update this and add Adam Baldwin’s comments.