The Lone Gunmen

Langly, Frohike, and Byers

Yacko, Wacko, and Dot (you decide) meet "Hackers." These funny little guys are Agent Mulder's inside sources. They are fabulous computer hackers, and conspiracy theorists extraordinaire. They are the editorial board of "The Lone Gunmen" newsletter, which specializes in reporting the below-the-board activities of the US government.

"They" are Langly, Frohike, and Byers. Ringo Langly looks like Garth ( as in "Wayne and..."), but he also can get you inside the CIA mainframe, so the comparisons stop there. Melvin Frohike is as dorky as his name implies. He is the technology guy, with a whole lot of useful toys at his disposal. Most of these toys, of course, he is NOT supposed to have. Frohike is a lascivious little troll with a jones for Scully. John Byers always wears a suit, and looks a bit like a short, bearded Mulder. He is the voice of reason, the last to be convinced, but the first to step up and speak what he believes is true.

NOTE: When I refer to the Lone Gunmen as the Animaniacs, or as trolls, I do so only out of love. Frohike, especially. He is actually my favorite. I love him like I love the Grinch Who Stole Christmas. He's, well, he's cute, in his own way. So, please, don't think that I'm bashing the guys.

Favorite Lone Gunmen Episode

Serious: "Memento Mori"

Not Serious: "Three of a Kind"

Favorite Gunmen-ism

"She's gonna kick our ass."

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