Take me, sir. Take me hard.

Zoe ,'War Stories'


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Jessica - Oct 15, 2004 6:33:07 am PDT #4564 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Because of its graphic (though metaphorical) discussion of human anatomy, I can't quote any of the speech here, but it is one of the more cogent — and, dare I say it, more nuanced — defenses of American military power that I have heard recently. It is conveyed in language that no politician would dare use, by a puppet speaking to a roomful of puppets, in the wake of jokes about oral sex — all of which provides about as effective a camouflage as the pink and blue fatigues the Team America agents wear on their operations.

This is quite true. You want to go "Yes, but---!" and then you realize you're arguing with a puppet about a dick joke, and you can't go any further.


Sean K - Oct 15, 2004 6:35:36 am PDT #4565 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Think about after-work happy hours -- they're fun for a while, but then you're just ready to go home.

For me, I take so much joy from doing film, video, and theater work, it's almost impossible for me to think of a wrap party as even remotely resembling some kind of office gathering.

Maybe after seven years on the same show I'd feel differently, but remember, SMG said she' never been to a wrap party, so that would include the movies she's done, which is much less than a seven year commitment.

Actually, from some of the comments she's made, it seems like SMG takes very little joy in what she does, and that maybe she's in the wrong line of work.


Aims - Oct 15, 2004 6:51:30 am PDT #4566 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

I wonder if it's that this is what she's done her whole life and thinking about doing something else terrifes her. I mean, to spend the better part of THIRTY YEARS doing one thing and then to just up and quit? I've only been in accounting for 12 years and the thought of completely switching careers, which I need to do as I don't enjoy accounting anymore, scares the ever loving piss out of me.


Sean K - Oct 15, 2004 7:17:32 am PDT #4567 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

That's a distinct possibilty, Aims.

Maybe the pleasant experience working on The Grudge will assuage her unhappiness some.


Aims - Oct 15, 2004 7:37:30 am PDT #4568 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

I hope so. But if not, I would rather see her get out of acting before she becomes all bitter and evil like.

Or maybe I'm still projecting personal shit. ;)


SuziQ - Oct 15, 2004 8:04:55 am PDT #4569 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

Aimee - she also is married to an actor who has been reported as being jealous of her success...maybe she is downplaying for his sake???


Aims - Oct 15, 2004 8:10:30 am PDT #4570 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

It's a definte possibility.


Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 15, 2004 8:35:29 am PDT #4571 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Actually, from some of the comments she's made, it seems like SMG takes very little joy in what she does, and that maybe she's in the wrong line of work.

If so, it's a shame, as she's undeniably very good at it. Though I suppose people don't always enjoy doing the things they're talented at.


Stephanie - Oct 15, 2004 9:38:34 am PDT #4572 of 10001
Trust my rage

Actually, from some of the comments she's made, it seems like SMG takes very little joy in what she does,

It's always made me a little sad because *I* loved Buffy so much. So many saw so much in a show she was the center of (visually, at least), it would be unfortunate and ironic if she hated it.


Jon B. - Oct 15, 2004 9:52:17 am PDT #4573 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

I'm sure she loved the show. I'm pretty sure she's said as much. That's different from enjoying the work involved to do it.