I *still* immediately think of Wes, Gunn, and Cordy singing it, every single time I hear it. Every. Time.

Of course. I assumed that this was normal.

For some extrapolative reason, all Queen is a Highlander trigger for me. It's a bit cumbersome.

but if someone you're responsible for thinks the Edward/Bella relationship is a template for normal or optimal behaviour, I think having an in depth discussion with them about it isn't out of line.

I think having an in depth discussion with your kids about the books they read (or the music they listen to, the way they want to dress, etc) is showing respect for their choices. As long as you don't call it crap.

As long as you don't call it crap.

I don't have any opinion on how the books were written, since I haven't read them. That's never been my point. However, the relationship that's exalted in the story, I do have more of an opinion on, now that I've seen some of it in action.

And *that's* what I'm talking about. Not "read better books" but "imprint on healthier interaction". It's a whole different thing.

Well, ita ! As of now, Mark actually is living the dream. Mark Reads/Watches is his full-time job. And ooh! That means that he will be watching Angel for the site, interspersed with Buffy.

Power to him. That's a big and exciting jump, and a dream for so many of us in one form or another.

I've often idly wished I could make a living by watching tv and reading books and talking about them, but I didn't think it was possible. Good on ya, Mark.

Did anyone else read Mark's Watch of Ted?

I did, Zen.

Yes...