I'm watching Buffy from the beginning with H, who's never seen it before. After years of mockery, now he's getting into it. And I'm really loving it. There are a few anachronisms: cell phones, computer lab, but basically the storylines and issues stand up well even today. He's picking up on phrases the kids and I have used, incorporated into vernacular--"Oh, THAT's where that came from!"

Yeah. Joss is god.

I was kind of baffled by the prevalence of "Maybe this is racist, I don't know what to think" in the comments. Have they become accustomed to thinking that any portrayal of another culture is going to be questionable?

I adored the episode, the one left behind after the heroes go on, discovering he's still as much a hero even though he survived.

mmm, au gratin!

I love Numero Cinco, Smile Time, AND potatoes au gratin! Trifecta FTW!

Im not sure how Número Cinco can be considered racist. Just because the characters were Latino?

Im not sure how Número Cinco can be considered racist. Just because the characters were Latino?

People unfamiliar with Mexican pop culture and Lucha Libre thought that the episode might be mocking it.

Of course, Lucha as a genre is just as silly as superheroes in tights and the episode was clearly an affectionate tribute.

I can see if you didn't know how actually silly it is, portraying it that way might make you ooky. So ask the question I guess, but you're on shaky grounds.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: "Numero Cinco" is the greatest hour of television ever made. I love that episode more than just about anything.

Mark's coming up to a good run on Angel, with "You're Welcome" tomorrow. That should be a balm for his Cordy loving heart. Then "Smile Time" and "Hole in the World" soon after.

But today's video of him watching Dollhouse and getting to the Alpha reveal in "Briar Rose" was the best.

He's watching Dollhouse before he's finished with Angel? I know they don't share a universe, but somehow that seems wrong to me.