Giles ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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I didn't jump immediately to sexual abuse as the reason (though it makes complete sense), but I definitely felt sorry for Beaver rather than angry in that last scene with Mac. For me, there was definitely a sense that he wasn't trying to hurt Mac as much as he was trying to get away from the conversation and where it might go.
Poor Woobie.
I definitely felt sorry for Beaver rather than angry in that last scene with Mac. For me, there was definitely a sense that he wasn't trying to hurt Mac as much as he was trying to get away from the conversation and where it might go.I think you're right, there. I just was angry on Mac's behalf. When I thought it was a closet/beard issue, I just was angry that he'd use one of the few people who is decent to him as a beard.
But I don't think it's that simple any more. It's odd to change my mind so much, in just a few hours. When I was seeing people elsewhere expressing disbelief that Beaver could be gay, my initial reaction was, "Oh, stop deluding yourselves." Then I thought about the molestation issue, and 1000 lights went off in my head, at once. I still can't find all the switches.
I really liked this episode.
I'm having a wondering. Is Beaver the Mayor of Standoffia because him and Cordy've been at it and he's feeling guilty?
I can't put them together in my head (nor do I want to) but I thought I'd chuck the theory out there.
What is the last thing BEaver says to Mac? After he stands up and says "You are now. " He says something else.
"Have a good life" or something along those lines.
ETA: And the molestation thing is definitely a possibility, and would certainly explain/excuse his behavior, but until we get confirmation I'm going to be stubbornly enraged on Mac's behalf.
"Have a good life" or something along those lines.
I think it was "Good luck getting laid."
I think it was "Good luck getting laid."
I didn't hear that. I doubt he said it. If he did in fact say that, I hope Mac wrings his scrawny little neck.
I'm pretty sure he didn't say anything as dismissive as that.
"Good luck getting laid" sounds pretty much like what Bob & I heard him mumble. It was harsh, yo.
I heard something more along the lines of "have a good life". If it was "good luck getting laid", I think I need to switch to being angry at him.