Honestly, you meet the most appalling sort of people....

Giles ,'Chosen'


Veronica Mars: Annoy, Tiny Blonde One. Annoy Like the Wind.

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tina f. - Oct 21, 2005 7:23:28 pm PDT #821 of 5730

I just saw this week's episode and in general I agree with overall meh-ness of it. I am enjoying the Duncan and Veronica interaction. Both the couple-y sleeping over though not necessarily having the great sex and the pulling back on full out spying on Duncan in spite of his Meg hospital stalking. I also just liked the overall teenage truthfullness of having everybody sneaking out (aside from Duncan) to do things behind nosy parents' backs at 3am. Then again I grew up on Army bases so perhaps I am over relating. It was pretty silly that Mac had make-up on though.


Lilty Cash - Oct 23, 2005 1:26:56 pm PDT #822 of 5730
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."

I'm so glad that the co-ed scene pinged other people, too. I'm watching it right now and cringing and being all "Where's that Veronica Mars show that I like?".

Back to the episode.


Polter-Cow - Oct 23, 2005 1:41:38 pm PDT #823 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Lilty! I got your postcard! Thank you!

Also, I don't know why the coed scene is so ping-y for people. Veronica's pulled that act numerous times in the past to get information from guys.


Lilty Cash - Oct 23, 2005 1:55:12 pm PDT #824 of 5730
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."

I can't put my finger on it. Maybe it's that it didn't feel like she was doing it to get information, she was doing it to trap him. It didn't feel (to me) like something she would do and it irritated me.

And, you're very welcome! Last week I was cleaning and finally got around to emptying my knapsack from the trip, and lo and behold! Everyone's postcards!


Amy - Oct 23, 2005 1:58:19 pm PDT #825 of 5730
Because books.

Also, I don't know why the coed scene is so ping-y for people.

I agree, P-C. She's a detective, and she's using a tried and true ruse to get something she needs.

It might also be telling, in terms of how she perceives seduction, and girls who aren't her.


Wolfram - Oct 23, 2005 1:59:41 pm PDT #826 of 5730
Visilurking

the worst sort of JAP stereotype

Weird that it didn't ping me at all. Maybe because you so rarely see the JAP stereotype on television that playing it was almost fresh. Also, they only played the Jewish aspect to use the rabbi reveal. Otherwise the girlfriend!fiancee could have been any Caucasian ethnicity.


victor infante - Oct 23, 2005 3:59:55 pm PDT #827 of 5730
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.

One of my problems with VM so far -- and I've only watched the first four episodes, so maybe it gets better -- is that it's pretty much stereotypes are us: the wacky black sidekick, the vato with a heart, the one rich kid who's not so bad. Was really grating on me.

Gonna give the second disc a try, soon. Please assure me it gets better.


tiggy - Oct 23, 2005 4:12:55 pm PDT #828 of 5730
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

I assure you, it gets better.


Polter-Cow - Oct 23, 2005 4:25:16 pm PDT #829 of 5730
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I double assure you. Especially about the wacky black sidekick part. I was wary of that too, but Wallace is probably one of the most beloved characters on the show now. I can't think of anyone who actually doesn't like him.


Lee - Oct 23, 2005 5:36:42 pm PDT #830 of 5730
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Victor, it does get better. I had those same problems, plus I have serious issues with Veronica herself, and I stopped watching after three or four eps. People here convinced me to give it another shot, and now I am glad I did.