I'm baffled by the degree of outrage the existence of a petition is generating. So what if some people are pushing the only way they know how to keep something they like? Is it better for them to sit there and do nothing and be apathetic or for them to throw themselves into a passionate if ill-starred venture?
I think that a lot of people see petitions as a last resort, and to start one know may make people think that the show is on its last legs, whereas we haven't even heard anything about the show.
Vortex, I've seen people who were working on the show posting on forums elsewhere on the internet saying they're now out of work. There's been nothing officially announced, but I can't possibly see how that's a good thing.
Right now, people should be running around and waving their arms about Drive if they want it to stay on the air.
Tell you what. Next I'll run around and wave my arms about the 2000 U.S. Presidential election. That will be equally effective.
Why encourage people to do something that is completely ineffectual? What next? Clap your hands together and wish real hard?
Eeep. If we are going to start playing funeral dirges here I'm going to have to flee the thread. Next Monday I'll tune in and enjoy the show and discuss it IRL and perhaps in Natter. I prefer blissful ignorance of the ratings to endless speculation about cancellation.
Note that this is directed at no person in particular. It just isn't fun for me to dwell on the negative. Hot cars, hot people, Woo!
You forgot the hot special effects. I love the blipvert pans from car to car.
Why encourage people to do something that is completely ineffectual? What next? Clap your hands together and wish real hard?
I was joking with the arm waving. Ultimately, I don't know what people can do which is useful other than tell people 'bout the show.
Laura, I want to apologise to you and others who are trying to avoid ratings (etc) talk. I'm a large part of that problem, and although it's relevant to Minearverse (arguably) there's no way to avoid it if it's here. So I shall stop talkin' 'bout that stuff here for that reason.
It is great fun to watch and works on multiple levels. It is rare that I find a show that we all enjoy. The 12 yo loved the cars; the 15 yo was interested in who was behind the race. DH was watching while working and had the most shallow of comments about cars, and of course, boobs. It was very satisfying for me after all the anticipation. I was afraid I wouldn't enjoy it and then found myself hooked.
Monday! I want to know more. I want to see more. Wouldn't hurt if some stuff went boom too.
Now I just want more people to discover the good stuff!
You know, the thing which I most love about Drive is how surprising it's been. I really did think from the outset I'd hate Winston and Sean. There was no way I was going to like those characters. And? I love them. It makes a great couple (in a very non-fanfic kinda way). Also, Violet and John is just a lot of fun, as I think Violet's often the adult one in the situation.
Just poking my head in briefly to say that we finally found time to watch the two-hour premiere and really liked it. Running away from scary other stuff.
