I think that Zoe helps to ground Jack as a real person to me -- he has a human relationship not based on romance, or job or fighting crime, one that he isn't any more well-equipped to deal with than I am. Plus, we get the whole "kids adapt quicker to this crazy new technology these days" amped up to eleventy.
Jayne: Anybody remember her comin' at me with a butcher's knife? Wash: Wacky fun.
'Objects In Space'
Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
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Theodosia - Sep 07, 2006 9:29:24 am PDT #1113 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
bon bon - Sep 07, 2006 9:37:38 am PDT #1114 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I don't like Zoe for the same reason I hate most kids on television-- they're written to be bratty drama-generators for the main adult characters. When they're central to the show, like the teens on Buffy, they're not nearly as annoying.
Vortex - Sep 07, 2006 9:43:27 am PDT #1115 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I don't like Zoe for the same reason I hate most kids on television-- they're written to be bratty drama-generators for the main adult characters.
oh, that's s good point. I hate the brattiness factor as well. I wouldn't dislike her nearly as much if she were just a normal kid, not out to rebel.
§ ita § - Sep 07, 2006 9:48:38 am PDT #1116 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
When Colin was playing him, I just couldn't see that happening.
Even in episode 4?
It's funny--I got a couple calls from my mother (Colin, look away) saying "ita, I saw your friend being gay again." Between gay and guy in weird pants, I thought he was totally typecast.
No problem seeing him gay, myself.
Vortex - Sep 07, 2006 9:59:29 am PDT #1117 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I could see him gay, Carter just doesn't ping my gaydar. And if that uncomfortable look against the fence is any indication, he's attracted to Alison.
Theodosia - Sep 07, 2006 10:03:55 am PDT #1118 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Now I want to read a crossover fic where Carter ends up in a bar with Keith Mars at some law enforcement conference, sympathizing over the difficulties of raising their daughters.
Frankenbuddha - Sep 07, 2006 10:06:34 am PDT #1119 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Now I want to read a crossover fic where Carter ends up in a bar with Keith Mars at some law enforcement conference, sympathizing over the difficulties of raising their daughters.
Except, for the love of all that is right and good with the world, please Please PLEASE not a slash fic.
Laura - Sep 07, 2006 10:19:55 am PDT #1120 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Now I want to read a crossover fic where Carter ends up in a bar with Keith Mars at some law enforcement conference, sympathizing over the difficulties of raising their daughters.
I'm thinking you need to write it. Also, sorry Frank, that would be slash fic. (not that I would read it, because wrong)
Theodosia - Sep 07, 2006 10:22:40 am PDT #1121 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Neither Carter nor Mars trips my gayometer, so they're safe... for now.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 07, 2006 10:30:36 am PDT #1122 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Even in episode 4?
I don't know if I missed that one or if my selective amnesia for American Jane spilled over to blank out an entire episode. But from the episodes I do recall, Colin's take on the character just didn't seem to allow for the sort of mistaken impression that Ben Miles' did.