the loathing I feel for Carl-like characters in general
Which aspects?
Now hold on, I'm gonna press the right pedal harder. I expect us to accelerate.
Anya ,'Showtime'
Boxed Set, Vol. III: "That Can't Be Good..."
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
JenP - Aug 16, 2006 6:47:34 am PDT #331 of 10001
Kathy A - Aug 16, 2006 6:54:04 am PDT #332 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I missed Eureka again last night (damnit! must make sure to schedule the weekend rerun, instead of stumbling across it 10 minutes into the show like I did last weekend), but I did find out that the Life on Mars shows that On Demand has do seem to be the complete BBC version--they're 54-56 minutes long, which has to be longer than what's currently showing on BBCA. As a reminder, the first LoM episode is only available through today, so if you have Comcast On Demand, make sure you tape it!
Jon B. - Aug 16, 2006 7:14:32 am PDT #333 of 10001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Carter was moving gingerly with what we know was broken ribs but what he thinks was a sex injury.
Huh. That didn't occur to me, but you're probably right.
Vortex - Aug 16, 2006 7:21:04 am PDT #334 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
And did anyone else catch the little moment with Stark and Allison when he called her Allie? I think that it was the "Allie" that made her give up.
Nutty - Aug 16, 2006 7:23:45 am PDT #335 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Not having seen the episode yes, I have to wonder: what are you doing during sex that you get broken ribs from it??
(N.b. I have never broken ribs, so it's entirely possible that people with broken ribs are always thinking, "Okay, no more handcuffs and pleather swing! I am way too sore!!")
Jessica - Aug 16, 2006 7:36:51 am PDT #336 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
There's nothing to explicitly say that Stark was assuming "broken ribs" -- he could have just been assuming "sore and worn out."
Kalshane - Aug 16, 2006 7:43:13 am PDT #337 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I enjoyed the episode, but I'm getting real sick of "It sounds like they're talking about sex, but actually they're talking about something else." gag. It just feels done to death for me.
I am glad they avoided the "awkward confusion with relative" scene after Zoe spotted Allison's purse, though.
ETA: The same clothes scene with Stark was amusing, though.
DebetEsse - Aug 16, 2006 7:47:31 am PDT #338 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I'm getting real sick of "It sounds like they're talking about sex, but actually they're talking about something else." gag
Yes, quite.
In fact, "yes, quite" to your whole post.
It's funny the things that work and the things that don't work.
§ ita § - Aug 16, 2006 7:53:57 am PDT #339 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I have to wonder: what are you doing during sex that you get broken ribs from it??
I keep trying to answer this and getting distracted by laughter.
It's not that hard to break ribs. A bit of unregulated pressure/compression and you can definitely do it.
I hate that "Aha! Not talking about sex!" gag so much it's not even a gag anymore, but instead a prompt to work out what in hell they're actually talking about before they pan out and reveal it.
bon bon - Aug 16, 2006 8:03:40 am PDT #340 of 10001
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I thought for sure that "10% of our brains" fallacy was completely played out.