I'm sorry to hear about that, SA. But it's true it's not for everyone. Was there one specific...turn-off?
I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.
Giles ,'Selfless'
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erikaj - Oct 05, 2006 9:24:45 am PDT #260 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
esse - Oct 05, 2006 11:09:16 pm PDT #261 of 7329
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Actually, there was. I couldn't stand Calamity Jane.
Sean K - Oct 05, 2006 11:47:45 pm PDT #262 of 7329
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
t pets his woobie Jane
esse - Oct 06, 2006 12:09:26 am PDT #263 of 7329
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Hey, you can have her. I just couldn't stand seeing a character I'd grown up with as a fairly strong portrayl of womanhood--whether that was accurate or not, I don't know, and it's not really important to me--made into a fool. A fairly pathetic fool that I had no sympathy for.
Glamcookie - Oct 06, 2006 1:44:33 am PDT #264 of 7329
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
SA, GF and I felt the exact same way about her at first. Now? Love the Jane! GF even said at some point, "How do they do that?" in terms of making us end up really liking a character that we initially had no use for. This also became true of Al. At first, we were so disgusted by him as to make it unpleasant to watch. He wasn't a "love to hate" character. But again that has changed. He is still gross and mean as all get out, but a much more interesting (and fucking funny) one.
erikaj - Oct 06, 2006 12:15:16 pm PDT #265 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
I love Jane, but at first I was disappointed too. I forgot because RW so blew me away with her portrayal. I still love to hate Swergin sometimes, but in a different way...feel some sympathy now.
Gus - Oct 06, 2006 12:43:48 pm PDT #266 of 7329
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
Been away for a while, so I have to say something controverial and divisive. I think that is a rule, right?
Calamity Jane, the historical figure, was in fact a drunk. So were a whole slew of male American historical figures, Western and otherwise. George Washington fell off his perfectly stationary horse, during some incredibly important battle, I recall reading. Or maybe that was Grant. Anyway, one of those President guys.
That is my Deadwood lurve. History was made by people at least as screwed up as me.
Glamcookie - Oct 06, 2006 12:52:08 pm PDT #267 of 7329
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
History was made by people at least as screwed up as me.
Love this!
erikaj - Oct 06, 2006 1:02:54 pm PDT #268 of 7329
Always Anti-fascist!
Hey, Gus... Hamsterdam's been quiet without ya, dawg. Me and Corwood been talking to ourselves and shit.(Aside from Sean's new love for Deadwood) ETA: Wirefiends may appreciate my new "campaign" icon here. [link]
Gus - Oct 06, 2006 1:13:05 pm PDT #269 of 7329
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
Hey, erikaj! I have been in the hospital, again ... a place that has crappy cable. Just caught up with my PVR on the last few Wire s.
Marlo is showing some serious young-blood tendencies. Nail-gunning a dude for talking back, and all.