Neil Gaiman just tweeted that io9 says to use his Dr. Who ep to convert people into Whovians.
Hm.
Must go read source material.
Giles: Stop that, you two. Riley: He started it... Xander: He called me a bad name! I think
it was bad; it might have been Latin.
'Selfless'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
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beekaytee - May 09, 2011 10:27:28 am PDT #16975 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Calli - May 09, 2011 11:57:51 am PDT #16976 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Yeah, I'm recording the finale. Might even watch it live, if nothing else is going on Friday.This will probably end with me re-reading my favorite SV fic, which isn't exactly a tragedy.
Shir - May 09, 2011 1:25:17 pm PDT #16977 of 30001
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
I agree with the "it was OK" statement.
If that makes any sense to you.
It does. I think you're right. I'm just not used to have a character that I think is more awesome than the Doctor on board. The companions, mostly, were equivalent in awesomeness. But River? She just shines.
Zenkitty - May 09, 2011 2:51:43 pm PDT #16978 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I wish this Doctor weren't Matt Smith. I wish I liked Matt Smith better.
beekaytee - May 09, 2011 2:53:57 pm PDT #16979 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I am totally with you, Zen. I so want to love him, but can't. And it isn't even an 11 vs 10 deal. I just don't lose myself in the character when he's playing it. I notice every. little. thing. he. does. And it's not magic.
Rayne - May 09, 2011 2:54:11 pm PDT #16980 of 30001
"Oh no! Has falling sky liquid once again caused you the sadness?" -Starfire
I'm with Zenkitty. I WANT to like him so much, but he just doesn't do anything for me.
The Rory death scene was ridiculous. How many times can they kill/almost kill him?
Frankenbuddha - May 09, 2011 3:11:59 pm PDT #16981 of 30001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Well, I for one will stand up and say I love 11. He's different than 10 (or 9 or...), but I love him. For a young actor he's got the old spirit going bigtime, in my opinion.
Polter-Cow - May 09, 2011 3:12:39 pm PDT #16982 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Oh, I love the shit out of 11. I think Matt Smith is amazing.
For a young actor he's got the old spirit going bigtime, in my opinion.
Absolutely.
aurelia - May 09, 2011 3:15:29 pm PDT #16983 of 30001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
If one were looking to start watching Who, where should one start?
Polter-Cow - May 09, 2011 3:17:41 pm PDT #16984 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Probably BEST to start with the Ninth Doctor (Series One). Otherwise, start with the Tenth Doctor (Series Two). Or the Eleventh Doctor (Series Five).