Thanks for chiming in, Colin. I've found the only way to deal with the science is to not over-think it, but that's only because I have no control over it. It's good to know that at least one person who *does* have some control is speaking up!
I'm supposed to deliver you to the Master now. There's this whole deal where I get to be immortal. Are you cool with that?
Xander ,'Lessons'
Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon
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Jon B. - Aug 18, 2009 7:28:37 am PDT #9429 of 30001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
§ ita § - Aug 18, 2009 8:17:56 am PDT #9430 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Maybe GD's too technically advanced to have stairs?
No, I got nothing. Hated that episode.
Edgy US reboot of Primeval? Really? This is worth spending time and money on? I wonder if they'll make it make more sense.
Jessica - Aug 18, 2009 8:34:55 am PDT #9431 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
"Oh stop over thinking it."
Dear Writers/Producers And Other Syfy Head Honcho Types,
Your viewers are giant nerds. There is no such thing as overthinking. Srsly.
Tom Scola - Aug 18, 2009 8:36:39 am PDT #9432 of 30001
hwæt
And really? Your show? It's about people who over think things.
Jessica - Aug 18, 2009 8:40:04 am PDT #9433 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
It's about people who over think things.
That too. I'd buy Tess' characterization way more if she'd have been asking those questions alongside us, even if only to hang a lantern on the fact that they were being handwaved away.
(I'm no good at titles, but the Farscape ep where they got shrunk and it really bothered Sikozu that their brains still worked and they could still breathe regular sized air molecules? That was awesome. We need more of that from Tess.)
Vortex - Aug 18, 2009 8:57:11 am PDT #9434 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
That too. I'd buy Tess' characterization way more if she'd have been asking those questions alongside us, even if only to hang a lantern on the fact that they were being handwaved away.
exactly. Ask the question, speculate, then get distracted and move on.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 18, 2009 9:13:23 am PDT #9435 of 30001
"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
Oh well, at least the cast is mostly enjoyable in their interactions even if the science is headache-inducing. I gave up on Defying Gravity after two episodes because I couldn't believe these people could survive a bus trip across town together, nevermind 6 years in outer space.
Vortex - Aug 18, 2009 9:17:37 am PDT #9436 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I keep meaning to check that out, but keep forgetting.
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 18, 2009 9:19:01 am PDT #9437 of 30001
"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
I don't think watching would make it any more memorable.
le nubian - Aug 18, 2009 9:33:54 am PDT #9438 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Matt is dead on - and yet I continue watching. They are keeping me watching because I want to know WTF is up with Beta.
On DG, there is so little reality: there is no way highly trained astronauts would behave this way. They would have all worked out their personal relationships and issues before being put on this 6 year flight. There will be blood around year 1 if they keep behaving like this.
However, given that we did have astronaut diaper lady, I suppose anything is possible.