I must say, my initial reaction to their deaths was visceral and negative. I feel better after having read this thread, so thanks, y'all.

Was the photograph a call out of some sort to Butch and the Sundance Kid ? Because, although I have not seen the movie in years, it reminded me of it. . . or maybe it was the poses. . . or maybe it was reminding me of Civil War photos. . .

I don't know what the photo reminded me of but as soon as they took it I said, "OK who's not coming back?"

I think it was just reminiscent of those old sepia-toned eve-of-battle posed photos from wars as far back as the 1800s, and as recent as WWII or even b/w from Nam. The faces wearing a knowledge and acceptance of doom, but determination and defiance as well. I hope there's a negative somewhere. I hope Bobby has a chance to develop another print and put it in the hidey hole in the mantel.

mellenbal, thanks for that eloquent post. It helps to hear others reiterate my feelings on the subject.

smonster, I know the show has lost any sympathy or leeway with a big segment of former fans. I'm glad the discussion here could help a little to lessen the (earned, no argument) automatic negative reaction by a little.

ETA: and just because I think it's cool, there were 4444 posts in this thread and 4 unread when I clicked in. Yes, odd things make me happy. This surprises you how?

The CW is going to show A Very Supernatural Christmas on Christmas Eve!

Thanks to whoever it was who sounded the alert that Target will be selling seasons 1-3 for $12.99. I plan to pick up season 3 on Friday. Now I'm trying to decipher the Best Buy ads for season 4 to determine if it really will be $14.99 or not... does anyone know? I can't quite tell if it will be that price in the store or just online, which means I'd have to add a shipping fee onto it. Because I'm getting really excited at the thought of finally getting caught up on having all the Winchestery glory on DVD. And I've finally joined the era of DVR, so I've got season 5 on DVR! Crystal-clear manpain and gloom and doom, baby!

Amazon has Season 4 on sale for $14.99 also but it looks like that price is only good today and maybe tomorrow.

Add $10.01 worth of something you've been wanting and the shipping is free. Two paperbacks, a cd for someone's holiday present. One item off the list and a present for yourself!

Amazon has Season 4 on sale for $14.99 also but it looks like that price is only good today and maybe tomorrow.

Ooh! Thanks for the heads up!

Thank you all! I just placed an order with Amazon for seasons 3 and 4 -- the prices are the same as they would be if I were to go battle my way through the crowds tomorrow at Target and Best Buy ($12.99 and $14.99), and the shipping is free. Win - win!