Hmmm, I guess I'm the outlier on the depression-experiencing=liking Season 6 thing, as I hated Season 6, but I'm quite aware of what clinical depression is like.(Been there, still taking the AD). Buffy's depression may well have been a realistic portrayal, but it wasn't interesting to me.
Dawn: Any luck? Willow: If you define luck as the absence of success--plenty.
'Touched'
Buffy 4: Grr. Arrgh.
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Sheryl - Apr 22, 2004 1:35:46 pm PDT #7746 of 10001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Miracleman - Apr 22, 2004 1:37:51 pm PDT #7747 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Buffy's depression may well have been a realistic portrayal, but it wasn't interesting to me.
Yeah, this.
"Enough already, there's ultimate evil to vanquish! Yeehaw!"
But, as I said...that's not because depression isn't valid. It's because, in my opinion, it went on too long during the season and detracted from the storytelling.
YS6MV
OtherKate - Apr 22, 2004 1:42:59 pm PDT #7748 of 10001
This heart ain't gonna cut itself out
So, my reaction to Buffy was sort of (he ashamedly admits) "Get over it!" but NOT, I wish to stress, because I thought her depression or any depression wasn't valid but because I wanted her to say something funny while chopping a demon's head off. Because I AM shallow that way, I will readily admit.
I cant totally understand and appreciate this reaction. I think a good number of fans felt that way. I know my husband did.
DavidS - Apr 22, 2004 1:44:50 pm PDT #7749 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Thing is, I thought Buffy's struggle in S6 was entertaining. Besides...flaying? C'mon, how entertaining is that? So much fun and what other show was going to give us a good flaying.
Wolfram - Apr 22, 2004 1:46:08 pm PDT #7750 of 10001
Visilurking
Buffy could have had runny bowel syndrome, but do we really need to watch it for half a season?
Miracleman - Apr 22, 2004 1:47:28 pm PDT #7751 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Buffy could have had runny bowel syndrome, but do we really need to watch it for half a season?
BWAH!!
BuffyNMetamucil4EVAH!!!!!111!!
DavidS - Apr 22, 2004 1:49:26 pm PDT #7752 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Buffy could have had runny bowel syndrome, but do we really need to watch it for half a season?
Can there be flaying?
Miracleman - Apr 22, 2004 1:50:52 pm PDT #7753 of 10001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020
Thing is, I thought Buffy's struggle in S6 was entertaining. Besides...flaying? C'mon, how entertaining is that? So much fun and what other show was going to give us a good flaying.
What does the one have to do with the other?
Buffy Depressed = Boring, to me.
Flaying = Finally! The fun's started!
Wolfram - Apr 22, 2004 1:51:40 pm PDT #7754 of 10001
Visilurking
Can there be flaying?
No, but there can be uncomfortable itching, and redness.
DavidS - Apr 22, 2004 1:56:44 pm PDT #7755 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What does the one have to do with the other?
Overall Season six entertainment value.
Buffy Depressed = Boring, to me.
But she had a lot of kinky sex too. And singing. And amusing memory loss.
Flaying = Finally! The fun's started!
Admittedly the end run of episodes was my favorite part. (All about Willow.)