you go home and you cry and you want to die

[dtissagirl]

Yes, Summer, I get it. You're gonna be unbearable. *sweats*

Grumble.

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[_jems_]

I'm always relieved to hear people say this isn't the Veronica we're supposed to love, because I'm really not loving her so much right now. I understand her, I just would rather not have to watch the monotony. And it's funny how the monotony seems to exist in a 10-foot zone of Duncan Kane, because with almost everyone else she's her normal snarky self.

Except with Logan, where she's acting inexplicably hurt. I don't get where she's coming from there either.

I'm also starting to wonder what it'll take to snap her out of this daze. I'm starting to think her relationship with Duncan deteriorating won't be enough.

[dtissagirl]

You know, I had faith that Teddy Dunn's acting abilities would get better. For a moment there in the middle of S1, I *liked* him, even. But it seems it all went downhill from Kanes & Abel's on. Like he reached his limits and got stuck, while everyone around just got better and better.

And it's certainly reflecting on my view of Duncan. I was telling Clara last week -- I don't hate Duncan [I hate him with V, which is a completely different thing], I just think he DOES stand idly by, and that will never make for good storytelling.

Except with Logan, where she's acting inexplicably hurt. I don't get where she's coming from there either.

She's kinda trying to have the cake and eat it too, isn't she? And we all know that's not gonna happen on VM. *g*

Something I didn't mention that's bugging the heck out of me is the lack of tact [and even *common sense*] Veronica and Duncan are presenting when Logan's around. I don't wanna say they're trying to rub their "perfect relationship" in, but it almost looks like it.

[_jems_]

I don't particularly like Duncan and I don't think I ever could or would, no matter who was playing him, but I think he could be a fascinating character if someone else was playing him. I mean, I don't particularly like Dick as a person, but as a character? He is great.

And that's the problem with mediocre actors. Fortunately, as witnessed by David Boreanaz, bad actors can get better, but they rarely become great. And I agree that TD has pretty much been standing still since K&A. Which is actually the first episode where I got that completely serene and creepy-as-hell vibe from Duncan that I've been feeling all season.

I don't wanna say they're trying to rub their "perfect relationship" in, but it almost looks like it.In a way Logan and Veronica were doing the same thing, but there is a difference between PDAs in front of a two year old boyfriend and one who was dumped two months ago. It's really thoughtless, and just one of the many things that bug me about Veronica right now. It doesn't so much bug me concerning Duncan because I

[dtissagirl]

I mean, I don't particularly like Dick as a person, but as a character? He is great.

Oh yeah, I totally agree. If I knew Dick in real life, I'd HATE him. But he's a GREAT character. And it helps that Ryan Hansen nails his attitude to the T.

With Duncan... I guess it's becoming more and more clear to me that the acting's influencing my opinions. Especially when I compare him with Weevil, for example -- I couldn't care less about Weevil, but I enjoy watching him 'cause FC amuses the shit out of me. *g*

[_jems_]

Heck, in real life I probably wouldn't even like Logan. He's way too emotional and fucked up. Same goes for Veronica. Can you imagine being her friend? With all that baggage? No thanks. But then, I wouldn't want to watch myself and my friends on TV for any extended period of time.

I've let TD influence my opinion of Duncan since...early spring. And it's hard not to let him influence you because he is Duncan, and he's all I have to go by. If I don't see an emotion I'm expecting, then I'm gonna assume Duncan's not feeling something before I think that TD's not capable of acting it out. And that's as it should be.

[dtissagirl]

If I don't see an emotion I'm expecting, then I'm gonna assume Duncan's not feeling something before I think that TD's not capable of acting it out. And that's as it should be.

Hee. And so say we all. :)

But tiny part of me is still clinging to some stupid notion that TD's playing Duncan as doped up to the gills on anti-depressants. 'Cause while I do see the creepiess [well, I'm not blind *g*], I see more of a robot-ness, a numbness that he just can't seem to shake.

Or maybe it's just bad acting. Hopefully time will tell. *g*

[_jems_]

My problem with that is that he's supposed to have been off them since before CotT. And I do see a difference in his behavior, but the problem is that it's still all surface. I'd expect someone like Duncan to be deeply conflicted as he's putting up a good front...and all I see is front.

He could've gone back on the anti-depressants post-CotT, though, which would explain a LOT, actually. But then people would have to seriously reconsider his outbursts in ATttD because if he's that violent when taking anti-depressants? Well, let's just say I'd never want to see him off them.

[girlcontinuum]

She's kinda trying to have the cake and eat it too, isn't she?

Yes. I keep asking her (or, her, the computer screen) why does she care so much? She's with Duncan, they keep rubbing that in Logan's face, and still, as soon as she finds out he's sleeping with someone else, she cares? Niiice, Veronica. Real nice. What she sad about him being self-destructive is completely true, obviously, but her "I'm just here so I don't have to feel guilty" act is not at all convincing, either.

[dtissagirl]

Well, we've talked about it -- if only her excuse to break up with Logan were SOLID enough. Alas.

Also. My latest theory is that V is with Duncan not because she wuuuvs him, but because she wants to *prove to herself* she can be normal.

Of course, in this lovely scenario, "normal" means being with a guy who's so doped up on anti-depressants he doesn't seem to feel a thing, and who can have random psychotic/violent breakouts at anytime.

As I said, lovely.

[girlcontinuum]

Oh, yeah. Duncan's a nice guy. So nice he's totally creepy, because hello, Duncan? Emote.

My latest theory? omgbreakupalready. That's all I've got. Right now I'm fighting the urge to go spoil myself silly. I don't think you're the best person to help me fight that urge.

[_jems_]

My latest theory? omgbreakupalready.
I loooove this theory. *adopts it as her own*