Just 30 Seconds - Today's Recap, 9/9/10
I've decided.
I am a robot. This episode did nothing except remind me how angry, bitter, and disillusioned I am by this pointless, horribly scripted ending for Reid and Luke. So of course, I'm combatting this feeling with humor.
Like this:
Chris: Will I only eat junk food now and act like a horse's ass?
Katie: No...but you will have the inexplicable urge to bang Luke. Especially if there's a mechanical bull nearby.
Also, Lily and Holden's talk with Uncle Angus, who just couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Luke and Reid were together. So basically Lily and Holden had to go all Brittany Murphy in Drop Dead Gorgeous on his ass, screaming, "You know what, Angus?! Reid was gay!"
"GAY!"
(For reference, see here.)
And...Kim. Oh, Kim, you're so PUNNY. "That neuro wing was Reid's brain child." *RIMSHOT* Get it? Brain child?! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. It's funny 'cause Reid was a brain surgeon.
Lame.
Then Luke (or someone else, I can't remember who said it, exactly) mentioned something about Reid being "so smart"...except he couldn't work a fricking seatbelt. PFF. Whatever, show.
I love that the show made Reid's death his own fault. That's awesome. I'm glad he got to go out looking like a tool because he couldn't wait thirty seconds, like Luke said, to be alive on the other side of the tracks. Way to go, writers. Way to reward Reid, his fans, and ESS with that one. Pointless, contrived, ridiculous, and incredibly unwelcome ending, anyone?
/bitterness
Anyway. I guess you can tell that I didn't care much for the episode, huh? It's strange, because I really thought I was going to like it. But the fact that I didn't really helps me to forget about all this horrible "storytelling" and just live in my happy place where brain surgeons aren't reduced to reckless f*cktards for reasons that no one can figure out.
I did like Uncle Angus, and I love how Lily and Holden were Team LuRe when speaking with him. It would have been better if Reid were still alive and Angus came back into his life and we actually got to see the conflict between the two of them, instead of hearing about it, but whatever. I also like the little story behind the knight, but alas...it would have been better if we had seen this story take place (or saw Reid and Angus yelling at each other or something) instead of just hear about it.
I'm glad Uncle Angus was upset about losing Reid, though. They seem a lot alike, Angus and Reid. ♥ I also really liked how Lily and Holden said that Luke and Reid together were like watching a chess match. Always keeping each other on their toes. So true, and such a big part of why I love them. ♥
And Chris redeemed himself today. I'm really glad he flipped out and wanted to know the whole story. Considering the outcome of the last time a Hughes' family member kept the truth hidden from everyone, I think it was a good idea for him to know now.
I don't know what to think about the Luke and Noah scenes. I felt like Noah was distant, and I don't blame him for being so, but...I just thought they would seem closer. They still know each other very well, and I guess I thought they'd feel the same as they had before. But they didn't. I dunno. I'm glad Noah stuck by him, though, and I'm also glad that Noah talked with Luke even though it wasn't exactly his favourite topic. Especially the part about Luke regretting not ever having made love to Reid. Ugh, don't get me started on that. Just the fact that the writers didn't allow that to happen is a huge thorn in my side all by itself. Then to have Luke be telling Noah - who I'm sure does NOT want to hear this, 'cause frankly...it's weird - just bugs me. Not because it's Noah, but because no matter who Luke was speaking to, it's just an awkward thing to talk about. I think that's something you keep to yourself, or write in a diary or something. You don't tell your ex who happens to still be in love with you about something like this.
PS - In the real world, Luke and Reid wouldn't have waited for so long. Yes, Luke would have wanted to wait till there were feelings involved, but no amount of baby rattles or early morning surgeries would have kept the two of them from consummating. ESS basically said the same thing himself. Men are not hardwired that way.
I also liked Luke's anger and his rants. His last line about Reid finally taking a swim with him was terribly sweet, and I love that he held on to the knight.
Lucinda and John are so going to hook back up. But what was with Lucinda tossing the flowers on Lily's doorstep and then hightailing it out of there? Weird. Also, why isn't Lucinda with Luke? Surely Lily wouldn't have shooed her away if she had come to honor Reid when Luke was spreading his ashes. I miss my Team LuLu.
Anyway. Whatever, ATWT. I don't know what to think or say anymore. I never thought this was going to be how I said goodbye to my show and my favourite characters. It's just so wrong.
But you know what else was funny? Dusty's face in the preview for next week! LOL! He has this look like, "Oh, SHIT! I can't take Janet on a normal day, what am I gonna do now?!" as she's huffing and puffing in labor on the couch. LMAO! I would NOT want to be the one in the delivery room when Janet's about to pop. Ack!
~G
I am a robot. This episode did nothing except remind me how angry, bitter, and disillusioned I am by this pointless, horribly scripted ending for Reid and Luke. So of course, I'm combatting this feeling with humor.
Like this:
Chris: Will I only eat junk food now and act like a horse's ass?
Katie: No...but you will have the inexplicable urge to bang Luke. Especially if there's a mechanical bull nearby.
Also, Lily and Holden's talk with Uncle Angus, who just couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Luke and Reid were together. So basically Lily and Holden had to go all Brittany Murphy in Drop Dead Gorgeous on his ass, screaming, "You know what, Angus?! Reid was gay!"
"GAY!"
(For reference, see here.)
And...Kim. Oh, Kim, you're so PUNNY. "That neuro wing was Reid's brain child." *RIMSHOT* Get it? Brain child?! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. It's funny 'cause Reid was a brain surgeon.
Lame.
Then Luke (or someone else, I can't remember who said it, exactly) mentioned something about Reid being "so smart"...except he couldn't work a fricking seatbelt. PFF. Whatever, show.
I love that the show made Reid's death his own fault. That's awesome. I'm glad he got to go out looking like a tool because he couldn't wait thirty seconds, like Luke said, to be alive on the other side of the tracks. Way to go, writers. Way to reward Reid, his fans, and ESS with that one. Pointless, contrived, ridiculous, and incredibly unwelcome ending, anyone?
/bitterness
Anyway. I guess you can tell that I didn't care much for the episode, huh? It's strange, because I really thought I was going to like it. But the fact that I didn't really helps me to forget about all this horrible "storytelling" and just live in my happy place where brain surgeons aren't reduced to reckless f*cktards for reasons that no one can figure out.
I did like Uncle Angus, and I love how Lily and Holden were Team LuRe when speaking with him. It would have been better if Reid were still alive and Angus came back into his life and we actually got to see the conflict between the two of them, instead of hearing about it, but whatever. I also like the little story behind the knight, but alas...it would have been better if we had seen this story take place (or saw Reid and Angus yelling at each other or something) instead of just hear about it.
I'm glad Uncle Angus was upset about losing Reid, though. They seem a lot alike, Angus and Reid. ♥ I also really liked how Lily and Holden said that Luke and Reid together were like watching a chess match. Always keeping each other on their toes. So true, and such a big part of why I love them. ♥
And Chris redeemed himself today. I'm really glad he flipped out and wanted to know the whole story. Considering the outcome of the last time a Hughes' family member kept the truth hidden from everyone, I think it was a good idea for him to know now.
I don't know what to think about the Luke and Noah scenes. I felt like Noah was distant, and I don't blame him for being so, but...I just thought they would seem closer. They still know each other very well, and I guess I thought they'd feel the same as they had before. But they didn't. I dunno. I'm glad Noah stuck by him, though, and I'm also glad that Noah talked with Luke even though it wasn't exactly his favourite topic. Especially the part about Luke regretting not ever having made love to Reid. Ugh, don't get me started on that. Just the fact that the writers didn't allow that to happen is a huge thorn in my side all by itself. Then to have Luke be telling Noah - who I'm sure does NOT want to hear this, 'cause frankly...it's weird - just bugs me. Not because it's Noah, but because no matter who Luke was speaking to, it's just an awkward thing to talk about. I think that's something you keep to yourself, or write in a diary or something. You don't tell your ex who happens to still be in love with you about something like this.
PS - In the real world, Luke and Reid wouldn't have waited for so long. Yes, Luke would have wanted to wait till there were feelings involved, but no amount of baby rattles or early morning surgeries would have kept the two of them from consummating. ESS basically said the same thing himself. Men are not hardwired that way.
I also liked Luke's anger and his rants. His last line about Reid finally taking a swim with him was terribly sweet, and I love that he held on to the knight.
Lucinda and John are so going to hook back up. But what was with Lucinda tossing the flowers on Lily's doorstep and then hightailing it out of there? Weird. Also, why isn't Lucinda with Luke? Surely Lily wouldn't have shooed her away if she had come to honor Reid when Luke was spreading his ashes. I miss my Team LuLu.
Anyway. Whatever, ATWT. I don't know what to think or say anymore. I never thought this was going to be how I said goodbye to my show and my favourite characters. It's just so wrong.
But you know what else was funny? Dusty's face in the preview for next week! LOL! He has this look like, "Oh, SHIT! I can't take Janet on a normal day, what am I gonna do now?!" as she's huffing and puffing in labor on the couch. LMAO! I would NOT want to be the one in the delivery room when Janet's about to pop. Ack!
~G