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I believe, without doubt, that it is possible to fall in love with a character, or characters, from a television show. It is not possible, however, to fall in love with an ACTOR OR ACTRESS by watching them perform in a TV series.
The actor is playing a part, a role. And even though it is likely that some aspects of the character are similar to that of the actor, the fact still remains that the actor IS NOT THE CHARACTER.
That said, having a crush on, or being in love with a character is an entirely different story. Real or not, the character is its own person. He or she has their own personality, secrets, passions, feelings, insecurities. And over the course of a series, you get to know the character intimately. Sometimes I'm inclined to believe I know my favourite characters better than I know my friends, because I get to see every aspect of them. Including what they're like when nobody else is around.
Of course, the only reason I would even be thinking about something likr this is purely selfish. No, I'm not in love with a character. I'm just looking for a way to explain the feelings I have when I watch my favourite series.
For me, TV is just about the closest thing I have to a religion. Oh, that and 'John, Greg and Katolatry'. That's a whole other story, let's not go there. When it comes to my shows though, I just feel wrong somehow when I'm not watching something. ANYTHING.
I need it. This could be interpreted as a bad thing, but I guess it doesn't feel that way to me. The feeling I get when I sit down to watch an episode of Buffy or Firefly, South of Nowhere or Sports Night, is one of the best feelings I have ever had. Even when the episode sucks or makes me sad, it's all just a part of the reason why I feel so good when the good stuff happens.
And yes, I'll admit it - I get excited like a little boy with a birthday present when there are cute younger girls, or lesbians involved. So I like lesbians. Sue me.
[Side note: is it possible for me to get through one post without mentioning lesbians?!]
Anyway, it's like almost 4am, and I can barely read what's on my computer screen so I figure I should sleep. Besides, I'm not supposed to stay up late. Australians are pussies.
Did I even get anywhere with what I was saying? It probably didn't even make sense. WHATEVER.
The actor is playing a part, a role. And even though it is likely that some aspects of the character are similar to that of the actor, the fact still remains that the actor IS NOT THE CHARACTER.
That said, having a crush on, or being in love with a character is an entirely different story. Real or not, the character is its own person. He or she has their own personality, secrets, passions, feelings, insecurities. And over the course of a series, you get to know the character intimately. Sometimes I'm inclined to believe I know my favourite characters better than I know my friends, because I get to see every aspect of them. Including what they're like when nobody else is around.
Of course, the only reason I would even be thinking about something likr this is purely selfish. No, I'm not in love with a character. I'm just looking for a way to explain the feelings I have when I watch my favourite series.
For me, TV is just about the closest thing I have to a religion. Oh, that and 'John, Greg and Katolatry'. That's a whole other story, let's not go there. When it comes to my shows though, I just feel wrong somehow when I'm not watching something. ANYTHING.
I need it. This could be interpreted as a bad thing, but I guess it doesn't feel that way to me. The feeling I get when I sit down to watch an episode of Buffy or Firefly, South of Nowhere or Sports Night, is one of the best feelings I have ever had. Even when the episode sucks or makes me sad, it's all just a part of the reason why I feel so good when the good stuff happens.
And yes, I'll admit it - I get excited like a little boy with a birthday present when there are cute younger girls, or lesbians involved. So I like lesbians. Sue me.
[Side note: is it possible for me to get through one post without mentioning lesbians?!]
Anyway, it's like almost 4am, and I can barely read what's on my computer screen so I figure I should sleep. Besides, I'm not supposed to stay up late. Australians are pussies.
Did I even get anywhere with what I was saying? It probably didn't even make sense. WHATEVER.