Comments | mhalachaiswords: Rodney McKay, international man of mystery

mhalachaiswords

Rodney McKay, international man of mystery

Jan 06, 2009 23:15

Help.

Specifically, flist, it's about the parents of Rodney McKay. What do we know about them from canon? Every time I wrack my brain, it's all most likely fandom related. I'm thinking mostly about his mother - do we know anything?

And yes, this does have 97% to do with Physics of the Spin...

Thank you!

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ariadne83 January 7 2009, 07:27:02 UTC

In 'The Shrine' he says he remember her talking but can't understand what she's saying, so possibly French-Canadian.

In SG-1's 48 hours he says his parents fought all the time.

In 'McKay and Mrs Miller' Jeannie says her dad always wanted the two kids to work together.

mhalachaiswords January 7 2009, 07:54:02 UTC

*makes a note to re-watch the Shrine for the 9th time*

I remember the bit about his dad, from Mckay/Mrs... that was a fine episode.

ariadne83 January 7 2009, 08:07:08 UTC

From gateworld's transcripts:

"I keep seeing a face, every time I close my eyes. I think it's my mother. I don't -- I don't ... recognise her. So long ago. (He half smiles, his eyes full of tears.) She's saying words to me. (His smile fades.) I don't know them."

*g* It's a great ep

ariadne83 January 8 2009, 01:21:56 UTC

Oh - sorry. The thing about his parents fighting is from 'Redemption', not '48 hours'. I'm a bad fan *g*

vipersweb January 7 2009, 07:29:32 UTC

I don't think we know anything about his parents. according to Stargate Wiki, his father read him moby dick at the age of 6 and since then, he's had recurring dreams of being eaten by a whale. Um... that's it.

mhalachaiswords January 7 2009, 07:58:16 UTC

I suspected as much, but was leery of making any ficcly claims as I haven't seen most of seasons 4 and 5. Rodney is such a fascinating character.

vipersweb January 7 2009, 08:05:09 UTC

to be honest? I'm tired of him. The show has descended in season 5 into the "Rodney as the king of the geeks is the best person ever." Trufax. I'm a bit annoyed that Teyla and Ronon got shafted in season 5. The first episode of season 5 is awesome. Very teamy.

mhalachaiswords January 7 2009, 19:34:47 UTC

I think watching him in small batches helps. I've seen the first ep of season 5 (that was amazing - Sheppard in the Wraith dart with the baby? omg), then the Shrine, and the first five minutes of Vegas. I spend more time in the SGA fanfic, where I can chose which characters I want to interact with :)

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annerbhp January 7 2009, 08:37:43 UTC

I have nothing helpful to offer. Only this:

Squee! More Spin!!!

Apologies.

fufumira January 7 2009, 09:08:42 UTC

They seem to be largely absent and angry. The wiki states they blamed him for their fights, which led the sibs to be close till Jeannie gave up science. He seemed to have more chemistry with his piano teacher (disappointing however it may be) than his mum.

flingslass January 7 2009, 09:38:51 UTC

PotS \0/
No point to this comment other than excitement. I think you could just sit there and say PotS and watch me bounce :D