Obla-dee, Obla-Da
Life goes on . . . or so they say.
D-CREEK NEWS flash:
In light of today’s episodes . . . I find new clarity to life. (as I often have watching this silly show).
The clarity I speak of is not with what’s happening to the characters per se, but also with the analysis of the characters themselves.
It’s hard sometimes accepting the unrealism of these people and circumstances, but right there, underlying it all, are real situations and real people.
Things like Charlie riding a motorcycle in winter time. I mean really . . . has anyone ever done that? I have! Your ears feel like they’d break off if you touched them. A mugging where a civil conversation takes place? Or how about all the break ups that happen? Everyone does it calmly and rationally. That’s not the real world experience. Someone is always hurt badly and cannot maintain composure. (as they do admirably on the show). Especially when cheating is involved!
The way this show works for me, and I believe in my own mind, that this show could be a complete recall of memories. It’s like how we see ourselves today. We see ourselves as calm and cool, and with greater coping skills and maturity. Then, we project back to those situations we faced growing up and see them through our eyes of today.
My character break-down:
Jen is the quintessential “I can’t be satisfied in a relationship” girl. Everything, to her, will lose its luster after a few months and she’ll never be satisfied with what she has right in front of her. She will always be curious as to ‘what’s behind the curtain’, or ‘what’s around the corner’. She will always prefer the unknown to safety, but she will always need some sort of safety net. She will always like the mean, dark, non-conforming, rock & roll, rebel type…..that is, until she turns about 26. The few hundred case studies I’ve performed on this type of girl, indicate that once the “I need a man of mystery and constant excitement” turns 26, she starts to look for comfort and safety and the ‘mystery’ is no longer as appealing. Also, if this type of girl tries to settle down before 26, it always ends in disaster. To Jen’s credit, she is honest. She is passionate. But unfortunately, nothing could work out with her because of her skepticism, and also, where she is and what she prefers in life.
Joey is such a smart girl, but capable of making the most careless mistakes. She’s strong, yet vulnerable. She is just learning about life, and it’s cute to watch. She makes mistakes and can’t see two steps ahead. But that’s alright, she’s a great person. She just has no passion. What does she want out of life? What does she want to be? What is she doing about it? I don’t think she knows. She seemed to always have drive and ambition, and she certainly has a goal currently…but what is her long term plan? What kind of person does she like / need? It’s like she plans to be with her friends the rest of her life.
Audrey is my favorite. She has passion, personality, humor, intelligence. Her only drawback is her lack of focus. She’s certainly boy crazy. And her identity will be based on how other people see her. Which is bad, but she most likely will grow out of it.
Dawson I like. He’s a fine person and a good friend to his friends. He just lacks passion for life. He’s not even passionate about film school. His only ‘real’ passion is to watch someone else’s movies.
Pacey is me. I am Pacey. There is no doubt about this. I don’t care to write more, because I don’t care to write how I see myself.
Jack is basically a good guy. He longs for acceptance. He needs companionship. He makes lots of mistakes but will still own up to them. I think he’s not ashamed of what he does, and that’s a good thing. He does always try to be there for a friend. And he does have other admirable qualities. If I had met him, I most certainly be friends with him.
I would be friends with everyone in major roles in this cast. I think that’s what this show is about. These are the kind of people you should look for as friends. This is how to be honest with them. This is how to deal with situations when the problems occur. And this is how to treat your friends with respect. I think that’s why I love this show.
I don’t know that I’ve ever had a true friendship like these people have in each other. I don’t know that I’ve ever been able to go to someone when I’ve been at my worst. I don’t even know if I could’ve gone to someone. I think I’m envious, and at the same time, I think I’m learning. Maybe if I’d have learned some of these simple things, I could’ve made some great friends. Or maybe I did, and didn’t know how to act or behave or treat them.
What I have learned is that when it comes to friends in theatre, it will only last the length of a show. You meet people, you become close, and once the show’s over...back to real life. Your show friends get traded in for the new ones in the next show you do.
I really like people, but I don’t have the confidence in anyone as a true friend. Perhaps this is a sad thing. Maybe I have more to learn. But I’m sure there’s a part of my logic and beliefs that is accurate.