House, M.D. - "One Day, One Room" + related fandom vent

[beandelphiki]

Okay, THIS is what I meant to post the other day when lj was being poopy:

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This is very House, M.D. fandom-related. If you don't watch House, this will make NO SENSE. Feel free to ignore.

I have been meaning for a long while to post my thoughts on recent House episodes. I've not posted much of anything about House at all in this journal,

Comments

[motorghost]

Although the last one there was a medical atrocity...

I'm finding it very hard to think of an episode where some medical atrocity is not committed...

...House obviously learned early the dark reality that people prefer self-denial and comfortable actions to truthful ones: that came from somewhere, and it's fairly easy to guess where the bulk of that lesson came from. I have a similar yet different view of House's father. I saw in him a man who shared at least two important qualities with House, though the latter would probably never admit it. 1) Both believe, in general, that the ends justify the means. I think Mr. House knew exactly how much pain he was inflicting on his son, and I think that's why he did it. Marines are put through horrible training to become perfect killing machines, and the instructors don't care if you hate them. They care how you turn out in the end. House, similarly, uses whatever means necessary to achieve his ends. Neither would ever sacrifice a life, but both overlook the pain they put their subjects

[beandelphiki]

I'm finding it very hard to think of an episode where some medical atrocity is not committed...

Oh, but that one in particular stuck out to me as much worse than usual. A guy who's been flat on his back for...ten years?...suddenly sits up and asks for steak? WHATEVS.

But like I said, I forgive it anyway.

As for the rest...

THANK YOU! I have no clue about the military background thing, and I feel like you just gave me the hole to my donut! *hugs comment*

I'm not sure we disagree...? I mean, I definitely agree with what you've said here, it clarifies in my own mind things I only felt like I vaguely picked up. And I can see why John House might have felt, firmly believed, that he was doing the best thing for his son in the end, i.e. the "necessary evils."

And still, I have a hard time not seeing this as selfish. Seeing House disciplined and successful at the expense of his sense of safety and trust benefits who, exactly? Eh...

The line of mine you quoted, though:

House obviously learned early the dark reality that people prefer

[motorghost]

And still, I have a hard time not seeing this as selfish. Seeing House disciplined and successful at the expense of his sense of safety and trust benefits who, exactly? Eh... He probably figured that all he could really do for his son is prepare him for the trials and tribulations this world has to offer and equip him with suitable traits, like discipline and thoroughness and a thirst for hard work. Mr. House likely left things like House's emotional wellbeing up to his wife, which is why Greg liked his mother so much more. It reflected the different times in that the father handled the punishments and the mother comforted the child afterwards

[motorghost]

And still, I have a hard time not seeing this as selfish. Seeing House disciplined and successful at the expense of his sense of safety and trust benefits who, exactly? Eh... He probably figured that all he could really do for his son is prepare him for the trials and tribulations this world has to offer and equip him with suitable traits, like discipline and thoroughness and a thirst for hard work. Mr. House likely left things like House's emotional well being up to his wife, which is why Greg liked his mother so much more. It reflected the different times in that the father handled the punishments and the mother comforted the child afterwards

[motorghost]

(Fucking word limit.)

You don't want House explained? If you haven't been paying attention, this show has been chipping away at House since the first episode.

I think these people are too used to shows that are complete and utter fan service (like most animes.) There's no solid plots, no well-rounded characters, and there are never any true reflections of reality. If someone is a brilliant angsty bastard, they are that way for no reason. People don't want to watch real people. They want entertaining enigmas and superheroes. I liken it to the magicians explaining how the rabbit was in the hat the entire time to a group of crying children. House is a hero, end of story. Personally, I adore him more and more as the writers reveal him to us.

And how did you link this post to house_md?

[beandelphiki]

Personally, I adore him more and more as the writers reveal him to us.

Absolutely. I have a loathing for shows that give us characters that seem like they might be interesting, and then refuse to reveal much. I want to figure out how that character works, and I get annoyed when I don't have much to work with.

And how did you link this post to house_md?

*puzzled* Not sure what you mean.

[motorghost]

*puzzled* Not sure what you mean.

Nevermind, I figured it out. 8)