Comments | danceswithwords: Yeah, I've got nothing

danceswithwords

Yeah, I've got nothing

Oct 02, 2007 13:45

TV stuff:

Last night's Chuck was waaaaay to slapsticky, and had the flaily sense of a show desperately trying to figure out its tone. Hopefully they nail that down soon.
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pellucid October 2 2007, 22:44:48 UTC

There are few things more frustrating to me than being so hormonal that I cry at the drop of a hat (last week, I was trying to make an appointment and kept getting put on hold and then disconnected; somehow, this seemed cause for tears, and then the fact that I was crying cause for more tears--ugh!). That kind of crazy for two weeks straight is especially nerve-wracking. I hope it passes soon, especially with everything else you've got going on.

Although what is with the impulse to watch the end of Farscape season 3 on purpose when you're feeling terrible and weepy? I've definitely done that, more than once. Catharsis, I guess.

*sends hugs*

danceswithwords October 2 2007, 23:14:46 UTC

Yes! The frustration = crying thing is especially difficult, even more so when you know there's no good reason for it and can't help it.

Although what is with the impulse to watch the end of Farscape season 3 on purpose when you're feeling terrible and weepy?

In what can only be looked at as a case of worst timing ever, I happened to be at the end of Season 3 on my re-watch.

sweet_ali October 2 2007, 23:26:29 UTC

Last night's Chuck was waaaaay to slapsticky, and had the flaily sense of a show desperately trying to figure out its tone. Hopefully they nail that down soon.COuld not agree more. There were still some genuinely fun and funny moments, but the show has definitely not found its balance just yet. I thought that about the pilot too, but, you know, it was the pilot. Automatic get out of jail free card there, as long as the good outweighs the bad. Now an episode in and cringing during that entire Weinerlicious showdown between Sarah and Casey(why didn't Buffy ever to think to use giant toothpicks?), not to mention the perpetual befuddled Chuck which annoys me. I really hope the rest of the episodes are NOT Chuck fucks up, Sarah/Casey must get the stupid lug out of it, and Chuck learns nothing and will simply do it again next week. But hey, he's cute and nerdy ( ... )

danceswithwords October 3 2007, 16:42:18 UTC

I think Chuck needs to tone down the slapstick and try for a more gently funny tone, because they can get a lot of mileage out of the absurdity of the situation that way without being too OTT. I do really like Chuck's interactions with his family, though. (And did you know that the sister was Madison on Everwood? I had to look her up because she looked so familiar.)

And thanks for the hugs. I generally get along well with my parents, and it wouldn't be an issue if I weren't feeling so in need of isolation. I've only taken one day off work, so I do have that refuge. (Wait, that makes me sound slightly insane, doesn't it?)

vonniek October 3 2007, 00:51:26 UTC

Naegleria! Would you believe I actually have a Naegleria icon? *points upward* 'Cause I'm just that big of a microbiology geek. I've seen what it can do, and man, it's a fascinating organism. It's vanishingly rare, but the point in the article about global warming and what that'd do to the frequency of this infection -- interesting stuff!

Errr, probably not the type of reaction you were going for...?

I had a similar reaction to last night's Chuck. I'll keep on watching and hope it'll find its feet, but it was a bit of a disappointment after the pilot.

I'm sorry you're feeling so bad lately. Hormonal meltdown + work wankery + parental issues = ARRRGHHH. I send you sympathy and hugs, and here's hoping you'd have a better week.

danceswithwords October 3 2007, 16:45:15 UTC

Errr, probably not the type of reaction you were going for...?

OMG your icon! And hey, I once posted a link to, and have seriously considered getting some, giant plush microbes. Ebola looks particularly interesting!

I had a similar reaction to last night's Chuck. I'll keep on watching and hope it'll find its feet, but it was a bit of a disappointment after the pilot.

I heard rumblings that the second episode was considered terrible, so hopefully that was an aberration.

And thank you for the sympathy and hugs. I usually enjoy seeing my parents, so I wish I didn't want so much to crawl under my bed.

cindergal October 3 2007, 02:45:03 UTC

Oh dear. Hormonal and Season 3? ::pets::

danceswithwords October 3 2007, 16:51:49 UTC

Not a good combination, eh? Thank you.

asta77 October 3 2007, 03:36:07 UTC

I'm sorry about the hormonal meltdown. :( I get it though. Post DC I got hit from the cold from hell and my period and I was feeling low 24/7 for awhile. I hope your doctor can come up with some answers for you.

So, with the parents visiting I'm on my own with SGA? ::weeps with you::

danceswithwords October 3 2007, 16:53:49 UTC

So, with the parents visiting I'm on my own with SGA? ::weeps with you::

I am... I am seriously trying to rack my brain for a way to watch it with you, because I just DO NOT THINK I CAN TAKE IT BY MYSELF. And yet, my desire not to watch it with you with my parents in the same room is also strong. Oh, the dilemma.

asta77 October 4 2007, 01:23:40 UTC

And yet, my desire not to watch it with you with my parents in the same room is also strong.

What? You don't want to explain to your parents watching TV and discussing it with someone online? Or is it the "What are you saying to her?" questions that will pop up every thirty seconds? ;)

And I manage to get through a week of SGA alone...maybe...I'll buy more alcohol.