you go home and you cry and you want to die

[dtissagirl]

Yes, Summer, I get it. You're gonna be unbearable. *sweats*

Grumble.

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[_jems_]

I'm always relieved to hear people say this isn't the Veronica we're supposed to love, because I'm really not loving her so much right now. I understand her, I just would rather not have to watch the monotony. And it's funny how the monotony seems to exist in a 10-foot zone of Duncan Kane, because with almost everyone else she's her normal snarky self.

Except with Logan, where she's acting inexplicably hurt. I don't get where she's coming from there either.

I'm also starting to wonder what it'll take to snap her out of this daze. I'm starting to think her relationship with Duncan deteriorating won't be enough.

[dtissagirl]

You know, I had faith that Teddy Dunn's acting abilities would get better. For a moment there in the middle of S1, I *liked* him, even. But it seems it all went downhill from Kanes & Abel's on. Like he reached his limits and got stuck, while everyone around just got better and better.

And it's certainly reflecting on my view of Duncan. I was telling Clara last week -- I don't hate Duncan [I hate him with V, which is a completely different thing], I just think he DOES stand idly by, and that will never make for good storytelling.

Except with Logan, where she's acting inexplicably hurt. I don't get where she's coming from there either.

She's kinda trying to have the cake and eat it too, isn't she? And we all know that's not gonna happen on VM. *g*

Something I didn't mention that's bugging the heck out of me is the lack of tact [and even *common sense*] Veronica and Duncan are presenting when Logan's around. I don't wanna say they're trying to rub their "perfect relationship" in, but it almost looks like it.

[_jems_]

I don't particularly like Duncan and I don't think I ever could or would, no matter who was playing him, but I think he could be a fascinating character if someone else was playing him. I mean, I don't particularly like Dick as a person, but as a character? He is great.

And that's the problem with mediocre actors. Fortunately, as witnessed by David Boreanaz, bad actors can get better, but they rarely become great. And I agree that TD has pretty much been standing still since K&A. Which is actually the first episode where I got that completely serene and creepy-as-hell vibe from Duncan that I've been feeling all season.

I don't wanna say they're trying to rub their "perfect relationship" in, but it almost looks like it.In a way Logan and Veronica were doing the same thing, but there is a difference between PDAs in front of a two year old boyfriend and one who was dumped two months ago. It's really thoughtless, and just one of the many things that bug me about Veronica right now. It doesn't so much bug me concerning Duncan because I

[dtissagirl]

I mean, I don't particularly like Dick as a person, but as a character? He is great.

Oh yeah, I totally agree. If I knew Dick in real life, I'd HATE him. But he's a GREAT character. And it helps that Ryan Hansen nails his attitude to the T.

With Duncan... I guess it's becoming more and more clear to me that the acting's influencing my opinions. Especially when I compare him with Weevil, for example -- I couldn't care less about Weevil, but I enjoy watching him 'cause FC amuses the shit out of me. *g*

[nicoledeez]

omg mulder is 44?!!!! where has the time gone?

they seriously need to pump out another movie before he turns 50. *sigh*

[icrush]

Sempre que se comenta sobre Veronica, tem que se falar *mal* sobre Duncan. Eu não entendo os fans de Logan, vivem criticando o Duncan, mas o Logan é igualzinho ao Duncan, e na minha opinião, ainda pior que ele.

Eu ainda não vi os 2 ultimos episodios, o 3rd ainda não baixei, e o 2nd ainda nao tive oportunidade, devo assistir hj enquanto baixo o 3rd....

[dtissagirl]

WHATEVER. Não vou discutir Duncan vs. Logan porque é um assunto tão *pequeno*, tão *ordinário*, que eu me sinto emburrecer só de pensar nisso.

[slayground]

I just nearly posted 1013 to see if ANYONE would get it. :)

[bluegreensmoke]

* I mean. I've read enough of Rob Thomas' stuff to know that he thinks normal is CRAP.

As much as this "Normal" storyline might bore me, I've been hit by enough anvils this season to know that normal doesn't really exist on this show and Veronica is in serious denial about things. I think this is going to be one of those storylines that I'll appreciate more in hindsight when she finally pulls out of it because I know she'll finally be over trying to return to her past. It doesn't mean it's something I'm necessarily going to enjoy watching as it's happening, which is kind of a bummer.

Luckily, I liked the scenes with Keith/Alicia, Veronica/Kendall, The Casablancas, Veronica/Lamb, and, obviously, Logan. At least in this episode, they gave me other things to keep me occupied while I sat through the Normal-fest.

[dtissagirl]

I think this is going to be one of those storylines that I'll appreciate more in hindsight

That is *exactly* what I'm thinking. I understand why RT thinks this storyline is necessary. Mostly 'cause I don't see any other way for Veronica to grow right now -- she's got to get rid of her past demons somehow, if you allow me the cliché. And it's not a bad way to create conflicts to feed at least half a season worth of narrative. It's just a little bit predictale, but I can deal with that if [when?] it pays off in the end.

But yeah, I too wish I could enjoy it as it's going on.

they gave me other things to keep me occupied while I sat through the Normal-fest.

Oh yeah. I'm really liking the parts of the plot that don't concern Veronica's personal woes. And everything Logan. :)

[_jems_]

I think it could be enjoyable to watch on DVD because it'd be over quickly. Right now it's weeks upon weeks of having to put up with a Veronica who might be a nice girl, but she's not someone I find interesting enough to watch on TV. I swear, if I'd started watching in season 2 I'd have quit after the second episode.

[bluegreensmoke]

This why I envy you getting into Felicity again with the entire season at your disposal. 2x03-2x09 = UGH but you could probably fly through it in an afternoon if you wanted to. :)