QaF Rewatch & Episode Recap: 1x02
It’s my turn!
Following amelialourdes’ example from last week ( >here),
here’s my recap for episode 1x02.
Song list for 1x02 is provided by friday82 >here
And the caps were snagged from KWAF >here
Episode 1x02
(1) Mannequins, the Big Q and Comequick.net
We start off with one of those phone conference conversations - gotta love those.
Emmett stuffing the mannequin’s crotch, Ted watching porn online and Michael cooing over Baby Gus while at work and having gay customer experience.
Foreboding scene with Theodore’s employer (is it “Wertschafter” [German name] or “Workshafter” or… what?) and oooh we find out that Teddy has a crush on Mr. Novotny - note the shirtless Michael pic in his drawer. Woe, can you imagine Ted and Mikey being together? Okay, wait, I actually couldn’t imagine Ted and Emmett either.
And we have a Michael voice-over again! (I completely forgot about that - I thought we only ever have those voice-overs in 101 and 513)
“It’s been so long since he’s [Ted] had sex with someone he didn’t download, he’s forgotten that all those perfect bodies and perfect faces aren’t real.”
(2) Fruit
Hello, Mr. Kinney. I’m almost scared of him in that scene, lol.
Also, if I was listening to some guy pitching an ad campaign for my product and acting all superior-amsohotandknowit, I’d probably be pissed. And come on, how shitty is that ad? ;D
The apple fixation is established - well, “fixation”… I can remember three apple scenes total. But okay, counted against other fruits, I suppose we could call it his favorite, at least.
-> By the way, why do so many fics declare him a mango fan? Where does that piece of information ever appear in the series? I think I also wrote him as a mango lover somewhere once. EVUL FANON! Or not?
(3) Teenagers *eyeroll*
Oh look, it’s the newly deflowered Justin in the boys’ locker room!
Hehe, and how he’s purposefully prolonging his stay via ohsoclumsily dropping his books? Good for you, my friend. Good for you.
And waah, it’s Chris Hobbs!
Grrrr, Justin is such a poser with Daphne! *bitchslaps*
Also, we learn that his homosexual agenda wasn’t even discussed with Daphne beforehand, which, to me, totally puts a damper on the super-close-friends image of them I like to entertain. Sigh.
“Want some of my veggie wrap?” Yes, I wanna. :(
But then I want to hug Justin when he says that he’s in lurve with BriBri. Poor, naïve boy.
-> WHY does he tell Daphne that Brian said “I love you”?! Come on, that SO didn’t happen! Or does anyone find it plausible that a tripping Brian would say such a thing?
(4) A Real Family Man
“That’s what we’re here for. To please the client.” Aw, Kinney, you whore! :D
The “Oh nothing, buddy.” rocks ‘cause with that one sentence he says it all: you are just a sex toy, I don’t care about you beyond my * in your *.
Note: Brian likes to kiss.
I… I wanna mmm-mmm, I….
(5) Work Climate
The portrayal of Michael’s work situation is a total reality check.
You get a whiff of the constant ‘struggles’ some people face at work and those colleagues (did they honestly call the woman “Fat Marly” later on?) don’t help the situation either.
Another M/T/E friendship scene - oh, how I’m a sucker for those. And it becomes clear that Brian is not part of their group. He’s Michael’s friend, but not really Ted’s or Emmett’s. :,(
And heyyy, that’s a different gym than the one we always see later on, right? Right.
(6) Brian and ze munchers / Brian and Mikey / Mikey at Shoeless Joe’s (ha)
Truth be told, I don’t get why Brian ever agreed to fathering Lindsay’s child in the first place. Well, we accept it as canon (What other option do we have?) but … huh. Did he just do it for Lindsay?
“There’s only two kinds of straight people in this world: the ones that hate you to your face and the ones that hate you behind your back.”
Jesus. That is so cynical and tragic (since partially based on real occurrences), it’s painful to listen. I hope he’s exaggerating because he doesn’t want Mikey having fun with the straighties.
Tracy: You’ve gotta believe, right, Mike?
Mike: Like Cher!
(7) Woody’s
I can’t believe the ubercute smile Brian sports when watching Emmett on the stage. Can you? But that’s probably due to his radical railing against the straight world earlier. He now appreciates the flamboyancy of Emmett’s performance all the more.
“So, Dawson, how are things down at the creek?” Mean? Yes. Funny? Definitely.
-> Do you guys think that Brian only fakes not remembering Justin’s name or…?
And the “What’s his name” can be interpreted as a rhetorical question, in my opinion.
Brian: Let’s move on.
Michael: What’s the problem with here?
Brian: I’ve had everyone here.
Ted: *nods* My problem precisely. (Aw, Teddy <3)
(8) Bienvenue, at le Diner de Liberty
It’s really nice of Mikey to kind of take Justin under his wing.
Also, how awesome is it of Brian to take off after he pulled Mikey out of having a good time with his colleagues? Ass.
Anyway, Michael gives off the “I feel your pain, man” vibe very prominently.
Enter Debbie Novotny. Hallo Debbie, hallo Debbie’s straightforward humor. Poor Justin.
And… *drumroll*… TEH NICKNAME IS BORN!
“Gotta keep your strength up, Sunshine. You can’t cruise all night on an empty stomach.”
How awesome would it be to spend a night at the Liberty Diner and just sit and check out the people passing through?
“If Brian’s such a selfish prick, how come you’re always following him around?”
Touché! And Mikey’s thrown into the self-reflectory loop of the Brian-Mikey show again. :|
-> Did anyone else think that Brian and Michael would end up being TEH couple while watching the first couple of episodes?
Also, how could Debbie and Vic afford that trip to Italy? Vic grumbles and angsts over the credit card bill, but obviously they must’ve had some idea on the expenses. Blah.
That song during which Mikey is … erm…. up in his room is niiice. And the shirt that teenage Brian is wearing in Mikey’s little memory sequence is awesome.
(9) Hello, Mr. Goodfuck - Goodbye, Justin Taylor
“I’d fuck you,” Brian tells his reflection. Yeah, I’d fuck you, too. …What, who just said that?!
Random note: Those internet fuck dates creep me the hell out. I mean, you give this virtual cockshot-persona your address and all? Who says they’re gonna look halfway decent and that they’re no axe murderers?
Also, is it just me and my personal taste or are most of Brian’s tricks not hot?
And how weird is it that Brian listens to Mr. George Goodfuck regarding Justin? Why not tell the guy to mind his own business or get the hell out if he’s playing “Father Goodfuck”?
Does George only give weight to something Brian’s conscience has been telling him to do anyway or does he go after Justin simply so that he can get into Mr. GF’s pants (quicker)?
Note: George is actually a nice guy.
Aww, demythologized/disillusioned Justin. Breaks my heart almost as much as his.
Yes, he will fuck anyone. No, it wasn’t love to him.
“You wanted me and I wanted you. That’s all it was.”
Viewed from an objective point, Brian is really trying to do Justin a favor here. And it shows that he does care, I think.
-> What are your thoughts on Brian as he stands there watching Justin drive away? See how he gulps? Is he… sorry? Is he… realizing that he’ll always be what he is and won’t ever be able to give anything more? Huh.
Yep, that’s it.
Let me hear what you think, people! :D
And feel free to also comment on the bits I did not mention in this recap.
Any thoughts and views welcome!
Following amelialourdes’ example from last week ( >here),
here’s my recap for episode 1x02.
Song list for 1x02 is provided by friday82 >here
And the caps were snagged from KWAF >here
Episode 1x02
(1) Mannequins, the Big Q and Comequick.net
We start off with one of those phone conference conversations - gotta love those.
Emmett stuffing the mannequin’s crotch, Ted watching porn online and Michael cooing over Baby Gus while at work and having gay customer experience.
Foreboding scene with Theodore’s employer (is it “Wertschafter” [German name] or “Workshafter” or… what?) and oooh we find out that Teddy has a crush on Mr. Novotny - note the shirtless Michael pic in his drawer. Woe, can you imagine Ted and Mikey being together? Okay, wait, I actually couldn’t imagine Ted and Emmett either.
And we have a Michael voice-over again! (I completely forgot about that - I thought we only ever have those voice-overs in 101 and 513)
“It’s been so long since he’s [Ted] had sex with someone he didn’t download, he’s forgotten that all those perfect bodies and perfect faces aren’t real.”
(2) Fruit
Hello, Mr. Kinney. I’m almost scared of him in that scene, lol.
Also, if I was listening to some guy pitching an ad campaign for my product and acting all superior-amsohotandknowit, I’d probably be pissed. And come on, how shitty is that ad? ;D
The apple fixation is established - well, “fixation”… I can remember three apple scenes total. But okay, counted against other fruits, I suppose we could call it his favorite, at least.
-> By the way, why do so many fics declare him a mango fan? Where does that piece of information ever appear in the series? I think I also wrote him as a mango lover somewhere once. EVUL FANON! Or not?
(3) Teenagers *eyeroll*
Oh look, it’s the newly deflowered Justin in the boys’ locker room!
Hehe, and how he’s purposefully prolonging his stay via ohsoclumsily dropping his books? Good for you, my friend. Good for you.
And waah, it’s Chris Hobbs!
Grrrr, Justin is such a poser with Daphne! *bitchslaps*
Also, we learn that his homosexual agenda wasn’t even discussed with Daphne beforehand, which, to me, totally puts a damper on the super-close-friends image of them I like to entertain. Sigh.
“Want some of my veggie wrap?” Yes, I wanna. :(
But then I want to hug Justin when he says that he’s in lurve with BriBri. Poor, naïve boy.
-> WHY does he tell Daphne that Brian said “I love you”?! Come on, that SO didn’t happen! Or does anyone find it plausible that a tripping Brian would say such a thing?
(4) A Real Family Man
“That’s what we’re here for. To please the client.” Aw, Kinney, you whore! :D
The “Oh nothing, buddy.” rocks ‘cause with that one sentence he says it all: you are just a sex toy, I don’t care about you beyond my * in your *.
Note: Brian likes to kiss.
I… I wanna mmm-mmm, I….
(5) Work Climate
The portrayal of Michael’s work situation is a total reality check.
You get a whiff of the constant ‘struggles’ some people face at work and those colleagues (did they honestly call the woman “Fat Marly” later on?) don’t help the situation either.
Another M/T/E friendship scene - oh, how I’m a sucker for those. And it becomes clear that Brian is not part of their group. He’s Michael’s friend, but not really Ted’s or Emmett’s. :,(
And heyyy, that’s a different gym than the one we always see later on, right? Right.
(6) Brian and ze munchers / Brian and Mikey / Mikey at Shoeless Joe’s (ha)
Truth be told, I don’t get why Brian ever agreed to fathering Lindsay’s child in the first place. Well, we accept it as canon (What other option do we have?) but … huh. Did he just do it for Lindsay?
“There’s only two kinds of straight people in this world: the ones that hate you to your face and the ones that hate you behind your back.”
Jesus. That is so cynical and tragic (since partially based on real occurrences), it’s painful to listen. I hope he’s exaggerating because he doesn’t want Mikey having fun with the straighties.
Tracy: You’ve gotta believe, right, Mike?
Mike: Like Cher!
(7) Woody’s
I can’t believe the ubercute smile Brian sports when watching Emmett on the stage. Can you? But that’s probably due to his radical railing against the straight world earlier. He now appreciates the flamboyancy of Emmett’s performance all the more.
“So, Dawson, how are things down at the creek?” Mean? Yes. Funny? Definitely.
-> Do you guys think that Brian only fakes not remembering Justin’s name or…?
And the “What’s his name” can be interpreted as a rhetorical question, in my opinion.
Brian: Let’s move on.
Michael: What’s the problem with here?
Brian: I’ve had everyone here.
Ted: *nods* My problem precisely. (Aw, Teddy <3)
(8) Bienvenue, at le Diner de Liberty
It’s really nice of Mikey to kind of take Justin under his wing.
Also, how awesome is it of Brian to take off after he pulled Mikey out of having a good time with his colleagues? Ass.
Anyway, Michael gives off the “I feel your pain, man” vibe very prominently.
Enter Debbie Novotny. Hallo Debbie, hallo Debbie’s straightforward humor. Poor Justin.
And… *drumroll*… TEH NICKNAME IS BORN!
“Gotta keep your strength up, Sunshine. You can’t cruise all night on an empty stomach.”
How awesome would it be to spend a night at the Liberty Diner and just sit and check out the people passing through?
“If Brian’s such a selfish prick, how come you’re always following him around?”
Touché! And Mikey’s thrown into the self-reflectory loop of the Brian-Mikey show again. :|
-> Did anyone else think that Brian and Michael would end up being TEH couple while watching the first couple of episodes?
Also, how could Debbie and Vic afford that trip to Italy? Vic grumbles and angsts over the credit card bill, but obviously they must’ve had some idea on the expenses. Blah.
That song during which Mikey is … erm…. up in his room is niiice. And the shirt that teenage Brian is wearing in Mikey’s little memory sequence is awesome.
(9) Hello, Mr. Goodfuck - Goodbye, Justin Taylor
“I’d fuck you,” Brian tells his reflection. Yeah, I’d fuck you, too. …What, who just said that?!
Random note: Those internet fuck dates creep me the hell out. I mean, you give this virtual cockshot-persona your address and all? Who says they’re gonna look halfway decent and that they’re no axe murderers?
Also, is it just me and my personal taste or are most of Brian’s tricks not hot?
And how weird is it that Brian listens to Mr. George Goodfuck regarding Justin? Why not tell the guy to mind his own business or get the hell out if he’s playing “Father Goodfuck”?
Does George only give weight to something Brian’s conscience has been telling him to do anyway or does he go after Justin simply so that he can get into Mr. GF’s pants (quicker)?
Note: George is actually a nice guy.
Aww, demythologized/disillusioned Justin. Breaks my heart almost as much as his.
Yes, he will fuck anyone. No, it wasn’t love to him.
“You wanted me and I wanted you. That’s all it was.”
Viewed from an objective point, Brian is really trying to do Justin a favor here. And it shows that he does care, I think.
-> What are your thoughts on Brian as he stands there watching Justin drive away? See how he gulps? Is he… sorry? Is he… realizing that he’ll always be what he is and won’t ever be able to give anything more? Huh.
Yep, that’s it.
Let me hear what you think, people! :D
And feel free to also comment on the bits I did not mention in this recap.
Any thoughts and views welcome!