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[merelyn]

Okay, when I first heard the idea for this episode, I was pretty horrified. It sounded like a crappy fanfic come to life. I was convinced it was going to be this awful, forced, embarassing romantic piece o' shite.

And then, later, when I found out about the Rodney/Carson make-out-ness, I was kind of excited, because hey, Rodney and Carson make out.

Then, as Season 2 commenced, I went back into dread mode, fearing that this would just be another nail in Rodney's character-assasinated coffin. The way I figured it, the ep could go either way- great or awful, or a combination of both, as only SGA can serve up.


Can I just say that I *loved* it? LOVED IT. It was like a fabulous (slashy!) fanfic come to life. Points:

*Rodney's back to normal! Rodney's back to normal! THANK GOD. *sigh of relief* So granted the entire episode was on crack (at least it's not just the SGA fans who are on something), but I felt like we were finally seeing Rodney again, and he got most of the episode to himself and yay. *huggles Rodney*

*I genuinely liked Cadman, she was cool and competent in the field and totally snarky once she got in Rodney's head ("Seen it." HAH!). She should come back. She and Rodney were just cute, and yay on them for not making it cheesy and romantic. I liked that Rodney came down off his arrogant science pedestal at the end to tell her she was important. That was a good moment.

*DH was v. good at switching back and forth between Rodney and her (the pose DH struck when she woke up after Rodney went to sleep? Priceless.) It seemed like he was having a lot of fun with it all.

*Rodney waking up naked. HAH. Also, fanon has been confirmed, yes, Rodney does drool when he sleeps. It's nice to know. Also, Rodney's bedroom, which we saw for the first time, was the greatest thing ever. He has a picture of himself looking smug with a diploma! *heart* Full of those lovely random touches SGA is great at- like the box labeled "TRANSPORTER BITS" heh. (Also, on another note, I couldn't help but compare Cadman's room, full of pictures of her family and friends, to Rodney's, which only had degrees and asshat-ish pictures of himself. *sad*)

*Rodney's date. The most awkward thing ever. Yesssss. (Seriously though, redheaded girl was cute, and definitely served her purpose in the episode, but I hope she doesn't come back much. I'm not ready yet to start mentally writing out the girlfriend in this fandom. Besides, would Rodney date a botanist? Pul-eeze.)

*Zelenka. Loved him being all jittery in the field, loved him and Rodney fighting. The part where Radek tells him to leave? Most heart-wrenching scene in the episode. Rodney's brain not working for him was just awful to watch; it was far and away a better way to show McKay out of his depth and not in control, you know, as compared to some earlier episodes this season. I also loved Radek and Rodney making up at the end. *happy geeky sigh*

*Carson- You know, from Season 1, he was never exactly my favorite. Even with the Scottish accent, I didn't warm up to him much at all. I don't know why. However, with this season, my opinion has changed. He was pretty cool in Runner last week, and this was a great episode for him. I kinda really like him now. *scuffs foot* Also, anyone else feeling the Zelenka/Beckett from the opening? They're a recent ship to me that occupies a tiny little place in my heart.

*Ronon. I heart him, I must say. He kicks ass. He has great hair. What's not to like? The whole Ronon/Shep/Teyla triangle is interesting. Ronon and Teyla sparring: v. hot. (My prediction is that Ronon and Teyla are *so* gonna get it on, Shep's going to be jealous, but won't really acknowledge it or say anything and then...who the hell knows where it will go. Sort of looking forward to it, actually.)

Although I was amused by the Ronon/Shep interactions (is it just me, or was the dining hall scene totally like Beauty and the Beast?), I'm getting vibes that their relationship is going to overshadow the Sheppard/McKay stuff, of which there has been SO LITTLE this season. Boo. (At least they paid lip service to the fact that John shot down the dart Rodney was beamed into. I felt like that was a hard decision for John to make- though not as hard as my slashy heart would have thought. That bit was the only part that felt a little off to me. Still, of course John feels responsible, and of course Rodney doesn't really care.)

*Lastly: Rodney and Carson making out! Wooo! Wooo! I thought after the date when it didn't happen that they had chickened out, but then right at the end they DID IT! I'm gonna go watch it again. (I *so* wish I was a McKay/Beckett shipper right now.)

This was a really fun episode, fluffy and silly. SGA has generally been darker than this. But hey, no glaring character inconsistencies = happy Mere. I feel better about this show now. :)

Comments

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

But then I failed girl school

Oh, me too, me too! In fact, I'm still failing. I go off to work and leave my husband home to look after the kids and cook me dinner.

And face touching happens to be a particular kink? (not quite the word I'm looking for, but it makes me go all melty, especially when it's m/m)of mine.

I could have done without the look on Rodney/Cadman's face when they did it, but Carson's reaction was great. Surprised and just a little wistful, although the wistful might just be my slashy imagination talking.

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Sweet. :D

Preference? not a kink maybe. It is way cute.

Really? I thought the look was total, I will jump you. I might have been too busy giggling. Carson did look like that. Paul was so fucking awesome in the eppy. As was The Hewlett.

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

Preference? Yeah I guess you could say that, although it's still not quite right. *shrug*

The look struck me as over the top and "gay" in a limp wristed, stereotypical way, and made me wince. Then again, I'm the only one I know who's not in love with Ronon, so maybe my judgement's off *shrugs again*

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Ah. I'd torture Merriam-webster for you but my friend just gave me this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa'uld) and I'm now half in awe and half afraid.

Ah! Okay, I can see that. I don't pick up on that so much I think. I'm not in love with Ronan. I haven't gotten past, omg, big yet. I just think it's a good idea for Shep to recruit him. He's pretty but more in a *jesus the hell did he eat as a kid* way then a *I wish to jump* way.

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

Oh, my god. That's impressive. And scary, very scary. Some people have *way* too much time on their hands.

Yes, Ronon is big, Very big. And I'm struggling not to resent him for replacing Ford. But what really bugs me is his interactions with Teyla.

I'm all for her having a canon love interest who is not John, but I hate the way she behaves around him. I'd like to think she could fall in love, especially with the one man who can match or beat her in a stick fight, without turning into a simpering *girl*.

Okay, rant over. I feel better now. Thanks for listening!

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Yes, me and mylildementor agreed someone has a linguistic degree and OCD.

Ah. I miss Ford, but I'm making sure not to place that on Ronan, because of the whole Daniel/Jonas thing. That was so lousy on so many level. I LOVE Daniel and they did such a bad job with that, but I was a fan of Corin Nemic before I knew who the hell Shanks was, so I was stuck, you know? So I'm trying to see it that way.

You have utter agreement on her having an interest who isn't John, because I HATE THAT idea so so much. Oh, okay, I see your point, that's why I ended up loathing Sam and her crush on Jack. I don't want to see her act all girly either. That is what Rodney is for, much like Daniel

Heh. Thanks for listening to my whinging about SGC.

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

No problem. And note I said "struggling not to resent" because I know it's not fair.

Oddly enough, I did't have that problem with SG-1, even though Daniel was my favorite character at the time (I've since decided I prefer Teal'c, and I find I like Mitchell a lot more than I thought I would).

Hey, feminine boys are cool - feminine girls are icky, or at least, boring. I'm crossing my fingers that they don't keep going that way with Teyla.

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Oh, sorry, yeah I saw that, maybe I misworded my response-I just meant to say why I working on not resenting. I don't want the bitter in this show, you know?

No? Hmm. I luff Mitchell and Teal'c. They need to shag.

Yes! Exactly! Fem boys awesome, fem girls are so tired. It makes me cry like ickle boy.

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

Maybe I should have reworded, too. I didn't mean to sound defensive, I just feel the need to repeat myself until everyone believes me.

Yes, Mitchell and Teal'c would make a hot couple. Teal'c won't be able to stay away.

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

That seems to work for you, so you should totally go with it. *nods*

He was showing off! Oh, we've saved the world eight times! Come feel my arm!