Originally posted by Kas
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Yeah, I noticed that, too. My thought is thatIn other words, yeah, I think that the respect is coming. It was just a bit much for him to "switch allegiances" (as far as CO's) so fast, particularly considering all that has happened lately.
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Makes perfect sense. It's so true that the human humour is completely alien to Teal'c way of thinking and it's taken him the best part of 8 years to understand itOriginally posted by AlaskhahYeah, I noticed that, too. My thought is thatIn other words, yeah, I think that the respect is coming. It was just a bit much for him to "switch allegiances" (as far as CO's) so fast, particularly considering all that has happened lately.Spoiler:
Sorry if this didn't make sense... I'm almost asleep!
... along with the react to the situation blind occurance that occurs. Just as he's become used to one human like that, another has come along. Good call Alaskah.
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I'm really happy with the way they have eased in Mitchell over the eps. Casting our minds back to before Season 9 aired alot of folks were worried that it would be the Mitchell show and that we'd have our faces rubbed in him to the extent it would mean the others were pushed out. Instead they have worked him in gently and left most the drama and scene stealing to Vala in the main. It's a great way of him getting under everyones skin. Also he's still finding his feet and rhythm (both Ben, the writers and Mitchell himself!) but considering we are only 4 eps in I think once the Vala arc is over and SG1 reform er formally ( ) we may see more meat on Mitchell's character bones. I'm looking forward to see Ben flex those acting muscles the way we know he can and look forward to seeing how the writers get to play with him once the team are back.. 
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Another part of his personality came out in TTTB episode. Cameron asked Daniel who a certain person/god was. He replied "Thank You" when Daniel answered him. It took me a coouple time of watching the show to noticed that.Comment
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Yeah, that's one of the things I like most about Cam. He's so genuinely interested in the mythology and pretty much everything Daniel can tell him... and he appreciates getting the info. It's pretty unique, especially from a SG team leader, especially after Jack. 
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Absolutely one of my fav. pieces of info about his character... He is genuinely interested, continuously wanting to learn and really appreciates receiving the knowledge. This alone completely distinguishes his character in my eyes.
Didn't Mitchell say to the Prior in Origin that he is really into History?Comment
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He did and it didn't help him with the lotto numbers either.Originally posted by Kas
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Ahhh, that's right... thanks Greytop. How could I have forgotten the lotto numbers? LOL!Originally posted by greytopHe did and it didn't help him with the lotto numbers either.Comment
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And not only his interest, but his enthusiasm. This is another thing that I think sets him apart from Jack from what we've seen so far. Jack is pretty cynical, and has a pretty narrow view. Mitchell is still wide-eyed and actually excited about working with the scientists. Instead of shutting Daniel down in his rambling narratives (which appears now to be Landry's job) he appears to be encouraging them. I'm interested to see if/how the dynamic will change once Sam gets back.Originally posted by Kas
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I honestly don't think it will do...What's the betting that Mitchell is just as interested in Science & Technology as Mythology & History? He seems a very well-educated man...probably in background as well as continuing self-education through 'on the job' learning.Originally posted by Alaskhah
The writers have done incredibly well in establishing Cameron's own character IMHO, especially as we are all appreciating and recognising traits which Mallozzi wrote about before S9 even started airing:
"Mitchell is a military guy's military guy, whereas Jack was a loose cannon of sorts. O'Neill was sarcastic and animated -- Cameron more low-key and offhand in his humor. Whereas O'Neill was occasionally abrasive and in-your-face, Mitchell prefers to let his Southern charm work its magic. Unlike O'Neill, who was often guarded, Mitchell has no compunctions about opening up. Jack was always a tough person to read, a tough nut to crack. And whereas O'Neill was sometimes, well, shall we say 'out of the loop' at times when it came to the more technical side of things, often happily so, Mitchell does his damndest to inform himself and stay informed."
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Saw this question posted on the JMallozzi thread:
which reminded me of posts I've seen around the boards. Some fans (not all by any means) are not liking the fact that Mitchell calls Daniel by his surname, thinking it's rude and disrespectful. I can't see the problem at all as we have seen that Mitchell is by the book military man and this is the norm amongst military personnel, at least whilst on duty. It seems to fit his character. When CM introduced himself, he called himself Cameron whilst Daniel repeated his first name. However, he said 'my friends call me Cameron' and Daniel has not made any response to calling Mitchell anything yet or real overtures of friendship. I believe that Mitchell is giving Daniel his own time to accept him as a friend and once Daniel makes that move he will respond to it. A case of not forcing the issue. Of course, under duty conditions, he may still refer to him as Jackson. As for Sam, they are both Lt Cols in the Airforce... they know each other - perhaps been socialising at the Officers' Mess - being of the sam rank, it is acceptable to call each other on a first name basis. Once again though, being strictly military - that may change on the field.Is there any reason that Mitchell calls Daniel "Jackson"? It doesn't seem to be a military thing, since he called Sam, who actually is in the military by her first name, instead of Carter. And, when they met in Daniel's lab, Daniel introduced himself as Daniel.
What do you all think? IMO, it's neither rude or disrespectful, in keeping with character and also a tad more less formal than Dr. Jackson.Last edited by Kas; 08 August 2005, 05:39 AM.Comment
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I completely agree with you.Originally posted by Kas
Besides, I think it's another way of establishing a difference in the dynamics. Had Cameron started calling him Daniel, at least 50% of the fandom would be crying "Jack clone!"
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LOL! You are probably right.Originally posted by lilyBesides, I think it's another way of establishing a difference in the dynamics. Had Cameron started calling him Daniel, at least 50% of the fandom would be crying "Jack clone!"
Mind you the Jack O'Neill character of SG-1 had the benefit of already having the character dynamic in place. The characters were already familiar with each other from the movie and established a tentative friendship at the end of the film. From what I remember, throughout the majority of the movie, the O'Neil character also referred to Daniel as Jackson in the same military manner as Mitchell.Comment
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Yeah, that's right. That is how O'Neill referred to him. Can't wait to see how Mitchell fits in once sg-1 is back together. Hope to learn a lot more about him this season.sigpic
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