Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[Chelle DB]

Weren't you there when this question was asked at one of the Gabit events? Can't remember which one, but it was something like, "What would Sam and Helen say to each other if they were stuck in an elevator together" kind of question. Was hilarious seeing her and Thomasina play acting it out, too!

Oh yeah - but that was different - its not about what they would say but more about the kind of relationship/bond they might form - the lift/elevator skit was brilliant but only a glance at an interaction between them.

[Chelle DB]

Would someone like to describe what they acted out???
That is a good question, but I'd still like to hear what amanda would say to this question!

Oh man, that was years ago but it was a shippy chat tho. ...that I remember...lots of comparisons between Jack (O'Niell) & Jack/John (Ripper/Druitt)...lots of laughing!! Sorry, I really can't recall the entire skit so it would be too difficult to describe right now.

[Chelle DB]

I've just noticed how Once Upon a Time has struck GateWorld - what fairy tale character are you?
Kinda weird how Belle was locked in a dungeon...much like how I work in one!!

[Rocky89]

I still haven't given up on Sanctuary.

[Mandysg1]

I've just noticed how Once Upon a Time has struck GateWorld - what fairy tale character are you?
Kinda weird how Belle was locked in a dungeon...much like how I work in one!!

Hmmm...is this perhaps where we should keep you?

[RealmOfX]

Hmmm...is this perhaps where we should keep you?

Do we have a basement here?

[Mandysg1]

You know RoX, the Big Bad Wolf kind of suits you

[RealmOfX]

you know rox, the big bad wolf kind of suits you

[iiradned]

A couple of Tweets from Amanda about what she and Olivia did Saturday evening.

Went to @bryanadams concert tonight with Olivia and her little buddy from school. Met Bryan. Saw my friend @mouthnoize and her family. Fun!!

The kids made it through half the concert. And yes they were wearing ear protection! So cute! Great show.

[Chelle DB]

Hmmm...is this perhaps where we should keep you?

Hey Rumpelstiltskin!! Be careful you don't get locked in here with me - now that's a scary thought.

Do we have a basement here?

Cheeky!!!

[jckfan55]

a great sam/shau'ri fic

http://sg1friendathon.livejournal.com/25540.html
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Thanks for posting this.

Oh, and also punching Tesla when he was un-cooperative.

I may be alone in this, but as satisfying on one level as it was to see Sam punch Ba'al, I've never been sure that that was totally in character for Sam.

[hedwig]

Thanks for posting this.


I may be alone in this, but as satisfying on one level as it was to see Sam punch Ba'al, I've never been sure that that was totally in character for Sam.

I think by Season 10, it's very much in character for her too. She's come a long way in 10 years.

[Mandysg1]

Also by S10 she's had to put up with Cam and probably feels like punching someone...Ba'al just happened to be handy

[Chelle DB]

I may be alone in this, but as satisfying on one level as it was to see Sam punch Ba'al, I've never been sure that that was totally in character for Sam.

I think by Season 10, it's very much in character for her too. She's come a long way in 10 years.

Also by S10 she's had to put up with Cam and probably feels like punching someone...Ba'al just happened to be handy

Yep - definitely in character - it's what comes with age & wisdom...and hanging out with Teal'c & Jack for soooo long.
Of course I like Mandy's reasoning.

[selene0789]

I think part of that slug was pent up from what happened to Jack. She's already had to work with Ba'al before, but now that they're so totally married, Jack's told her more about what happened in Ba'al's fortress during "Abyss". And even if he hasn't, there's only so many nightmares she'll help him through before she starts putting two and two together.

So while he was infuriating as he always is, I think the main thing that changed in Sam was her awareness of what he did to Jack.

Cue the slug-fest.

[Skydiver]

you could also say that the frustration of dealing with cam and vala.......ba'al was just that straw that broke the camel's back. She could only take so much until she just had it.

[ClassicCouples]

you could also say that the frustration of dealing with cam and vala.......ba'al was just that straw that broke the camel's back. She could only take so much until she just had it.

Sometimes it is easier to deal with things when you have that strong support, but so much had changed for her recently - and she really needed to hit something (not saying her new team wasn't working, because I love them, but change is hard and Ba'al was really asking for it). That scene is definitely one of my favorites!

[fems]

I think by Season 10, it's very much in character for her too. She's come a long way in 10 years.

Under certain circumstances (like these, with Ba'al asking for it, the mission, the enemy, the frustrations and her new team which she isn't leading anymore) I too think it's somewhat in character for her. However, while I'll admit she's come a long way, I could also totally see season one Sam doing something like this. Back when she still had that chip on her shoulder and after her soapbox speech in the pilot! If Ba'al had said something back then I think she would have decked him too.


ETA:
And Jack would have probably cheered her on!

"You go girl!"

[ClassicCouples]

Under certain circumstances (like these, with Ba'al asking for it, the mission, the enemy, the frustrations and her new team which she isn't leading anymore) I too think it's somewhat in character for her. However, while I'll admit she's come a long way, I could also totally see season one Sam doing something like this. Back when she still had that chip on her shoulder and after her soapbox speech in the pilot! If Ba'al had said something back then I think she would have decked him too.


ETA:
And Jack would have probably cheered her on!

"You go girl!"

Sometimes I think that the pilot is a little out of character. She certainly has a chip on her shoulder and feels the need to verbally defend herself, but that line has always seemed SO not her. I certainly think she had it in her to deck somebody if she felt the need, though I think O'Neill would have gotten to it first.

[fems]

AT has said herself that it was only after the pilot that she felt she could address the feminist stuff (and other things) with TPTB for her character because it was only afterwards that she was assured of a job. So it probably is a bit OOC considering she insisted on changes, while the writers probably had more feminist stuff planned for her character. Gah, can you imagine what would have happened to the Sam Carter character if someone else had gotten the part (which almost happened)?