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Stargate SG-1 - A family program.
When i was young, my parents got divorced, i had weekends with my dad, and we would watch T.V. together, but that is about it. Other than that, i was in my room, only to come out for meals (not that this was any different from my moms house, except it was)
With my dad we would watch T.V. together, and just to hear the 'oooo' from my dad when something happened relating to the plot, and then went to commercial and left you in a mild cliffhanger, was the most excitement i have ever had. We both knew that what happened next was going to be great.
When i look back at my childhood, i don't see a white picket fence, i see Stargate SG-1. I see the SG-1 team, and my dad not getting up to get another alcoholic beverage, for fear of missing what would happen next, like when teal'c had a Salem witch trial ordeal, and almost drowned. He looked back at me from the couch that was closer to the T.V. than the chair, and we both would have a slight smile on our face, if only to cover our fear that our beloved character might not make it.
That moment when my dad would inhale and release an 'ooohh' at the sight of the dramatic experience happening on T.V., when he would look at me, and I him, both of us with a slight smile, and anticipation of what would happen next, that is when i realized, that this show, Stargate SG-1, was not only great because of the sheer awesomeness that would come forth from the T.V. week after week, but because it gave me something....it gave us something, that can only be described by a pitiful display of words that could never touch the emotions felt. It brought us together, and the moments it has given me with my dad, will ALWAYS be remembered.
My worst realization growing up, was that the actors were getting older, and that, despite me wanting to have this show, and this connection with my dad forever, that eventually it would end. Fortunately, we had a spin off series called Stargate Atlantis.
Stargate Atlantis.
This was a whole new premise to what we have already seen on SG-1. I remember being wowed by the visuals, being inspired by the new younger lead character (he was everything i wanted to be, good looking, brave, and selfless) and being stuck in my own head about how cool it was that they worked Atlantis into the show with their (Stargates) own twist.
While my weekends with my dad were slowing (sometimes i would skip weekends) watching this with him (when i was there) brought forth the same connection as SG-1. I will admit, i was a little more hesitant with this one that SG-1. I was afraid of letting go of the past, but eventually it got me, it sucked me in.
Then, years later, on thanksgiving, before a mouthful of turkey, as we all sat around the table and discussed everything and anything that came to mind (mostly jokes) my dad informed me of a new Stargate that was coming out! Stragate Universe!
When i got home the first thing i did was google 'Stargate universe'. As i saw the results light up my screen, i couldn't help but wonder how i had not heard of this. I became exited, i waited for what seemed like an eternity for the pilot. I passed the time by watching episodes of Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis, then watched them again and again! Until finally, the pilot aired. I felt a mixture of fear and excitement. I was excited to see the next piece to the puzzle that is the Stargate franchise, but fearful that it wouldn't be as good as SG-1 or Atlantis.
I finished the pilot episode...
I couldn't help but giggle like a schoolgirl, despite being a man. This was surely going to be a long series, and with such a relatable character like Eli....I was going to connect even harder than i had with any character from previous Stargate series.
I saw what was going to be an amazing relationship. Eli and Chloe. The geek who wins over a beautiful woman through his personality and genius....or so i thought.
The series ultimately ended on a cliffhanger, and here i wait. I wait for the next Stargate series, I wait for the next chapter of a program that has done so much for me, from providing me with emotionally entertaining T.V., to a fun childhood, and to a connection with my dad.
I guess in essence, this post was meant to simply say, Stargate is more that just a show, to myself, and many others. Without it, I, as i'm sure many others, feel lost. Stargate is beyond a T.V. show, it is family.
Stargate SG-1 - A family program.
When i was young, my parents got divorced, i had weekends with my dad, and we would watch T.V. together, but that is about it. Other than that, i was in my room, only to come out for meals (not that this was any different from my moms house, except it was)
With my dad we would watch T.V. together, and just to hear the 'oooo' from my dad when something happened relating to the plot, and then went to commercial and left you in a mild cliffhanger, was the most excitement i have ever had. We both knew that what happened next was going to be great.
When i look back at my childhood, i don't see a white picket fence, i see Stargate SG-1. I see the SG-1 team, and my dad not getting up to get another alcoholic beverage, for fear of missing what would happen next, like when teal'c had a Salem witch trial ordeal, and almost drowned. He looked back at me from the couch that was closer to the T.V. than the chair, and we both would have a slight smile on our face, if only to cover our fear that our beloved character might not make it.
That moment when my dad would inhale and release an 'ooohh' at the sight of the dramatic experience happening on T.V., when he would look at me, and I him, both of us with a slight smile, and anticipation of what would happen next, that is when i realized, that this show, Stargate SG-1, was not only great because of the sheer awesomeness that would come forth from the T.V. week after week, but because it gave me something....it gave us something, that can only be described by a pitiful display of words that could never touch the emotions felt. It brought us together, and the moments it has given me with my dad, will ALWAYS be remembered.
My worst realization growing up, was that the actors were getting older, and that, despite me wanting to have this show, and this connection with my dad forever, that eventually it would end. Fortunately, we had a spin off series called Stargate Atlantis.
Stargate Atlantis.
This was a whole new premise to what we have already seen on SG-1. I remember being wowed by the visuals, being inspired by the new younger lead character (he was everything i wanted to be, good looking, brave, and selfless) and being stuck in my own head about how cool it was that they worked Atlantis into the show with their (Stargates) own twist.
While my weekends with my dad were slowing (sometimes i would skip weekends) watching this with him (when i was there) brought forth the same connection as SG-1. I will admit, i was a little more hesitant with this one that SG-1. I was afraid of letting go of the past, but eventually it got me, it sucked me in.
Then, years later, on thanksgiving, before a mouthful of turkey, as we all sat around the table and discussed everything and anything that came to mind (mostly jokes) my dad informed me of a new Stargate that was coming out! Stragate Universe!
When i got home the first thing i did was google 'Stargate universe'. As i saw the results light up my screen, i couldn't help but wonder how i had not heard of this. I became exited, i waited for what seemed like an eternity for the pilot. I passed the time by watching episodes of Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis, then watched them again and again! Until finally, the pilot aired. I felt a mixture of fear and excitement. I was excited to see the next piece to the puzzle that is the Stargate franchise, but fearful that it wouldn't be as good as SG-1 or Atlantis.
I finished the pilot episode...
I couldn't help but giggle like a schoolgirl, despite being a man. This was surely going to be a long series, and with such a relatable character like Eli....I was going to connect even harder than i had with any character from previous Stargate series.
I saw what was going to be an amazing relationship. Eli and Chloe. The geek who wins over a beautiful woman through his personality and genius....or so i thought.
The series ultimately ended on a cliffhanger, and here i wait. I wait for the next Stargate series, I wait for the next chapter of a program that has done so much for me, from providing me with emotionally entertaining T.V., to a fun childhood, and to a connection with my dad.
I guess in essence, this post was meant to simply say, Stargate is more that just a show, to myself, and many others. Without it, I, as i'm sure many others, feel lost. Stargate is beyond a T.V. show, it is family.
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