Carson Beckett/Paul McGillion Thunk Thread

[Wordsmit2]

I liked that explanation about Carson's ability with Ancient medical technology, but will we EVER see it on the show? Not likely, which means that explanation is not canon.

Ooh, that reminds me. Does anyone know the title of that short fanfic with Beckett struggling to learn how to fly the puddlejumper and it suddenly gives him a turkey sandwich?

[Wordsmit2]

Absolutely. The all or nothing route is so stupid but for some reasons the writers can't fathom that people have casual dates--sometimes those dates become more serious and lead up to a more permanent relationship (living together, getting married). But not always. I don't like the idea of our characters living like total monks because they're SO dedicated to their work that nothing else matters--it's just not real.

But like you, I don't want to SEE the romance onscreen because as we've all discussed already, the writers really can't write a convincing love story. For one thing, we really don't want to see a permanent relationship unless the show is getting ready to end its run (the "happily ever after" ending) or else we get the doomed, star-crossed lovers (aka the "Cartwright Curse") where the love interest gets killed off at the end of the episode (remember Perna?).

There's a further option.

It is a film industry convention that characters who are dating must effectively dance on the tables--We're daaating! Isn't it precioussss?--but married characters keep it low key.

Why not break with that and have the dating characters keep it low key?

The following is borrowed from something I wrote a few months ago with committed relationships in mind. It applies well enough to dating too:

Why does it always have to be feast or famine on TV? Why not something between? (snip) It's also a step toward resolving the increasing pressure for television to acknowledge same-sex couples yet somehow not offend anyone in extremist markets.

In TV shows where two characters are known to be married we see few if any sexual indicators. So why is it when two characters are *not* married they have to spend so much time stammering and gazing longingly at each other and having stupid misunderstandings and swapping double entendres and sneaking their arms around each other and stealing kisses...?

Why don't TPTB sit down and say okay, these two characters are in a relationship, but we're not going to do any of the sexual indicators. They like each other, they talk to each other, they sit together, they finish each other's sentences, and if anyone else shows a romantic interest in either of them it's thanks but no thanks.

Some people will see it and some won't, and some will go ballistic and some will be adamant that there's nothing there. And that's the best you can hope for if you want to keep your audience.

[Arlessiar]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...rson-laura.jpg

Can this man get any cuter? This smile... *thunk*

I've just visited Paul McGillion official web page. I am sure you've been there too, but have you seen his "special skills"?
"FORMER FREESTYLE WRESTLING CHAMPION, PERSONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER, UNIVERSITY SPORTS INSTRUCTOR, BRONZE MEDALLION SWIMMER, MARATHON RUNNING, WATER & SNOW SKIING, HORSEBACK RIDING, SKY DIVING, ALL DIALECTS, POT BELLY"
OMG! Now I feel sooooo small...

Yes, I feel small too now. And he studied education and theatre and was teaching for a while, as far as I know. And above all that he's a wonderful actor. Wow.

Bye, A.

[Arlessiar]

And the controversial pic returns!!!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...x/f98ec277.jpg
I think it is just a camera angle myself. He is not in contact with his head/ear.

Well, not in the pic. But I re-watched the scene and there he is!
But it doesn't matter, I love him anyway!

Great pics, Rose, thanks.

Bye, A.

[DrsChick]

"FORMER FREESTYLE WRESTLING CHAMPION, PERSONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER, UNIVERSITY SPORTS INSTRUCTOR, BRONZE MEDALLION SWIMMER, MARATHON RUNNING, WATER & SNOW SKIING, HORSEBACK RIDING, SKY DIVING, ALL DIALECTS, POT BELLY"

OMG! Now I feel sooooo small...

Yes, I feel small too now. And he studied education and theatre and was teaching for a while, as far as I know. And above all that he's a wonderful actor. Wow.

Double wow-esp the teaching part. I lurves a smart man. I'll take the pot belly anytime
Am I squeeing too much?! Thank goodness this is the Thunk thread.

[strivaria]

"FORMER FREESTYLE WRESTLING CHAMPION, PERSONAL ATHLETIC TRAINER, UNIVERSITY SPORTS INSTRUCTOR, BRONZE MEDALLION SWIMMER, MARATHON RUNNING, WATER & SNOW SKIING, HORSEBACK RIDING, SKY DIVING, ALL DIALECTS, POT BELLY"

anybody would care to tell me what "pot belly" is?

Heh, didn't see the 'pot belly' skill before... not sure exactly what that means. What I found interesting was the 'sky diving' bit. How can this man jump out of perfectly good airplanes and yet say 'no f-ing way' to a rollercoaster?! Granted, I'd love to try sky diving at least once... but really... rollercoasters are wonderful!

Anyway.. back to thunking. I took a look at the little movies on that official site... oooooh boy! That was very cool to see that short look at him in so many different roles. And that first hi-res pic... it should come with a warning: Caution, may cause dizziness and shortness of breath. Some viewers have experienced excessive salivation while others experienced loss of conciousness.

[Willow'sCat]

Sorry for the previous spelling error I was just about to fix it when GW went down again!!! anyho corrected now enjoy.

*Thunk*

over the "Classic" Labcoat pics from the LCLA.

Carson: Where is your Labcoat Rodney?
Rodney: Hmm, oh I um think it got stolen by Arlessiar.
Carson: Aye, she tried to take mine but I was still wearing it at the time.

That labcoat just shines.

[Arlessiar]

What I found interesting was the 'sky diving' bit. How can this man jump out of perfectly good airplanes and yet say 'no f-ing way' to a rollercoaster?!

Good question. I hate rollercoasters. But I would also never jump out of a plane!
Hmm, maybe he did that sky diving thing a few times when he was very young, and now he doesn't like it so much anymore!

Bye, A.

[kimaken]

Heh, didn't see the 'pot belly' skill before... not sure exactly what that means. What I found interesting was the 'sky diving' bit. How can this man jump out of perfectly good airplanes and yet say 'no f-ing way' to a rollercoaster?! Granted, I'd love to try sky diving at least once... but really... rollercoasters are wonderful!

Don't know what a "pot belly" skill is either--does anyone?

I can understand skydiving but disliking rollercoasters. When I was younger, I LOVED flying, standing atop tall places and looking down at the scenery, and ferris wheels--I really loved the height. But I HATED rollercoasters--the speed, the twists and turns--ugh! Made me sick to my stomach. Of course, after I had my son I found I could no longer stand heights--I can't look out the window during take-off or landing in a plane, won't set foot on a ferris wheel, and I even get dizzy (until I get used to it) in a 3rd floor or higher apartment. Also, I can't even WATCH a roller coaster scene on tv! LOL
I think it has something to do with hormonal changes after having my son.

[Arlessiar]

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*Thunk*over the "Classic" Labcoat pics from the LCLA.
Carson: Where is your Labcoat Rodney?[/left]
Rodney: Hmm, oh I um think it got stolen by Arlessiar.
Carson: Aye, she tried to take mine by I was still wearing it at the time.

Hehe...
I should practice stealing them with the boys still inside!

Bye, A., doing nearly everything for the LCLA Labcoat collection

[Gate Trippin']

Don't know what a "pot belly" skill is either--does anyone?

Maybe he collects pot belly stoves as a hobby? I dunno...
Wait, isn't that a bowling term too? Maybe he bowls.

[kimaken]

Hehe...
I should practice stealing them with the boys still inside!

Bye, A., doing nearly everything for the LCLA Labcoat collection

A, we truly appreciate all the effort you're devoting to the LCLA. Do you need any help with the stealing, er...roundup? I could help you corner, um...corral, er no...confiscate Carson (ah, I mean, Carson's labcoat--yeah, that's it). I'll clear my schedule for this project!

[Meredith]

Maybe he collects pot belly stoves as a hobby? I dunno...
Wait, isn't that a bowling term too? Maybe he bowls.

could be.

I found this:

"Pot-Belly 10-Pin

Traditional 10-pin bowling at half the size. Smaller pins with lighter and smaller balls allow you to offer the well-known game of 10-pin to customers of all ages. This should allow for children to experience, first hand, how bowling is played. Scoring is the same as traditional 10-pin."

and this is to thunk a little more :



others are here:
http://sg-atlantis.org/caps/season1/...g/1x07_155.jpg
http://sg-atlantis.org/caps/season1/...g/1x07_332.jpg
http://sg-atlantis.org/caps/season1/...g/1x07_761.jpg

the photos are from HERE (I know, I know, I will try to do the caps myself next time)

[Arlessiar]

A, we truly appreciate all the effort you're devoting to the LCLA. Do you need any help with the stealing, er...roundup? I could help you corner, um...corral, er no...confiscate Carson (ah, I mean, Carson's labcoat--yeah, that's it). I'll clear my schedule for this project!

You're welcome! I need any help I can get to, um..., borrow his labcoat. That guy may look soft as a lamb, but he's clever and quite skilled in hiding, and he has loooong needles and isn't afraid to use them! I don't think he would hurt a fangirl, but fangirls constantly trying to get his labcoat, hmmm - we need a good plan! Maybe we can corner him when he leaves for his quarters after his nightshift in the infirmary! *evil grin*


I think I need to sleep more.


Anyway, we could use a good labcoat hunter or someone else in the LCLA. We have a president, an ambassador and a priestess yet. Wanna join? There are always vacancies!
I really hope I'm not annoying anyone with all this LCLA stuff, but I have so much fun with it!

Bye, A.

[Meredith]

Anyway, we could use a good labcoat hunter or someone else in the LCLA. We have a president, an ambassador and a priestess yet. Wanna join? There are always vacancies!

I wanna join!!

I could be your treasurer

or a bodyguard