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**gateraid** · 08 January 2011, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Ahh, how can something so wrong feel so right? LOL!

Wasn't it Mallozzi who kept calling him that? Of course, he might have just been trying to be facetious to yank the chains of certain fans, but I digress...

Wash your mouth out! JM would never toy with the fans

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Clearly not a comic book geek.

Not unless you count Asterix & Obelix. Or Footrot Flats.

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

*snorts* Nope. DCverse for the win.

Sounded like a good idea for a comic, but I think Hefner has that market cornered

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

I'm trying to pretend it didn't happen.

You'd be surprised how many people say that after a convo with me

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

OMG! You must read Terry Pratchett. You will ROTFLing. His site is here. Just start with the first Discworld book or pick any one of them really and you'll be hooked for life.

Hmm. I may have to read a book for the first time in eight years.

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

I always saw Mike as a "type" of John. This is my old English major coming out but in literature there are a number of character descriptions that are used over and over. John is what is known as an "archetype", the original character of that type in the story. Mike is a close copy of John with his charm and the smirk and his teasing of Elizabeth, even down to his comfort invading her office and her personal space. I think he was put there to make us dumb shippers see that a relationship between her and John would never work. It was a not so clever attempt at transference that fell flat as a day old souffle. But that's just my not so expert opinion coming from 40 years of reading and a masters degree in English.

I may have woken up a little cranky. Especially now that it's snowing like a 12 letter word.

He seemed like John-lite to me. How did he manage to be so unkempt whilst serving in the military?

If the intent was to show us that a relationship with John wouldn't work by having her go on a date with a John type, then it was a failure. What I got from it was that she was interested, but backed out because of a fear of how it would play out. It showed to me that she probably did have an attraction to John (perhaps this was a factor in her eventual rebuke of Mike), but wouldn't act on it unless either i) there were extraordinary circumstances, or ii) he initiated it.

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

I saw them trying to tell us that Teyla and Elizabeth were friends and they even showed them being "friendly" a couple of times. But, as with a lot of other things, they failed badly.

And yet it sounded like even Rachel & Torri were keen for more scenes together. Fail.

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

JM only referred to Kanaan as the "invisible babysitter" after someone called him that in a comment to the blog. Knowing his sense of humor, he was being extremely sarcastic because just like with other things he thought they did a good job of portraying that relationship and with a mental dust of the hands said Teyla got her happy ending. Well yes, she did. But it would have been fun to see a bit more of it.

Warning: I woke up with a plot bunny. Just a snippet. Tune in later.

The fact that nobody knew whether or not he came with them to Earth speaks volumes

Originally posted by Falcon Horus View Post

Thread went down in lunacy, however I do believe the Spanish Inquisition was a good add... it was what I was thinking about.

And it's day 7 today (for me anyway)...

Spoiler:

Day 7: A scene you had to pause during to remind yourself itâ€™s not real

Quite easy question to answer... not a single one.

I was awe-struck in Rising when the city of Atlantis rises from the bottom of the ocean. I literally had my jaw dropping at the visual effects.

Of course, I really wished Doppelganger hadn't been real, but it was... damn it.

Oooh, I liked that Rising sequence too. Some of the s1 effects weren't overly good, but that one made up for it

Originally posted by Probie View Post

Day 6: A scene that had you laughing so hard you had to pause.

Don't remember a scene in particular.
I'm sure I laughed a lot during "Duet". Especially when McKay asked Carson to go to a date.
Oh no I remember one. When Todd do a joke to Woolsey. When he wants to shake his hand. I didn't see this coming so I laugh. Don' t remember the name of the esisode. I think it's in the season 4.

I told my mom I didn't need her now because I have a new family. She said "it's a good thing. We didn't plan to give you a gift for your birthday so it's ok gor me". Like you can see, she devastated.

The episode was The Seer, with Colonel Carter. It was meant to illustrate her strength when dealing with the wraith. I guess they must've forgotten Weir had a Queen in her office.

Originally posted by Falcon Horus View Post

Okay folks... I still have to do some secret_santa stuff, and I should really be working on creating a logo for a party that's being organized three months from now (website has to be finished on the 1st of February - doomed I am), and do homework of sorts for evening school...

But I feel like I should pay some more attention to the muse (she really isn't happy with me at the moment) so I was maybe thinking of doing some short drabbles so hit me with prompts... any character, any ship (I did write McKay/Kavanagh once), any situation...however, I don't do NC17/M.

So, hit me... if you wish to do so... there's also the slight possibility I'll insert Kate at every turn.

Are you meaning a romantic drabble or friendship? What about Kate counselling Lorne (informally) after he has to work with McKay? Perhaps after Runner. Or maybe after Condemned, when she has to explain the complexities of dealing with two leaders that have different ideas about security?

Originally posted by Irish Eyes View Post

I haven't been here in a week and I just have to say you never know what path Sparky will take you down.

TC is one of my boyfriends, and I don't mean that in a good way. My brother calls all the actors I can't stand my boyfriends. Yes, we're a little bit twisted.

I don't like your boyfriend but I'm quite partial to his wife, or at least i used to be before she married him.

And I leave you with this picture of Joe and one of his buddies:

Spoiler:

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

Awww, thanks for that. I think that's Lazlo. Wasn't he a victim of coyotes? Poor baby.

A dog killed by coyotes? Huh?

Originally posted by ShipperWriter View Post

And judging from the fact I'm hearing crickets on the thread, I'm assuming EVERYONE is watching it!

Not quite

**Scary Kitty** · 08 January 2011, 06:49 PM

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

It was a short scene and his razor obviously had no blade. Mr. SR lol'd. Hee. But it was still Joe with a face full of shaving cream. And the toothbrushing thing was beyond adorkable. Though the boxers were way too long. But on the positive side they were plaid. LOL

*falls over at the descriptions* OMG, I hope someone has screencaps soon!

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Wash your mouth out! JM would never toy with the fans

*snorts*

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

He seemed like John-lite to me. How did he manage to be so unkempt whilst serving in the military?

If the intent was to show us that a relationship with John wouldn't work by having her go on a date with a John type, then it was a failure. What I got from it was that she was interested, but backed out because of a fear of how it would play out. It showed to me that she probably did have an attraction to John (perhaps this was a factor in her eventual rebuke of Mike), but wouldn't act on it unless either i) there were extraordinary circumstances, or ii) he initiated it.

I'll bet that fear of how it would play out was likely due in part to the events of previous episodes like "Common Ground." Having to watch John get fed upon by a Wraith must've ripped poor Elizabeth's heart out!

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

And yet it sounded like even Rachel & Torri were keen for more scenes together. Fail.

Never fear, we're gonna find a place for their yoga scene somewhere in S6!

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Oooh, I liked that Rising sequence too. Some of the s1 effects weren't overly good, but that one made up for it

They probably blew their budget early on that scene.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

The episode was The Seer, with Colonel Carter. It was meant to illustrate her strength when dealing with the wraith. I guess they must've forgotten Weir had a Queen in her office.

Weir was willing to face a Wraith Queen in the gateroom, in her office, without the safety of a cage enclosing the Queen. Guess which leader of Atlantis wins that comparison? *evil grin*

**Scary Kitty** · 08 January 2011, 07:03 PM

Watching Change of Plans.

OMFG.

That is one BIG trophy.

**TheLadyMore** · 08 January 2011, 07:04 PM

Common Ground screamed Sparky, again cause Kolya is an ultimate Sparky shipper. I just wish there was a scene at the end with the two of them. I would have liked to known how together Sparky dealt with it.

Funny I should post it when I am about to write Sparky in an AU version of CG/my crossover where Kolya gets what he wants after Radim sacrifices himself. Elizabeth holds John's hand and runs a hand through his hair as he is getting treated. Did I mention Sparky actually get engaged in this version?

**gateraid** · 08 January 2011, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

*snorts*

Call 'em like I see 'em

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

I'll bet that fear of how it would play out was likely due in part to the events of previous episodes like "Common Ground." Having to watch John get fed upon by a Wraith must've ripped poor Elizabeth's heart out!

I read on a different thread that Elizabeth would be constantly wringing her hands worrying about John if they got together. Funny, she let him kill himself during The Seige II, and didn't capitulate to Kolya's demands during CG.

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Never fear, we're gonna find a place for their yoga scene somewhere in S6!

I thought they were pushing for a stick fighting/training scene for the two of them?

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

They probably blew their budget early on that scene.

Probably. They mustn't have had much left for the final scene in The Storm.

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Weir was willing to face a Wraith Queen in the gateroom, in her office, without the safety of a cage enclosing the Queen. Guess which leader of Atlantis wins that comparison? *evil grin*

But it made Carter look so strong, especially when Shep had to coach her in making command decisions. The ep would've played out the same with Weir, but her & John would've come up with the plan jointly.

**Scary Kitty** · 08 January 2011, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Call 'em like I see 'em

Always a good thing.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

I read on a different thread that Elizabeth would be constantly wringing her hands worrying about John if they got together. Funny, she let him kill himself during The Seige II, and didn't capitulate to Kolya's demands during CG.

Heh. Oh, she worries all right. But she knows when she has to let him go and do what he needs to do. Just like he knows when he has to let her go. *wibbles*

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

I thought they were pushing for a stick fighting/training scene for the two of them?

*headdesk* You're right, I was thinking about how Torri and Rachel took yoga classes together and were always slurping down their chai lattes.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Probably. They mustn't have had much left for the final scene in The Storm.

Eh, the effects in The Storm weren't that bad. Certainly better than some of the effects in Season 5.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

But it made Carter look so strong, especially when Shep had to coach her in making command decisions. The ep would've played out the same with Weir, but her & John would've come up with the plan jointly.

*grabs a mop to wipe up the sarcasm puddle on the floor*

**gateraid** · 08 January 2011, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Always a good thing.

Eh, not always. There's a difference between being opinionated and a ass, I can be both of those

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Heh. Oh, she worries all right. But she knows when she has to let him go and do what he needs to do. Just like he knows when he has to let her go. *wibbles*

They both compartmentalise. Which is neessary in their positions, for friendship or otherwise.

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

*headdesk* You're right, I was thinking about how Torri and Rachel took yoga classes together and were always slurping down their chai lattes.

I hadn't heard that. Must've been the inspiration for the Teyla/Ronon Echoes scenes

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Eh, the effects in The Storm weren't that bad. Certainly better than some of the effects in Season 5.

The very last pullback was terrible, probably the worst of the first half of the season. I know they changed VFX companies at that point (not related to that shot)

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

*grabs a mop to wipe up the sarcasm puddle on the floor*

*floor scull*

(that probably meant nothing to you)

Getting back OT, I have a question regarding SS6:

When Weir comes back, is she still going to be repliWeir, or will they reprogramme her nanites (eventually) to synthesise organic tissue, like Rodney wanted to do initially?

**Scary Kitty** · 08 January 2011, 09:39 PM

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Eh, not always. There's a difference between being opinionated and a ass, I can be both of those

Equal-opportunity offender.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

They both compartmentalise. Which is neessary in their positions, for friendship or otherwise.

Indeed.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

I hadn't heard that. Must've been the inspiration for the Teyla/Ronon Echoes scenes

*snickers*

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

The very last pullback was terrible, probably the worst of the first half of the season. I know they changed VFX companies at that point (not related to that shot)

Meh, I think I was too distracted by Angry&Angsty!John to really notice.

Originally posted by gateraid View Post

Getting back OT, I have a question regarding SS6:

When Weir comes back, is she still going to be repliWeir, or will they reprogramme her nanites (eventually) to synthesise organic tissue, like Rodney wanted to do initially?

When they find her, she'll still be human-Replicator Hybrid!Weir, but yes, in a following episode her nanites will be reprogrammed to grow new organic tissue to replace the damage to her brain and the rest of her body. And then the fun really begins...

**Lt.Colonel John Sheppard** · 08 January 2011, 10:10 PM

Day 7: A scene you had to pause during to remind yourself itâ€™s not real.

Probably was when Colonel Sheppard was fed on by todd when he was captured by Kolya.

**gateraid** · 08 January 2011, 10:17 PM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Equal-opportunity offender.

If you're being generous, then sure

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Indeed.

I remember watching an interview with one of the widows after the Columbia space shuttle disaster. Her husband was the pilot. When asked what he would have been thinking, she said he would have compartmentalised (which he was trained to do as a pilot) and focused on the task at hand. That's kinda how I view John.

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Meh, I think I was too distracted by Angry&Angsty!John to really notice.

It's a pity it's there, it'd have been better if they just faded to black after he yelled out

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

When they find her, she'll still be human-Replicator Hybrid!Weir, but yes, in a following episode her nanites will be reprogrammed to grow new organic tissue to replace the damage to her brain and the rest of her body. And then the fun really begins...

Sounds good. I'm assuming this is after HOM?

**Anuna** · 09 January 2011, 12:48 AM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

When they find her, she'll still be human-Replicator Hybrid!Weir, but yes, in a following episode her nanites will be reprogrammed to grow new organic tissue to replace the damage to her brain and the rest of her body. And then the fun really begins...

Don't you just love the fact that in science fiction everything and anything can be fixed? Even the mess PTB made. It will be a lot of work, though, but I think we're going to have a blast.

**ForestFern** · 09 January 2011, 02:54 AM

Originally posted by Southern Red View Post

Okay, Change of Plans report.

Spoiler:

Thx, SR, for the report! and waiting for the rest of your thoughts, as well

Spoiler:

**ForestFern** · 09 January 2011, 03:04 AM

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Yep, the rating system is still working. There's a white bar near the top of each page, with a selection of several menus toward the right side: View First Unread, Thread Tools, Search Thread, Rate This Thread, Display. Click on Rate This Thread and select from one star (for Terrible) to five stars (for Excellent).

I've never noticed this feature before

thx for pointing it out

Originally posted by Scary Kitty View Post

Coyotes?!?

I believe I've read somewhere that was JM's dog? Not Joe's. But I may be wrong

**Anuna** · 09 January 2011, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by ForestFern View Post

Thx, SR, for the report! and waiting for the rest of your thoughts, as well

Spoiler:

Gahhh, I want to watch that but I can't get it anywhere yet. *grumbles and is cranky*

**Anuna** · 09 January 2011, 04:29 AM

I kind of fell behind on the meme, so I thought I'd catch up now:

Day 5: Your favorite pics of your ships

That's easy:

Spoiler:

Day 6: A scene that had you laughing so hard you had to pause

Pretty much anything from Duet - there are just too many, but every debate between Rodney and Laura in Rodney's head had me in stitches. That moment when she took over Rodney's body to save his date with Katie was hilarious. There were other funny moments in the show, but Duet just stands out.

Day 7: A scene you had to pause during to remind yourself itâ€™s not real

First scene in "Search and Rescue". Enter he'shallucinatingit'snotrealhe'sknockedontheheadit'snotreal mantra. Only I don't pause, I fast forwrad.

Day 8: An episode youâ€™ve watched more than three times

Vegas, Quarantine, Common Ground, The Real World, Critical mass, Duet, Echoes, Tao of Rodney, Hot Zone... all of them are character driven. I love those the best.

Rest of the questions are below!

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