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Although, and this might sound weird, I don't really think of Mac as an Alpha male in the same way Jack is. He's just . . . too soft and gentle to be an Alpha. This may be totally inaccurate logistically speaking, but it's how I've felt about the two.
Although I'm not exactly sure what makes someone an "Alpha Male", I agree. IMO, it's a primitive, gut reaction. Jack exudes it, Mac does not. A situation which I find totally cool, considering it's the SAME MAN.
Mac is the guy I'd take home to meet Mom and Dad with no qualms. Jack is the guy I'd keep my little secret for a while.
Ruralstar and Kliggens said it much more eloquently than I could.
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It's a shame that many of those who write for 'the business' disparage Science Fiction. The image of a 'Sci-Fi Fan' is still a geek with tape on their glasses, a pocketfull of pens, and living in the basement at their parent's house. (OK, maybe not that harsh but, not far off).
EXCUSE ME!! We are the 20's, 30's, 40's something, successful professionals who, if they weren't embarrassed to admit it (geek label), would make up a significant portion of the population.
Yes, MacGyver was / is worldwide. It's impressive to have a 7 year run and your (character's) name in the dictionary. (MacGyver can also be used as a verb meaning to fix, repair, rig, solve, build, invent, or otherwise save the day, as MacGyver did. - Wickpedia)
Stargate SG-1 is also world wide. But, because it's "Sci-Fi", it's not important.
Hey Guys! Think about this: the Sci-Fi 'geeks' of the 70's and 80's are the 'gee-whiz' scientists of today.
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Back from vacation, now my comp. has stuffed itself with nasties, I'm up to my eyebrows in work, I'm jetlagged, I'm jumpy ... *whimper whimper* thank goodness for the Gutter, I have some serious thinking to do to get me back in shape.
*whoooosshhhh* I feel better now. I guess I won't punch out the guy at the hardware store who thinks because I'm female, I shouldn't have power tools.
"What size tree is your husband cutting down?" He almost got that chainsaw put where chainsaws aren't supposed to go. I'll be shopping elsewhere.
De-lurking just long enough to have a giggle over Jynjyr's story and empathize completely. Exact same thing happened to me years ago when I went to buy a power drill! This is why I no longer shop at Ace Hardware.
"Helpful Hardware Place", my @$$.
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