Sam Carter/Amanda Tapping Discussion/Appreciation

[the dancer of spaz]

I'm still undecided about

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whether or not I'd like Sam to have successful gene therapy. I can think of good aspects for stories either with it working or not but I really want Sam to be able to fly a puddle jumper

Haha. Well...

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...From a List of Cool Things Carter Can Do perspective, I'd love it. But, realistically, the problem so many people have with Carter is that she's perfect. Having this overt "genetic imperfection" kinda lends more credence to the fact that she's just your average, every day superhuman, complete with flaws and all.

oh i totally agree

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i don't think its bad. i don't think sam should have the ancient gene. i think that would be too easy. i'm glad they didn't decide to give anyone and everyone the ability.

i had always assumed that sam, daniel, teal'c and all just didn't want to get the procedure done. i never thought that they would have tried it and had it fail, just because i assumed they would have mentioned it or shown it. which is why i'm thinking now that they're just making up reasons why now, when its been asked.

i do wonder will they address it on the show though. i doubt it though. not too bothered either way though.

Yes, it would have been too easy.

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And this way, she would have to rely on and defer McKay or Sheppard to take care of business when in a puddle jumper. If she's in a bind and McKay and/or Sheppard aren't around, she's screwed.

I always figured that the only people who needed to take the gene therapy were those who were assigned to Atlantis. But I suppose it would make sense if everyone at least tried it, no matter where they were stationed.

I do agree with you when you say it's possible that Mallozzi and Co. just kinda made that answer up as they went along. If it doesn't come up in Atlantis, I'll be mildly surprised only because I would expect them to fly puddlejumpers several times throughout the course of the season.

Ah well. Like I said, the gloating possibilities are endless for ol' Meredith. Hehe.

[NZNeep]

Hehe! On another board I post at (Gab, a comedy board) this conversation took place:

Livewire: Blah blah, big long story about trying to try Tim Horton's new lemon donut and finding the store sold out of donuts.

Neep: One of Amanda Tapping's first TV jobs was a commercial for Tim Hortons.

She went from "television? I will not prostitute myself for my art!" to "hey... I can pay the rent this week." For that, I will be forever grateful. Even if they don't have any stores in New Zealand.

Chit: Neep reading GAB seems like this weird dream sequence game show where the answer to every question just happens to be Amanda Tapping.



Heh. So true.

[stargate barbie]

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argh. now see, it *will* hinder her. i want to see her fly all types of ships, especially ones specific to atlantis.

but like i said above in some other post, maybe sam will macgyver something.


sally

well...

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it won't affect her in atlantis any more than it affects her in the milky way. not everyone on atlantis has the ancient gene. weir didn't have it, and it didn't hinder her.

on sg-1, when they needed someone to fly a puddle jumper, jack did it. in atlantis, sheppard does it.

it would be cool to see sam fly a puddle jumper, but i just think it would be way too easy to have her be able to do EVERYTHING. i say, let sheppard stick to opperating ancient technology (and mckay), and let sam stick to blowing up suns and mcguyvering DHD's. and telling sheppard and mckay when to opperate ancient technology of course.

[majorsal]

well...

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it won't affect her in atlantis any more than it affects her in the milky way. not everyone on atlantis has the ancient gene. weir didn't have it, and it didn't hinder her.

on sg-1, when they needed someone to fly a puddle jumper, jack did it. in atlantis, sheppard does it.

it would be cool to see sam fly a puddle jumper, but i just think it would be way too easy to have her be able to do EVERYTHING. i say, let sheppard stick to opperating ancient technology (and mckay), and let sam stick to blowing up suns and mcguyvering DHD's. and telling sheppard and mckay when to opperate ancient technology of course.

sounds good.

i'm still learning atlantis things, so it's nice to hear from ppl that actually know what they're talking about.



sally

[Forestia]

...this IS the best place to visit on the net as far as being AT friendly!!
If they need any Samandans to stand in for a webisode...I'll volunteer...gladly...I can just picture the cage they keep us in...complete with blue jelly shots and pictures of Amanda all over the walls...and when Helen comes to "visit"...we'd all look at her with adoring eyes...like the little aliens in the movie ToyStory when they look at the claw!...hhhmmmm...Amanda!!!!

Ooh, I wouldn't mind living there

I saw COLD LAZARUS to day it was so cool i loved sams reaction when tealc asked if her and daniel had gotten permission for him to fire his staff in the gate room

very cool

I love that ep. I always cry at the end. The scene you mentioned is funny though!

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since i wasn't really sure 'what' the gene therapy thing was, i didn't think of your ideas. good ideas too.

i don't know how this will effect sam's ability to be a leader at atlantis. i'm assuming then that there's enough ppl there that have the gene therapy thing to help in an emergency? but what if sam's alone? maybe she'll juryrig something to make it work, like she's always did? *thumbs up to sam's brain*




sally

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I don't think it would hurt her overall to not have the gene. Sure she won't be able to use some of the technology in Atlantis, but there are other people who can't use it, and they are still able to do their jobs. I think that if Sam was in a situation where she was alone, she would be able to handle herself, even without the ancient gene. If anyone is intelligent enough to get themselves out of a difficult situation, it's Sam

[tagger]

well...

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it won't affect her in atlantis any more than it affects her in the milky way. not everyone on atlantis has the ancient gene. weir didn't have it, and it didn't hinder her.

on sg-1, when they needed someone to fly a puddle jumper, jack did it. in atlantis, sheppard does it.

it would be cool to see sam fly a puddle jumper, but i just think it would be way too easy to have her be able to do EVERYTHING. i say, let sheppard stick to opperating ancient technology (and mckay), and let sam stick to blowing up suns and mcguyvering DHD's. and telling sheppard and mckay when to opperate ancient technology of course.

Also, ...

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Would Sam have a chance to command a Daedalus class/ second generation warship? Rail guns, Mark 8 warheads, and a bevy of F-302's?

[jckfan55]

As for Sam's abilities on Atlantis

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I'm fine with her not being able to use the ancient gene therapy. It would be too convenient. I'm glad they built in the idea from day 1 that it doesn't take in everyone. Besides she has plenty of other talents. She's going to be the big cheese after all!

NZNeep--I remember that AT story. The fact that she's actually told it just shows how down to earth she is.
Samanda--a kingdom where all roads lead to Amanda Tapping.

[NZNeep]

NZNeep--I remember that AT story. The fact that she's actually told it just shows how down to earth she is.
Samanda--a kingdom where all roads lead to Amanda Tapping.

Yep And I was wondering... how may actresses would redo the little comicon thing and release the vid without getting bitten by the fan? Amanda's such a goof, and proud of it!

[Skydiver]

sam and the ancient gene

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in one way, i like that she doesn't have it. if for no other reason than to take the stink out of those 'super sam' folks.

on the other hand...dude, lorney porney can be her personal pilot

[tagger]

sam and the ancient gene

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in one way, i like that she doesn't have it. if for no other reason than to take the stink out of those 'super sam' folks.

on the other hand...dude, lorney porney can be her personal pilot

Exactly.

And her personal investigator on Sanctuary. hehe.

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Forget about plausibility.

[Mandysg1]

sam and the ancient gene

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in one way, i like that she doesn't have it. if for no other reason than to take the stink out of those 'super sam' folks.

on the other hand...dude, lorney porney can be her personal pilot

But..but....what about Teal'c

[Skydiver]

Exactly.

And her personal investigator on Sanctuary. hehe.

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Forget about plausibility.

plausible/schmausible

Lorne is my fav character on atlantis. sam is soon to be, and while i'm not in the mood to ship them, i'd love to explore thier working relationship

[the dancer of spaz]

But..but....what about Teal'c

That's easy!

Lorne gets her in the Pegasus Galaxy.
Teal'c gets her in the Milky Way.

Everybody wins!

[Mandysg1]

That's easy!

Lorne gets her in the Pegasus Galaxy.
Teal'c gets her in the Milky Way.

Everybody wins!

Um...isn't Teal'c visiting the Milky Way

[NZNeep]

Um...isn't Teal'c visiting the Milky Way

Well, they will have to share in an adult manner.

Heh. Adult. Manner.

*cue seedy pr0n music*