hackthis_archive ([personal profile] hackthis_archive) wrote2003-11-05 11:31 am

The definition of a Sark

[livejournal.com profile] serialkarma and I are trying to explain the lure of Alias, a show *I've* only seen a good dozen episodes between us, to [livejournal.com profile] issaro. And she, brilliant girl she is, had the presence of mind to ask the best question ever: What’s a Sark?.

Dude. I need that on an icon.

Not who or how, but *what* is a Sark? Yes, much laughter ensued. She then asked another great question: “What kind of name is Sark anyhow? It sounds like a new video game or some kind of file hacking program. Definitely could be a noun turned verb a la Buffy (off to Sark some bad guys). What kind of parents did this guy have? Or is it his last name? Or better yet, is he pulling an Indiana Jones and his real name is Rufus or something and he just wants to be cool?

*adores [livejournal.com profile] issaro*

Funny, yes, but also perfectly legitimate questions. I mean, who would Seth be if we only called him Cohen, or Sid? What about Lex if he was just “Luthor.". You see what I’m saying? A name is important, even if you lift it from the dog. Otherwise Sark is not just a name but a multipurpose word. Like Fuck.

In other news, it’s Ryan’s birthday. Did you know that? Celebrate, damnit!

It’s also the most magnificent, talented, slightly insane[livejournal.com profile] impudent_rabbit’s birthday. Celebrate, damnit!

The Coldplay video for ‘Moses’ has boy kissing. Yes, really. You can celebrate that, too.
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[identity profile] spasticat.livejournal.com 2003-11-05 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
The Coldplay video for ‘Moses’ has boy kissing. Yes, really. You can celebrate that, too.

Wha? Damn me and my non-cabled existence!!! Arrrrrrrrgh! Must find this on Limewire...yessss. Then I can celebrate.

[identity profile] serialkarma.livejournal.com 2003-11-05 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
quick qualification: I've been watching Alias since the beginning. I just figured out that Sark is not just sexy but Uber Sexy this season. I can catch you up on back story if you need it. But why bother? It'll just confuse you more.

[identity profile] lalejandra.livejournal.com 2003-11-05 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I am about fifteen episodes into the first season of Alias and I have to say: I don't get it. It's like the TV show version of La Femme Nikita -- but without Peta Wilson, Alberta Watson, and Eugene Glazer. I only have the first four DVDs of Alias (and I think the complete first season is, like, six?) but if you want them when I am finished watching them, you're welcome to them.

[identity profile] rozza.livejournal.com 2003-11-05 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Dude, I could have told you a long time ago that Alias was worth the addiction. Actually, I might have. I'm not sure, I think I told everyone that it was one of the best shows on television right now. The second season is by far better than the first. Why? Well, Sark becomes a regular. And Lena Olin as Sydney's mom is just inspired. I can't wait for the season 2 DVDs. *G*

[identity profile] iscaris.livejournal.com 2003-11-06 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
EEEE! Your icon so rocks.

Sark (n.) - the prettiest spy slut to grace television.

I've never missed an ep of Alias since it started, but I do think that the first season was the best. I see people making (negative) comparisons to La Femme Nikita all the time, but I have to disagree there. Sydney is a lot more... human than Nikita is, even though sometimes you want to smack her, there you are. She's not just a spy machine. And there's the Victor Garber factor too. Mmmmmmm.

[identity profile] evil-man.livejournal.com 2003-11-06 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The Coldplay video for 'Moses' has boy kissing.

Okay, Coldplay *and* boy kissing! Woo! Sounds perfect *eg*