“I give you leave to like him. You have liked many stupider a person.”

[hackthis_archive]

I took a shower. I washed my hair. I unplugged the phone. I had beer *and* chocolate. And then the night got even better:

Smallville

+I *liked* this episode of Smallville for the first time in ages, ostensibly because I was expecting it to suck and it didn’t. I have decided that this dude was really a mutant upgrade because the writing people have actually learned something. Or not.

Okay, I really liked this episode because the X-Men Reject was named SETH, dressed like the *real* Seth and liked comic books. Did you all catch that mad ferris wheel action? [laughs like a hyena].

Okay.

The real reason I adored this episode of Smallville is because I decided that Lana was actually symbolic of fans everywhere who have been wooed by The O.C., and this was the AlMiles (TM Tigress35) attempt to win the fans back by proving they have the better show. What. Evah.


The O.C.

The Good

+Slutty!Ryan. Because, dude, I see he’s attended my school of dating. Relationships? What relationships? Sex is good. Lock the door behind you when you leave. (Who hasn’t has issues trying to keep tally before? C’mon.)

+Lots of Ryan kissage. I may not like watching him kiss *Marissa*, but I like watching his mouth, and that’s good enough for me!

+Seth working a pinstripe suit, with a tie that also had *opposing* stripes, and pulling the whole thing off. Who wanted to marry Seth last night? Yeah, exactly.

+I dub Julie Lady Deathstrike, because every time she was on screen I kept waiting for her claws to come out. In my head I even had the Wolverine special sounds. V v cool.

+I heart the parental love. Kirsten + Sandy 4 Eva!

+”I like Seth Cohen!” We know you do, baby.


The Bad

+That dress Marissa was wearing looked like a patchwork quilt made by Cher and Liza Minelli. I've seen the same number on Paris Hilton, and it didn't do anything for her either. (Unless Marissa's about to do a grainy sex tape with Shannen Doherty's husband.)

+Anna’s earrings at the benefit were like doorknockers. Why do they persist in giving her those craptastic earrings? Having short hair does not mean you should be wearing small caches of metal in your ears.

+That nasty polka-dot dress they put on my Sekrit Girlfriend is was WRONG. Summer is hot, why did wardrobe put her in some dress left over from the Regan administration?

+Rachel, the skank. We need no words, you know what I’m thinking here.


WTF

+Since when does Thai food come in Chinese carryout containers?

+How was it Ryan’s place to rat out Lady Deathstrike to Marissa? Dude, that’s family business, never ever *ever* fuck with somebody else’s family business. Especially somebody you’re trying to get next to. That’s just stupid, and Ryan should be smarter than that.


Next week: Seth gets his mack on! Twice! Ryan gets *his* mack on, now that we know that’s totally what he does. (Clearly this superhero isn’t a virgin.) Lady Deathstrike comes to dinner and makes shish kebab of everyone. Zahra’s head explodes from all the vicarious mackage.

Comments

[fearlessdiva.livejournal.com]

Dude, what is that quote from, the one in your subject heading? It's making me even crazier than usual.

Was very proud that I got the Ent and Dec joke in "Love Actually" because of the education received at the feet of yourself and Fay. Then I got to explain it to Mr. Diva and was considered very smart by him.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

*laughs* Ents are from Mr Tolkien, sweetie, I believe you mean *Ant* and Dec, but good, I'm glad you got it. *hugs* That quote is from Ms Austen, Pride and Prejudice to be exact. Watching the O.C. seems to induce me to quote from it a lot, I have no idea why.

[fearlessdiva.livejournal.com]

D'oh! Tolkien on the brain. You're surprised, I'm sure. Heh. Once proud, I am now humbled.

Thanks so much for clearing up the quote - I knew it was from something that I knew very well but just couldn't track it down. Very frustrating. But of course - Elizabeth says it to Jane in reference to Mr. Bingley. Love me some Austen.

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

The "how many...I have to sit down" conversation had me rolling. As did the "you don't do girlfriends. Well, actually, you do do them--" Yes, i wanted to marry Seth. And how is it that he can wear shirts that would look stupid on anybody else and on him they look adorable? never mind, I think I know. It's just Seth, isn't it?

Also, did you catch the whole "I've never really *dated* anybody" thing? What's the opposite of getting Jossed? Because that's me! *g*

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

The "how many...I have to sit down" conversation had me rolling. As did the "you don't do girlfriends. Well, actually, you do do them--" Yes, i wanted to marry Seth. And how is it that he can wear shirts that would look stupid on anybody else and on him they look adorable? never mind, I think I know. It's just Seth, isn't it?

Also, did you catch the whole "I've never really *dated* anybody" thing? What's the opposite of getting Jossed? Because that's me! *g*

Dude, the whole time Ryan was giving Seth the run down, I was all like 'AHHHHHHHHHH! That's me, stop quoting me!' And Seth is wearing my clothing, I even had the suit, but it looks way better on him. I heart this show. And yes, you totally called it. Ryan can't commit, we know this. Ten bucks says he sabotages the relationships rather than trying to live up to something he can't be. *blinks* Wow, did I just say that? That was pretty fucking profound for me. Or um, maybe I'm just saying what I'd diddo.

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Ryan can't commit, we know this. Ten bucks says he sabotages the relationships rather than trying to live up to something he can't be.

Oh, god, shades of ex(es) past. What do you get when you put together two commitment phobes? Disaster with lots and lots of sex.

That said, I think it's just as safe to say that Ryan's also a 16-year-old boy who doesn't have the first clue about dating or relationships, what with the severe lack of positive examples in his past (notthati'dknowanythingaboutthatohno). It's waayyy easier to learn how to be good at sex than dating. Also, look at his taste in women. I think it's safe to argue that Marissa is a high-rent younger version of his alcoholic flake of a mother.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

What do you get when you put together two commitment phobes? Disaster with lots and lots of sex.

Huh, you know that's the same thing you get when you mix one commitment phobe with people who think they can change her. *winks*

That said, I think it's just as safe to say that Ryan's also a 16-year-old boy who doesn't have the first clue about dating or relationships, what with the severe lack of positive examples in his past (notthati'dknowanythingaboutthatohno).

Swap the 16 for 26 and it's me!

Also, look at his taste in women. I think it's safe to argue that Marissa is a high-rent younger version of his alcoholic flake of a mother.

Wordy McWord. *adores* You're so smart.

[serialkarma.livejournal.com]

Swap the 16 for 26 and it's me!

*snerk* no wonder I like you.

Also, look at his taste in women. I think it's safe to argue that Marissa is a high-rent younger version of his alcoholic flake of a mother.

Wordy McWord. *adores* You're so smart.

heh. Freud and I disagree about quite a few things, but when he was right he was *on* you know?

Oh, but that puts another interesting spin on that Ryan POV vignette I wrote doesn't it? Must post that soon.

Yes!

[meanheans]

I totally agree with everything about The O.C.. Hell, I was starting to wonder if anyone was watching it, because I didn't see anyone talking.

Totally cute icon, by the way. And kudos on a perfect quote.

Re: Yes!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I have forsaken Angel for The O.C., because I have needs that weren't being met. (That sounds very divorce heavy doesn't it?) I'm glad you liked the icon, too. I love icons.

[thepouncer.livejournal.com]

I was having O.C. flashbacks watching Magnetic. The Ferris wheel? The cotton candy? The kissing? (Although Ryan generates more heat on his own than Lana and Seth could ever manage together).

And then The O.C. was so good! My trend of making dolphin squeaking noises while watching continued. I can't wait until it re-airs tonight and I can get it on tape (I taped Angel, which friends tell me was amazing - yay!).

[thornsilver]

And then The O.C. was so good! My trend of making dolphin squeaking noises while watching continued.

Glad to know I am not the only one who does that. :P

[thepouncer.livejournal.com]

Oh no. I think I would squirm forever if someone made a tape of me watching The O.C. The random outbursts and squeals and squeaks would be blackmail material for years.

[thornsilver]

I agree about Merissa's dress, but I loved Anna's earrings. I want a pair. I think they will go nicely with my short-short haircut.

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

> +I dub Julie Lady Deathstrike, because every time she was on screen I kept waiting for her claws to come out. In my head I even had the Wolverine special sounds. V v cool.

I swear to you, I did the exact thing when she came onscreen. Ask amyth71, she was there. Called her Lady Deathstrike, did the little Wolverine arm uncross he does to pop out his claws, with accompanying 'zhing!' sound effects. She is lethal. Obviously I'm not a fan of that character, but that actress does ruthless and manipulative pretty darn well.

Not only did I think it was dumb of Ryan to tell Marissa (I'm a fan of telling Julie that if she doesn't tell, he will) but I can't believe she'd tell the whole damn community at a charity function. It was unbelievably hurtful to her family and also out of character for She with Downcast Eyes.

Great episode, though!! No other show makes me squee, literally, so frequently.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Ack, you taunt me by using the icon of my girl!crush. I heart Kiera. Wait, what are we talking about? Oh, Lady Deathstrike. Dude, talk about seperated at birth, I could *hear* the metallic noises every time Julie crossed the screen, and every time she was nice to somebody I kept waiting for the nails to stab them. When she hugged Ryan, I totally thought she was going to stab him in the back. Literally.

Not only did I think it was dumb of Ryan to tell Marissa (I'm a fan of telling Julie that if she doesn't tell, he will) but I can't believe she'd tell the whole damn community at a charity function. It was unbelievably hurtful to her family and also out of character for She with Downcast Eyes.

Completely aside of OOC actions and all that, dude, who purposefully sabotages their family in the eyes of a community like that? I mean, unless it's about a felony or something.

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

mmm, keira. can't wait for this movie to come out, hope it doesn't suck. will go see it anyway.

i don't usually go for the skinny girls, but keira is special.

crap. now I want to make bend it like beckham icons.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

crap. now I want to make bend it like beckham icons.

word to the skinny, and also, i will beg for bend it like beckham icons. see, this is me begging. just because you can't see me on my knees doesn't mean i'm not there.

[smonsterbite.livejournal.com]

I doubt I'll get to it today, and I don't have photoshop at home so that means next week, but I'll make you one. Any special requests?

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

but I'll make you one. Any special requests?

Whatever you want to make is cool by me. Although I have a special adoration for JRM's forearms in those white shirts, and their soccer practices. A little OT3 action never hurt anybody, either. (What? That was totally some repressed whatever happening there.)

[tigress35.livejournal.com]

I loved both of these eps so much! Eee! You picked out all of the good stuff.

I didn't mindn Summer's dress, but I thought Marissa's dress wouldnt' even be sold at Goodwill.

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I thought there were both really entertaining, I was very pleased.

[queenofalostart.livejournal.com]

I loved the teaser for next week. kingofalostart looked at me when it was done and fanboy'd "I LOVE THIS SHOW!"

When my husband, who makes fun of my fangirlishness, screams that out, you know that it's some good crack, yo.

Also, I love that it looks like Seth is the aggressor with Anna and the acceptor with Summer. HEE!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

I loved the teaser for next week. kingofalostart looked at me when it was done and fanboy'd "I LOVE THIS SHOW!"

Nothing but mad love for this show, everybody knows. Next week, it's the Pimps and Hoes party, don't forget to bring your own spork to stab somebody with!

[elke-tanzer.livejournal.com]

I took a shower. I washed my hair. I unplugged the phone. I had beer *and* chocolate.

I can't think of a better start to an evening. :-)

[aelita.livejournal.com]

I had beer *and* chocolate.

Mind if I come over next Wednesday? *g*

That dress Marissa was wearing looked like a patchwork quilt made by Cher and Liza Minelli. I've seen the same number on Paris Hilton, and it didn't do anything for her either.

Dude, that dress was scary. When she said that her mom bought it, I thought, damn I didn't know she hated you that much.

Seth! Looking shocked when kissed! Dissing others! Saying that he needs to sit down!

[hackthis.livejournal.com]

Dude, that dress was scary. When she said that her mom bought it, I thought, damn I didn't know she hated you that much.

Preach it, sister!

[poeticquality.livejournal.com]

Watch me be random like a random thing... but... dude, I love your OC fic. And I don't even like the OC.


So.. yeah.. you fucking rock.