hackthis_archive ([personal profile] hackthis_archive) wrote2004-01-08 10:10 am

One moment of nerdiness does not make up for a lifetime of being an asshole.

Q: Did you hear the one about Rooney playing in Newport?

A: Well if you didn’t you could always ask Luke. I think he knows it better than anyone, now that he’s become Josh’s Pete Ross. What is it about screenwriters that they think it’s a good idea to have their actors screaming like teenyboppers? I mean it wasn’t like Rooney’s name wasn’t plastered all over the entire fucking episode anyway.

*pets Josh* It’s okay, sweetie, you still rock.

Also, trivia time, they shot the show at the Roxy. Yes, that Roxy on Sunset. I’ve been to the Roxy enough, trust me on this one.

Other observations about last night:

Fashion:

+ Sweet mother of Zeus, I dunno what’s going on in wardrobe, but maybe they should step outside and get some air. I’m sure [livejournal.com profile] marleigh loved how Strokes!Julian Seth looked, but not so much my favorite look. The same could be said of Anna’s PVC jacket, but I suppose everybody has to own one piece of vinyl clothing at some point in their lives. I did like her earrings for a change though, so there is that.

I was not, however, feeling Summer’s earrings, because there’s only so much mini-Gwen Stefani I can take at any given time. Although I will say that even with the bouffant hair she looked hot. My girl hated the hair, but I thought it was very rock-n-roll of her. Except that Rooney aren’t rock-n-roll, but you say pot-tah-toe, and I say French fries.

+ In a random note: I was going to buy Kassie that Care Bears shirt that Haley was wearing, but I’m kinda glad I didn’t. I will not like Haley. I will not like Haley.

I will be glad that they washed all the gel out of Luke’s hair though. Yes. Definitely.


The Cohen Men

+ Who doesn’t love Sandy? Really. Even when he’s delivering the Smackdown, he’s still the best dad around. I’d buy him lots of bagels, I’m just wondering where the lox is. Dude, you cannot have bagels and cream cheese without lox.

+ I see that you spell whipped R-Y-A-N. Who else could really go for some Ryan/Seth time? Like *now*.


Miscellaneous

+ I’m at the point where I’m not sure what to make of Oliver. I don’t love him; I don’t hate him; I’m just waiting to see where they take him. The same can be said of Luke.

+ I fucking howled at how cool Summer was when Seth and Anna dropped the bomb. Anna may have won the battle, but Summer is so gonna win the war. There’s no way she’s going to let this happen to her. Now it’s a matter of pride.

+ Golden Girls, baby!

+The less said about the make-up, the better.

+ Ryan and Seth at the breakfast table. Oh, the cute. Yes, that’s all I have to say about that.


Overall

+ This episode wasn’t particularly moving or anything, in fact, it was only average. However, an average OC episode is still better than the best of most of the shit out there. I give it three skateboards, with an extra half a deck because Ryan was reading The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.


Next week:

Anna wears my grandma’s nightgown! Ryan gets jealous! Marissa gets skinnier! Oliver has Tourettes! – or something. Jimmy loses all his brownie points by punking out! Lady Deathstrike gets a haircut! Kirsten and Lady Deathstrike agree on something! Newport Beach falls into the Pacific Ocean!

Also. I have some speculative thoughts about the whole Haley/Jimmy thing...

This is going to sounds very Dynasty of me, but I keep thinking Haley wants what Kirsten has. Jimmy wants money. Haley wants money, too. Does anybody else see a serious opening for them to get involved and perhaps get married somewhere along the line? How crazy would that drive Kirsten and Lady Deathstrike? Wouldn’t that be the best ‘Fuck You’ ever? I heart this show.

[identity profile] sundaysunday.livejournal.com 2004-01-08 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
*shifty eyes*

Actually, I um...sort of forgot to watch last night.

I haven't turned on a TV in weeks! It's not my fault!

It's 60% downloaded right now so yay.

And Seth looks like Jules?!? Slick. I'm a giant huge fan of the desperately-needs-a-shower/haircut/East Village look.

Hmmm, now to use Seth/Captain Oats icon, or one of fifteen Strokes icons?

[identity profile] hackthis.livejournal.com 2004-01-08 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
You didn't see it? Oh, Mar. Well, from a full detached POV I have to say that if you were going to miss any episode, better this one than say... the Chrismukkah one. I didn't say that Seth *looked* like Jules, but he did have that clothing issue... you'll see.

Also, music-wise, what are your thoughts on Aqualung? Black Eyes? Matthew Ryan? Kanye West?

[identity profile] sundaysunday.livejournal.com 2004-01-08 02:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Download currently at 75%. I will not miss it.

I <3 Jules wardrobe, so yay. Seth is too California to pull it off though. I will laugh at him.

Aqualung is completely brilliant and gets points for choosing a name that makes me think of Jethro Tull. Matt Hales so v. boring. Aqualung is mysterious. Black Eyes too loud for my old ears. Matthew Ryan is a cross between Ryan Adams and Bob Dylan and as I am a fan of neither of them, sadly, Matthew never got more than a third listen from me.

Who is Kayne West?

[identity profile] hackthis.livejournal.com 2004-01-08 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't like Bob Dylan. I'm sure there are people who would shoot me for saying that, but whatever. I've tried some Matthew Ryan, but the jury is still out. If Black Eyes are too loud for *you* there's no way they're gonna wash with me. I quite like Aqualung too. Kanye West is the new Jay-Z/Nas/Talib Kweli. If you like that sort of stuff. Of cousre there are people who would shoot me for putting Nas and Jay-Z in the same sentence, so I'm really being risk with my life today. Huh.

[identity profile] sundaysunday.livejournal.com 2004-01-08 02:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I absolutely loathe Bob Dylan, so they can shoot me first. I mean, I desperately love folk music, and I've been known to change my mind about music v. quickly (see re: White Stripes and Tom Waits) but Bob Dylan is just this really horrible acquired taste and I don't want to acquire it.

I wouldn't write off Black Eyes, they ARE really good, but I'm listening to extremely mellow stuff lately and my judgement is clouded.

Who are Jay-Z/Nas/etc?

...

Okay, I am only sort of kidding about that sentence. I know they're hip-hop or rap or whatever, but I've never heard them because I limit my intake of that stuff to Snoop and Eminem. And Beastie Boys who don't really count because they sort of transcend label. And RunDMC, who are too infinitely cool to associate with any of this new stuff. And sometimes NWA if I'm really mad. But that's it. :D

Hey look, comment appropriate icon. Go me!

Download at 83%.

Also, iTunes just started playing Ryan Adams. I blame you.