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In Defense of Xander

Okay, I”ve had this rant boiling under the surface for a while. Recently EW.com and the Long Island Examiner both ran list that were “Top (whatever number) Sidekicks”. Now the EW list was not new, it ran last year I think, and I made a rant about it, but in their defense they ran it again to honor the number one on the list, Ed McMahon.

But I have a problem with both of these lists. As Buffy’s sidekick they both list Willow. But where in the heck in Xander? If in the EW list Harry Potter can have both Ron and Hermione why can’t Buffy have Xander?

It can’t be because he’s a guy. Again, Harry has both his best mate, Ron but he also has gal pal Hermione. Can it be because he’s just an ordinary guy? Sorry that just doesn’t wash. That’s why we all love Xander, BECAUSE he is ordinary. Xander is us. Xander saves the world by just being himself, with his love for his best bud, Willow.

Is it because the people writing these lists are guys who have crushes on Alyson Hannigan? I’d buy that in the case of the Long Island list, but the EW list had multiple authors many of whom were women. Could it be because he’s seen as a romantic interest for Buffy? I don’t buy that either. As much as I ship Buffy/Xander there is little canon evidence for it. She turns him down in the first season. And even though we get great B/X family vibes at the beginning of season seven, those are quickly forgotten the moment Spike returns to the screen.

So why is Xander forgotten. I really can’t fathom why. He would be on my list that’s for sure. All I know is that if future lists leave him out, I’ll be leaving comments complaining as I already have done for the Long Island and EW lists.

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Thought for the day

Does Dr. Evil belong to the Evil League of Evil?

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RIP

I just found out that Ricardo Montalban died.

*frown*

I loved him as Khan in Star Trek.

Now I’m Really Torn

One of my favorite sci-fi authors, John Scalzi, has announced that he is going to be a creative consultant for Stargate: Universe. Joe Mallozzi is a big fan of Scalzi’s always mentioning “Old Man’s War” when someone asks for sci-fi book recommendations. So to hear that the two of them will be working together…it’s altrenately exciting and worrisome.

I swore up and down that I wouldn’t watch SG:U. And when I first read Scalzi’s announcement I lost a teensy bit of respect for him. But thinking about it, this could be a good thing for the Stargate franchise. Scalzi is a damned great writer and if he can inject half the fun, humor and realism that he has in his books into the show, then, I think I may have to watch.

If you’ve never heard of John Scalzi, I can’t recommend him enough. He has this futuristic series that starts with “Old Man’s War” and it’s nothing short of brilliant. There’s also “Agent to the Stars”, so funny and “Android’s Dream” which has some relevance in today’s world. Go to your local library and find them and read them. You won’t be disappointed.

Now I just wonder if I’ll get suckered in by Cooper and Wright only to have my heart broken again. *sigh*

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*Headdesk*

I will not write Friends fic.

I will not write Friends fic.

I will not write Friends fic.

I will not write Friends fic.

I will not write Friends fic.

This panic moment brought to you by marathon Friends watching (up to season 8). Joey/Rachel OTP.

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Five Things SGA Gave Me

Well tonight is the final episode of Stargate Atlantis ever. I have already made my feelings known on the quality of the last two seasons and how the cancellation was handled, so here is a list of things that SGA gave me that are good. Read more

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Let The Speculation Begin

It could be construed as big news, but personally I think anyone who is a Doctor Who fan knew this day would come sooner or later. David Tennant has announced that after this year’s four Who specials, he’ll be stepping down as The Doctor.

Now speculation and rumor can run wild as to who will take up the mantle as the time-traveling, planet hopping Time Lord who has held viewers imaginations for over 40 years.  Anyone wanna take a stab at guessing who it will be?

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Randomness For Today

Brad was telling me about finding something in the garage and my repsonse was “Awesomsauce.” He replied, “Is that the Captain’s personal barbeque recipe?” (referring to the Chuck character) *giggles*

Tx_cronopio linked to this article about mathemeticians at UCLA discovering a new prime number with 13 million digits. One of the first things I thought was, hey, that’s going to make John and Rodney’s games of Prime/Not Prime a heck of a lot more intersting.

We majorly fannish. LOL.

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ZOMG!

How did I not know these existed?!?!?!?

(Image thanks to an EW.com article where readers wrote in about their favorite fandom related possessions.)