Why did Maniac like Safe?

POSTED BY: Succatash
UPDATED: Monday, June 9, 2003 03:00
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SUCCATASH

Friday, February 28, 2003 5:32 AM

I'm curious why Maniac likes Safe so much. It didn't strike me as the best episode, though it is great, don't get me wrong. We learn a lot more about Book, I like that....

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, ever?

SARAHETC

Friday, February 28, 2003 5:43 AM

He probably likes Safe for the "Big Damn Heroes" part. I rewatched it tonight. And while it's good, it's pretty Riverific and I would prefer something else. Something Washtastic.

Yes? No? Go to bed, Sarah, it's nearly fripping midnite?

I'm a dying breed who still believes, haunted by American dreams. ---Neko Case

SUCCATASH

Friday, February 28, 2003 5:48 AM

I wonder if Maniac wants to be a doctor? Or maybe his Grateful Dead days return when he sees River dancing barefoot?

MANIACNUMBERONE

Friday, February 28, 2003 7:01 AM

Well first off I'm from utah, so I like cows. (he he)
Ok, Ok, truth be told, I really like River. I love this ep. Let me explain why. While it seemed that River's actions in this episode confused the crew, I really feel like I got to know River a whole lot more. It felt like everything she did made perfect sense to me. I am not crazy. I am just empathetic. She was forced, during her torture, to endure needles in her eyes and questions of what she saw. She was probably being used for her abilities to see into the future, and the present. And (dammn it)Mal thinks she is just having a bad day when she throws the medicine across the room. She is trying to express that she can't take any more tests. I really felt Mal was way too harsh in the beginning of this ep, but he is redeemed at the end when he claims River as his witch. Regardless, take my love, take my land, I can't stand not singing that song.

Simon is soooo gorram dense when it comes to women. I swear, Kaylee could strip off her jumpsuit, jump into his lap and start to kiss him, and he would tell her how heavy he thought she would be on the third moon of bumblefuque, and then start worrying about his sister playing to close to a candle. UGH! Can't that boy just get it on. Anyway, I like that too because it is so frustrating. Also, Simon can't think up a good lie to tell when the superstitious nurse asks him about River. Duh.
Ok, I have to talk about River again for just a sec, her ability to adapt to almost any situation immediately is phenom. She dances, she shoots, she speaks in tongues, she *sees* with magnified eyes. She wouldn't use her skills to save herself from burning at the stake in this ep, but she did when defending the ship while trying to retrieve the captain (eyes-closed shooting --war stories.)
The whole Book scenario was intriguing, but since my photozooming techniques didn't reveal anything on the pad that the official, at the medical facilities, was using to read Book's ID card, I have no extra info on him. Only the obvious, he has a past which allows him prestige enough to deserve immediate respect frm the alliance. Whatever that may be, I am unsure.

Only a few unredeeming qualities about this ep. I didn't like the aunt-jemimah-look-a-like nurse, who kept shpieling crap about making your home where ever life plops you down, and accepting everything live gives you as what you should keep on doing... blah blah bullshit. That kind of talk only keeps people from doing anything with themselves. Anyway, y'all, great ep, and it ends with a "Waltons" feel.

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SUCCATASH

Friday, February 28, 2003 7:42 AM

Nice summary, Maniac, one thing though...

I didn't like the aunt-jemimah-look-a-like nurse, who kept shpieling crap about making your home where ever life plops you down, and accepting everything live gives you as what you should keep on doing...

You didn't like the kind girl who believed what she was told? Who was taught to be superstitious, taught to accept without question?

Hmm, she sounds like the opposite of Mal. You didn't like it, eh?

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

MANIACNUMBERONE

Friday, February 28, 2003 7:56 AM

No, I did not like the gullible girl who believed whatever she was told.

I think circumstances can be harsh, but that is no reason to stop questioning things.

If you are in a situation where you are taught to not question, it is the mark of a weak-minded individual who will accept those circumstances as the only possible choice. You can always have your internal beliefs.

MANIACNUMBERONE

Friday, February 28, 2003 7:04 PM

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Hmm, she sounds like the opposite of Mal. You didn't like it, eh?

Opposite of Mal? I wonder what put that into your head.

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SERGEANTX

Friday, February 28, 2003 11:28 PM

I really liked this episode. If it had been shown in order, River's character development would have made much more sense. The only thing I thought was mildly weak was the old "can't you people see how dangerous dogma can be?"...thing, but its a good message even if overdone.
It just tore my heart out when we saw that River realized what was going on, even if she wasn't 'there' all the time... and the back story with the parents was wonderful, if disturbing.

SergeantX

"..and here's to all the dreamers, may our open hearts find rest." -- Nanci Griffith

SUCCATASH

Saturday, March 1, 2003 5:41 AM

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Originally posted by ManiacNumberOne:

Opposite of Mal? I wonder what put that into your head.

When I was at your house I saw the poster of Nathan Fillion over your bed. It reminded me of Mal.

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

MANIACNUMBERONE

Sunday, March 2, 2003 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by Succatash:
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Originally posted by ManiacNumberOne:

Opposite of Mal? I wonder what put that into your head.

When I was at your house I saw the poster of Nathan Fillion over your bed. It reminded me of Mal.

Has YOUR mom seen Firefly, lately?

you are going to the special hell for that one Succatash.

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