I just watched the ep for the second time today in order to do my episode analysis (http://www.atpobtvs.com/a51.html#501), and I had a similar experience. The first time around, my expectations were pretty darned low, and I was looking for very specific things from the episode in order for it to pass muster at all. The second time around, I was in a much better position to appreciate it for what it was, and to laugh at Joss' funnies.
The second time around
Date: 2003-10-05 03:43 pm (UTC)