Angel could have been a better show if some collosal mistakes had not been made. And I simply say that because it went adult places that Buffy never quite went to (even with all the sexcapades!). But I use the word 'better' in a relative sense such as Buffy is better than Twilight. Doesn't mean that millions of people don't like Twilight. Just when measured by certain standards such as writing and intelligence, it's just....better!!
However, that doesn't mean I have the right to rain on anyone's parade when they are squeeing. And I have learned to converse on these subjects with patience and relative calmness. It does mean that I can laugh like crazy when they are gone, though! And calmly put a stroke through their name on my besties list.
I think that a lot in the industry recognize greatness, though. I mean, the shoutouts to Buffy in word and in scenes that are all through TVD is kind of neat. And they make fun of Twilight as well! Yes, TVD took some getting used to as they are going all out drama/fright night and doing very well at it. (If not watching this show then please take the time to watch the Damon best ofs on You Tube. Worth your time - he's hilarious!) They are not attempting to do the other ten tropes at the same time that Whedon was always aspiring to and sometimes reaching.
So does this make me obnoxious when I go all judgey in my mind while not wrecking their squee? I suppose it does. But as long as you like something of Joss Whedons, Ron Moores or J.J. Abrams - then we are probably good to go! I guess I am a card carrying geek! I think Felicia says it all on her song "I'm the One That's Cool"!!! Check it out on You Tube - very funny...
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However, that doesn't mean I have the right to rain on anyone's parade when they are squeeing. And I have learned to converse on these subjects with patience and relative calmness. It does mean that I can laugh like crazy when they are gone, though! And calmly put a stroke through their name on my besties list.
I think that a lot in the industry recognize greatness, though. I mean, the shoutouts to Buffy in word and in scenes that are all through TVD is kind of neat. And they make fun of Twilight as well! Yes, TVD took some getting used to as they are going all out drama/fright night and doing very well at it. (If not watching this show then please take the time to watch the Damon best ofs on You Tube. Worth your time - he's hilarious!) They are not attempting to do the other ten tropes at the same time that Whedon was always aspiring to and sometimes reaching.
So does this make me obnoxious when I go all judgey in my mind while not wrecking their squee? I suppose it does. But as long as you like something of Joss Whedons, Ron Moores or J.J. Abrams - then we are probably good to go! I guess I am a card carrying geek! I think Felicia says it all on her song "I'm the One That's Cool"!!! Check it out on You Tube - very funny...