So I'm kind of research watching for a thing

[sapote]

And John Sheppard just called a planet's entire historical way of life "that crap".

I LOVE THIS SHOW. IT IS SO FUCKED UP

Who wants to help me research-watch? I would like to make a list of the Top Ten Atlantis is Colonialist episodes for seasons 1 - 3. The Tower is pretty far up there, but I especially want anything where they're all "we have the gene, neener neener" while dealing with a well-established civilization.

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[phnelt.livejournal.com]

See, as I was starting to think about it, what I was coming up with is that ALL SGA episodes are really really colonialist, and that was really upsetting. So then I was just going for the worst examples.

I remember a vibe in Sanctuary where they were all, 'religious beliefs are for losers and stupid people' which is real similar in my mind.

I think I didn't mind the outright thievery in Brotherhood so much because those humans just wanted to put the ZPM behind a rock and the expedition were freezing and out of coffee. My respect for your beliefs only goes to the point hwere it is not killing me, sorry if that makes me a bad person.

I HATE THE DE-WRAITHING STORYLINE WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND BURNING SUNS THERE IS NO PROPER WAY FOR ME TO CONVEY MY ABSOLUTE DISGUST AND LOATHING AND REJECTIONG. AAAAAAH. AAAAAH. *froth*

But yeah, those are good examples. I'm not willing to rewatch Inferno in order to see. The only part of that I really remember is that it was a classic case of deadalus ex machina.

[lurkmuch.livejournal.com]

Dude. Sometimes I forget about how SGA could win the 'Ism Olympics.

And, good point about Brotherhood - taking a ZPM from monks who weren't using it? Rude. Taking a ZPM from kids who need it to protect themselves from the Wraith? TOTAL DICK MOVE.

The De-Wraithing storyline brought us one good thing:
Missionary Position (http://trinityofone.livejournal.com/60584.html#cutid1") by trinityofone.

deadalus ex machina. BWAH!! YES. There was whole lotta episodes ending in "oh noes, we're stuck here and we're going to die...Col. Caldwell! OH HAI!"

[phnelt.livejournal.com]

I haven't read that story!

I have to laugh at the Daedalus, because otherwise I just feel sad. SG1 did 7 seasons without a ship that they didn't steal. And those sometimes sent them out into deep space.

Taking a ZPM from kids who need it to protect themselves from the Wraith? TOTAL DICK MOVE. totally. And it definitely has that sense of 'we'd use it way better than you'. God, this is so depressing.

[lurkmuch.livejournal.com]

That is one of my favorite funny stories in this fandom (and god, there are a lot!).

You know, if it weren't for the fandom, I don't think I'd like this show anywhere *near* as much. The show writers are *lazy*, on top of their other problems.

[phnelt.livejournal.com]

I just read it and dude. Hilarious!

I got into the show through the fandom, and so far the fandom has outlasted my watching of the show. Um, actually there's this song by the Arrogant Worms that sums up how I feel about SGA. Here are some select lyrics:
Our love is like a surgical procedure
It's painful and invasive, your insurance won't cover
And when it's done you walk funny forever
Our love is like a surgical procedure

Our love is like a Meatloaf song
It has its moments but it's way too long
Like a bat outta hell it all goes wrong
Our love is like a Meatloaf song

But yes. I wish someone would vid this song to Atlantis. I can see it in my mind!

Lazy writers, no cookie.

[sapote3.livejournal.com]

I am so, so sorry. You all are like IT BURNS, IT BURNS for sixteen comments so far.

At least you and phnelt are bonding?

[lurkmuch.livejournal.com]

It does burn!

But, oh, it hurts so good!

I am amazed by my ability to *forget* how fucked up this show is. The slash goggles, they are made of asbestos. For my safety!

[sapote3.livejournal.com]

I am SO SORRY. I want it so I can write fic! Does that make this better?

[phnelt.livejournal.com]

I WILL NEVER FORGIVE YOU. Never. The only thing that could make me feel any better would be an SGA breakup vid, possibly to New Car Smell. hint hint.

[sapote3.livejournal.com]

You want me to VID THIS SHOW?
Do you have any idea?

You probably do. My beta is a harsh mistress.

[phnelt.livejournal.com]

I wish I could claim naivete and ignorance but really, I know what I ask. It would be awesome. And it would be two things you haven't done. SGA and comedy. It would be a wing stretching exercise. Fly little bird, fly!

[lurkmuch.livejournal.com]

*nods the nod of a shameless enabler*

SGA + Comedy=Weapons Grade AwesomeSauce.

[phnelt.livejournal.com]

The people have spoken. And would the people ever steer you wrong? /rhetorical question.

[lurkmuch.livejournal.com]

*looks innocent*

What could *possibly* go wrong?

I'm with Starfleet. We don't lie.