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John Barrowman sticks it to the asexualists (major SPOILERS for the new Torchwood!):

My pet theory [sez the interviewer] is fans are alienated by the overt sexuality in the show. The original run of Who was asexual, making it comfortable viewing for - how can I put this? - those who perhaps aren't able to express their erotic desires.

"See, I disagree with you," said Barrowman, "because all the fans I talk to are so glad. The letters that I get, and the emails I get are people saying, 'Thank goodness for finally representing the omni-sexuality of somebody, because it reflects how I really am!'. So I just think, to be honest, the problem comes from the people from the old school. The new school of the Whovians and the Woodies - I call 'em - are the ones who are more savvy. The old school are from the classic series. You know what? It's long gone! It’s a piece of history. It stands on its own. I'm a fan, I love it, I still love watching them. But the new Who, Torchwood? We're different. You can't compare us to the other one. And I think that's where the problem is. Get over it!"


LOLOLOLOL

I bet teh OG is burning to the ground at this very moment. >:-)

Date: 2007-12-06 07:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] antikythera.livejournal.com
So... he hasn't talked to any old-school female fans, has he? ^^

Date: 2007-12-06 07:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ikhet-sekhmet.livejournal.com
Those are probably the ones writing the letters. >:-)

Date: 2007-12-06 07:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ravenevermore.livejournal.com
I bet teh OG is burning to the ground at this very moment. >:-)

And JB is now at the top of *everyones* most wanted list. Be it in a good or bad way...
('Most wanted head on a spike', 'Most wanted giving head to Spike', 'Most wanted covered in butter and wrestling in a giant baked potato'....)

Date: 2007-12-06 07:38 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] door-of-time.livejournal.com
*utters groans* IS IT JANUARY YET

Date: 2007-12-06 08:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ravenevermore.livejournal.com
*checks mop and bucket sales*
Nope.

And remember kids, buy early, avoid being caught with your pants down. Or up.

Date: 2007-12-06 07:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cheesygirl.livejournal.com
Hee hee hee! I ::heart:: cheeky Mr. Barrowman. :D

Date: 2007-12-06 07:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dameruth.livejournal.com
JB is my hero. <3 XD

Date: 2007-12-06 08:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] outsdr.livejournal.com
Didn't Outpost Gallifrey announce in August that it was shutting down?

Date: 2007-12-06 08:50 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kateorman.livejournal.com
Obviously, they saw this coming!

(The forum lives on.)

Date: 2007-12-06 09:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] infinitarian.livejournal.com
T'sk. There are things terribly wrong with Torchwood that wouldn't be wrong with a well-made erotically-charged adult Who spinoff. I'd love to be able to watch one of those, but it won't happen all the while the makers of Torchwood are blaming the fans for its problems. (Fun though that may be in itself, of course.)

Date: 2007-12-06 09:30 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nostalgia-lj.livejournal.com
I thought we were alienated more by the bits that were rubbish than the sexuality? And by Jack not getting laid all season? WHERE IS THE REAL JACK, PLS.

Date: 2007-12-06 10:25 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] kalibex.livejournal.com
We pin all our hopes on S02.

Date: 2007-12-07 04:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] big-n-happy.livejournal.com
I do wonder why Moff is so venerated by people who Just Can't Deal With Sex.

Date: 2007-12-06 10:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gdwessel.livejournal.com
I hope it is. Fuck that cesspool with a napalm bazooka.

Date: 2007-12-06 10:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] campion7.livejournal.com
Wheeeeeee!

I love you, Mr. Barrowman!

Date: 2007-12-06 11:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] matthewwolff.livejournal.com
'Woodies. lol.

I'd sure like to hear stories about these production problems that might be keeping JB from a 3rd series....

Date: 2007-12-06 11:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] the-cockfighter.livejournal.com
We're different. You can't compare us to the other one. And I think that's where the problem is. Get over it!"

I find it always helpful, every so often, to be critical of myself (and others) when watching tv/film/play as to whether I'm watching it the *right* way. However when it comes to Torchwood, i'm always asking that question... is there a better way of viewing it.

Now I think John has provided the answer. Instead of putting some sexy music during the act (Kruder and Dorfmeister for instance) I'll put on an episode of Torchwood. Anyone care to suggest an episode for the experiment?

Date: 2007-12-07 01:24 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] alryssa.livejournal.com
*sniffs air* Smells like... rubber... >:D

Date: 2007-12-07 12:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hexacontium.livejournal.com
I officially love Mr. Barrowman now.

Date: 2007-12-08 10:58 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] kitzen-kat.livejournal.com
And I think that's where the problem is. Get over it!

::snicker:: Straight to the point.

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