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Dec. 7th, 2007 06:15 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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. >:-)
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. >:-)
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Date: 2007-12-06 07:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 07:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 07:31 pm (UTC)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'....)
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Date: 2007-12-06 07:38 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 08:03 pm (UTC)Nope.
And remember kids, buy early, avoid being caught with your pants down. Or up.
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Date: 2007-12-06 07:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 07:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 08:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-06 08:50 pm (UTC)(The forum lives on.)
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Date: 2007-12-06 10:09 pm (UTC)I love you, Mr. Barrowman!
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Date: 2007-12-06 11:36 pm (UTC)I'd sure like to hear stories about these production problems that might be keeping JB from a 3rd series....
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Date: 2007-12-06 11:57 pm (UTC)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?
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Date: 2007-12-07 01:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-07 12:11 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-12-08 10:58 am (UTC)::snicker:: Straight to the point.