Cal's Journal

So the latest Buffy comic is out.

Huh.

Now that's going to make me want to start reading S9 again!

*rolls eyes*

I first posted this in 2008, but felt the time was right to post a much needed reminder of why I love Spike and Buffy and the Spuffy relationship as much as I do.

Thanks For The Memory
Original music and lyrics by Ralph Rainger and Leo Robin
All additional lyrics written by me

Contains images not suitable for minors.

( Thanks For The Memory )

Not so long ago I would have been devastated by this news...but now? *shrugs* Not so much. I think I've finally (after all these years) made my peace with the end of the show.

Don't get me wrong, it isn't that I've fallen out of love with BtVS the show or the Spike/Buffy relationship. It's that any remake or reboot isn't going to be the Buffy the Vampire Slayer I know and love. And without the Scoobies, or Spike, or Angel, I have zero interest in whatever it is they decide to come up with. I love the TV show with all of my heart, but time moves on and things change, and I think it's inevitable that the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise will move on with it.

And...I'm okay with that.

I never thought the time would come when I would ever say that, but...I really am okay with it.

I'm certainly not against a reboot if it's done well (although I think it's way too soon to be honest), and I hope the resulting movie is a good one. But what made Buffy the Vampire Slayer such a great show for me was its characters, and without them? It just won't be my Buffy the Vampire Slayer. But if you're a new fan seeing Buffy for the very first time, and have no idea just how wonderfully rich and complex the original show and its characters were (are)? Then maybe, just maybe, it will work for you.

And I'll be happy for all those new fans who will be discovering Buffy for the very first time, and not a little envious of those who will go on to discover the TV show for the very first time, seeing with fresh eyes all the things that made Buffy the Vampire Slayer such an iconic show in the first place.

So I genuinely hope the rebooted movie does well. But as for me? I'll be sticking with the TV show and fanfic, thank you very much. And fondly remembering how fandom used to be in the good old days, before it slowly started to slip away and the time grew ever closer for the porch lights to finally go out.

( The first 22 days )

I missed a day yesterday as LJ wasn't loading for me.

Day 23 - Most annoying character

This is an easy one to answer: Chloe O'Brian from 24. I will never understand why they kept bringing her back season after season. Not only is she the most annoying character ever, but the actress who plays her CAN'T ACT! She really is awful.

Day 24 - Best quote

From BtVS episode After Life:

Spike to Buffy: I do remember what I said. The promise. To protect her. (pause) If I had done that ... even if I didn't make it ... you wouldn't have had to jump. But I want you to know I did save you. Not when it counted, of course, but ... after that. Every night after that. I'd see it all again ... do something different. Faster or more clever, you know? Dozens of times, lots of different ways ... (softly) Every night I save you.

Thanks to the invaluable Buffyverse Dialogue Database for the quote.

Sorry for the lack of replies to comments. As I said above, LJ has been a nightmare to load over the last few days. It seems better today, so I'll respond to comments as soon as I can.

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( The first 14 days )

Day 15 - Favorite female character

I don't think anyone will be surprised by my answer to this one.

My favourite female character of all time is:

Buffy Summers

( Read more... )

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( The first 8 days )

Day 09 - Best scene ever

This may seem like the obvious choice, but I'm going to go for it anyway.

My favourite scenes from any TV show ever are:

( Have you guessed yet? )

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Day 01 - A show that never should have been canceled: Journeyman
Day 02 - A show you wish more people were watching: Being Erica
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season): The Vampire Diaries

Day 04 - Your favorite show ever:

I'm sure this won't come as a surprise to anyone. :)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I don't think there's anything I could say that I haven't already said before, so I'll just point you towards the post I posted on BtVS's 10th anniversary in 2007. I think it pretty much says it all!

Ten Reasons Why I Love Buffy the Vampire Slayer

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[Poll #1534684]

Thanks for taking part! :D

Do you know what amuses me most about the latest spoiler from the BtVS S8 comics?

So many people (and I include myself in this) keep on saying that they 'really don't care what happens', that they're 'not interested' and that they 'don't count what happens in the comics as canon', and yet...when something happens that they really don't like (or really do like - it works both ways!)? They can't help but post about it, expressing their displeasure (or amusement *g*) at the latest development!

So it strikes me that they care about what happens so much more than they like to admit!

And that's understandable.

( Spoilers for S8 )

But putting the comics to one side for a moment...

I've been thinking about fandom lately, and how other people see those of us who are involved in one. Without naming any names, I've been dabbling in a few other fandoms lately (but mainly on the outside looking in)...and I haven't really liked what I've seen. There are some seriously weird people out there! And I have to wonder - is that how other people see us? Do we come across like that to them?

*ponders*

*looks up*

*reads own post*

I guess that answers that one then! *g*

For those of you still interested, I am planning to continue my Spike: Through the Years series, but it will have to be put on hiatus until the New Year. I have the last bit of Season 4 to post and then we'll be on to Season 5, which I'm so looking forward to doing! :)

Hope you're all having a great weekend.