Cal's Journal

Now for the TV version. :)

All shows premiered in the chosen year as listed here.

( My Life in TV )

Snagged from next_to_normal

Pairings this time.

01. Favorite het pairing: I don't think I have one. :P
It's Buffy/Spike, of course. (BTVS)

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Stolen from molly_may

So, here's that 30 Days of Buffy meme that went around a while ago, all in one day!

( 30 Days of Buffy )

I've seen this in a few places, but finally snagged it from dampersnspoons. :)

ETA: I forgot to mention on the recording that I'm from Birmingham, West Midlands in the UK.


Here's the words if you want to play along:

Say These Words:

Aunt, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, Toilet, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting Image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught

Now answer these questions:

What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
What is the bug that when you touch it, curls into a ball?
What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?
What do you call gym shoes?
What do you say to address a group of people?
What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?
What do you call your grandparents?
What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?
What is the thing you change the TV channel with?

The sound is a bit crackly, so I don't sound very loud on it. Which is probably just as well, as I sound awful with my Brummie accent. *g*

And to those of you who've met me in RL, this is probably the most you've ever heard me say! *is shy*

List given to me by hobbituk.

If you want to play then leave a comment and I'll give you 10 actors and 10 actresses (or 5 and 5, if you prefer) and in your own journal, post the movies you enjoy most with those actors. No pressure, do it if you want to and don't if you don't.

My answers under the cut.

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I've finally watched the latest episode of True Blood. Thanks to everyone on my flist for keeping your reactions to the episode under a cut, so I didn't get spoiled. I really do appreciate it! I'll post my thoughts on the episode later. :)

( The first 27 days )

Day 28 - First TV show obsession

There have been a few shows I've been obsessive about over the years, where I couldn't miss a single episode, and would drop everything to make sure that I didn't. But the two that come to mind first are ER and The X-Files. I watched them both from the first episode and completely fell in love with them.

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But if we're talking about obsession that includes being involved in a fandom, discussing every aspect of the show to death, reading fanfic, and still talking about the show long after it's been off air, then there's only one TV show it could be, and that's Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

I don't think there will ever be another TV show like it for me. The Buffyverse was what first drew me into online fandom, and without it I would never have met all of you. It literally changed my life, and for that I will always be truly grateful.

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Another list!

My top ten favourite female characters (TV shows):

1. Buffy Summers (BtVS)
2. Aeryn Sun (Farscape)
3. Dana Scully (The X-Files)
4. Veronica Mars (Veronica Mars)
5. Erica Strange (Being Erica)
6. Jessica Hamby (True Blood)
7. River Song (Doctor Who)
8. Kima Greggs (The Wire)
9. Alicia Florick (The Good Wife)
10. Elena Gilbert (The Vampire Diaries)

As before this is by no means a definitive list, and is likely to change at any time. If you're wondering why Sookie Stackhouse isn't on the list, it isn't that I don't like her (I do), it's just that she isn't quite as interesting (to me) as the other women on my list.

( The first 26 days )

Day 27 - Best pilot episode

This is an easy one: Lost had an amazing pilot episode that caught my imagination from the opening scene. I don't think I've ever seen another series that had such a strong beginning. Most tend to take a while before they really start to show their true potential, but with Lost it was instantaneous.

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( The first 24 days )

Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)

I'll probably rewatch Lost at some point, and I still rewatch old BtVS episodes from time to time. But the show I'm most looking forward to at the moment is S3 of True Blood. The trailers and minisodes have been wonderful so far, and I'm excited to see what the new season will bring. June 13th can't get here fast enough!

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( 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.

( Rest of the days under the cut )