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Johnny was an utter bag of dicks to Avery on Battle of the Exes (II, I think?). I think he's just very childishly unable to work with people he doesn't like. I much prefer Rivals partnerships like Wes and CT, or Adam and CT, where it seems like they learn to overcome their differences. Of course, with the mixed gender pairings this season, we're seeing a lot more shitty attitudes because the guys on this show always treat the women terribly, unless they are trying to bang them. The Jungle reminded me of a Battle of the Exes challege, actually- I remember Zach repeatedly having to lift a heavy sack using a rope so Jonna could look at a puzzle, and becoming very frustrated and verbally abusive to her because she couldn't remember the pattern.

All due respect, but Claire tells us how to pronounce Laoghaire in the first book- L'heery. So that excuse doesn't wash, and certainly pronunciation has nothing to do with typing it out (and if you type in Scots brogue in this forum, which is frankly odd to me, that excuse definitely doesn't wash, because typing and saying Laoghaire should be right in that wheelhouse). But even if it did, nicknames do not have to be so perjorative- "hosebeast" certainly has nothing to do with the look or pronunciation of "Laoghaire." She's a disliked character, and people are prone to call women they don't like nasty, sexist names. I don't see anyone calling BJR "Jerkoff Randall" or whatever. I was never a fan of the Jamie-marries-Laoghaire plot in the book (and I read out of order, having been given a copy of DoA mostly because it looked like the Scots romances I favored at the time, so I was really predisposed to not like Laoghaire when she put in her first appearance in Outlander). However, if they are sticking to that, all the Laoghaire nonsense in this episode was probably necessary to get Jamie to that point, given the changes they made in season one. I have to roll my eyes about Diana crying Jump The Shark over it. I did love being back in Scotland and the return of Claire's lovely knit-wear. The scene with Jamie and Katherine was so touching; I thought it was wonderful. I dread knowing what's coming, though.

Ohhh, I thought he said "You bitch" and was talking to Amara. I like your take on it better. I always figured Chuck was God, so whatever, but I am not here for a redeemed Metatron, and I'm annoyed Chuck was ignoring what was going on with Amara and Lucifer.

Cool, I don't disagree. I am sure Ramsay's got another thing coming to him, and soon, I hope. Once he gets to the Wall at the very latest, but hopefully sooner. The post I was replying to, however, alleged that Ramsay was only Lord Bolton because Roose said to him, "You'll always be my firstborn" in Karstark's presence. I'm sure most of the North knows he was legitimized and thus inherits the title. Whether they actually care is what remains to be seen. They've overthrown Lords before. But none of that means that Ramsay wouldn't be acknowledged as Lord Bolton for the time being.

That makes even more sense.

I'm with the people who think that either Shireen's death fueled Jon's resurrection, or that Ghost played a role (warging or otherwise). I assumed that Mountainstein overheard the man telling his story. It was just a visual shortcut to let the viewer know that he is devoted to Cersei. The dragons went out the same way they were put down there and chained. They didn't stroll down the stairs. Theon said he was going home. That could mean the Iron Islands; that could mean Winterfell. We don't know yet. I wouldn't mind seeing him kill Ramsay, but I think he'd be too frightened and he'd know he'd never make it past Ramsay's men. So, imo, the Iron Islands are more likely. Balon saw his actual brother Euron, an actual living person. I don't know how Asha/Yara knew he was thrown, except maybe he's navigated that bridge a billion times in his life and she felt a fall was unlikely. Ramsay was legitimized. He is a Bolton and the official heir to the house. That's been covered multiple times over the course of the series. Would the baby have outlived his mother by much if Walda, who had no reason to suspect what Ramsay was about to do until he did it, had thrown him outside of the gate? It was more preposterous to me that she was up and dressed and walking around so soon after giving birth than her not hatching some miraculous escape from a kennel surrounded by Ramsay's men. Did you want multiple episodes of blind Arya the beggar, getting beaten with a stick? I'm personally glad they are advancing her story.

I never realized how many children in this series are being raised by fathers not their own, until this scene sort of dragged the theme to the forefront. But it starts with Roger and Fergus, really, and goes on until the later books. There's something to the idea about the love we find and the families we build that is a thread throughout all of the books... I'll need to ruminate on it a bit.

Nyle has clarified his comments regarding Val on his Facebook page: he said he compares himself to Val in order to push himself, and because he aspires to be as good a dancer as Val. I think that's fair, and he was edited poorly.

All of this is great food for thought, though I've always seen zombies as a representation that we are our own worst enemies. The Walking Dead, in particular, has emphasized this by making it clear that other humans are far more dangerous than the walkers. If you read Mira Grant's NewsFlesh books, she even puts a spin on the classic metaphor by adding a social media element to it (her science is also fantastic). The Girl With All The Gifts is also an excellent recent take on the genre, and it's set in Great Britain and written by a British author; it's also a good blend of what I like about iZombie (the humanization of the zombies) and what I like about Grant's work (awesome science and a look at a zombie-infest world years down the road). So there are definitely different ways of interpreting the whole "why zombies?" question. That said, I love iZombie because of its light-hearted take on the genre, which is something I haven't really seen before. I'm really enjoying that Major's zombification has made him much more fun and less angsty- though that may be down to whichever brain he's currently on. Being a zombie seems to suit him, which is ironic considering how badly he didn't want to be one last season. I don't think we're in for much of a love triangle. Peyton had every reason to hug Blaine, when he'd just saved her from Boss's goons. But she still seems pretty revulsed by him, what with all the murdering of teenagers and whatnot, and it seems like certain aspects of his prior personality are creeping out, such as the sarcastic comment to Ravi about using him as a human shield. That doesn't rule out Ravi getting unreasonably jealous, anyway, but I think Peyton is smarter than to fall for Blaine again. Like most people here, I feel sorry for Liv, losing yet another hot boyfriend. I'm sure they are pushing her toward Major, now that they don't have to worry about infection any longer, though if Natalie turns back up she might put in a wrinkle. I'm looking forward to season three. I've been recommending this show to people, since it actually values its PoC characters and keeps them alive and vital members of the team. Funny how the zombie shows are the only ones on network tv managing to do that. I loved the dig at Sleepy Hollow- how prescient, lol.

Yeah, Sam said "It's a strong vessel," so I don't think he meant to call Cas 'it' so much as the meatsuit. But it's not really a meatsuit with Cas, so I'd still be pretty concerned about any damage Cas's body suffers. Dean's facial expressions and his clear desperation were heartbreaking this week. Killed me dead. I think towards the end, Cas was getting shaken out of his complacency (he was acting like he'd been eating turducken sandwiches), but then Amara showed up. If they got Lucifer out of the cage, can they get Michael out of the cage? Is he still inside Adam? Who is "God's chosen" that can wield the hand of God against Amara, since it's clearly not Lucifer?

I was getting Cas anvils from the episode. Showing him in the previously, Dean starting to lose hope about how they'd save him, and then the episode focusing on a woman watching someone she cared for turn into a monster and die because of it. Makes me nervous about Cas's fate and his ability to eject Lucifer. That said, there was a definitely a Romeo and Juliet vibe to Same and Dean's behavior. And just like that play, Dean's suicide was stupid and pointless. All it did was affirm that they will be reaped if they die. I think the show did convey how stupid and pointless it was, though, instead of romanticizing Dean's actions. I feel like there was something hinky about Sam's being only "mostly dead". He was out for a long time. I wonder if we're going to get some explanatory flashbacks at the end of the season like we did at the end of season six.

I think Tyra's beautytainers (that hurt to type) are hosting make-up sales parties ala Tupperware or Scentsy or those jewelry sales parties. They always have little games and give-aways and whatnot. They are also awful. I dread when one of my co-workers invites me to one, because the pressure to attend and buy is so high. As for the models, I'm team Nyle and team Lacey. They're the only ones that seem to actually be focused on modeling. I loved Mame at first, but the bullshit arguments and the lovey dovey stuff with Justin put me off. Justin should have stayed, btw, but Devon did very well in the music video. Tyra must have had an inkling that would be the case. I didn't agree with Mikey's FCO and I don't understand how Nyle scored below some of the others when he defied expectations by not only staying on beat, but using ASL to his advantage.