S02.E08: Grotesque - Pre-Air Speculation and Live Chat

[HalcyonDays]

This is your Pre-Air Speculation and Live Chat thread for the second half of Fear the Walking Dead (it's that time already!!!)

Once this thread locks, head on over to the actual episode thread, S02.E08: Grotesque.

DO NOT post spoilers and DO NOT discuss the Walking Dead.

As always, be civil and be respectful, but always have fun!!

[Raven1707]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's mid-season return...all else aside, I need my zombie fix.

[riverheightsnancy]

Looking forward to the unchanging Madison face and the many and varied hairstyles of the women. 

[MostlyContent]

Almost missed this!  

I'm glad to see the end of the puppy-chute paradise, and what will Chris get up to?  

[nodorothyparker]

Okay, because I'm bored ...

What is with Nick and his ability to find women happy to take in blood and guts covered weirdos?

[riverheightsnancy]

Why does the Zombie blood stay so purpley fresh looking on Nick's shirts? Shouldn't it dry and get less vibrant looking? I hate how he does the whole cameoflage thing, at will and they are so inconsistent with it. 

[NorthstarATL]

The story just sucks you right in, doesn't it? I'm already bored.

[TVFan17]

Off to a super-gripping and exciting start so far....   ;) ;)

Edited August 22, 2016 by Sherry67

[Crone]

He's very special! Everyone says so!

[Straycat80]

And why did the woman and boy happily hug him and his blood and guts encrusted shirt? Ick! 

[NorthstarATL]

2 minutes ago, riverheightsnancy said:

Why does the Zombie blood stay so purpley fresh looking on Nick's shirts? Shouldn't it dry and get less vibrant looking? I hate how he does the whole cameoflage thing, at will and they are so inconsistent with it. 

I think it's baked in by the sun. I have nothing to base this upon, nor do I ever want to find out.

[riverheightsnancy]

How come he has not encountered any walkers?

[MostlyContent]

Note to self:  Ordering Chinese delivery to coincide with the beginning of FTWD is not a very good idea.  :)

[NorthstarATL]

Cleaning him up for the flashbacks is not helping me care about Nick.

[nodorothyparker]

Judging by Rehab Nick, walker guts make for excellent hair product.  

[TVFan17]

And that's why I'm tuning in to this show... to see teen angst.

[riverheightsnancy]

I think he is cuter with his hair down. The slicked back look is not doing him any favors. 

Ok, wouldn't he be drenched with sweat walking in Mexico? It is hot there right? He has barely touched that water.  There is almost no tension, no fear, it is like a Sunday stroll through the park. 

Edited August 22, 2016 by riverheightsnancy

[NorthstarATL]

Place looks nice. maybe it's available.

[nodorothyparker]

No actual doors or windows.  That's what you want in the ZA.

[NorthstarATL]

Batwoman!

[MostlyContent]

Oh, so in a world filled with zombies, it's a good idea to park yourself in front of a open window with a little fire to show them the way.  okay.  

[nodorothyparker]

She apparently wants her doorless windowless squat back  Okay then.

[Raven1707]

As Welcome Wagons go...not so welcoming.

[TVFan17]

Good Lord, that woman with the bat had an annoying screech.

[NorthstarATL]

I don't even much like the other characters, and I'm already wondering what they are up to.

[Crone]

Kinda weird that he's not seeing any walkers. 

[Straycat80]

15 minutes in and no zombies yet. Ok, I did see some in the commercial.

[JackONeill]

Man, the wait was worthwhile, wasn't it?

[CouchTater]

That woman with the bat was not having it.  She kicked his ass right out of there.  Loved it.

[mustbekarma]

Screeching girl was extremely lucky that Nick wouldn't hit a girl. Personally, I would have taken bat from her and Lucilled her.

[MostlyContent]

1 minute ago, NorthstarATL said:

I don't even much like the other characters, and I'm already wondering what they are up to.

Definitely.  I hope the whole episode isn't young Mr. Angst. 

[NorthstarATL]

I'm torn. OTOH Nick's lack of fear or respect for the walkers is amusing; OTOH, he's really kind of foolish.

[Raven1707]

Walkers aren't all that coordinated.

[nodorothyparker]

So apparently this half of the franchise won't even spring for enough beaters to pull off traffic jam where something clearly went horribly wrong.  But way to play got your finger with that walker, Nick.

[NorthstarATL]

Did Chris age up?

[Crone]

Does he have a knife or anything? Guess he's relying on his disguise. Hey! Is that Jon Snow??

[NorthstarATL]

Oh, that's smart. NO cover!

[TVFan17]

So... they just stopped chasing him because... why? They did see him, didn't they?

Edited August 22, 2016 by Sherry67

[mustbekarma]

I originally liked Nick, but falling for the cult lady's bullshit made me lose my interest in him. This episode is boring me. Good thing I have unlimited energy for Fruit Nibblers to keep me occupied.

[riverheightsnancy]

Just now, Sherry67 said:

So... they just stopped chasing him because... why?

Too many walkers, snerk. 

[JackONeill]

I simply have nothing to say.

[mustbekarma]

1 minute ago, riverheightsnancy said:

Too many walkers, snerk. 

More like too much ammo to make it worth the effort.

[Raven1707]

Okay, the Burger King commercial is the most revolting thing I've seen so far tonight...

[TimetoShine]

2 minutes ago, Sherry67 said:

So... they just stopped chasing him because... why?

I didn't understand why they were chasing him in the first place. 

Is this whole episode going to be following Nick? What a poor way to start this 2nd half.

[nodorothyparker]

Should we wonder if he's regretting choosing this rather than just going with his expressionless infantalizing mother yet?

[TVFan17]

Just now, Raven1707 said:

Okay, the Burger King commercial is the most revolting thing I've seen so far tonight...

At a quick glance I thought that "revolting" said "riveting"!  Lol.

[riverheightsnancy]

I think that they are going out of their way to show that Nick is the ultimate survivor. He is willing to do just about anything to survivor. It is his Heroin Addict mentality.  It is what Strand saw in him.  Not sure that I am buying it, but obviously this is where they are going. 

[Straycat80]

This is really boring! Oh and vomiting, great, I was about to go raid the frig. So much for that idea. 

Edited August 22, 2016 by Straycat80

[NorthstarATL]

Just now, riverheightsnancy said:

I think that they are going out of their way to show that Nick is the ultimate survivor. He is willing to do just about anything to survivor. It is his Heroin Addict mentality.  It is what Strand saw in him.  Not sure that I am buying it, but obviously this is where they are going. 

Michonne was twice as smart. Pack animals and a decent weapon for starters.

[JackONeill]

On another note: Didn't they already do a Blair Witch sequel?