Re: The inequality of Buffy and Angel - Yes. I have a lot of appreciation for the B/A romance in S1-3, but after that... Do Not Want. I like their friendshippy scenes (Yoko Factor, Chosen after the kissage), but I have a strong aversion to them in IWRY and Forever, even though they're two episodes I know the Bangel faction use as proof of their true love. (IWRY is just unrelenting cheese. The ice-cream in bed scene? Dear God. I HOPE I never experience such transcendent love. The episode is good only for SMG's fabulous crying. As for Forever, I'm good with them right up until they start making out feet away from Joyce's grave. Classy. /bitch)
And yes, I read 2maggie2's posts about the subversiveness and agree. Actually, her comments about appreciating the complex, interesting Bangel over the schmoopy Bangel is where I stand. So... Maybe they're not totally ruined for me after all. Glad tidings.
And I am finding that thread a very interesting read, even though I have no idea what people are banging on about half the time. It's good to see there appear to be only a couple of lunatics, I guess. I do feel highly sympathetic to the majority of B/A folk - this development is *not of the good*.
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And yes, I read 2maggie2's posts about the subversiveness and agree. Actually, her comments about appreciating the complex, interesting Bangel over the schmoopy Bangel is where I stand. So... Maybe they're not totally ruined for me after all. Glad tidings.
And I am finding that thread a very interesting read, even though I have no idea what people are banging on about half the time. It's good to see there appear to be only a couple of lunatics, I guess. I do feel highly sympathetic to the majority of B/A folk - this development is *not of the good*.