You're very right about everything, and it's always a good reminder!
Honestly, the reason I was so hard on this guy is because A) he consistently makes himself out to be a victim, even in situations where he clearly isn't and B) he refuses to believe that anyone has things worse than he does. I'm usually much more patient with others' ignorance--I like having "teachable moments" and helping others learn, just as I like it when they are patient with me and help me learn. But there was a larger context of this guy being particularly loathsome, so I let him have it because it was just the last straw, you know?
Spike's okay with being Buffy's LEFT-hand man. And that makes them fit. *nods* HAHAHA! WIN!
I agree: that's a fantastic moment, symbolically and visually. And it's all downhill from there.
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You're very right about everything, and it's always a good reminder!
Honestly, the reason I was so hard on this guy is because A) he consistently makes himself out to be a victim, even in situations where he clearly isn't and B) he refuses to believe that anyone has things worse than he does. I'm usually much more patient with others' ignorance--I like having "teachable moments" and helping others learn, just as I like it when they are patient with me and help me learn. But there was a larger context of this guy being particularly loathsome, so I let him have it because it was just the last straw, you know?
Spike's okay with being Buffy's LEFT-hand man. And that makes them fit. *nods*
HAHAHA! WIN!
I agree: that's a fantastic moment, symbolically and visually. And it's all downhill from there.