I feel like the producers of SGA wanted another Kirk/Jack O'Neill and were shocked to find they got the Dude from the Big Lebowski instead
ha, if they wanted another O’Neill they should have stuck with the Ben Browder casting instead of recasting when Ben was off filming the Farscape movie. Joe played the most laid-back Air Force pilot ever (like seriously, most pilots are Type As who worked their asses off to get in the pilot seat - sort of like top surgeons, that level of work and skill needed to excel).
Joe played John as the zen genius who’s been through the valley of shadows, invited death into his house, and come out the other side into ice. He accepted that he wasn’t going to care about much, but those he did care about (and those who he pledged himself to protect), he would burn the earth to the ground in their defence. But he was real, not some fictional hero type - he was nervous around people, he misread intentions, he geeked out over new tech and toys and the fact that they were on an alien city on another planet, and I think that was the brilliance in how Joe Flanigan played John Sheppard - John Sheppard was a relatable audience insert.
We got a geek, a fun guy who had a hard time making friends, who never really sees the attention of beautiful women coming because why would they be into him, who would do anything to protect his friends, who got to fly cool alien planes and stop the bad guys and make nerdy yet appropriate quips while doing so. He was the guy the audience could jump on to move into the story, and I don’t know if it was intentional on Joe’s part or if just happened but man, it worked. I don’t normally identify with male characters in stories but John Sheppard became my favourite because he he was the hero I could see myself being.
In a way (and this is a tangent) John Sheppard was more like Han Solo than a lot of other recent sci fi characters. In the original trilogy, Han Solo was literally a scruffy bounty hunter who was a bit of a nerd, who acted all tough and suave but really was just a guy who was decided that he was going to be a hero, not because it was a way to get the girl, but because it was what he wanted to do, for himself, for his friends, and for the galaxy. And for the audience, that journey was relatable because we all can imagine coming from a place of reluctance to decide to take on heroic actions.
So anyway tl’dr i have a lot of feelings about John Sheppard and how he was portrayed by Joe Flanigan and how the portrayal was something really out of the ordinary in sci fi etc etc.
They are mine as well! ^_^
That kitten is just too cute
HOW ADORABLE IS THIS KITTY
These are some of them, most were golden retrivers and labradors, but also included german shepherds and other breeds. Sadly most are dead now, while many people forget them and don’t spare them a thought.
As people lay dying, trapped and hurt, a team of nearly 100 loyal and courageous search dogs put their lives on the line to help humans. Without them, many more would not have survived, yet few people consider them.
In such a chaotic, terrifying, hot, acrid-smelling, smokey and loud environment, countless human lives depended on their ability to focus, listen, respond to their handlers, and work tirelessly. Stepping over cracked glass, hot tarmac, through flames and thick smoke, being winched over deep ravines, they battled on to seek out survivors and bring them aid.
They worked around the clock, day and night, searching, sniffing, over and over. Not only did they search, but they comforted - many eyewitnesses speak of how the dogs would stop and sit by newly-recovered victims, giving them a sense of hope and relief, before moving on to look for the next. As the situation became desperate, and the rescue workers and fire teams became utterly distraught at the amount of people who were recovered dead, these dogs brought them comfort, sitting with them on breaks, letting them grieve.
Many of these dogs are old, and have passed away. Let us remember the courage and loyalty they showed at such a horrendous event. They didn’t have a choice, but nonetheless they did what was asked of them and helped save countless lives. Don’t let their bravery be forgotten today either, or their determination to be a ‘good dog’ despite the scary and dangerous environment around them.
Jason Momoa on playing Aquaman
August 10: Scott Caan at the CBS’ 2015 SUMMER TCA PARTY in Hollywood, California.
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I like this! Explains their relationship perfectly! ^_^
McKAY: OK. We think we’ve found a way to uncouple the nanite cells from Elizabeth’s cells. We create a distraction. What were the nanites originally designed to do? DEX: Fight the Wraith. McKAY: Exactly. So that’s what we’ll get them to do now. We think by implanting a small amount of Wraith tissue into Doctor Weir’s body… the nanite cells will essentially attack it. They have to - it’s what they are programmed to do, which will draw them away from Elizabeth’s cells, effectively unbinding them….that’s all we need; momentary distraction to draw them away from her so we can zap ‘em with the E.M. pulse.
Ronon Dex’s patience is tested by #McKayXplanation. Stargate Atlantis 3.06 The Real World
This is very true. There are a lot of great fics out there!
Thank you to fic writers for telling the stories that canon didn’t tell.
Thank you to fic writers for giving minor characters a voice.
Thank you to fic writers for expanding these worlds that we love so much.
Thank you to fic writers for sharing your talent, your ideas, and your words with us all.
Thank you to fic writers for your hard work, commitment, dedication, time, energy, and compassion.
And thank you to the readers who make it all worthwhile.
McShep is my favorite OTP
mcshep
ship: ew / nonono / maybe / ship it / aww / otp / MY HEART
Bestie, you do know the way to my heart. I just have a thing for two seriously messed up people finding completeness in each other and McShep gives me that in spades.
I really only have two serious OTPs, and this is one of them. (bet you can’t guess the other).
Beautifully said. Thank you.
i’ve seen a lot of pushback against “kid hating” lately, so let me just say a few things:
i don’t particularly like kids
they make me uncomfortable
the idea of being responsible for the physical and emotional well being of a child freaks me out
being pregnant is incredibly unappealing to me
i wouldn’t want to screw up my kids or scar them in any way with my shitty parenting
i don’t want to have to organize my personal/professional lifestyle and finances around my children for 21+ years
i just don’t want kids
but
i would never be mean to children
i love other people’s kids
i completely understand why other people want children
i’m fully aware that many others struggle to conceive and i would never disrespect or belittle that pain
i don’t think less of anyone for wanting kids
the idea that people who don’t want kids are inherently selfish, uncaring assholes is a lazy, misogynistic attempt to shame people (primarily women) for prioritizing personal goals and self care above parenthood. Choosing to have children doesn’t automatically make you more kind or selfless or fulfilled than people who don’t. Wanting to remain childfree is not the same as “hating kids,” nor does it mean you’re a horrible person. It’s a personal choice like everything else, so can we please stop being shitty about it?
Stargate SG-1 Meme: six relationships [5/6] Janet & Sam
Sisters in Arms: Two strong women and officers in a male-centered Air Force that became best friends.
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