I know it's pathetic. But last night at 9 pm a great sadness hit me. The intrigue of Desperate Housewives is gone for me. And as much as I enjoy Denny Crane, Boston Public is just not sucking me in. I was pondering what it is about Alias that I find so addictive. I think it comes down to two main things, packaged in good characters and good writing: 1) I love the Rimbaldi element. There is no way I could expain it all here and now, so either you know what I'm talking about or you don't. But the aspect of the show which involves piecing together the Rimbaldi artifacts and trying to figure out how they fit into the whole scheme of things is so intriguing. It's the same sort of thing that I loved about the Indiana Jones trilogy. And it's one of the many things I love about Bible study. I love discovering how all the various trees fit the forest. It's a science and math puzzle with a mystical element. Except for that one scene with Sloane and the green goo. . . Anyway, 2) is not nearly so cerebral. It's ADRENALINE. That's it. I'm addicted to the adrenaline rush. While my job has eternal significance and earthly importance, there's just not much adrenaline involved in folding laundry and changing diapers. Stephen was watching Mon night football while I was reading in bed, and a new truck commercial caught my attention. It's a "testimony" from a guy who was a victim of "adrenalinitis", who nearly died from lack of adrenaline until a friend recommended his new truck. Saved his life. *wipe tear here* I got really tickled, cause it kind of identified that empty feeling of Sundays at 9, adrenalinitis. Plus it reminded me of the worst Alias line of all three seasons so far: "Vaughn, quick! The F-150!"
Alas. . .only a few months to go. . . ;)
Willa,
Thanks for your comments on my entry, it is really helpful to get different thoughts. Did I hear that you are leading a bible study or something?? -Joy
we too were into alias, but I think I miss it b/c it was a social event. we have our "alias group" that would come over every week (or month, as the case may be), so it was really cool just to see every one with regularity.
I'm with you on those 2 aspects. the show really was a lot of fun, but it's been getting really old lately. maybe it'll come back around.
Posted by: bobw at Noviembre 9, 2004 11:28 AMIf that is the worst line from the 3 seasons what is the best? It has to be the one from Marshall about the ewok.
Posted by: Bert, Bubba, Burp at Noviembre 10, 2004 10:00 PMOh, Bert, that's definitely one of my favorites. Right up there with the moment Marshall slaps Syd's butt in the Chinese Casino. I think if I had to narrow down my fav lines one would be Irina when she throws Syd down on the ice rink and says,"Stop being as stubborn as I am! I always knew I would deceive the CIA, but my love for you, for you father, was not a contrivance." Not nearly as funny as Marshall wetting himself, but a great moment in Alias history.
Posted by: willa at Noviembre 10, 2004 10:48 PM