Another LJ-friend posted what appeared to be a lengthy misogynist rant about OMG TEH STRONG FEMALE CHARACTERS REDUCE TEH DOCTOR TO NOTHIN...
Yeah, I keep seeing that sentiment in the Who community I linked to. It baffles me, but then, misogyny in general kind of baffles me. But artistically, drama is almost always more interesting when a protagonist has a strong foil rather than a weak one. And, er, "Specific Character" is definitely tough as nails. And Amy is starting to develop as an interesting character too.
Another thing I don't get is complaints about the day-glow daleks looking "ridiculous".
Daleks have always looked ridiculous! I mean, c'mon, they're industrial vacuum cleaners with, you know, toilet plungers coming out of their "heads". Daleks were goofy-looking in 1963 and they're goofy-looking now (and that's one of the reason I love 'em). That the show has ever managed to make them scary is a minor miracle of television making.
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Re: Glad to hear the episode was awesome
Date: 2010-04-25 03:59 pm (UTC)Yeah, I keep seeing that sentiment in the Who community I linked to. It baffles me, but then, misogyny in general kind of baffles me. But artistically, drama is almost always more interesting when a protagonist has a strong foil rather than a weak one. And, er, "Specific Character" is definitely tough as nails. And Amy is starting to develop as an interesting character too.
Another thing I don't get is complaints about the day-glow daleks looking "ridiculous".
Daleks have always looked ridiculous! I mean, c'mon, they're industrial vacuum cleaners with, you know, toilet plungers coming out of their "heads". Daleks were goofy-looking in 1963 and they're goofy-looking now (and that's one of the reason I love 'em). That the show has ever managed to make them scary is a minor miracle of television making.