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First off, a work update...
And now, for some good old-fashioned television!Something Old
Buffy the Vampire SlayerSeason 6
While rewatching some episodes of Season 6, I noticed that at one point or another, I really disliked each of the main characters. Maybe this was intentional on the part of the writers, but I thought it was interesting, since I don't usually actively dislike certain characters, where others I find it hard to like at all.
Giles: He's not around the whole season, but it's just enough to make me mad at him. I really did not like how he just gave Buffy some money to solve her financial problems. I thought that this was the easy way out for Buffy and pretty much at that point I was not very sympathetic to her problems anyway. I feel Giles could have been more helpful to her if he had stayed and gave her more guidance on being an adult. His main redeeming qualities this season are a fantastic singing voice and showing up with some awesome mojo to use on DarkWillow and slow her down enough for Xander to talk some sense into her.
Tara: I was disappointed that she left Willow. I agree that Willow was relying on magick way too much, but she needed Tara's support to fight the addiction. It's when Tara left that Willow became reckless with magick, and led her to de-rat Amy. Once Amy was in the picture as Willow's companion instead of Tara, Willow was on a slippery slope. I think if Tara had stayed, Willow might not have gone so far into the Dark Magick, even when Tara was killed. I also think that Dawn needed Tara's guidance since she obviously wasn't getting any from Buffy.
Xander: He didn't do much during most of the season to endear himself to anyone. But of course, leaving Anya at the altar was his low point. Yeah, he brought the musical demon to town, which was also bad, but at least we got songs and dances, even if we didn't get the happy ending. It's rather ironic that he summoned Sweet just so he and Anya would work out, when in fact it was Xander's own fault that they did not.
Anya: Turning back into a vengeance demon really made me mad at her. Normally I wouldn't care one way or another because Anya is one of my least favorite characters. It was only in "Hell's Bells" when she tries so hard to write her vows, and finally as she has finished them, we discover that Xander is gone. That was the first episode that I actually cared about Anya, so her subsequent actions upset me. Then of course, sleeping with Spike was another reason to be mad at her. She might have had her reasons, but it certainly didn't help smooth things over with Xander.
Spike: It was only late in the season that I wanted to hate Spike. Clearly, when he slept with Anya it was because Buffy had rejected him, but that was not the solution, and only served to make things even worse for Anya and Xander. But Spike's lowest point was trying to rape Buffy in "Seeing Red." He thought he could convince her to take him back by violence and I actually think that this was out of character for Spike. Yes, his relationship with Buffy did include some level of violence (see "Smashed") but even he isn't demented enough to think that she would want him back if he forced himself on her.
Buffy: I didn't care much for Buffy at all this season. Of course dying and being resurrected is going to have some effect on you, so maybe I should cut her some slack. Nah. She didn't take much responsibility for financial or family matters and let Giles, Willow and Tara handle most of those for her. She definitley neglected Dawn and let her get into trouble. And I didn't much like how she handled the whole Spike thing. Personally, I have nothing against Buffy and Spike getting together. She did it mainly for some fun, but then she didn't enjoy it. If you are going to fool around with someone, at least admit that to yourself and have some fun. Instead she not only hid the relationship from her friends, but tried to deny it to herself and she hurt everyone in the process. It was particularly unfair to Spike since he was in love with her but she treated him like garbage, or worse. Granted, by the end of the season he deserved it, but not before he slept with Anya ortried to rape Buffy.
Willow: I was pretty upset with Willow for most of the season, which is saying a lot because she had been my favorite character. I never enjoyed the DarkWillow episodes, but I think it's interesting to see her transformation, which really starts well before Tara gets killed. It's only because Willow has been using too much magick and learning about the dark magick that she even has the ability to do what she did to Warren. From using magick on Tara, to putting Dawn in danger to eventually seeking revenge on the Trio for Tara's death, Willow was unlikable most of the season. Her final attempt to destroy the world really made me hate her. That was beyond revenge. I never went back to liking her as much as before, even in season 7 when she was good again.
Something New
Separated at birth?
I just could not help noticing the resemblence between Dean (Jared Padalecki) in Gilmore Girls S2 and Riley (Marc Blucas) in Buffy the Vampire Slayer S4.
I just about finished Season 3 of Gilmore Girls, and will discuss next time. Buffy S6 ended up being so long....
Something Borrowed
More Vampire Humor!
Bad Vampire Riddles:
Why do vampires drink blood?
Because coffee keeps them awake all day!
What type of coffee do vampires prefer?
Decoffinated!
What are a vampire's favourite snacks?
Adam's apples.
Where does Dracula usually go for his lunch?
At the casketeria.
How can you tell when a vampire has been in a bakery?
All the jam has been sucked out of the jam doughnuts.
What is the favourite drink of overweight vampires?
"Blood Lite".
What did the bartender say to the vampire?
This blood's for you!
What happened to the vampire who tried to gain weight by eating more?
It didn't work...it was all in vein.
What did the hobo vampire say to the rich man?
"Can I put the bite on you for a free meal?".
How can you tell if a vampire is lazy?
He uses leeches.
Why didn't Dracula ever get married?
He just never found the right ghoul!
What did Dracula say to Wolfman after introducing his new girlfriend?
"I've always been a sucker for a pretty face".
Why did the vampire give his girlfriend a blood test?
To see if she was his type.
What is it like to be kissed by a vampire?
It's a pain in the neck.
Why did the vampire never marry?
He wanted to remain a Bat-chelor
How does a female vampire flirt?
She bats her eyes.
Why couldn't the vampire's wife get any sleep?
Because of his coffin.
What do you give a vampire with a cold?
Coffin Drops!
Where does Count Dracula make his withdrawals?
At the blood bank.
What do you get if you cross Jesse James and Dracula?
A robbery at the blood bank.
Where did they put Dracula when he was arrested?
In a red bloodcell!
What do you get when you cross a vampire with a cow?
A hamburger that bites back!
What do you get if you cross a vampire bat and an egyptian mummy?
A flying band-aid, or a gift-wrapped bat.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?
Frostbite.
What is Dracula's favourite holiday?
Fangsgiving!
Where does Dracula water ski?
Lake Erie.
By blood vessels.
Something Blue
And a final treat for everyone:
Comments
Tara was the character I was least upset wtih in S6. I wish she had stayed, and i don't think that would have kept her from getting killed necessarily, but she provided a lot of stability for everyone else. did you cry (or get sad) when she died? i did not. it was sudden and shocking, but not really sad for me.
Firstly, she is a slayer. She has slayer duties. She cant afford to have a job, a destined job and look after the house (Dawn is also older now, and very annoying so she needn‘t be baby sat as much). Besides, Willow was living in her home, she had to repay in some way. Giles knew that Buffy and the others wouldn’t have been able to learn the lessons and they did from their mistakes if he stayed around and “lead” her by his “hand.”
Secondly, she didn’t get with Spike for fun. She was pulled out of heaven, of all places, by her friends. Going from Nirvana, to normalcy. She needed to feel - AYTHING - even if it was disgust, or a cheeky pleasure for a few minutes. Because otherwise she would have been better off dead.
I’m not nit-picking, just given mah own opinion
no mention of Riley/Dean? you don't need to watch the show to see how similar they are in looks/hairstyle. they are similar in personality too actually
I don't know about Dean and Riley. The hair, maybe. Lol.
That treat is mine!, as well as the middle lovely lady in the "Something Blue" section. Lol.
But I really hope you take this time to rest up and get better
Let Kimmy massage your hand and your arm 
You're head on about what you said on all the characters on Buffy. With the exception of very few highlights, season 6 is probably my least favorite season. I loved the first 3, I have some kind of love/hate relationship with 4, 5 and 7 (because those have lot's of great moments) but I had the hardest time dragging myself through the 6th season. Her "relationship" with Spike was... ugh... *tries not to vomit*
not liking dawn is pretty much a given, which is why she didn't get her own comment. you can have all the ladies, you just have to share
Shame on you EM, SHAAAME!!
*hides in shame*
HAHAHA!!
Never watched GG... I have a good excuse
Loved the Punnies
Finally some see the the think w/Dean & Riley. Told My Hubby you could switch them and nobody would notice
*runs to hide from the all Jared Fans*
just talked to my boss and he says just stay home and rest until Monday when i have the next dr. appt. it feels so strange. i reminded him of a few things he needs to do while i am gone so at least it makes me look organized and helpful...i think i mostly agree with you on buffy seasons though i liked S4 more than most people. there were a lot of good episodes. did you read my blog where i did a whole top 20 reasons S4 didn't suck?
i didn't mind spike and buffy. it was not vomit-inducing for me. i just wish she was able to give it more of a chance than she did and treated him better...though he didn't get anyhwere near what he deserved when he attacked her 
yes, you do have a good excuse to watch GG. jared is quite sweet in it. it's a very different character from sam, so it's fun to watch
And while I LOVVEE Dead/Jared I totally HATE Riley/Marc.
Though I did like the Dark Willow arc, Alyson Hannigan rocked in those episodes...
Also, love vampire humor, especially since I seem to be part Vampire cause of all the late nights, and I really hate sunlight, and can't go outside without sunglasses !! "Vampire.....that gets funnier every time I hear it"
glad someone else agrees with me about Buffy S6 but i do enjoy hearing other people's opinions! ....yes, as soon as i saw dean's haircut i immediately thought of riley and looked for a good pic that would show the resemeblance. not sure i got the best ones, but it's close enough for people who are watching both ...i think jared was cute in that role and it was fun in GGS3 watching him finally fighting with jess. i don't think dean was the right guy for rory, but she deserved better than jess and i'm glad dean kicked his butt
i liked riley in S4 of buffy but not in S5. sure he was kind of boring, but other than that he was a good guy. nothing wrong with a good guy. that's why i think dean in GG and riley in BtVS are so similar, not just the look but the personality as well
i think joyce's death and how it was treated in "The Body" was done so well. when i first saw her dead on the couch i did not feel sad, but by the end of the ep i was in tears.
yeah, those jokes were awful
are you gonna visit when kimmy does? we could have such a great time if you do. of course kimmy and i will have fun anyway, but it will be better if you can join us!
I'm not a huge fan of season 6, but I didn't hate the characters for how they acted. To me it all seemed appropriate for the characters at the time.
I missed Giles during the season, but he wanted to spend more time in England and it was the best they could do. His return has on of my favorite lines from the show, so I can forgive it.
Season 6 was one big Id fest. They were all Parker.
Hey atleast your getting paid to stay home!! Sucks that they sent you home though.
Season 6 was definitely not my fave season, or in the top 4 for that much!! I loved the musicial eppy! And buffys 21st b-day eppy!! But not overly impressed with it compared to the others.
WOOHOO For Vampires!! I really do think I would make a kick a$$ Vamp!! I really really do!!
Dang, nice hotties!!
i understand about Tony Head/Giles situation, but it's more external to the show and i wanted to focus on how the characters acted.
i guess as long as i still have a job to go back to, i shouldn't complain about not working. if i didn't have jury duty on thursday i could go away or something!
but Dean was Not the ONE either 
I hope you are enjoying your time off. It sounds like they are lookin out for You @ work and that is great
They also know they we need you all in at crunch time.
So you'll have to take my word that the season is good.
tvfan332
With Buffy season 6, at times I didn't like some of the characters, but I thought Tara was great that season, even though she left Willow (who I still loved this season).