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NotEverything (noteverything) wrote in qaf_marathons,
@ 2009-08-05 08:36:00

*Marathons Gone Wild, 512*

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Good morning! It's time for 512...aka Brian and Justin freak out the entire world by announcing their marriage. That spawned one of my favorite Queer as Folk lines when Debbie concludes that Brian must have "knocked up Sunshine." Come join us for that and more...or stop by later and have some fun.

Don't forget, we're doing the FINAL Queer as Folk episode ever at 1:45 CST today as well. It's guaranteed to generate some discussion. Hope to see you there.

Ready? Here we go...

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	Nothing like a little sex... noteverything 2009-08-05 01:41 pm UTC (link)
	...all over the loft. :D They do have several episodes to make up for, after all. And I get such a kick out the faces Brian makes when Justin is "naming" Britin. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Nothing like a little sex... besamislabios 2009-08-05 01:43 pm UTC (link)
	the way they hit the fridge...dies Bri-Tin, it's kind of cute too hee (Reply to this) (Parent)

	noteverything 2009-08-05 01:44 pm UTC (link)
	Ted spitting out his coffee. Debbie: There's only one explanation...he must've knocked up Sunshine. Michael: I do not love him. I don't and he certainly doesn't love me. And Ben! I &hearts you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	besamislabios 2009-08-05 01:46 pm UTC (link)
	all the reactions are awesome, Emmett is left completely speechless, LOL and Ben is simply the best here! :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Planning the Taylor-Kinney nuptials noteverything 2009-08-05 01:48 pm UTC (link)
	Golden gardenias...cute. And then Michael comes to visit..I always wish that Michael had just said I'm sorry...but I suppose this works too. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Planning the Taylor-Kinney nuptials besamislabios 2009-08-05 01:51 pm UTC (link)
	What Justin wants, Justin gets. At least they finally make up. Brian looks very beautiful in that suit. :) (Reply to this) (Parent)

	*always the second ball that's a killer* noteverything 2009-08-05 01:50 pm UTC (link)
	That's pretty funny. And I love how Ted just watches the whole process... Em to Ted: You met someone? Again? No kidding... And Tad is the WORST. I can't stand that guy...even from the start. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: always the second ball that's a killer besamislabios 2009-08-05 01:53 pm UTC (link)
	LMAO!! oh Emmett. They should've brought back Blake at this point!!! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	Jenn and Justin noteverything 2009-08-05 01:53 pm UTC (link)
	FINALLY...Justin's not an ass to his mother. It's about time. And I do love Jenn's reaction. She's awesome. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 01:57 pm UTC

	We must be in trouble... noteverything 2009-08-05 01:56 pm UTC (link)
	Brian's sat on that couch listening to Mel and Lindsay's schemes before... Poor Michael, he's not used to it. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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	Ted and Tad noteverything 2009-08-05 01:58 pm UTC (link)
	Don't overlook ANYTHING Ted!!! Run away, run away now!!!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:00 pm UTC

	*there's only so far you can bend before you break* noteverything 2009-08-05 02:00 pm UTC (link)
	That cracks me up, too, Brian! I love when he laughs like that. Brian: My mom wants me to wear the dress she wore..hahahaaha! There is a lot of underlying sadness there though. I still don't like the idea of the lesbians leaving Pittsburgh with those babies. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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	Drew... noteverything 2009-08-05 02:03 pm UTC (link)
	You know, I don't remember the Iron Men ever making it to the playoffs, much less the Super Bowl... ;-) Sorry, I couldn't help myself. (Reply to this) (Thread)

besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:07 pm UTC

	Brian and Justin at the loft noteverything 2009-08-05 02:05 pm UTC (link)
	Brian's shirt is awesome... Thank you Justin for making Brian think a little more about being a father to Gus. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:08 pm UTC

	Dinner at Debbie and Carl's noteverything 2009-08-05 02:07 pm UTC (link)
	Is Carl right? Are Mel and Lindsay right? How DO they deal with all this now? You can't ignore the fact that they were attacked and people were killed, but how do you deal with this now? I certainly don't know myself... (Reply to this)

	*if I can make it there, I can make it anywhere* noteverything 2009-08-05 02:10 pm UTC (link)
	I hope Justin washes that paint shirt occasionally. I completely and totally agree with Justin's assessment of where he needs to be right now. That's not always the popular line of thinking, but I think he can paint and live in Pittsburgh and still be a success. I've never had anyone convincingly explain to me why he had to be in New York to be an artist. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:16 pm UTC

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noteverything, 2009-08-05 02:38 pm UTC

	Babylon noteverything 2009-08-05 02:12 pm UTC (link)
	Tad sucks. Oh wait. I already said that. Poor Em. That has to be so hard to see... (Reply to this) (Thread)

besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:17 pm UTC

Blessings...

noteverything
2009-08-05 02:14 pm UTC (link)

So, when Michael says he doesn't like the idea and Mel says, "We figured as much," does that mean they really *weren't* planning to go, that they never really figured Michael would do it? Or were they just gearing up to yell and scream a bit and *then* go ahead and go?

Of course, it doesn't really matter when Brian says Gus stays in Pittsburgh.

I know it's petty and this is important, but I would have *loved* to see Brian lay in to Melanie a little more there. He's too calm. Which is probably the best way to handle it, but still...

It would have been a cool fight. :D

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noteverything, 2009-08-05 02:23 pm UTC

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:43 pm UTC

	*he'll...call...you. bye-bye* noteverything 2009-08-05 02:17 pm UTC (link)
	Hahaha...I love Emmett and Debbie's "communication." She does make a good point about Drew. And her final salvo: Remember, you were once a gay young thing yourself. So cute! (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:32 pm UTC

	Hunter goes back to school noteverything 2009-08-05 02:18 pm UTC (link)
	Why, Ben Bruckner, what big...arms you have! Nice scene though... (Reply to this)

At the Park

noteverything
2009-08-05 02:21 pm UTC (link)

Someone take a good look at Brian and then tell me he doesn't look good in season 5.

I love how he can't stop watching Gus. And I don't agree when Lindsay says that keeping them there won't make up for lost opportunities. It will give them new opportunities that Brian WILL NOT have if they leave. Period. Of course, they can't go back and change what's already happened, but they can all be together.

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:25 pm UTC

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noteverything, 2009-08-05 02:41 pm UTC

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:45 pm UTC

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brianslave68, 2009-08-06 01:51 am UTC

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noteverything, 2009-08-08 01:47 pm UTC

	Drew and Boyd noteverything 2009-08-05 02:24 pm UTC (link)
	I'm still in the "eh" camp when it comes to Drew. I'm actually glad Em lets him go be a kid... (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:29 pm UTC

	*shoes, serving bowls, shoes, blender* noteverything 2009-08-05 02:28 pm UTC (link)
	:D I love Brian. Brian: He likes big words. Justin's so cute, he just keeps looking at his wedding magazines. Justin: What makes you think NY would be any different? Brian doesn't answer. BECAUSE HE CAN'T think of a good reason for him to go. Stupid New York. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:30 pm UTC

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besamislabios, 2009-08-05 02:40 pm UTC

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brianslave68, 2009-08-06 01:54 am UTC

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noteverything, 2009-08-08 01:38 pm UTC

FINAL THOUGHTS

noteverything
2009-08-05 02:45 pm UTC (link)

I don't know if it's because I stayed up until 1 a.m. and got up at 6:20 a.m. or if I'm just jaded because I know what's coming, but I found this episode a little dull this time around.

I'm fine with Brian and Justin not getting married, but I remained unconvinced that Justin *HAD* to go to New York. I also still very much think that Melanie and Lindsay needed to at *least* think some more about fleeing the country with children that also belong to other people. Ted and Tad and Drew and Emmett aren't holding my attention at all right now. I'm glad Hunter decided to go back to school and that Ben and Michael are happy.

What do you think about this episode?

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brianslave68, 2009-08-06 02:12 am UTC

Re: FINAL THOUGHTS -

noteverything, 2009-08-08 01:39 pm UTC

cheerybomb
2009-08-07 11:24 am UTC (link)

Maybe its just me.. but I watched 512 and the whole wedding planning just didn't feel right for them. I thought the declaration of love, and even the big Britin gesture, was very sweet and apt (and very like Brian - all or nothing). But I ddidn't feel the same about Justin's seating plans and Brian's wedding list and their flower arrangements. It didn't feel or look right!

Even if the commitment sentiments remained of all people I thought Brian and Justin would shun the very traditional white wedding, rehearsal dinner, golden gardienas etc.

I actually felt relived when they walked into the dinner to let them know that they were no longer getting 'married'. They still looked so happy!

I bawled like a baby at the end of 513 of course (I wanted them to be together!!) but I really think that (just like after Ethan) when they get back to the living together stage they will be stronger than ever. Justin is still young and he's never really (only very briefly!) lived on his own terms. When he and Brian decide to live together again (maybe they'll have homes in both NY and Pitts!) they'll both be a lot more assured in what works and what doesn't

*hug*

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