Intriguing, to say the least.
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reddwarfslash G & T's Set report for #3.
I am intrigued as to the nature of this episode. What could Red Dwarf have done that hasn't already been offensive to someone?
Discuss.
I am intrigued as to the nature of this episode. What could Red Dwarf have done that hasn't already been offensive to someone?
Discuss.
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Date: 2012-01-08 09:56 pm (UTC)Here is my elaborate, slashy theory (since we know the ep features about 30 extras and location shooting): The crew somehow meet Alexander The Great (a hologram, wax-droid, whatever). He makes a pass at Rimmer, who recoils in horror and escapes. Back on the Dwarf, the incident brings his repressed feelings for Lister to the surface. :D (Inspired by Kahvi's "Alexander" fic.)
No, I'm not serious, but wouldn't it be fun? :)
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Date: 2012-01-08 10:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-08 10:24 pm (UTC)Although they could possibly get round that by having a one-episode plot involving the sexual magnetism virus or something similar. Speculating is fun. :)
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Date: 2012-01-08 11:39 pm (UTC)(ETA: I'm betting it's something to do with religion or ethnicity. Another guess would be full-frontal, but I think THAT'S probably unlikely. But who knows?)
As for the male guest star - this is Doug, the guest star is important, so I'm going to pull from a previous prediction that it's Michael McGruder. There, I said it. LOL
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Date: 2012-01-08 11:47 pm (UTC)I want this to be true. I want this to be so true. They have said that the threads of the shows tie together. Maybe we will get our McGruder "Last Human" tie in. :)
That would be sweet.
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Date: 2012-01-09 12:13 am (UTC)They've tackled religion before of course, in "Waiting For God" most notably. I actually hope it doesn't concern ethnicity, because I've always loved RD's utter nonchalance about it. But maybe I should have faith in Doug's writing and the cast's acting.
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Date: 2012-01-10 05:05 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2012-01-09 11:35 am (UTC)And I love the idea of a homosexual repressed Rimmer! Althought, I would have thought it would have been Lister, but, either way, it works, right?
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Date: 2012-01-09 11:40 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-09 10:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-09 10:28 pm (UTC)Rimmer reads and reacts: "Wow. Is that physically possible?" Lister: "Let's find out.". ;)
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Date: 2012-01-09 01:47 am (UTC)@MattyMediaNewsMatthew Judge
@ellardent was still worth the 6 hour drive from Newcastle. Loved it! And who knew 'he' was a Geordie
I can't link to this properly, but it's from someone who saw last night's show. Personally, I think the mystery's solved.
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Date: 2012-01-09 01:54 am (UTC)Is that offensive then?
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Date: 2012-01-09 10:07 am (UTC)I'm also intrigued by the conclusion that the ep was "weird". What else could Red Dwarf possibly do to earn the opinion of "weird". It's done going beyond what people expect, and even what people might never expect...so it being described as weird offers 2 explanations.
1) They do something so utterly mundane it jars with everything we associate with Red Dwarf, done partly with Back to the Earth, i.e th Boys using public transport and Rimmers want for a biscuit factory sitcom.
2) They've gone like crazy monkey mad with it, pushing the limits beyond...well..anything ever.
I intend to ponder this matter...*ponder* and eagerly await the airing.
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Date: 2012-01-09 04:50 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2012-01-10 12:08 am (UTC)http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/2011/12/16/shooting-starts/shooting-starts-1l.jpg
Don't get excited, they're not in costume. ;)
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Date: 2012-01-10 12:44 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2012-01-10 02:05 am (UTC)Okay, maybe his lower self did go around in a corset and stockings, and threaten to "have" Lister. Maybe his higher self and Lister's higher self did spout declarations of love for each other. Maybe the man is a bit fixated on Alexander the Great, and men in uniform. Maybe, when encountering a parallel version of himself that had everything he ever wanted, Rimmer just assumed that version had to be gay and was going to sleep with Lister. Maybe he did spend years sleeping in the same room as the guy he claims he can't stand, and go running back to sleep with him, underneath him in the same room the moment he was unhappy sleeping next door. Maybe his subconcious did once trap him in a scenario where he was nearly naked, oiled, and tied to a post, and Lister had to charge in and rescue him, guns blazing, after which Lister had to save everyone by telling Rimmer how much he loved him.
But none of that means anything! He had sex with women, twice!
Okay, I'm finished chanelling Rimmer. You may now go about your business.
OMG. All credit to an anonymous poster in the comments for "Alexander". *Not worthy* *Rofl*
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