I have never been involved in any fandom, before or since, like I was in Buffy. I know lots of other folks are in to many new shows, and I like the shows too, but I just can't bring myself to invest the time and energy in them.
Buffy-fandom could be a lot of work! Bronzing, PBPs, VLB etc. And it was all so worth it, even the drama. But I haven't been touched by any shows like I was by Buffy. If Angel had been the original show I doubt I'd have been as involved.
So, I certainly see where you're coming from. Some people at work are just now discovering Firefly. I'm managing not to foam at the mouth about it to them - I don't want to turn them off of it. I think the show itself is capable of standing on its own. I feel the same way (moreso) about Buffy. I'll talk Buffy any time, to anyone, but if I don't know they're Bronzers I'm not going to bring it up.
But there has to be something there. Something more than just a pretty face. I mean, I tried to watch Tru Calling. What more could I really ask for? Eliza running (literally) around! But after the first couple of episodes it wasn't progressing and I stopped watching it. And they almost got me back with the Tru Calling Season One DVD. Because of the cover! (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002XVKMM.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1124913802_.jpg) My god, what a cover! I digress.
I didn't read the Kristen Bell interview (I'm trying to remain spoiler free on Season 2 - DVDs next week!) But I know that many stars have opinions different than fans about characters or stories. Crap, I think SMG actually thought B/S was a good idea!
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Buffy-fandom could be a lot of work! Bronzing, PBPs, VLB etc. And it was all so worth it, even the drama. But I haven't been touched by any shows like I was by Buffy. If Angel had been the original show I doubt I'd have been as involved.
So, I certainly see where you're coming from. Some people at work are just now discovering Firefly. I'm managing not to foam at the mouth about it to them - I don't want to turn them off of it. I think the show itself is capable of standing on its own. I feel the same way (moreso) about Buffy. I'll talk Buffy any time, to anyone, but if I don't know they're Bronzers I'm not going to bring it up.
But there has to be something there. Something more than just a pretty face. I mean, I tried to watch Tru Calling. What more could I really ask for? Eliza running (literally) around! But after the first couple of episodes it wasn't progressing and I stopped watching it. And they almost got me back with the Tru Calling Season One DVD. Because of the cover! (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002XVKMM.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1124913802_.jpg) My god, what a cover! I digress.
I didn't read the Kristen Bell interview (I'm trying to remain spoiler free on Season 2 - DVDs next week!) But I know that many stars have opinions different than fans about characters or stories. Crap, I think SMG actually thought B/S was a good idea!