Lisalet@aol.com
Wed, 3 Jun 1998 02:16:50 EDT
>OK guys, I've been a little quiet on the list of late, but in light of
>the recent, uh, sort of bitter little series of postings, thought it was
>time to jump back in. (did someone say "diversion"?)
> So, here I am, with not a brand-spanking new topic at all, but one I've
>never had a decent bash at (and there are lots of us newish folk, so it
>can be brand-spanking new for us).
> It's about that old chestnut - drugs and TAC. When I joined the list in
>my first post I called it something like "after-school-specialish" and
>preachy and said it was my least favorite episode. And hosed down in
>flames (albeit soft and gentle ones, thanks guys) I was.
> But I still don't like the episode and I imagine I'm pretty much alone
>here on the list. I've also read that Steve Moffat (genius, genius,
>genius) was most proud of this episode. So without sounding like a twat-
>can people please explain to me why the episode and its message is so
>powerful? Is it meant to stop kids from ever wanting to take drugs?
>Dissuade those being offered drugs? Or say something to kids who are
>dabbling in drugs already? All or none of the above?
> "Please explain!"
The reason I like TAC is because of its very general message: "You can't
afford to be stupid, there are crocodiles." It applies to nearly anything, not
just drugs. It's a good final episode, because it points out that you need to
think before you do something, and that there are a lot of things in the world
that you are warned about, but do anyway, and that's stupid. Also, it's a
final look into the real Lynda Day: she truly *does* care about people, but
cannot stand the sight of people making stupid decisions, especially when they
result in death, because she cannot understand how someone would willingly
make a decision that could cost him his life. There you go.
Plus, according to the five page essay for extra credit for my cinema class,
TAC uses lighting very effectively to create the mood and provide contrast,
and therefore I am forever indebted to it as the reason for my (hopefully)
passing grade.
I could rant and rave for awhile, but I really need to pack for Sweden (two
weeks without me!)
-Liisa!
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