The Runaway
November 3rd, 2007 at 7:40 pm (Episodes)
In which Michelle and Hailey are usurped in their functions as name-givers and psycho-analyzers by Sokka and Katara, respectively. However, they swallow their sadness and celebrate Toph’s awesomeness while welcoming a new member to the Gaang and expressing mild disgust at sweat and Oedipaly-tinged issues. Michelle and Hailey also offer their heartfelt thanks to all of their listeners, without whom they would not have the strength to resist the lure of Internet episodes.
Fanfiction of the Week: “Casualty of War” by Lauren Lachrymose
Fan Art From Last Week: “Gagstrip 57″ by booter-freak*
Katy said,
November 4, 2007 at 6:42 pm
I love you guys- I listen every week! I thought you made some good points in this podcast- like, the whole Aang/Katara/Oedipus complex thing-ew. Although, it does give me more of a reason to support zutara! ;D I’m also glad that the writers emphasized that Katara does have some flaws (can be bossy, acts too motherly…). I think it makes her character more realistic. And Hawky was amazing. Even if we never see him again, I’m glad he was in this one episode. And I don’t know if you guys have seen the Pilot episode for Avatar, but Mike and Byan originally intende for Zuko to have a pet hawk who would become like Momo’s enemy, so I thought it was funny how Hawky and Momo hated each other.
Also, I wanted to point out a little observation I made. I felt that the scene where Toph kind of “defeats” CM by hitting him on the head with a pebble was a bit of an allusion to the story of David and Goliath where little David knocks over the giant Goliath by hitting him on the forehead with a pebble.
Be strong, girls! Don’t give into the temptation of watching the shows online. I was bad and watched this one early, and I regretted it- but I haven’t seen any of the others, so it’s all good!
Keep up the good work!
Michelle said,
November 7, 2007 at 4:11 pm
The “David and Goliath” parallel is a great catch, Katy! I wonder if Combustion Man’s eye, the source of all his strength, will turn out to be his Achilles’ Heel.
Thanks for the encouragment, as well. Every day is a struggle, but it’s all worth it