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Date Posted: 06:44:41 05/10/02 Fri
Author: Hobsonphile
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I perceived "What is wrong with you?" as an attack and responded in kind (SOME SPOILERS AT END)
In reply to: Wakener 's message, "Re: But she didn't just express an opinion" on 02:15:29 05/10/02 Fri

But if you would like to persist in believing that I started it, you are certainly within your rights. My father and some of my friends don't really understand the Guber attraction either, but they never ask what's "wrong" with those of us who hold this view.

>>Or is that as opposed to whining about failing to humiliate the students he feels are--uh, what is the phrase--"less equal than" others?<<

I've already argued that while this episode may have been entertaining, it was out of character. Scott asked Harry about training a dungeon student last year to add "flair" to his team. Kevin Jackson (who wasn't a dungeon kid, BTW) opposed Scott, and he offered him a place on his team. And even though that ended in disappointment, Scott still showed compassion towards Kevin afterwards. AND, when Lisa Greer showed him up, he responded graciously, sincerely complimenting her for her work. The only thing the debate episode proved was that DEK has a short attention span as a writer.

>>Or is that fainting when a woman agrees to go out with him?<<

I'll be sure to let my younger brother and my current boyfriend know that you consider them "weak" because they are shy, socially awkward individuals. The truth is, some people are just temperamentally introverted- it doesn't mean they are "weak."

>>And do those principles include whiffing hair<<

First of all, that happened ONCE, and he was apologetic- ooh, how devastating. (I don't watch Ally McBeal, but I understand that Fish does what he does repeatedly and rather unapologetically) Second, why is it that all the "pretty" people- like Harry and Danny for example- are constantly given passes for their libido- not to mention mouthing off and being disrespectful- while Scott is never forgiven? I think there's a HUGE, incredibly unfair double standard at work here- since characters like Harry are perceived as somehow "cooler" than Scott, they can do no wrong.

>>Scott is afraid to deal with his fellow humans on a human level.<<

If, as has been suggested, Scott has been the target of ridicule all of his life, this fear is rational and understandable. My younger brother, who is albino and visually impaired, was constantly tormented in school. The result has been that he now finds it difficult to trust people and form friendships- he never knew, growing up, who was going to stab him in the back. Have you ever been the favorite target of cruel people? If you have, please think for a moment how that made you feel.

I know you sympathized with Anthony Ward, another target for bullies. What do you think Anthony Ward is going to be like years after his high school experience? Do you think he's going to find it easy to relate to others? Based on my personal experience, I would say no. So why do you hold all this sympathy for a young bullied character who has problems dealing socially with people, and no sympathy for another character who essentially has the same issues (and possibly never had people intervene on his behalf)?

>>You think Scott didn't feel strongly about Lefty's manipulation of Jeremy? Of course he did. But he couldn't look her in the eyes when he told her that he was not going to see her that night, and he stammered his objection.<<

I don't feel that an objection is somehow negated by how it is delivered. The fact that he is less confident outside of school does not make him weak, because even with a lower confidence level, HE STILL MAKES THE OBJECTION. Goodness, if self doubt were all that were needed to deam one "weak", a sizable number of us would fall in the "weak" category! I cannot agree that Scott follows the rules because they are somehow convenient to bolster his self esteem. Why do you persist in giving him no credit at all while assuming better motivations in other characters? He follows the rules because HE BELIEVES STRONGLY IN THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND THEM.

**SPOILER ALERT**

TV Guide online mentions that Scott will be left in charge of the school during the season finale. Interestingly enough, they also add that he will do an exemplary job as acting principal. Perhaps then we'll see if he's really "weak"- the rest of the faculty will not accept him as principal unless he moves behind the simple enforcement of the rules. And the suggestion here is that he does this. Seems he has a deep well of strength that you are blind to.

Steph

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Re: I perceived "What is wrong with you?" as an attack and responded in kind (SOME SPOILERS AT END) -- Wakener, 23:02:57 05/18/02 Sat
- I guess we'll see, won't we? I still believe you're dead wrong -- Hobsonphile, 01:48:50 05/19/02 Sun
  - Re: I guess we'll see, won't we? I still believe you're dead wrong -- Wakener, 20:38:53 05/23/02 Thu
    - Scott's difficult to stuff into a neat box -- Hobsonphile, 23:24:23 05/23/02 Thu
      - Re: Scott's difficult to stuff into a neat box -- Wakener, 14:51:06 05/26/02 Sun