I know, I know on the Martha thing. You're so determined to get me in the thick of it.
I know how many times the Doctor brings up Rose in series 3 because I've gotten into the "The Doctor doesn't appreciate Martha!" argument at least 2 or 3 times on Outpost Gallifrey. It goes something like this:
"The Doctor is responsible for Martha's poor self-esteem -- he's always talking about Rose!" "The Doctor only brings up Rose twice, in the first two episodes of the series." "The Doctor constantly brings up Rose! Poor Martha!" "He doesn't reference Rose after the second episode!" "But he's always talking about Rose! Why can't he appreciate Martha!" "The Doctor thanks Martha, he hugs her, he trusts her..." "Why oh why does he treat Martha so badly! Martha ftw!"
I exaggerate, but not by much. My favorite argument there was that the Doctor must be putting Martha down OFF-SCREEN, thus invalidating any on-screen appreciation, because otherwise why would Martha feel second-best? It couldn't possibly have anything to do with, say, an unrequited crush....? No, that could never make someone feel second-best, it's gotta be the Doctor's fault, that jerk.
Second-hand forum arguments -- fascinating, I know! ;-)
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Date: 2008-01-26 07:28 am (UTC)I know, I know on the Martha thing. You're so determined to get me in the thick of it.
I know how many times the Doctor brings up Rose in series 3 because I've gotten into the "The Doctor doesn't appreciate Martha!" argument at least 2 or 3 times on Outpost Gallifrey. It goes something like this:
"The Doctor is responsible for Martha's poor self-esteem -- he's always talking about Rose!"
"The Doctor only brings up Rose twice, in the first two episodes of the series."
"The Doctor constantly brings up Rose! Poor Martha!"
"He doesn't reference Rose after the second episode!"
"But he's always talking about Rose! Why can't he appreciate Martha!"
"The Doctor thanks Martha, he hugs her, he trusts her..."
"Why oh why does he treat Martha so badly! Martha ftw!"
I exaggerate, but not by much. My favorite argument there was that the Doctor must be putting Martha down OFF-SCREEN, thus invalidating any on-screen appreciation, because otherwise why would Martha feel second-best? It couldn't possibly have anything to do with, say, an unrequited crush....? No, that could never make someone feel second-best, it's gotta be the Doctor's fault, that jerk.
Second-hand forum arguments -- fascinating, I know! ;-)