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somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:46 PM
I am on the west coast Willie. It would have been nice if you could have waited at least a few hours before dropping that bombshell.
Dude, relax. It's not like he told you where they found Sophia's corpse. Oh fuck...
Adrian B AWESOME
10-30-2011, 05:46 PM
You don't know! He may have pregamed!
Where's Eriq LaSalle when we need him most?
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:47 PM
Nooooooo!!!
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:48 PM
Fuuucckkk nooooooo!
Otis!
NOOOOOOOOooooOOOOOOOOOOoooooO!
Shane will always have his Hat-Swatting Memories.
So he shaves his head and, thus, will require a hat...a hat worn in memory of Otis Buffet.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:51 PM
Otis!
NOOOOOOOOooooOOOOOOOOOOoooooO!
Shane will always have his Hat-Swatting Memories.
So he shaves his head and, thus, will require a hat...a hat worn in memory of Otis Buffet.
It all makes sense now. Shane's bald, showered head will stand as a tribute to ol' Otis.
It all makes sense now. Shane's bald, showered head will stand as a tribute to ol' Otis.
:thumb:
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:53 PM
I feel your pain, Patricia. We all lost him, too.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:55 PM
Uh oh. What did you do shane?
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:57 PM
It wasn't enough swatting him with your hat? You had to do that?!
I feel your pain, Patricia. We all lost him, too.
:lol:
It wasn't enough swatting him with your hat? You had to do that?!
Hat-Swatting was the Foreplay leading to the Le Petit Mort...er...
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 05:59 PM
Hat-Swatting was the Foreplay leading to the Le Petit Mort...er...
Lol.
DaveCummings
10-30-2011, 06:00 PM
Damn, every time Shane does something that makes me like his character, he has to go do something to show how much of a bastard he really is.
James Patrick
10-30-2011, 06:01 PM
Great episode. Right from the opening story about Shane over him running from the zombies. Tonight was all character and probably the best of the series.
WillieLee
10-30-2011, 06:06 PM
Shane really doesn't give a shit about water. And where does all this power come from?
Patton
10-30-2011, 06:28 PM
Great episode. Right from the opening story about Shane over him running from the zombies. Tonight was all character and probably the best of the series.Yeppers. If you didn't like this episode, I don't think the show is for you.
Well, I guess it's fun for some (most?) people to just make fun of it in the thread so nevermind.
Yeppers. If you didn't like this episode, I don't think the show is for you.
Well, I guess it's fun for some (most?) people to just make fun of it in the thread so nevermind.
It's possible to make fun of AND enjoy it.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 06:31 PM
It's possible to make fun of AND enjoy it.
Yeah, I really enjoyed it. And I had fun joking about it.
Hell. I'm watching the rebroadcast too.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 06:34 PM
Hell. I'm watching the rebroadcast too.
I was going to say something about it but I don't want to spoil it for you.
I was going to say something about it but I don't want to spoil it for you.
We get to see Lauren Cohan's tit-tays?
Patton
10-30-2011, 06:40 PM
Yeah, true. I just wish more people in the thread were discussing the show in a serious way. But that's not you guys' fault; the other people are just being sissies.
KSChris
10-30-2011, 06:41 PM
Yeppers. If you didn't like this episode, I don't think the show is for you.
Well, I guess it's fun for some (most?) people to just make fun of it in the thread so nevermind.
I don't know.. I've actually liked 90% of the show so far, even the episodes that get panned around here, and I thought this one was off.
Wasn't bad or anything. I'd give it a 7/10, whereas the previous two would've been 9/10 and 10/10 for me. I didn't much care for any of the stuff at Hershel's. It was nothing new. Just rehashing stuff we already saw from last week, plus Glenn arriving.
The ending was chilling, though. I hope it's the turning point for Shane, and he starts being the unhinged ass he was in the comics on the regular now.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 06:45 PM
I'm finding it more true each and every week that for the most part the characters I liked and disliked in the book are the opposite on the show. And Redneck Hawkeye who I was just waiting to die when he was introduced ha become one of my favorite characters.
I did see the swerve with Shane coming when he told Rick what "happened." I thought it was very well done. They're clearly showing Shane becoming unstable, but he did what he had to to survive and get back to the farm.
I liked last week's ep. better,, but tonight was almost as good. The show has a slow pace this season, which I'm sure some will be bored by, but I dig it
Patton
10-30-2011, 06:45 PM
I don't know.. I've actually liked 90% of the show so far, even the episodes that get panned around here, and I thought this one was off.
Wasn't bad or anything. I'd give it a 7/10, whereas the previous two would've been 9/10s for me. I didn't much care for any of the stuff at Hershel's. It was nothing new. Just rehashing stuff we already saw from last week, plus Glenn arriving.
The ending was chilling, though. I hope it's the turning point for Shane, and he starts being the unhinged ass he was in the comics on the regular now.
Interesting. I liked the stuff about whether or not it was even worth it so save Carl. Lori's hardcore.
I'm finding it more true each and every week that for the most part the characters I liked and disliked in the book are the opposite on the show. And Redneck Hawkeye who I was just waiting to die when he was introduced ha become one of my favorite characters.
I did see the swerve with Shane coming when he told Rick what "happened." I thought it was very well done. They're clearly showing Shane becoming unstable, but he did what he had to to survive and get back to the farm.
I liked last week's ep. better,, but tonight was almost as good. The show has a slow pace this season, which I'm sure some will be bored by, but I dig it
Yeah, I hated redneck Hawkeye at first, too. Seemed one note. Now I dig him. I like T-Dog a little more this year, too. But he's not long for the show, so I ain't getting too attached.
KSChris
10-30-2011, 06:46 PM
I think last week's episode was the best of the series so far.
WillieLee
10-30-2011, 06:47 PM
We get to see Lauren Cohan's tit-tays?
She'll get bitten to remind the group that zombies don't tolerate race mixing.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 06:47 PM
I think last week's episode was the best of the series so far.
Agree completely.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 06:49 PM
She'll get bitten to remind the group that zombies don't tolerate race mixing.
So you think the zombies are a surrogate for God? Interesting take.
So you think the zombies are a surrogate for God? Interesting take.
Uhm, Jesus? Zombie Zero.
Greyone
10-30-2011, 06:53 PM
I said to my sister almost exactly what happened to Thanksgiving dinner about 5 minutes before it happened. Just a guess on my part, not that it was to shocking if you think about it.
Yes, you can make fun of something and enjoy it. I'm sorry stupid story elements are just that, stupid. Doesn't mean that the other 55 minutes are bad.
The part with the retrieval of the arrow was stupid, like RN Hawkeye can't climb a tree. Dude probably has been climbing trees since the age of six. :D
Great episode.
WillieLee
10-30-2011, 06:53 PM
So you think the zombies are a surrogate for God? Interesting take.
How do you get that? Zombies obviously are the next stage in evolution and decree how the lower races should behave. Ain't no god involved.
Dr. Chaos
10-30-2011, 06:57 PM
God rest Otis' soul. He's chugging shower wine with Jesus now. :(
God rest Otis' soul. He's chugging shower wine with Jesus now. :(
Never Forget!
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:00 PM
Every shower I take I'll tip my hat and pour a little wine out for our fallen homie Otis.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:03 PM
Three minutes in and this is the best Talking Dead already.
WillieLee
10-30-2011, 07:08 PM
Three minutes in and this is the best Talking Dead already.
I never listen to it, so I agree.
JJ Fresh
10-30-2011, 07:09 PM
That's a helluva ending. Even though there was little plot progression this episode, those final five minutes were killer character development.
I like already on Talking Dead how we compared Shane to Taxi Driver. I'm hoping Shane Bickle is a name that sticks as he slowly continues to unhinge.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:09 PM
I never listen to it, so I agree.
Lol. I thought the first two were pretty bad, but tonight's has been fun.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:20 PM
So is 'where is sophia' going to be the season long mystery? Does anyone but Carol even care anymore?
WillieLee
10-30-2011, 07:23 PM
So is 'where is sophia' going to be the season long mystery? Does anyone but Carol even care anymore?
They've already decided that Carl is more important. Why look for a lost girl when you can sit around a house and talk about your feelings?
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:25 PM
They've already decided that Carl is more important. Why look for a lost girl when you can sit around a house and talk about your feelings?
And deer. They talked about the deer!!
Dr. Chaos
10-30-2011, 07:25 PM
So is 'where is sophia' going to be the season long mystery? Does anyone but Carol even care anymore?
Merle led the zombies to the camp leading to amy's death and now he's kidnapped Sophia.
It's a vast hillbilly conspiracy.
somsta121383
10-30-2011, 07:26 PM
Merle lead the zombies to the camp leading to amy's death and now he's kidnapped Sophia.
It's a vast hillbilly conspiracy.
Hillbillies are worse than zombies!
Brad N.
10-30-2011, 07:43 PM
Shane really doesn't give a shit about water. And where does all this power come from?
Gas powered generators? That's my guess.
Jason California
10-30-2011, 08:03 PM
Shane is going Tax Driver.
JJ Fresh
10-30-2011, 08:16 PM
Shane is going Tax Driver.
Shane Bickle. I'm going to make this stick.
Andrew
10-30-2011, 08:20 PM
Good episode. At least things are finally (albeit slowly) happening.
Stark Raving
10-30-2011, 08:41 PM
I read a preview on the back of a Walking Dead issue. There's no way I'm paying 30 bucks for that.
Who's charging 30 bucks for it?
Dr. Chaos
10-30-2011, 08:48 PM
I probably would have used Otis too as much as the idea makes me hate myself.
He was about a year of ultra slim fat and a gym membership away from being able to outrun the horde. There was no need for Shane and Carl to die with him.
Kurt Russell Crowe
10-30-2011, 09:00 PM
how will shane shower next week? I can't wait to find out!
I would've shot Otis, too, damn it. I revel in being morally murky...in my fictional post-apocalyptic world. Shane is probably the most compelling character on this show right now...he's a good counterbalance for the hardcore stark idealism of Rick. I know they're probably setting Shane up for an epic unhinging, but I'm hoping he's around for a long time. Out of everyone, he's most indicative of the new code of conduct a zombie apocalypse dictates.
Brad N.
10-30-2011, 09:41 PM
I actually think Shane on the show now reminds me a lot of what Rick becomes much later in the books.
Keith P.
10-30-2011, 09:47 PM
I want to bone redneck Hawkeye badly.
Matthew Brown
10-31-2011, 01:55 AM
Holy fucking shit. My heart hurts.
When we going to have a down-time episode where they all just play DnD or something?
Holy fucking shit. My heart hurts.
When we going to have a down-time episode where they all just play DnD or something?
Both and Otis and Shane's Hair didn't make their Saving Throws this week.
:sad:
somsta121383
10-31-2011, 04:44 AM
I actually think Shane on the show now reminds me a lot of what Rick becomes much later in the books.
I can see that.
noble
10-31-2011, 04:59 AM
To hell with the hardcore fans that won't watch the show because it strays from the comic. I have a friend that ragequit after the Vatos granny episode.
I might actually like this new tangent WD universe a little more than the original. However the lack of Tyrese in favor of T-dog is a crime.
I think I see the twinkle of romance between Andreas and Redneck Hawkeye.
And I'm really liking that Shane is around longer. I'm thinking we'll probably end up at the same resolution to his character arc, but I think we're going to see him slowly slip into psychosis this time around.
DaveCummings
10-31-2011, 05:03 AM
To hell with the hardcore fans that won't watch the show because it strays from the comic. I have a friend that ragequit after the Vatos granny episode.
I might actually like this new tangent WD universe a little more than the original. However the lack of Tyrese in favor of T-dog is a crime.
I think I see the twinkle of romance between Andreas and Redneck Hawkeye.
And I'm really liking that Shane is around longer. I'm thinking we'll probably end up at the same resolution to his character arc, but I think we're going to see him slowly slip into psychosis this time around.
I love the changes, it makes things a bit more surprising.
Its like I've always said, just because Sin City was completely faithful to the books doesn't mean that every comic related projects has to be completely faithful to the books.
Andrew
10-31-2011, 05:15 AM
I love the changes, it makes things a bit more surprising.
Its like I've always said, just because Sin City was completely faithful to the books doesn't mean that every comic related projects has to be completely faithful to the books.
I don't understand people who want every comic book movie/TV series to be exactly the same as the comics. That would be incredibly boring.
stephenp01
10-31-2011, 05:37 AM
I don't understand people who want every comic book movie/TV series to be exactly the same as the comics. That would be incredibly boring.
Agreed, Watchmen was really boring. Of course that was just a bad movie.
Joshzilla
10-31-2011, 05:37 AM
Zombies love dark clothing! If you wanna avoid becoming a zombie, wear some yellow or something.
bartleby
10-31-2011, 05:53 AM
Probably the best episode of the series so far, but they're still stretching things out way too long. It's further compounded by having three similar subplots (Sophia missing, Carl shot, and T-Dog's infection) all happening concurrently.
DaveCummings
10-31-2011, 06:05 AM
I don't understand people who want every comic book movie/TV series to be exactly the same as the comics. That would be incredibly boring.
Yes it would and as much as I loved Sin City, the best and the worst thing about it was that it was completely faithful. Mainly because Frank Miller dialog might look cool in print, but sounds ridiculous when said aloud.
Brother Power the Gong
10-31-2011, 06:06 AM
Both and Otis and Shane's Hair didn't make their Saving Throws this week.
:sad:
:lol:
Also, when I saw the shower, I knew there would be much delight on teh Benboz.
Gregory
10-31-2011, 06:15 AM
The lengths Shane will go to passively woo Lori is now fascinating. He didn't do any of that for Rick.
Sophia's mom needs to stop mourning and start looking. Learn how to use the gun. Get out of the RV. Do something.
The lengths Shane will go to passively woo Lori is now fascinating. He didn't do any of that for Rick.
Sophia's mom needs to stop mourning and start looking. Learn how to use the gun. Get out of the RV. Do something.
How aboot fellatio? The men-folk are awfully stressed out these days.
Gregory
10-31-2011, 06:36 AM
How aboot fellatio? The men-folk are awfully stressed out these days.
If Rick wanted something that sucks, he could just rub last week's script on his junk.
If Rick wanted something that sucks, he could just rub last week's script on his junk.
Boom!!!
:lol:
Karate and Friendship
10-31-2011, 06:40 AM
If Rick wanted something that sucks, he could just rub last week's script on his junk.
:lol:
If Rick wanted something that sucks, he could just rub last week's script on his junk.
:lol:
WesleyCraigGreen
10-31-2011, 06:42 AM
I could be wrong about this but I don’t think Shane shot Otis because he was slowing them down. If that was the case, I think he would've done the humane thing and shot him in the head so that he wouldn't have had to suffer- as funny as that sounds.
He shot him because he wanted to appear to be the hero to Lori when he returned with all the medical supplies to save her son. In some messed up way, he thinks by being the lone survivor of their mission to get the medical supplies, she would see him as being a hero and finally leave Rick for him.
Since the first season, he's been trying to sway Lori away from Rick. Despite what she's told him, he's kept at it. So I think this last episode was the final straw in that his obsession for her got the better of him. Besides, I always had the feeling Shane was slowly losing it and this episode just confirmed those suspicions.
Either way, it was pretty stupid to shot poor Otis in the leg. But I guess it’s more dramatic to do it that way... or maybe this leaves the window open for Zombie Otis to reappear at some point, blowing Shane's cover-up?
Wesley
Gregory
10-31-2011, 06:45 AM
Either way, it was pretty stupid to shot poor Otis in the leg. But I guess it’s more dramatic to do it that way.
Shooting him in the leg allows Shane to tell himself he didn't *directly* kill Otis. The zombies did. That's his desperate rationalization. Also, leaving Otis alive to scream would attract more zombies to him and off Shane's trail.
This was cold-blooded in lots of ways, and Shane has become the animal Lori feared Carl could turn into.
somsta121383
10-31-2011, 06:50 AM
Yeah, I think the angle is zombies are more attracted to live meat, so a head shot wouldn't have worked.
What he should have done was offer to carry Otis' bag before he shot him so he didn't have to fight him for it.
Or Shane was drunk on shower wine. Gunshot accidents occur when alchohol is in play.
WesleyCraigGreen
10-31-2011, 07:22 AM
Shooting him in the leg allows Shane to tell himself he didn't *directly* kill Otis. The zombies did. That's his desperate rationalization. Also, leaving Otis alive to scream would attract more zombies to him and off Shane's trail.
This was cold-blooded in lots of ways, and Shane has become the animal Lori feared Carl could turn into.
I can see this point as well. Either way, I believe Shane has gone off the deep end, and I hope Otis returns to take out his revenge on Shane for wearing his hand-me-downs.
Wesley
Andrew
10-31-2011, 07:25 AM
I can see this point as well. Either way, I believe Shane has gone off the deep end, and I hope Otis returns to take out his revenge on Shane for wearing his hand-me-downs.
Wesley
That is seriously unlikely. Those zombies would've eaten a large meal like that completely.
Gregory
10-31-2011, 07:26 AM
That is seriously unlikely. Those zombies would've eaten a large meal like that completely.
Brains ... brains ... dem's my draws ...
bartleby
10-31-2011, 07:26 AM
That is seriously unlikely. Those zombies would've eaten a large meal like that completely.
Maybe Otis could return as a ghost.
Karate and Friendship
10-31-2011, 07:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEKWtgJQAU&ob=av3e
Stupendous Man
10-31-2011, 07:54 AM
Yeah, I think the angle is zombies are more attracted to live meat, so a head shot wouldn't have worked.
What he should have done was offer to carry Otis' bag before he shot him so he didn't have to fight him for it.
Or Shane was drunk on shower wine. Gunshot accidents occur when alchohol is in play.
That's the way I took it.
This episode really displayed one of the things that I love about the comic: That the people are usually far more dangerous than the zombies.
capntightpants
10-31-2011, 08:35 AM
I mostly enjoyed last night's episode more than I have most of this series. The one part I could have done without was the talk between Rick and Lori and the stuff about how he saw the deer. I get what they were going for, but the script or the acting didn't have the gravitas to make me feel it.
I liked Felicia Day's comment in Talking Dead that Shane isn't going evil or even crazy, just that his moral compass has shifted because it is a post-apocalyptic world. The latter would give Shane much more depth then the former theory, and make him a very compelling character. I like that a whole lot more than him still trying to get into Lori's pants.
(Fanboy nitpick) I know we've harped on it before, but just an episode ago, Otis and Shane were being chased up the stairs by zombies that were practically in a full sprint. But in this episode, the same zombies limped toward them as they escaped the building, and were also too slow to catch them while they had injured ankles and fought on the floor for several minutes. I guess maybe the zombies just got really tired.
And somsta, I'm going to think of that song every time they talk about Otis now. :lol:
PatrickA
10-31-2011, 09:29 AM
Sophia's mom needs to stop mourning and start looking. Learn how to use the gun.
Yeah, the idea that after all this time she wouldn't know how to use a gun seemed ridiculous. Didn't they have a training session last season?
I could be wrong about this but I don’t think Shane shot Otis because he was slowing them down. If that was the case, I think he would've done the humane thing and shot him in the head so that he wouldn't have had to suffer- as funny as that sounds.
Honestly, Shane's plan was solid.
They were being pursued and neither of them was fast (Otis because he was out of shape and Shane because he was hurt). Shoot Otis in the leg, turn him into a buffet and get away while the All-You-Can-Eat-Otis is going on. Like others have said, you don't shoot him in the head because you need him alive and wiggling around.
Otis seemed like a good guy. But Shane didn't know him. Shane just knew he had to get that stuff back to the house or Carl would die.
Brutal, but pragmatic.
Gregory
10-31-2011, 10:53 AM
Otis seemed like a good guy. But Shane didn't know him. Shane just knew he had to get that stuff back to the house or Carl would die.
Brutal, but pragmatic.
Also, it was Otis's fault for them being in that situation. Not that he meant to shoot Carl, and what are the odds that a non-zombie child would be standing right behind that deer, but still ...
PatrickA
10-31-2011, 12:22 PM
Also, it was Otis's fault for them being in that situation. Not that he meant to shoot Carl, and what are the odds that a non-zombie child would be standing right behind that deer, but still ...
True too, although I don't think there was any malice involved in Shane's decision.
adamgreenberger
10-31-2011, 04:54 PM
This show just keeps getting better and better
Marc Lombardi
10-31-2011, 05:09 PM
Killing Otis in this episode only prevented him from being the racist shit he became in the comics. Maybe Shane was clairvoyant in that sense? (Maybe not, since technically Shane should be dead by now, too)
Patton
10-31-2011, 05:12 PM
Otis was in the comics? Weird. I need to reread that early stuff I guess.
Slewo.O
10-31-2011, 05:17 PM
Killing Otis in this episode only prevented him from being the racist shit he became in the comics. Maybe Shane was clairvoyant in that sense? (Maybe not, since technically Shane should be dead by now, too)
Maybe instead of aliens they'll find out they're actually supposed to be comic book characters in the 50th episode. :p
Matthew Brown
10-31-2011, 05:21 PM
Otis was in the comics? Weird. I need to reread that early stuff I guess.
I need to start over and finish what little I have. It's the first compendium and some trades... I got more than halfway through the compendium in two days, and was too depressed to continue.
Maybe instead of aliens they'll find out they're actually supposed to be comic book characters in the 50th episode. :p
... What?
Slewo.O
10-31-2011, 05:26 PM
I need to start over and finish what little I have. It's the first compendium and some trades... I got more than halfway through the compendium in two days, and was too depressed to continue.
... What?
Kirkman has always said if the book made it to 50 issue he'd throw aliens into the book. They did a little one-off with just that.
Marc Lombardi
10-31-2011, 05:31 PM
Otis was in the comics? Weird. I need to reread that early stuff I guess.
He was in the comics (as was Patricia -- except they weren't married). He still lived next door to Herschel & the family. And he still shot Carl. He lasted quite a while though but still met a similar fate as he did on the show (eaten by a horde).
Dark Sasha
10-31-2011, 05:47 PM
I could go for some Otis right now.
JJ Fresh
10-31-2011, 05:52 PM
I could go for some Otis right now.
Pass the ear will ya?
I can see this point as well. Either way, I believe Shane has gone off the deep end, and I hope Otis returns to take out his revenge on Shane for wearing his hand-me-downs.
Wesley
:lol:
Also, it was Otis's fault for them being in that situation. Not that he meant to shoot Carl, and what are the odds that a non-zombie child would be standing right behind that deer, but still ...
Rick requested a Sign for God and this was it.
Running it down the line...God hates Shane.
Time to rework the lyrics to TMBG's Purple Toupee to OTIS BUFFET...
Also, it was Otis's fault for them being in that situation. Not that he meant to shoot Carl, and what are the odds that a non-zombie child would be standing right behind that deer, but still ...
It was Rick's fault for letting his child, whom I've been told he loves, traipse about in the woods, trying to go all petting zoo.
It was Rick's fault for letting his child, whom I've been told he loves, traipse about in the woods, trying to go all petting zoo.
Boom!
Especially since...oh...another kid had just gone missing in the woods.
Dark Sasha
10-31-2011, 07:31 PM
My name is Otis!
I'm carrying the-
OWWWWWW.
Oh come on.
Keith P.
10-31-2011, 09:30 PM
A friend and I were talking about this at work, we would definitely want Herschel with us. He's just so damn...soothing.
Jason California
10-31-2011, 09:47 PM
It was Rick's fault for letting his child, whom I've been told he loves, traipse about in the woods, trying to go all petting zoo.
What does one scenario have to do with the other?
EDIT: Sorry that was in response to TIP saying the thing about being lost.
I don't see the problem with what Rick did. I have gone up and pet reindeer.
Generic Poster
11-01-2011, 06:54 AM
Time to rework the lyrics to TMBG's Purple Toupee to OTIS BUFFET...
Otis buffet is there to stay
After Shane's hair has gone away.
Otis buffet is there to stay
After Shane's hair has gone away.
:lol:!
WOO!
What does one scenario have to do with the other?
EDIT: Sorry that was in response to TIP saying the thing about being lost.
I don't see the problem with what Rick did. I have gone up and pet reindeer.
:heybaby:
At least there's a bad guy now. The Shane/Otis stuff was good, the rest of the episode lagged behind. Overall, this episode has been better than the previous two but it's still got a ways to go.
somsta121383
11-01-2011, 07:03 AM
At least there's a bad guy now. The Shane/Otis stuff was good, the rest of the episode lagged behind. Overall, this episode has been better than the previous two but it's still got a ways to go.
Come on, you're gonna give Rick's "he talked about the deer" speech a pass?
Come on, you're gonna give Rick's "he talked about the deer" speech a pass?
Oh that was god awful. I was being moderate by saying everything else lagged behind. All of the Lori/Rick stuff was horrid. All of the Lori/Rick/Carl stuff was horrid. That being said, this episode was still, over all, better than the previous two.
Gregory
11-01-2011, 07:07 AM
Come on, you're gonna give Rick's "he talked about the deer" speech a pass?
The parents were handled really badly this episode. Rick/Lori and the perpetually crying mom in the RV who needs to get off her ass and get to looking.
somsta121383
11-01-2011, 07:11 AM
The parents were handled really badly this episode. Rick/Lori and the perpetually crying mom in the RV who needs to get off her ass and get to looking.
Yeah. I really enjoy the show, but agree completely. I get that Carol's character is an abused woman who feels weak and helpless, but her complete lack of action to find her daughter is ridiculous. And the Rick/Lori stuff was pretty laughable. I thought everything else was excellent.
The Shane/Otis Run segments were pretty good. The Daryl/Andrea stuff was acceptable. Glen got to talk and it wasn't bad. The Dale/Andrea stuff was not good at all. Carol makes me want her character to hug a zombie. T-whatever continues to be a non-entity. everything Lori and Rick related was the worst part of the episode. Carl's deer talk was annoying. "ya shoulda seen it mom!" Fuck you kid.
Gregory
11-01-2011, 07:16 AM
The Shane/Otis Run segments were pretty good. The Daryl/Andrea stuff was acceptable. Glen got to talk and it wasn't bad. The Dale/Andrea stuff was not good at all. Carol makes me want her character to hug a zombie. T-whatever continues to be a non-entity. everything Lori and Rick related was the worst part of the episode. Carl's deer talk was annoying. "ya shoulda seen it mom!" Fuck you kid.
And then he had a deergasm.
Dark Sasha
11-01-2011, 08:01 AM
The Walking Dead wiki is really racist. They list T-Dog being black as a weakness.
capntightpants
11-01-2011, 08:10 AM
The Shane/Otis Run segments were pretty good. The Daryl/Andrea stuff was acceptable. Glen got to talk and it wasn't bad. The Dale/Andrea stuff was not good at all. Carol makes me want her character to hug a zombie. T-whatever continues to be a non-entity. everything Lori and Rick related was the worst part of the episode. Carl's deer talk was annoying. "ya shoulda seen it mom!" Fuck you kid.
That is a good summary.
James Patrick
11-01-2011, 08:11 AM
The Walking Dead wiki is really racist. They list T-Dog being black as a weakness.
It is a weakness.
Not being black in a zombie apocalypse, but being black in a tv show about a zombie apocalypse.
The Walking Dead wiki is really racist. They list T-Dog being black as a weakness.
Historically, black males tend to do well in Zombie movies. The Romero movies at least.
somsta121383
11-01-2011, 08:15 AM
Historically, black males tend to do well in Zombie movies. The Romero movies at least.
Tell that to Ben.
Dark Sasha
11-01-2011, 08:17 AM
Dale and T-Dog are supposedly the weakest survivors of the group because Dale is old and T-Dog is black, this was said by T-Dog In Season 2 Episode 2 "Bloodletting
http://walkingdead.wikia.com/wiki/Dale_Horvath_%28TV_Series%29
capntightpants
11-01-2011, 08:22 AM
http://walkingdead.wikia.com/wiki/Dale_Horvath_%28TV_Series%29
They are using a character's opinion as fact on that wiki? :lol:
"Despite the fact that he is the only one to go after Sophia and risk his life by distracting the zombies, Rick is supposedly a coward because he left her in the woods by herself, this was said by Carol in Season 2, Episode 2 'Bloodletting'"
http://walkingdead.wikia.com/wiki/Dale_Horvath_(TV_Series) (http://walkingdead.wikia.com/wiki/Dale_Horvath_%28TV_Series%29)
He actually mentions his being black as a weakness because there are two "good old boy" sheriffs and an admitted racist leading the group.
artimoff
11-01-2011, 09:54 AM
Kirkman was on the View on monday. Beware.
somsta121383
11-01-2011, 10:22 AM
Kirkman was on the View on monday. Beware.
Did he get confused and shoot Barbera Walters in the head?
Arion
11-01-2011, 12:43 PM
Did he get confused and shoot Barbera Walters in the head?
Yes, but it was only red paint, you know?
Garth
11-02-2011, 08:30 AM
Did anyone else notice that when Otis shot the zombie in-between him and Shane that this would be the second time he almost killed another person by aiming at something in front of him? Otis (RIP), I'm sorry, but you really need to make sure there aren't fucking people behind your target when you pull the trigger.
somsta121383
11-02-2011, 08:34 AM
Did anyone else notice that when Otis shot the zombie in-between him and Shane that this would be the second time he almost killed another person by aiming at something in front of him? Otis (RIP), I'm sorry, but you really need to make sure there aren't fucking people behind your target when you pull the trigger.
Well, I'm sure he won't do it again.
stephenp01
11-02-2011, 08:42 AM
Well, I'm sure he won't do it again.
Too soon!!
Garth
11-02-2011, 08:49 AM
Well, I'm sure he won't do it again.
We never really got to see his crazy eyes either. In every other show or movie he is in, they always make sure to show that actor's vibrating, twitchy eyes. I don't remember that much from his brief stint here.
bartleby
11-02-2011, 10:05 AM
Did anyone else notice that when Otis shot the zombie in-between him and Shane that this would be the second time he almost killed another person by aiming at something in front of him? Otis (RIP), I'm sorry, but you really need to make sure there aren't fucking people behind your target when you pull the trigger.
I noticed that. I thought it would have served him right if Shane had shot at the zombie and ended up hitting Otis.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 10:13 AM
That was an interesting episode.
Seems like with the time it took him to kill one fat redneck, he could have saved the both of them ...
One little thing, you can't do the guy a favor and make it a kill shot? I get it, you want to save your own ass but you couldn't have made it a (mostly) clean death? Cold, dude, COOOOOOLD. :nonono2:
dougmac
11-02-2011, 10:21 AM
That was an interesting episode.
Seems like with the time it took him to kill one fat redneck, he could have saved the both of them ...
One little thing, you can't do the guy a favor and make it a kill shot? I get it, you want to save your own ass but you couldn't have made it a (mostly) clean death? Cold, dude, COOOOOOLD. :nonono2:
I see a lot of people blasting Shame for not giving It is the kill shot, but that was part of the point. Zombies don't want to eat someone with a bullet through the brain, they want that live flesh.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 10:25 AM
I see a lot of people blasting Shame for not giving It is the kill shot, but that was part of the point. Zombies don't want to eat someone with a bullet through the brain, they want that live flesh.
But the episode itself contradicts that concept when Redneck Hawkeye points out that zombies had been gnawing on the zombified remains of the guy who hung himself.
If it's somewhat fresh, they will eat it. Especially if they are hungry enough, which these bastards were.
It took like 30 seconds for them to descend upon fatty after he got shot, I don't know that you can tell me that if he had died a few seconds before they got there, they wouldn't eat him.
dougmac
11-02-2011, 10:26 AM
But the episode contradicts that when Redneck Hawkeye points out that zombies had been gnawing on the zombified remains of the guy who hung himself.
If it's somewhat fresh, they will eat it. Especially if they are hungry enough, which these bastards were.
They could have gnawed when he was still dying. Anyway, it isn't like this show is overly concerned with consistency. I get your point though.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 10:29 AM
It's just a small issue for me, and quite frankly, it's not even an issue, him intentionally doing that to Otis might have been the point. We're supposed to question his motive and actions and just where his mind is right now.
Finally, some character development ... and its from the guy who should be dead. :)
Slewo.O
11-02-2011, 10:30 AM
It's just a small issue for me, and quite frankly, it's not even an issue, him intentionally doing that to Otis might have been the point. We're supposed to question his motive and actions and just where his mind is right now.
Finally, some character development ... and its from the guy who should be dead. :)
Maybe it's because he's crazy and jealous?
Andrew
11-02-2011, 10:30 AM
I see a lot of people blasting Shame for not giving It is the kill shot, but that was part of the point. Zombies don't want to eat someone with a bullet through the brain, they want that live flesh.
Plus, again, Shane can use that to justify in his mind that he didn't technically kill Otis. It was the zombies.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 10:33 AM
Plus, again, Shane can use that to justify in his mind that he didn't technically kill Otis. It was the zombies.
This is probably more in line with the reality, and it lines up with Shane's personality. "I promised to look after his wife." "I tried to save Rick..."
In Shane's mind HALF the blame is better than ALL the blame. So, "I only shot him in the leg, it's the zombies who killed him" seems exactly like something his character would convince himself.
Andrew
11-02-2011, 10:40 AM
This is probably more in line with the reality, and it lines up with Shane's personality. "I promised to look after his wife." "I tried to save Rick..."
In Shane's mind HALF the blame is better than ALL the blame. So, "I only shot him in the leg, it's the zombies who killed him" seems exactly like something his character would convince himself.
Agreed.
The more I think about it, the more I want Shane to stick around for the long-term. It'll definitely keep things more interesting.
Agreed.
The more I think about it, the more I want Shane to stick around for the long-term. It'll definitely keep things more interesting.
He is, at this point, the part of the show with the most appeal. Between the shower wine and being the only character with a bit of subtext, he's the one to watch.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 10:49 AM
He is, at this point, the part of the show with the most appeal. Between the shower wine and being the only character with a bit of subtext, he's the one to watch.
If only he could dramatically shave his head in EVERY episode.
Dark Sasha
11-02-2011, 10:52 AM
If only he could dramatically shave his head in EVERY episode.
*shane wakes up*
Rick(with a shaved head): HEY SHANE!
Lori(with a shaved head):......grrrr.....hey shane.
Carl(with a shaved head): HEY SHANE!
That guy who disappeared in season 1 (with a full head of hair): HEY SHANE! I'm ALIVE!
Shane: ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
*runs in the woods)
Dale(head shaved: What was his problem?
Otis(alive): I have no idea.
Andrew
11-02-2011, 11:25 AM
He is, at this point, the part of the show with the most appeal. Between the shower wine and being the only character with a bit of subtext, he's the one to watch.
Not surprisingly, I've been seeing whiny fanboys complaining on some other forums that they "can't wait for Shane to be killed off" just because he was already dead at this point in the comics. These are the same idiots who think that every single comic book adaptation should be 100% accurate in every way to the source material. :roll:
I swear, some people just have no imagination.
PatrickA
11-02-2011, 11:28 AM
But the episode itself contradicts that concept when Redneck Hawkeye points out that zombies had been gnawing on the zombified remains of the guy who hung himself.
If it's somewhat fresh, they will eat it. Especially if they are hungry enough, which these bastards were.
It took like 30 seconds for them to descend upon fatty after he got shot, I don't know that you can tell me that if he had died a few seconds before they got there, they wouldn't eat him.
Shane wasn't with redneck Hawkeye and wasn't really in a situation where he had a lot of time to weight the ratio between Good Bait:More Humane Death.
He knew for a fact that a screaming, wiggling Otis would do what he needed done. A dead on the ground Otis might not.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 11:28 AM
I personally think if an adaptation isn't doing a little something different, then what's the damned point of it?
somsta121383
11-02-2011, 11:32 AM
I personally think if an adaptation isn't doing a little something different, then what's the damned point of it?
Yeah, its cool to see for a minute. "Hey I remember that panel, awesome!" But that novelty can only last so long, more so with a show even than a movie. I love that the show is telling its own story.
Andrew
11-02-2011, 11:50 AM
I personally think if an adaptation isn't doing a little something different, then what's the damned point of it?
Exactly. It would be incredibly boring otherwise.
None of the most successful superhero movies have been entirely faithful to the comics. A nod to the comics is always fun, but adaptations by and large should be allowed to do their own thing. What's important is that the characterization is accurate.
DaveCummings
11-02-2011, 12:16 PM
I know the truth as to why Shane shot Otis. As they were limping away, Otis said something about drinking that last bottle of wine he had stashed in the bathroom. Shane wanted that wine to himself for when he takes a shower later, shoots Otis and takes off. When he's in the bathroom, he ransacks the cabinets in the bathroom, and only finds the clippers. It turned out Otis was full of shit about the wine.
Arion
11-02-2011, 02:57 PM
Agreed.
The more I think about it, the more I want Shane to stick around for the long-term. It'll definitely keep things more interesting.
Oh yes. Well, I think he'll be there at least until the end of this season.
Karate and Friendship
11-02-2011, 03:05 PM
Maybe Shane should kill Rick.
Won't happen, but that would be a major mindfuck.
Black Roman
11-02-2011, 07:24 PM
Maybe Shane should kill Rick.
Won't happen, but that would be a major mindfuck.
Maybe Shane should KISS Rick ... that would also be a major mindfuck ...
IN MAH PANTS!
Keith P.
11-02-2011, 08:51 PM
Maybe Shane should KISS Rick ... that would also be a major mindfuck ...
IN MAH PANTS!
I approve of this.
They both have nice hard bodies.
The Walking Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow
capntightpants
11-02-2011, 08:55 PM
The Walking Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow
The Cocking Dead
The Cocking Dead
Good one.
Patton
11-02-2011, 09:09 PM
People know that he didn't just shave his head to be dramatic right? I ask only because the host of Talking Dead thought the same thing.
Briomega
11-02-2011, 09:15 PM
People know that he didn't just shave his head to be dramatic right? I ask only because the host of Talking Dead thought the same thing.
Yeah that was pretty funny. It was obvious from the struggle why he did it. Although I suppose the make up effect could have been better.
People know that he didn't just shave his head to be dramatic right? I ask only because the host of Talking Dead thought the same thing.
The intent was clear, but it's funnier this way :)
Karate and Friendship
11-03-2011, 01:04 PM
Just watching the newest episode. Carl looks like he's raving on that bed.
Garth
11-03-2011, 01:12 PM
People know that he didn't just shave his head to be dramatic right? I ask only because the host of Talking Dead thought the same thing.
The host really thought that Shane shaved his head to be dramatic? Wow.
Karate and Friendship
11-03-2011, 01:19 PM
I haven't finished the episode, but why did he shave his head?
bartleby
11-03-2011, 01:22 PM
I haven't finished the episode, but why did he shave his head?
He prefers the feel of water splashing directly on his skin.
KSChris
11-03-2011, 01:24 PM
I haven't finished the episode, but why did he shave his head?
Increased aerodynamics when running from zombies.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 01:30 PM
I haven't finished the episode, but why did he shave his head?
FOR REALS To even out his hair because Otis ripped out a huge clump of it.
Karate and Friendship
11-03-2011, 01:34 PM
Oh yeah, I see now.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 01:36 PM
Oh yeah, I see now.
During the sex.
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 01:44 PM
During the sex.
Keeping this train on the tracks. :lol:
bartleby
11-03-2011, 01:45 PM
FOR REALS To even out his hair because Otis ripped out a huge clump of it.
I'm still not sure he really needed to do that. It's not like the other people were going to notice a clump of hair missing and automatically assume that Otis must have yanked it from Shane's head after he'd been shot in the kneecap to be left as zombie bait. Sure, someone probably would have asked about it, but you'd think Shane could come up with some story to explain it.
I'm still not sure he really needed to do that. It's not like the other people were going to notice a clump of hair missing and automatically assume that Otis must have yanked it from Shane's head after he'd been shot in the kneecap to be left as zombie bait. Sure, someone probably would have asked about it, but you'd think Shane could come up with some story to explain it.
After Lori clawed him last season, they didn't much thought to his "musta done it in my sleep" explanation of the scratches on his neck.
capntightpants
11-03-2011, 01:52 PM
I'm still not sure he really needed to do that. It's not like the other people were going to notice a clump of hair missing and automatically assume that Otis must have yanked it from Shane's head after he'd been shot in the kneecap to be left as zombie bait. Sure, someone probably would have asked about it, but you'd think Shane could come up with some story to explain it.
Like, I dunno... "a zombie did it."
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 01:55 PM
I approve of this.
They both have nice hard bodies.
The Walking Bow-Chicka-Wow-Wow
The Cocking Dead
Does anything say "I'm sorry for leaving you for dead and then banging your wife" better than throwing your pal a bone? (literally.)
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 01:55 PM
I'm still not sure he really needed to do that. It's not like the other people were going to notice a clump of hair missing and automatically assume that Otis must have yanked it from Shane's head after he'd been shot in the kneecap to be left as zombie bait. Sure, someone probably would have asked about it, but you'd think Shane could come up with some story to explain it.
Well, I saw it as it would be hard to explain a zombie pulling his hair out of all things. You'd think if one got that close, there would be a bite. Shaving his head just diffuses any line of questioning on it on top of all the other lies he has to tell.
capntightpants
11-03-2011, 01:58 PM
Well, I saw it as it would be hard to explain a zombie pulling his hair out of all things. You'd think if one got that close, there would be a bite. Shaving his head just diffuses any line of questioning on it on top of all the other lies he has to tell.
See, this is what I think how the writers would fix that: Make the other survivors dumb enough to believe it.
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 02:01 PM
Well, I saw it as it would be hard to explain a zombie pulling his hair out of all things. You'd think if one got that close, there would be a bite. Shaving his head just diffuses any line of questioning on it on top of all the other lies he has to tell.
There's like a billion excuses he could have used. So I'm going back to my "shaving of the head for dramatic effect" theory. :p
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:05 PM
Well, I saw it as it would be hard to explain a zombie pulling his hair out of all things. You'd think if one got that close, there would be a bite. Shaving his head just diffuses any line of questioning on it on top of all the other lies he has to tell.
But there's been lots of zombies clawing at people while they're held just out of the reach of their mouths. A zombie clawing at Shane's head and grabbing a chunk of hair doesn't seem implausible.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 02:05 PM
There's like a billion excuses he could have used. So I'm going back to my "shaving of the head for dramatic effect" theory. :p
Yeah, but why bother when a haircut makes it where you don't have to make excuses at all? When covering your ass, no lie is better than piling them on top of one other like a Jenga tower.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 02:08 PM
But there's been lots of zombies clawing at people while they're held just out of the reach of their mouths. A zombie clawing at Shane's head and grabbing a chunk of hair doesn't seem implausible.
He also committed a murder! He may not be thinking the most rationally, or want to deal with more explanations.
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:08 PM
Yeah, but why bother when a haircut makes it where you don't have to make excuses at all? When covering your ass, no lie is better than piling them on top of one other like a Jenga tower.
And abruptly shaving your head while refusing to talk about what happened when one of the crew didn't come back alive doesn't make people ask questions?
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:10 PM
He also committed a murder! He may not be thinking the most rationally, or want to deal with more explanations.
So which is it then: A calculated decision to hide the one bit of evidence that might link him to Otis' death, or an irrational decision made by someone who's discarding what few shreds of humanity he has left?
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 02:10 PM
Yeah, but why bother when a haircut makes it where you don't have to make excuses at all? When covering your ass, no lie is better than piling them on top of one other like a Jenga tower.
This is how I'd handle it:
Guy: Hey, what happened to your head?
Me: Hey look! That zombie is doing the Charleston!
*runs away while they all look*
It's no less plausible.
He also committed a murder! He may not be thinking the most rationally, or want to deal with more explanations.
Also, it's the zombie apocalypse and people are doing irrational things!!!! :shifty:
:lol:
Did a zombie grab him as he was dropping from the window? Grab and hold, at that.
somsta121383
11-03-2011, 02:14 PM
Wow you guys are dense. Obviously he didn't want a reminder to himself of what he did to the one man with the wits and powerful girth to save humanity from the living hell they find themselves in.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 02:15 PM
So which is it then: A calculated decision to hide the one bit of evidence that might link him to Otis' death, or an irrational decision made by someone who's discarding what few shreds of humanity he has left?
Screw this Gestapo interrogation! I'm not saying another thing until my lawyer arrives.
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 02:16 PM
Alternate Idea: Wear more hats.
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 02:17 PM
Wow you guys are dense. Obviously he didn't want a reminder to himself of what he did to the one man with the wits and powerful girth to save humanity from the living hell they find themselves in.
So then he DID do it for dramatic effect?
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:17 PM
Also, it's the zombie apocalypse and people are doing irrational things!!!! :shifty:
:lol:
Why haven't the characters realized this yet? Shane should just come clean about everything. "Listen up, everybody. I've got a few things to get off my chest. First, I had sex with Lori when we thought Rick was dead. Second, now that Rick's alive, I still want to have sex with her. Third, I shot Otis in the kneecap and left him to be devoured by zombies. Fourth, I've been wasting a whole lot of water. But look, guys, it's the zombipocalypse, and people do irrational things. So, are we cool?"
Screw this Gestapo interrogation! I'm not saying another thing until my lawyer arrives.
Am I still your lawyer?
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:19 PM
Wow you guys are dense. Obviously he didn't want a reminder to himself of what he did to the one man with the wits and powerful girth to save humanity from the living hell they find themselves in.
And looking in the mirror and seeing himself with Otis' haircut isn't going to remind him of that every day?
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 02:21 PM
Am I still your lawyer?
If you promise not to yell my client is guilty, throw all the incriminating evidence on the floor, and run out of the precinct crying again, then sure.
majorjoe23
11-03-2011, 02:21 PM
And looking in the mirror and seeing himself with Otis' haircut isn't going to remind him of that every day?
In Otis's clothes, no less. I'm sure his other coping method, binge eating, won't help.
somsta121383
11-03-2011, 02:32 PM
In Otis's clothes, no less. I'm sure his other coping method, binge eating, won't help.
Just wait until he starts banging Patricia. A matter of time until he shoots Carl too.
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:32 PM
In Otis's clothes, no less. I'm sure his other coping method, binge eating, won't help.
I think they should go really bizarre with it and have Shane start demanding that people call him Otis.
Matthew Brown
11-03-2011, 02:32 PM
In Otis's clothes, no less. I'm sure his other coping method, binge eating, couldn't help.
And slipping Mrs. Otis the ole glock.
bartleby
11-03-2011, 02:36 PM
The important question here is, If Shane completes the transformation into Otis, will he retain any part of his previous self, namely his love of playing in the water and drinking wine in the shower?
bachman
11-03-2011, 02:54 PM
Ok, are you guys really focusing this heavily on such a non-issue of Shane shaving his head, or are you doing satire of...yourselves?
somsta121383
11-03-2011, 03:00 PM
Ok, are you guys really focusing this heavily on such a non-issue of Shane shaving his head, or are you doing satire of...yourselves?
Hey, did you ever figure out what happened to that second sandwich?
Black Roman
11-03-2011, 03:03 PM
Ok, are you guys really focusing this heavily on such a non-issue of Shane shaving his head, or are you doing satire of...yourselves?
A little bit of Column A, a little bit of Column B.
majorjoe23
11-03-2011, 03:24 PM
The important question here is, If Shane completes the transformation into Otis, will he retain any part of his previous self, namely his love of playing in the water and drinking wine in the shower?
Otis eats smoked hams in the shower.
Cactusakic
11-03-2011, 03:26 PM
Otis eats rum hams in the shower.
.
Jason California
11-03-2011, 03:28 PM
Ok, are you guys really focusing this heavily on such a non-issue of Shane shaving his head, or are you doing satire of...yourselves?
When one shaves their head in TV, or movies like that it is usually a precursor to going balls out crazy. This show is not subtle Bachy.
somsta121383
11-03-2011, 03:30 PM
When one shaves their head in TV, or movies like that it is usually a precursor to going balls out crazy. This show is not subtle Bachy.
In real life too! See Britney Spears.
If you promise not to yell my client is guilty, throw all the incriminating evidence on the floor, and run out of the precinct crying again, then sure.
*slicks hair back*
Lawyer mode engaged!
Garth
11-03-2011, 03:50 PM
I'm still not sure he really needed to do that. It's not like the other people were going to notice a clump of hair missing and automatically assume that Otis must have yanked it from Shane's head after he'd been shot in the kneecap to be left as zombie bait. Sure, someone probably would have asked about it, but you'd think Shane could come up with some story to explain it.
I saw it as him further going into denial. At least if it his hair is shaved he can pretend the whole thing never really happened. As long as he sees a tuft missing, thats a pretty strong reminder of what he did.
Andrew
11-03-2011, 10:15 PM
I saw it as him further going into denial. At least if it his hair is shaved he can pretend the whole thing never really happened. As long as he sees a tuft missing, thats a pretty strong reminder of what he did.
Bingo.
In his mind he can rationalize that he didn't really kill Otis (it was the zombies), and by shaving his head and no longer having to look at the missing clump of hair, he'll eventually be able to convince himself that the whole thing never happened.
It's the "out of sight, out of mind" approach.
DaveCummings
11-04-2011, 05:21 AM
*slicks hair back*
Lawyer mode engaged!http://hilery.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/phoenix-wright.jpg
somsta121383
11-04-2011, 05:29 AM
Bingo.
In his mind he can rationalize that he didn't really kill Otis (it was the zombies), and by shaving his head and no longer having to look at the missing clump of hair, he'll eventually be able to convince himself that the whole thing never happened.
It's the "out of sight, out of mind" approach.
But why didn't he say that while he did it or go tell another character? As a viewer I need my hand held through the show and shouldn't have to figure anything out for myself!
DaveCummings
11-04-2011, 05:51 AM
So which is it then: A calculated decision to hide the one bit of evidence that might link him to Otis' death, or an irrational decision made by someone who's discarding what few shreds of humanity he has left?
Can't be both? A irrational, calculated decision to hide the one bit of evidence of someone discarding what few shreds of shower wine he has left?
Marcdachamp
11-04-2011, 06:24 AM
I saw it as him further going into denial. At least if it his hair is shaved he can pretend the whole thing never really happened. As long as he sees a tuft missing, thats a pretty strong reminder of what he did.
Also, I'm sure he didn't want anyone thinking he got bit, there. That just raises more questions.
Garth
11-04-2011, 07:57 AM
But why didn't he say that while he did it or go tell another character? As a viewer I need my hand held through the show and shouldn't have to figure anything out for myself!
The good news is there are plenty of shows for those people. The bad news is...there are plenty of shows for those people.
DaveCummings
11-04-2011, 03:38 PM
I hope when sobbing cancer lady finds her daughter, it turns out she's a zombie and eats her mom.
I do hope the female characters we've just been introduced to aren't like the others. Y'know annoying to the point where I hope that they become zombie chow.
Dr. Chaos
11-04-2011, 04:23 PM
I hope when sobbing cancer lady finds her daughter, it turns out she's a zombie and eats her mom.
I do hope the female characters we've just been introduced to aren't like the others. Y'know annoying to the point where I hope that they become zombie chow.
Maggie is too cute to be annoying.
Arion
11-04-2011, 08:33 PM
I hope when sobbing cancer lady finds her daughter, it turns out she's a zombie and eats her mom.
.
Now that would be something.
Dr. Chaos
11-06-2011, 01:45 PM
I'm surprised Dale never said anything about Shane practically getting an orgasm while aiming his gun at Rick's head in the woods.
That was my favorite moment of season one. I almost burst out laughing when Dale cut in to view and said "Jesus..".
Andrew
11-06-2011, 01:50 PM
I'm surprised Dale never said anything about Shane practically getting an orgasm while aiming his gun at Rick's head in the woods.
That was my favorite moment of season one. I almost burst out laughing when Dale cut in to view and said "Jesus..".
Based on a clip they played after the season premiere showcasing random scenes from the upcoming season, it looks like that'll be picked up on soon in some capacity (i.e. a private talk between Dale and Shane).
bartleby
11-06-2011, 03:08 PM
It's been a week. Is there not an animated gif of Carl having his seizure yet?
Thudpucker
11-06-2011, 03:13 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/thudpucker/images.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/thudpucker/images.jpg
This week's ep: Vatos Grandma returns with the Missing Girl.
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 03:18 PM
This week's ep: Vatos Grandma returns with the Missing Girl.
I'm calling it now - best episode ever!
I'm calling it now - best episode ever!
:thumb:
And she's somehow gotten ahold of Darrel's brother's hand...
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 04:02 PM
What the hell? Why is Shane dramatically shaving his head?! Looks like this is gonna be a good one tonight.
Stark Raving
11-06-2011, 04:58 PM
You'll know the shit is getting deep when he shaves his pubes.
You'll know the shit is getting deep when he shaves his pubes.
It's truly the only way he can properly inhabit/enjoy Otis' clothes.
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:01 PM
I hope Carl talks more about that deer tonight.
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:02 PM
Man, shaved head Shane/Otis 2 looks a lot like Batista.
Man, shaved head Shane/Otis 2 looks a lot like Batista.
With the overalls I'm hoping for an Of Mice and Men moment, George.
Abundance of Character...:lol:!!!
Amongst other things.
James Patrick
11-06-2011, 05:04 PM
Shane looks like a retarded farm hand.
Adrian B AWESOME
11-06-2011, 05:04 PM
Shane's overalls are amazing.
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:05 PM
I love his blank stairs of confusion. Or reflection.
Go to Town Expert :heybaby:
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:09 PM
Look at Rick - playing match maker for Glenn.
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:09 PM
Go to Town Expert :heybaby:
I hope Maggie what that means.
ssteve1011
11-06-2011, 05:10 PM
Rick hookin up glenn
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:11 PM
First they taught Glenn how to get drunk, now they're gonna get the lad laid.
ssteve1011
11-06-2011, 05:12 PM
Redneck hawkeye is quickly becoming my favorite character
Hello, Farmer's Daughter.
Hello, Bewbies!
Snowball, eh?
Poor Theodore Dog.
ssteve1011
11-06-2011, 05:15 PM
First walkers now swimmers
Adrian B AWESOME
11-06-2011, 05:15 PM
Can we keep the swimming one, George?
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:16 PM
So when does Dale go ahead and just adopt T-Dog?
Pregnancy...Swimmers...I see what they're doing.
:heybaby:
Can we keep the swimming one, George?
:lol:
Will he love him and squeeze him?
So when does Dale go ahead and just adopt T-Dog?
*see Dale's position on Snowballs for details*
Adrian B AWESOME
11-06-2011, 05:18 PM
:lol:
Will he love him and squeeze him?
I just wanted to see the rabbits, Rick!
somsta121383
11-06-2011, 05:20 PM
Gee son, we should find you some medicine for that arm.
Gee son, you don't wanna drink that.
Gee son, are you retarded?
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