Actually that could be kind of cool. To see John take control like he always does and then have Carter smack him down for it.
Oh, I'd be all about that. On the one hand, I dig John's laissez faire attitude about everything because really, what are the operating protocols for a space expedition? I don't think SG-1 was exactly a model of sticking to the letter. On the other hand, he is the military commander and it would be nice to see him get some flak for making stupid decisions. And he certainly makes his share.
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I mean, it's beginning to get a bit old, where when Rodney says he can't do it, John *makes* him do it. Also, one day it's going to backfire on them, and I can so see John blaming Rodney and holding it over his head.
Wow. I never quite thought about it that way. The way John amps Rodney up and stresses him out to solve a crisis has always niggled at me, but I think it's actually the larger issue you mentioned that's at the center of it all. (This is my favorite part of fandom discussion, when someone else is able to crystallize something I might have been thinking but was unable to put in words -- thanks for that!)
The other thing that's always bothered be about that dynamic is that John is sort of rough with Rodney emotionally. I'm thinking that it's probably not a bad idea to be nice or even suck up a bit to your resident genius because it's your resident genius who can fuck you all up. Now that we've seen he's capable of defying John, there's no telling what he might do if he feels the situation warrants it. No one can outhink him, so he holds the ultimate power when it comes to Atlantis. I'd love to see an evil!Rodney episode just for kicks, because they'd really be up a creek of Rodney ever decided he didn't want to play nice.
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To be honest though, I think it's actually the former, but it certainly comes off to me as the latter.
I agree, but I really enjoy the crazy!Sheppard characterization. What's always intrigued me is that the episode where John was most whacked (Epiphany) was the one JF supposedly had a hand in. It makes me wonder what JF really thinks about Sheppard.
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If you do go and watch them, keep an eye out for the episode where Carter starts dating this Ancient that builds a Stargate in her basement.
You can't be serious. This happens? (Also, oh, Rodney! You never really had a chance to start with, but you certainly can't compete with an Ancient! Sad.)
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Oh, I'd be all about that. On the one hand, I dig John's laissez faire attitude about everything because really, what are the operating protocols for a space expedition? I don't think SG-1 was exactly a model of sticking to the letter. On the other hand, he is the military commander and it would be nice to see him get some flak for making stupid decisions. And he certainly makes his share.
Wow. I never quite thought about it that way. The way John amps Rodney up and stresses him out to solve a crisis has always niggled at me, but I think it's actually the larger issue you mentioned that's at the center of it all. (This is my favorite part of fandom discussion, when someone else is able to crystallize something I might have been thinking but was unable to put in words -- thanks for that!)
The other thing that's always bothered be about that dynamic is that John is sort of rough with Rodney emotionally. I'm thinking that it's probably not a bad idea to be nice or even suck up a bit to your resident genius because it's your resident genius who can fuck you all up. Now that we've seen he's capable of defying John, there's no telling what he might do if he feels the situation warrants it. No one can outhink him, so he holds the ultimate power when it comes to Atlantis. I'd love to see an evil!Rodney episode just for kicks, because they'd really be up a creek of Rodney ever decided he didn't want to play nice.
I agree, but I really enjoy the crazy!Sheppard characterization. What's always intrigued me is that the episode where John was most whacked (Epiphany) was the one JF supposedly had a hand in. It makes me wonder what JF really thinks about Sheppard.
You can't be serious. This happens? (Also, oh, Rodney! You never really had a chance to start with, but you certainly can't compete with an Ancient! Sad.)