5.11 - Joy To The World

I don't know if it was brought up here, but House was carrying the book as he left, and stopped to see Cuddy and the baby. I read that somewhere else and watched the scene again, but I really don't see it. Granted, I watch on a computer and it is rather dark in the room Even on a TV, it's hard to see. His fingers are curled around the spine and the book is dark, his coat is dark and the room is darkish. But if you watch it in slo-mo, there's a frame or two where his hand turns and you can see the end of the book sticking out.

was expecting some kind of tragedy as all of the episodes had been consistent in being pretty good, but progressively depressing lol, nice change from time to time. Except, of course, for the fact that the episode killed a 16-year-old girl who'd been bullied and found her only solace in homework and having sex with a guy wasn't completely a douche and treated her "kind of like" a girlfriend. Y'know, when his posse wasn't around to see him. I know that Cuddy ended up with a baby, but everything leading to it was definitely a downer, which -- to me -- makes it that bittersweet combination of events that's typical of a "House" episode.

I can't even believe I'm going to comment on Foreteen, but here goes: I seriously hope they are going to show Cameron having some kind of conversation with Foreman about his relationship with 13. I know she probably will not go downhill as quickly as Cameron's husband did, but still... I can't stop thinking of how Foreman was poo-pooing Cam's commitment to the guy because he was dying. Way to go, Foreman. Now you can see what that "wasted weekend" feels like for yourself, if you dare get close enough to her. Or perhaps you actually will get close enough to her since she won't be around forever... In other news, I pretty much called this entire episode. I hate when that happens. :( Also, WAY too many elements I had to suspend disbelief for in this ep. ETA: Except, of course, for the fact that the episode killed a 16-year-old girl who'd been bullied and found her only solace in homework and having sex with a guy wasn't completely a douche and treated her "kind of like" a girlfriend. Y'know, when his posse wasn't around to see him. I know it's a nitpick, but I think the "homework" comment was a lie she told to cover up how happy it made her to see Simon. I think it was all part of her desire to hide the nature of their relationship and the result of it. Just one more lie on top of all the others she told that ultimately ended her life. :(

I know it's a nitpick, but I think the "homework" comment was a lie she told to cover up how happy it made her to see Simon. I think it was all part of her desire to hide the nature of their relationship and the result of it. Just one more lie on top of all the others she told that ultimately ended her life. :( I disagree. It was stated repeatedly in the episode that the patient was an over-achiever. She was a social outcast not only for being heavy but also for being smart and taking school seriously. A sad story.

I don't know if it was brought up here, but House was carrying the book as he left, and stopped to see Cuddy and the baby. I read that somewhere else and watched the scene again, but I really don't see it. Granted, I watch on a computer and it is rather dark in the room Even on a TV, it's hard to see. His fingers are curled around the spine and the book is dark, his coat is dark and the room is darkish. But if you watch it in slo-mo, there's a frame or two where his hand turns and you can see the end of the book sticking out. Found it, thanks! Nice touch.

My public service for today: I had a chance to consult the DVR and transcribe when House explains his prank. Wilson says, "Completely meaningless prank, even for you." House replies, "Stealing your ice cream is a completely meaningless—albeit delicious—prank. Observing my team's reactions to unexplained phenomena could have been useful."

I know it's a nitpick, but I think the "homework" comment was a lie she told to cover up how happy it made her to see Simon. I think it was all part of her desire to hide the nature of their relationship and the result of it. Just one more lie on top of all the others she told that ultimately ended her life. :( I disagree. It was stated repeatedly in the episode that the patient was an over-achiever. She was a social outcast not only for being heavy but also for being smart and taking school seriously. Which actually, I found pretty ridiculous. That seemed to be a posh prep school, and in places like that, pretty much everyone is an overachiever, trying to build their applications for college. And that's especially in this region, where there are so many prep schools and so much competition for not that many slots at the top colleges and universities. School is life and death in a place like that. She might be an outcast for being overweight or socially inept or being perceived as kissing up to teachers, but for working hard? Not so much.

So here's something I really want to know, though it makes no difference to anything on the show. What movie was playing in the room with Janice and 13? They panned across a tv screen showing a black and white Christmas movie and you could hear a little of the dialogue but it just didn't look famliar to me. Santa Meets the Martians? I just dunno.

So here's something I really want to know, though it makes no difference to anything on the show. What movie was playing in the room with Janice and 13? They panned across a tv screen showing a black and white Christmas movie and you could hear a little of the dialogue but it just didn't look famliar to me. Santa Meets the Martians? I just dunno. The scene where 13 introduces herself? Aren't they just watching the news?

So here's something I really want to know, though it makes no difference to anything on the show. What movie was playing in the room with Janice and 13? They panned across a tv screen showing a black and white Christmas movie and you could hear a little of the dialogue but it just didn't look famliar to me. Santa Meets the Martians? I just dunno. It was black and white, right? It's a Wonderful Life? Miracle on 34th Street? Bells of St. Mary's? The Bishop's Wife?

So here's something I really want to know, though it makes no difference to anything on the show. What movie was playing in the room with Janice and 13? They panned across a tv screen showing a black and white Christmas movie and you could hear a little of the dialogue but it just didn't look famliar to me. Santa Meets the Martians? I just dunno. It was black and white, right? It's a Wonderful Life? Miracle on 34th Street? Bells of St. Mary's? The Bishop's Wife? It was none of the above. At least I didn't recognize it. It was probably some minor film that they didn't have to pay royalties for, or they created an old film for the purposes, much as they've created their own footage for House's soaps (even before the "Prescription Passion" episodes).

Yep, I went through all those mentally peggy06. Namaste's right, none of the above. I think it's a real film, but a minor one, and I just want to know. But I guess it could be something they put together. The puzzle thing, ya know? ;-) Must. rewatch.

Yep, I went through all those mentally peggy06. Namaste's right, none of the above. I think it's a real film, but a minor one, and I just want to know. But I guess it could be something they put together. The puzzle thing, ya know? ;-) Must. rewatch. Christmas in Connecticut? An old movie about some convicts escaping at Christmas (can't recall name)? Can't think of any more, and you and namaste are probably right.

Christmas in Connecticut is Barbara Stanwyck who writes a column in a magazine that makes her out to be a Martha Stewart type. As a publicity stunt, she gets roped into having a soldier stay at her farm for Christmas. But she can't cook, etc. And, of course, she falls in love with the soldier. The escaping convicts is We're No Angels -- Bogie, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray escape from Devil's Island. (There's a remake with DeNiro and Sean Penn which must be avoided.) ETA: Come to the Stable - Loretta Young and Celete Holm as nuns Going My Way or The Bells of St. Mary - Bing Crosby as a singing priest The Bishop's Wife - Cary Grant, David Niven, Loretta Young

Which actually, I found pretty ridiculous. That seemed to be a posh prep school, and in places like that, pretty much everyone is an overachiever, trying to build their applications for college. And that's especially in this region, where there are so many prep schools and so much competition for not that many slots at the top colleges and universities. School is life and death in a place like that. She might be an outcast for being overweight or socially inept or being perceived as kissing up to teachers, but for working hard? Not so much. I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment... especially since it backs up my theory that she was using the "I"m in a good mood because I'm doing homework" excuse to cover up how happy she was that Simon had just been there. Even the way she gets asked ("You're in a good mood...") suggests that something other than what meets the eye is at work in the scene. (Even when I'm not thrilled with an episode, I can still see the layers of meaning in it.)

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