6.20 - The Choice

For me, House is only likeable in the context of his relationship with Wilson. To me, this episode proves the contrary. We saw him meddling with Taub to the point that Taub gave up his affair and tried (again) loyalty with his wife. He had a fun "girls night out" with Thirteen, he enjoyed himself with Chase and Foreman. (And of course earlier this season, we saw how he helped repair Foreman's relationship with his brother.) Was Wilson an instigator in each one of those nights? Yes, but House went along with it and found something from each encounter. House's eventual decision to reject what he'd found speaks to his current state of mind, not that he only makes sense with Wilson. In addition, I'd say that this season have given us glimpses of another House as well through his relationship with Alvie and the other patients in "Broken," Foreman's brother, and in the past there has been Cate in "Frozen," Amber, of course, even Lucas at times. And his Mom, of course. I'd say that while I find his friendship with Wilson to be the most significant, it's far from the only one that informs of the more "human" characteristics of House that he chooses to hide most of the time.

At the risk of going off topic -- though the "conversion therapy" movement is on topic -- there is an interesting story out today on board member from one of those groups caught with a male prostitute at the airport. The board members says he hired the young man to "help with his luggage." Another hypocrite! What a surprise! This is what intolerance brings about - self-loathing, lying, etc. If this guy hadn't been made to feel bad about what he really was, maybe some other people would have been spared in the process.

If this guy hadn't been made to feel bad about what he really was, maybe some other people would have been spared in the process. I feel like there's a parallel to House's situation in there somewhere, as someone who's definitely left others damaged in his wake. Could you elaborate on that, please? One big difference between Sam and Amber is that House had a pre-existing relationship with Amber. Perhaps that was one reason House was "willing" to negotiate with her for time with Wilson. However, he is more emotionally stripped this season, and it seems like he feels like Wilson could dump him and emotionally survive, even if House couldn't. Slightly OT: Last year I went to the most beautiful "wedding," in a state that doesn't allow gay marriage or any other gay connubial rights. However, these two men in their late 40s wanted to have a public ceremony, and it was truly incredible. Friends flew in from all over the world to North Carolina. Our longtime friend is out and proud; his husband revealed that he had been disowned by his family, came from a deeply religious background and had struggled with his sexuality for decades. He was the absolutely perfect match for our friend, and I've never seen two people so blissfully happy. I've also known two couples who got married that same time that I did, who broke up when the husband discovered/revealed that he was gay. I have no idea how either of these men regarded their sexuality when they got married, but to make a truly awful pun, the truth will out.

It's horrific, isn't it? I think the people who go through this are absolutely desperate. For whatever reason (family or religious disapproval) they really want to try to be straight. Case in point: one of my closest friends comes from a very strict, close knit large Southern Baptist family. When he came out, they disowned him and most of them stopped speaking to him (along with most of the community where he lived). He was absolutely devastated. Now, almost 20 years later, he's got a somewhat less contentious relationship with them. It's still icy and they still tell him regularly that he's going to hell and recently, they hurt him very badly by signing petitions urging their senators to deny equal rights to gays, but they're speaking to him again. I can see where that might drive a person (who is less strong than he is) to want to try to change who they were. The loss of family, friends, lifestyle, etc. is heartbreaking. All for being who you are. It's sad. He's a lovely, wonderful man who has done great things and it's their loss not knowing him. I read a couple of discussions in forums and I was shocked... *Parents* trying to help a Concerned Mother to explain to her 13-year-old-son that he was an abomination who was going to die early and burn in hell without alienating him? They got her to stop him from going to his therapist... See, I never met anyone ~*religious*~ like that. So far I'd only read things like some guy who performed studies that show that liberals are brain-damaged or some people who wanted to go to Heath Ledger's funeral and throw stones so, to be honest, I just laughed at them. It never occurred to me how their ideas affect their children. It's really sad.

I thought the sheets were his also. The breastmilk scene was funny. Loved the karaoke. HOWEVER, TO EVERYONE THINKING TAUB MADE A CHOICE.... I think that was a lie. He was holding a box, when House walked up, told them they were napkin rings, but he never opened them. Taub had being lying to House all along until his wife showed up and told him the truth. Taub won't change, by thanking House for saving his marriage he knew that would let him off the hook. ANYWAYS, after House threw down the box, that nurse grabbed it up and moved it like he knew what it was (something medical, maybe).

ANYWAYS, after House threw down the box, that nurse grabbed it up and moved it like he knew what it was (something medical, maybe). Both times I watched the episode, I heard the distinct "clunk" of a waste basket. Which would be perfectly in character for Nurse Jeffrey. Is he to be the next Evil Nurse Brenda? One cheesy thing: during the final scenes in Nolan's office, big moments had a crash of thunder on the soundtrack. Bad enough it was pouring rain, which always symbolizes unhappiness on television. Also, that was the fastest Google search in recorded history. ETA: speaking of religious intolerance, when I got married, I was going to Weight Watchers. The group leader was married to a rabbi, and we took a liking to each other. She seemed concerned that I was marrying a Jewish guy. We went to lunch, and I asked her how she'd feel if one of her children married a gentile. "They would be dead to me," she replied, as if it was the most natural thing in the world. Suffice to say I found another meeting.

Can someone tell me what House says after Cuddy asks him "How drunk were you?" in the beginning? I'm having trouble understanding. Thanks.

Can someone tell me what House says after Cuddy asks him "How drunk were you?" in the beginning? I'm having trouble understanding. Thanks. He says, "About yea drunk."

Can someone tell me what House says after Cuddy asks him "How drunk were you?" in the beginning? I'm having trouble understanding. Thanks. He says, "About yea drunk." Thank you. I have to admit, though... as a non-native speaker I'm still at a loss. That means "Very drunk", yes? :blink:

The word "yea" in this context is a non-specific way of saying "that" or "this," typically when used in conjunction with a hand movement. So a father may say that his child is "yea tall" and hold a hand to his waist. Or someone could use it sarcastically to say that they cared "yea much" and hold their fingers a slight distance apart. Oh, great explanation. Thanks, namaste. Still learning completely new stuff about your beautiful language. I re-watched that moment an embarrassing number of times, trying to hear what he was saying, but gave up. Loving that I can just come here and ask and get an answer this quickly :)

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