Review of Process Stories
Written by Toniann
That Election Night party looked, well, like a heck of a lot of fun.
Honestly, I kind of wished I was there. Who knows, maybe I could have
flirted with Bruno Gianelli, too.
I tried to catch that Aristotle quote Sam was focusing on; I think it was
"a probable impossibility is preferable to an improbable possibility". But
I could be wrong. I don't know, I studied Aristotle as a theatre major but
what I remember is the whole bit about characterization is governed by plot.
The rest is a blank.
It's just cake, Sam. You know, probably that same yellow cake with lots of
frosting, some of it blue, that's always at parties. A sheet cake. Then
again, it is the White House. They have a 24 hour pastry chef -- just ask
Ainsley. Wait, you can't. Okay, maybe it wasn't a completely nonsensical
question. They probably do have good cake there.
Should Sam do it? Sam's going to do it, we all know that. Is Sam going to
win? Well, since Rob Lowe is leaving the show, I think so, all evidence to
the contrary. And that's all I have to say about that, I guess, as Forrest
Gump once said. Honestly, I'm neither pro nor con on this storyline, because
I know it was generated through necessity. Sometimes great things are
created because of necessity. Who knows, maybe it'll end up being a really
compelling story and worth it. Or maybe just a convenient one.
Speaking of the Horton Wilde campaign, hey, so Elsie Snuffin is actually
Will Bailey's sister? I know she called him "big brother" in the last
episode but I thought that was a figure of speech. I wonder why the
different last name -- I somehow doubt little sis is married, she seems to
young and her big brother is still worrying about what she's wearing in
public, but who knows.
Actually, CJ, if I were the president, I imagine there would be plenty of
times I'd certainly be tempted to say, "My God, I have no earthly idea what
you're talking about." Though I confess it's probably a poor idea. Yet
another reason I am not the Commander in Chief.
OT moment: I was in New York City this weekend and visited the NBC studio
store (and took the tour). Neat. They had some West Wing stuff available --
shirts, mugs -- but alas, no Bartlet for America bumper stickers. I tried,
guys.
I actually did not realize that Andy (Wyatt) was running for re-election.
Though obviously in a race she was very likely to win all along, since 85%
doesn't happen overnight. That does explain more, though, about why she was
at debate prep and involved in campaign stuff. Should have thought of that
sooner.
On the other hand, I'm still slow on the uptake as far as what's going on
with her regarding this fight she's picking regarding her pregnancy. She's
going to get sued? Did I hear that right? On what grounds? Does she want
some conservative group to challenge her so that she can make a point? I'm
trying to follow along and I think that's the gist. Any thoughts,
though, on what actionable suit could be brought up against her for being
pregnant? Assuming I heard correctly?
It was rather the night for romance, hmmm? Bartlet and Abbey and their
interrupted seduction. Leo's very understand date/lawyer, Jordan Kendall
(anyone else think about his wife during those scenes when he got called
away and asked her to wait?). Donna's budding whatever with Christian
Slater -- Reese, Jack Reese I think, though I'm not sure about the first
name. Josh ogling Amy's dress. Bruno on a mission. And Toby's rather
affectionate ex who still won't marry him? My goodness. What a turn-on
winning can be. Too bad they didn't swing, you know, a couple of the
president's kids into town (since their dad just got re-elected and all
that), or at least just Zoey, for Charlie's sake.
"Is your office now the House of the Rising Sun?"
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