Pony Pep Talk Needed...ARRGGH!

[rabid1st]

I have had a premonition of a pony-free Christmas as RTD and company start giving interviews about The Next Doctor all over the interwebs.

It took hold of me for no good reason. I have no additional spoiler news or anything, so don't fret over that. Suddenly, I just saw RTD talking up something that was completely ordinary (The Next Doctor) and I thought...he's not going to come through for us. He just doesn't get it. Though he did say he's getting better at hiding information from the press and fans.

I think this sudden loss of faith comes from the confidence they are showing going to Comic Con. They have what they think is an epic finale in the bag and they are ready to face questions from the audience with no fear of influence, no possiblity of second guessing themselves. I have to wonder what sort of reception they are going to get from the fans. Obviously, there is a lot of ill will about Donna, but most of the Rose-lovers seem to have given up the ship. I don't know...maybe this has all just gone on too long for me to keep being optimistic.

Someone give me a pep talk.

Depressing Pessimists are NOT welcome!

:grin:

Comments

[fidesangelus.livejournal.com]

While I love Russel and really respect David (or vice a versa) in the end the real reason I'm holding out legitimate, honest hope for a pony is Billie Piper. When I watched the DW Confidential for JE's it was clear to me how much she wasn't behind the ending Rose was getting and how she just seemed sort of sad. I know she was saying all of the right things but watching her made me believe that at least someone recognized how wrong it was to try and say after everything she'd been through Rose would just accept a duplicate Doctor. The whole point of Christmas Invasion was Rose struggling to accept Ten because 'he wasn't her Doctor' and he was actually still the Doctor so for Rose to just accept her Doctor leaving her on a beach with an angsty, well informed clone goes against everything we know about who Rose Tyler is. So if Billie agreed to come back to film something for the last RTD, DT Doctor Who-fest I have to believe she wouldn't have done it unless it was truly faithful to the Rose we know and respect.

Not sure if that qualifies as a pep talk but I'll use my special Pony Inspired icon in case it needed more pep. :)

[auntiesuze.livejournal.com]

*chomps popcorn and watches rabid1st and fidesangelus go to town*

What you guys said. My brain is too fried on educational psychology reading to contribute anything meaningful. Except...GO TEAM PONY!!!!1

[sensiblecat.livejournal.com]

I remember staying at Ty Rosa, Cardiff's gayest guesthouse, and discussing JE with the couple who ran the place...how there was maybe a subtext in the Doctor making another self and sending him into an alternative universe where he wouldn't compromise his image...and they agreed with me that it was a classic example of staying in the closet. And I really will feel that if RTD doesn't come through on this he's letting down himself and all the other people who've cheered on what remains TV's most gay-friendly series, in the UK at least. I feel that if RTD is gonna talk the talk he has to walk the walk - the Doctor has to COME OUT for God's sake! You don't have to be gay to feel that very strongly - it's supposed to be a show about discovering your potential and living life authentically, whoever you are. If the Doctor stays in the closet being luvvie and huggy but denying himself a meaningful relationship, it will amount to an act of gross hypocrisy, and that's what upsets me most.

[soophelia.livejournal.com]

but most of the Rose-lovers seem to have given up the ship.

They have? Have they left fandom or gone over to different ships? Well, I know I haven't. I still love Doctor/Rose and I hope that RTD will give us a happy ending.

I leave the island for nine days...

[nightbeast.livejournal.com]

... and you lose faith in the pony.

Fortunately, I've been surrounded by ponies throughout my holiday. The Shetland variety, well suited to the harsh climate and rough terrain. Really great hair, too.



Lisa