5.07 The Curious Case of Dean Winchester Reaction Post

[coyotesuspect]

Basically, Sam Winchester is my favorite person ever.
Like, more than Rahm Emanuel or Queen Elizabeth 1, he's my favorite person.

And this episode- for some reason I am still trying to figure out- only made that love stronger and deeper.
I dunno. Just. How badly he wanted to play poker and save Dean. D: And Dean being all, "No Sammy. You're bad at poker, etc, etc."
And then Sam actually won, by using his and Dean's epic love, and... I just. I love him, guys. Okay? He could spend the rest of the season kicking kittens and I would still love him.
Possibly this means I identify over much with Dean. It's the only possible explanation I can think of for my epic Sam-love. (Hi! I'm one of those people who believe Dean is the ultimate Samgirl and Sam the ultimate Deangirl.)
Moving on.
Guess what else I realized this episode?
I don't really find Bobby that compelling.
Wait. Wait. Before you kill me- I think Bobby is awesome. Actually, I don't think that. I know that. Bobby is awesome. Gravity works. Someday the sun will expand to such an immense size, it will swallow the Earth whole. Etc. Etc.
But, his angst? I just didn't care. Apparently, I only like Bobby when he's being awesome. When he's not being awesome, I'm kind of bored. (And come to think of it, I kind of felt that way about DaLDoM. Oh. Dead wife. How...sad.) But... I think I feel that way about a lot of non-Sam characters. Even Dean's angst, to a certain extent, is only interesting to me when it's about Sam.
....I admit I have a problem. BUT IF LOVING SAM IS WRONG, THEN I DONT WANT TO BE RIGHT.... That's what Dean said.

Moving on. For real this time.

This was a solid episode. Nothing earth shattering, nothing heart breaking, nothing omg! hilarious. Just... solid all around. Old man Dean was great, and very Dean. (Anyone know who the actor was?)

"You're adorable." "And dangerous!" <--- Best description of Dean Winchester ever.

I do like that the boys are working together again. There was a moment of worry when Dean was all, "NO SAM. NO POKER. BAD." And then Sam went and did it anyway while Dean and Bobby were gravedigging. I was wondering, "Hey. Dean. Shouldn't you be, I dunno, worried about where your brother is?" And I was kind of : / over Sam doing the lone-wolf-I-don't-care-what-Dean-thinks thing. Because that's what got him into all that trouble last season. (Though part of me really wanted this to prove that Sam can make the right decisions on his own and doesn't have to default into brother-knows-best mode).
But, no. Boys were working together, using their Epic Love to trick the man-witch. (Who was very hot, imho. Though possibly I was just in love with his accent. <3333) Man-witch also made me miss the Trickster. And that made me wonder what would have happened if the Trickster met Bela. And how Bela would have been an awesome Trickster-protege and how they should have teamed up and fought crime wreaked delightful havoc on the Winchesters.
But that's neither here nor there. Point is, boys worked together. Working together failed. Dean (almost) died calling Sam's name, and Sam doesn't want to live if living is without Dean. And he's also a better poker player than everyone gives him credit for.

"And Sammy? Don't lose." DEEEEEEEEAN. DEEEEEEEEEEEAN. The delivery on that line was perfect. My heart, idk. It did weird things to my heart. (The fact that man-witch kept referring to Dean as "your big brother" did weird things to my heart too.)

"When it's about your brother, you get so emotional your brain flies right out the window." Oh, Sam. <3 This is true, but it's also not true, and that's what I love about our boys. <3

"That whole going out of your head thing- there's more to you than meets the eye." <3's on Sam some more.
Also? "Cash these in for Dean please," was totally delivered as, "I CAN HAS BROTHERBURGER NAO PLZ"
And. Bobby was there. In a wheelchair. GOD. CAN YOU JUST ADMIT YOUR LOVE FOR BOBBY AND GO HEAL HIM NOW?
Oh. I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I am totally digging the political jokes this season. Change you can believe in! John McCain! HEE! (And I really want Bobby elections fic, idek. Someone write that for me.)
Finally, my favorite part of the entire episode was:
"Your turn to pick up dinner."
"The usual?"
BOYS. BOOOOOOOYS. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYS. BACK ON TRACK AND WORKING TOGETHER. AND JUST. SO DOMESTIC AND COMFORTABLE WITH EACH OTHER, AND IT JUST. EVERYTHING IS SHINY AND HAPPY AND NEW. *flails*

ETA: I forgot to mention: Dean: "I don't know if you've noticed, but me and Sam don't have much." YAY! DEAN SPEAKING ABOUT HIM AND SAM AS A UNIT. THERE IS NO DEAN WITHOUT SAM. NO SAM WITHOUT DEAN. *flails some more* codependentbrotherssaywhut?



Oh, and if anyone is interested, I still have one space open for drabble writing. So if you want me to write you a drabble (more of a ficlet, really, I'll be honest), just amble over to my previous post.

Those who already requested a drabble, you'll get them when I'm done with them and be grateful for it, dammit sometime this week.

IRL: I went to Target today, by myself. Which does not sound like that big of a deal, except this is the first time I've been a significant ways off campus without someone, and I figured out the public transportation on my own and everything. :D! *pins badge to chest* I ended up spending too much money. Most of it was necessary (like the pants I bought; all of the sudden all my pants were too large. Apparently I lost the freshman fifteen instead of gaining them?), but I also got a red peacoat WHICH I DIDNT NEED. But which I have already received several compliments on today. So.

Now I think I'll clean my room some and then go to Tea. (We have tea here every Friday; it's awesome.) Then it's Haunted House, kill a couple hours, swing dancing, bed, SPN mini-marathon, schoolwork, House party, Halloween party in city, questionable activities of questionable legality, bed, schoolwork, White Castle adventure, schoolwork. And that's my weekend plans in a nutshell. (Note: schoolwork also means, "Write fic and goof around on lj while pretending to do schoolwork.")

There were some other things I wanted to discuss, but they're more Serious and this has gone on long enough. So I'll end by asking you, "What's your favorite Halloween tradition? What Halloween tradition would you like to start?"

Have a good weekend, and a safe and happy Halloween to those of you who celebrate.

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Comments

[akeyoftime.livejournal.com]

It's okay, my interest in Bobby's currently plotline more than makes up for your apathy! I can probably take on the burden of several apathetic fans, actually, so tell your friends not to feel badly either. On that note.

I WISH EVERYONE WOULD STOP SAYING THAT BOBBY NEEDS FIXING. WHY SO ABLEIST, FANDOM? I am going to make a post about this that no one will read, but at least it will be off of my chest.

I would like to start attending Trick or Eat as a tradition, except that school has a way of kicking my ass this time of the year. Basically, university students across Canada and the US go trick-or-treating, but instead of asking for candy, they collected non-perishables for food banks.

[akeyoftime.livejournal.com]

Also, apologies for the capslocking. It wasn't appropriate to take my frustration out on you.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

Hee! It's totally fine. You raise a (very) good point. But I think people only think Bobby needs fixing is because Bobby thinks he needs fixing. (If that makes any sense at all.) Truth be told, I think some of my apathy has to do with the fact I don't understand how being in a wheelchair makes Bobby any less awesome. Bobby = awesome. Bobby + wheelchair = still awesome. Hence my bemusement.

I just want him to be fixed so I can stop feeling bad about my apathy towards his angst. :X MY REASONS ARE SELFISH AND I AM OKAY WITH THAT.

[cherie-morte.livejournal.com]

I kind of agree about Bobby's woe this season, and I think that's because it's just being handled badly. I soo cared in DaLDoM.

Possibly this means I identify over much with Dean. It's the only possible explanation I can think of for my epic Sam-love. (Hi! I'm one of those people who believe Dean is the ultimate Samgirl and Sam the ultimate Deangirl.)

That's called a fact, sweetie. I'm actually really sad, I once saw an icon of the scene in Mystery Spot in my icon with Dean!girl over Sam and Sam!girl over Dean and they really do look the way we look when we're having that fight, and it was so perfect AND I DIDN'T SAVE IT. I could kick myself.

I AM SO GLAD SOMEONE ELSE SQUEED OVER THE SHEER ADORABLE OF THAT FUCKING MOMENT WHEN THEY HAVE THE "your chance to get dinner" TALK. CASUAL INTIMACYYYYYYY. MY BOOOYYYSSSSS.

WRITE ME FIC, BITCH. *really just wanted to get a chance to talk like an abusive husband*

Yay to the first alone public outing! I remember how epic I felt on my first one, and I've been half living in this city my whole life. Also: a BIG YAY to losing the Freshman 15. I don't understand how people are supposed to GAIN WEIGHT in college--all that running around, and no time to eat, and being too poor to feed oneself for the first time ever.

Your Halloween plans are SO EPIC yo. I am seriously jealous.

My favorite Halloween tradition is Rocky Horror, hands down. And as to a tradition I want to start: I THINK IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO GET THROUGH HALLOWEEN WITHOUT WATCHING HOCUS POCUS AT LEAST ONCE.

ILLEGAL, I SAY.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

SAM AND DEAN LOVE EACH OTHER. I LOVE THEM BEING DOMESTIC. IDEK. BUY CURTAINS FOR THE IMPALA, PLEASE.

I HAVE NEVER ACTUALLY SEEN HOCUS POCUS AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT.

LOLOLOLOL.

*fails*

[quarterwhore.livejournal.com]

BUT IF LOVING SAM IS WRONG, THEN I DONT WANT TO BE RIGHT.
ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3

People just be hatin cuz he's a perfect specimen of a man.

[foolishcalling.livejournal.com]

I just wish we had Halloween as big over here as it is over there. Its totally on my list to be in America for Halloween at least once.

I also got a red peacoat WHICH I DIDNT NEED. But which I have already received several compliments on today. So.

This made me laugh. Its just like saying 'So it was the right choice, yeah!' to justify it. ♥

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

:O I didn't realize that Halloween was mainly a big American thing. I feel like everyone should have a holiday where everyone dresses up and eats sickening amounts of candy.

Its just like saying 'So it was the right choice, yeah!' to justify it.
If other people don't justify my poor spending decisions for me, who will? WHO WILL?

D:

[familiardevil.livejournal.com]

Ugh, fuck, I just had too much pizza, took a nap, and now I am awake with PIZZA TASTE in my mouth.

Okay moving on.

I just saw the episode. I actually really, really adored the witch guy. Just, omg! One of my new favorite characters-of-the-week. You know what I didn't like about the episode? Pretty much everything else. Dean was a dick and Bobby made me sad and Sam...was Sam I guess? He's always trying to save Dean's ass, lol.
BUT THERE WAS NO CASTIEL YAY

Favorite Halloween tradition: Eating candy

Tradition my mom is trying to make: going to church the night before

Tradition I am trying to stop: going to church the night before

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

Aw. I'm sorry the ep wasn't good for you. *hugs* It wasn't great, yeah, but I didn't think it was bad.

Witch-guy was really awesome though.

BUT THERE WAS NO CASTIEL YAY
AND IT WASNT EVEN A BIG DEAL. THERE WAS JUST NO CASTIEL. HE IS JUST NOT IMPORTANT.

Unlike Sam. Whenever there's no Sam in an episode, the entire episode revolves around Sam not being there.

SUCK IT DESTIALITY.

And by suck it, I mean diaf.

Eating candy
WINCEST

My friend and I may have decided to go trick or treating in between parties. >>

[familiardevil.livejournal.com]

ALSO, I KIND OF WANT TO SEE THIS COAT. Target is one of my favorite places, trufax.

And have fun doing your ~illegal~ things on Halloween.
I THINK I KNOW WHAT IT WILL BE.
...~BUTTSEXSUSPECT

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

SODOMY IS NOT ILLEGAL IN ILLINOIS, FAMILIAR.

GAWD.

[takeintoaccount.livejournal.com]

See, I was going to go and write my own thoughts about the Supernatural episode, but apparently, you took my brain and wrote them all down for me! :P

So, in conclusion: mte, to everything you said. Seriously, everything. :D :D

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

:D

You should still type them up. Just so I can go and agree with you.

<3

[cacklesthewitch.livejournal.com]

After rewatching the ep tonight, I agree with you - a solid ep but not WOW, ya know? Though I do love Bobby. He is made of grump and win:D

I never thought of Dean as the ultimate Samgirl (and vice-versa) but it's so true.

"You're adorable." "And dangerous!" <--- Best description of Dean Winchester ever.

OMG, HE IS!

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

I never thought of Dean as the ultimate Samgirl (and vice-versa) but it's so true.

I wish I could take credit for it, but no. ): Still. IT'S TRUTHFULNESS IS WONDERFUL.


And someone really needs to icon that Dean line. D:

[emeraldsedai.livejournal.com]

I like your thoughts! I hadn't gotten past how hot Sam was winning at poker. I'm still stuck on that thought.

I think I'm the only SPN fan in fandom who was gleeful about the casting of Chad "Joe Gannon MD" Everett as Old!Dean, because prior to Supernatural, Dr Joe Gannon was the cryingest manly man on network television. And that was 35 years ago.

He was a VERY handsome guy in the heyday. Medical Center! That was the name of the show. There are clips on Youtube.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

I hadn't gotten past how hot Sam was
That is always a valid thought to have.

here are clips on Youtube.
OH? Are there now? >D

[canyon_deye.livejournal.com]

I so so agree with "Sammy - don't lose" *heart flutter* There was something special in that moment!!!

Hmm well I don't know why but I kind of actually hope Bobby will die this season. I guess I want to see how Sam&Dean will go on after that. (They're going to cling to each other even more because this time they're REALLY all they have ♥) Maybe I'm a bit sadistic. :P Bobby is awesome yes, but so were many other characters and they died. And they just can't get trough the apocalypse being like one happy family yayyy, there has to be drama.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

There was something special in that moment!!!
There was! It was just so... tender. And sweet. And... Just, it was Dean's love for Sam. <333

They're going to cling to each other even more because this time they're REALLY all they have
Hee. You're evil. :P But I can't say I fault your reasoning.

Bobby is awesome yes, but so were many other characters and they died.
*nods* I agree. I'm still bitter over Andy and Ash and Henriksen. But, I think this episode got me to the point where if Bobby died I would be... heartbroken, but not enraged. You know?

(omg, familiar if you're reading this, don't kill me. D: )

[moodswingers.livejournal.com]

OTP. Nothing else matters in this show.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

[meiou-set.livejournal.com]

I missed this when you first posted, but I'm totally with you on the Sam love. Idk, Sam's always been my Spn woobie. The poker thing was adorable. I had an insane urge to vid a lot of this footage to that I lost in Jeopardy song.

And Bobby, meh. I love him and this he is awesome, but wasn't keen on what they did with him in this show after ignoring him for the past eps.

[coyotesuspect.livejournal.com]

I'm totally with you on the Sam love
<333

I mean, I love both the boys. But I especially love Sam.

I had an insane urge to vid a lot of this footage to that I lost in Jeopardy song
It's literally been years since I've watched Jeopardy, so I can't recall the song. XD