Originally posted by LoisL
I voted for Grant. Lois put in effort but the whole scenario was created and controlled by Grant; he seems to be manipulating the cousins. To what end? Just harmless competition in the bull pen? *Note: I do think that Lois deserves her job at the Daily Planet.
Not to get into a debate but I feel compelled to note that perhaps you're being too harsh on Lois. In the standards of Smallville, Lois lackings (college education, Talon job, free board) are not remarkablel. Clark and Lana, the show's lead characters, have both failed to complete their college education. While the excuses vary (Clark supposedly needing more time to take care of a farm -whose chores he can handle with superspeed- and Lana dropping school in favor of extracurricular relationship drama) the fact that college education is being neglected on a grand scale indicates that the fault lies not in the individual characters (hard-drinking Lois, moping farmboy Clark, boyfriend obsessed Lana) but rather with the creative staff: writers and producers of the show.
As for getting free boarding: hmm, let's seee. Who else has foisted themselves on other people for the sake of television drama?
1) Lana moves in with Chloe's family when her own moves to Metropolis. I found this whole situation very dubious, esp. coming from the same girl who had just the season before been so offended by Tina's suggestion of a similar arrangement.
2) Ryan moves in with the Kents. A stray temporarily adopted until a more welcoming branch of the family can be found.
3) Lex moves in with the Kents when his dad kicks him out.
4) Lana joins Chloe's dorm after her sorority turns out freaks. First inviting herself so the roommate's angry.
5) Lana moves in with Lex because her university is shut down.
6) Chloe moves into Lois' appartment because of same reason.
7) Kara moves into Clark's farm because she's family and homeless.
8) According to Fierce director's cut: Lana moves into Kent farm because she's going underground.
As you can see, the excuses have sometimes been flimsy and at other times passable. The trend remains: Smallville inhabitants are invariably hospitable and Smallville residents switch homes alot. So I really don't know why Lois is always being attacked for her stay with the Kents?
Such a great option, 'tis true. I was so sorely tempted.
p.s. excellent post debating SteveS. though i sadly doubt it will make any sort of difference.
I voted for Grant. Lois put in effort but the whole scenario was created and controlled by Grant; he seems to be manipulating the cousins. To what end? Just harmless competition in the bull pen? *Note: I do think that Lois deserves her job at the Daily Planet.
Not to get into a debate but I feel compelled to note that perhaps you're being too harsh on Lois. In the standards of Smallville, Lois lackings (college education, Talon job, free board) are not remarkablel. Clark and Lana, the show's lead characters, have both failed to complete their college education. While the excuses vary (Clark supposedly needing more time to take care of a farm -whose chores he can handle with superspeed- and Lana dropping school in favor of extracurricular relationship drama) the fact that college education is being neglected on a grand scale indicates that the fault lies not in the individual characters (hard-drinking Lois, moping farmboy Clark, boyfriend obsessed Lana) but rather with the creative staff: writers and producers of the show.
As for getting free boarding: hmm, let's seee. Who else has foisted themselves on other people for the sake of television drama?
1) Lana moves in with Chloe's family when her own moves to Metropolis. I found this whole situation very dubious, esp. coming from the same girl who had just the season before been so offended by Tina's suggestion of a similar arrangement.
2) Ryan moves in with the Kents. A stray temporarily adopted until a more welcoming branch of the family can be found.
3) Lex moves in with the Kents when his dad kicks him out.
4) Lana joins Chloe's dorm after her sorority turns out freaks. First inviting herself so the roommate's angry.
5) Lana moves in with Lex because her university is shut down.
6) Chloe moves into Lois' appartment because of same reason.
7) Kara moves into Clark's farm because she's family and homeless.
8) According to Fierce director's cut: Lana moves into Kent farm because she's going underground.
As you can see, the excuses have sometimes been flimsy and at other times passable. The trend remains: Smallville inhabitants are invariably hospitable and Smallville residents switch homes alot. So I really don't know why Lois is always being attacked for her stay with the Kents?
Such a great option, 'tis true. I was so sorely tempted.
p.s. excellent post debating SteveS. though i sadly doubt it will make any sort of difference.
While living at the Kents, she payed no rent, and rarely helped out, Martha gave her a job at the talon, where she couldn't even run that successfully. Now you may be forgetting that this is supposed to be LOIS LANE. Lois Lane is not irresponsible, dependent on others, as she is portrayed on Smallville.
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