Campfire Chat #1

[srsly-yes.livejournal.com]

Howdy Campers!

Do you know what time it is?! Why it's time to break out the graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars, and raise our conversation to an all-time sugar high.

Today's topic: The Saddest Man in New Jersey

That's what RSL called Wilson during the series. Now that it's over let's revisit the concept. What is it about Wilson that makes him sick!fic fodder? Is it built into the character or does RSL bring that "certain something"? What makes us pick up on it? With the finale we know even tptb saw and wanted to exploit it. Is it because Wilson is House’s sole support system, and the key to House’s vulnerability, or is it intrinsic to Wilson?

Bonus questions:

• When did you first discover Wilson was a prime candidate for suffering?
• Was it unfair what tptb did to Wilson?

As in years past, please feel free to air your opinions and discuss amongst yourselves.

And don't forget to pass the bag of marshmallows to your neighbor.

Comments

[sassyjumper.livejournal.com]

When I rewatch the series, I'd like to pinpoint when he changed (could it be 3x22 Resignation?), and note how often Wilson goes kaboom.

I've always thought Season 3, in general, marked a big shift in the way they wrote Wilson. He became sadder, less confident, less of an equal match for House (that whole Tritter arc portrayed him as something of a whipping boy for House). And then later (Resignation, correct?) we find out he's on antidepressants.

I have soooo many more thoughts on the "Saddest Man in NJ" topic, LOL -- but I should be working, so I'll have to save em for later! :)

[srsly-yes.livejournal.com]

I've always thought Season 3, in general, marked a big shift in the way they wrote Wilson.
*Note to self--must rewatch series* I bet you're right. Which begs the question, who is the real Wilson? If he was depicted as confident in the first two and we saw the more easily rattled version in the last 6, then the earlier version was a facade? Or did his dealings with Tritter and realization about House's abilities change him?

I have soooo many more thoughts on the "Saddest Man in NJ" topic, LOL -- but I should be working, so I'll have to save em for later! :)
Do come back now, ya' hear? ;-)