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bozasm · 01-19-2005, 12:30 PM

Thoughts?

Dr. Cox's rants are starting to tire me, but I still LOL'd when he did the "most annoying person" one. Janitor's crush on Eliot is very cool, and the a capella thing was great. JD was getting a little annoying with his attitude towards Eliot, and it almost made me think for a moment that we should start liking Eliot more, and liking JD less.

Turk's situation was a well done story thought, and it did well to strengthen both him and Carla as characters.

Episode was so-so -- nothing awesome, but still fairly decent.

dlemond · 01-19-2005, 04:02 PM

I didn't like it.

Didn't laugh out loud once, and that is rare.

Dr. Cox's dialogue was way too weak (almost forced and unfunny) in this episode and the writing in general was not strong.

The storyline was decent but they did nothing with it.

Chocoholic · 01-19-2005, 04:54 PM

It had a few funny moments, but I wouldn't call it a classic. I love the "Giant Doctor" bit.

I find that even a bad Scrubs episode still has a few laughs in it.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 01-20-2005, 12:32 PM

what's everyone talking about???I thought it was so funny, I also loved how it was dramatic near the end too with Carla and Turk. you don't see that much anymore...so I have to diagree with everyone here. this episode rocked

tvfan0101 · 01-20-2005, 02:00 PM

The character of Dr. Cox is a one-trick pony and that one trick is starting to get old. One man can only rant so much before it starts to wear thin. I noticed this last season and hoped something would come up in his character that would change, but nothing has.

sk8rboiiii · 01-20-2005, 09:03 PM

What's with all the negativity around Dr. Cox? First of all he's not simply a one-dimensional character.

I agree in this particular episode his rants weren't great, but you have to remember one thing, there will be weak episodes, as there are in every series.

There were a few funny moments, but overall it's one of the weakest shows of the series. This, of course, does not mean I am giving up on the series, as it sounds some of you are doing. Tuesday's episode was still funnier than most shows on tv right now.

One question, though:

Isn't the Janitor married? I thought he just had a little crush on Elliot, but he seems intent on going through with it (well, maybe his efforts has been stifled a bit). But still, does this mean there will be more of a Janitor dynamic/angle?

bozasm · 01-25-2005, 03:08 AM

No way would I say Dr. Cox is a one-trick character. Remember when Ben died, and the episode where JD's dad died? Also most episodes including his love for Jordan really expand his character a bit. Just when he's not the center of a storyline, his only lines would be the "one-trick" he'd be doing.

Janitor is married from what I remember (referencing when his "poor wife slayed" to make shorts for JD). But the whole crush idea is really cool.

01-19-2005, 12:30 PM	#1
bozasm Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 23	"My Orcadial Infarction" Thoughts? Dr. Cox's rants are starting to tire me, but I still LOL'd when he did the "most annoying person" one. Janitor's crush on Eliot is very cool, and the a capella thing was great. JD was getting a little annoying with his attitude towards Eliot, and it almost made me think for a moment that we should start liking Eliot more, and liking JD less. Turk's situation was a well done story thought, and it did well to strengthen both him and Carla as characters. Episode was so-so -- nothing awesome, but still fairly decent.

01-20-2005, 12:32 PM	#4
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	what's everyone talking about???I thought it was so funny, I also loved how it was dramatic near the end too with Carla and Turk. you don't see that much anymore...so I have to diagree with everyone here. this episode rocked
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01-19-2005, 04:02 PM	#2
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I didn't like it. Didn't laugh out loud once, and that is rare. Dr. Cox's dialogue was way too weak (almost forced and unfunny) in this episode and the writing in general was not strong. The storyline was decent but they did nothing with it.

01-19-2005, 04:54 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	It had a few funny moments, but I wouldn't call it a classic. I love the "Giant Doctor" bit. I find that even a bad Scrubs episode still has a few laughs in it.

01-20-2005, 02:00 PM	#5
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	The character of Dr. Cox is a one-trick pony and that one trick is starting to get old. One man can only rant so much before it starts to wear thin. I noticed this last season and hoped something would come up in his character that would change, but nothing has.

01-20-2005, 09:03 PM	#6
sk8rboiiii Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 24, 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 27	What's with all the negativity around Dr. Cox? First of all he's not simply a one-dimensional character. I agree in this particular episode his rants weren't great, but you have to remember one thing, there will be weak episodes, as there are in every series. There were a few funny moments, but overall it's one of the weakest shows of the series. This, of course, does not mean I am giving up on the series, as it sounds some of you are doing. Tuesday's episode was still funnier than most shows on tv right now. One question, though: Isn't the Janitor married? I thought he just had a little crush on Elliot, but he seems intent on going through with it (well, maybe his efforts has been stifled a bit). But still, does this mean there will be more of a Janitor dynamic/angle?

01-25-2005, 03:08 AM	#7
bozasm Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 10, 2004 Posts: 23	No way would I say Dr. Cox is a one-trick character. Remember when Ben died, and the episode where JD's dad died? Also most episodes including his love for Jordan really expand his character a bit. Just when he's not the center of a storyline, his only lines would be the "one-trick" he'd be doing. Janitor is married from what I remember (referencing when his "poor wife slayed" to make shorts for JD). But the whole crush idea is really cool.