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[lm]

I really felt for the Skipper--the sneezing seemed so real and annoying. Although, what was up with Maryann's sneezing--it seemed kind of weird looking.

I know 60's censorship was in full blast then--hence the blanket when Gilligan bunked with the girls but, did that hung up blanket seem artificial to anyone given their island situation during those years? Anyone also feel that way?

Did the Professor actually stick needles like that into people?

I love when the Skipper sneezes into the water.

Ginger is absolutely right about the sneezing and makeup; she's not being a princess with that! Sometimes putting on makeup itself can make one sneeze and ruin whatever one just did--it's a pain.

I couldn't believe how Maryann was so complacent about Gilligan taking off and leaving them. I know it was a problem, but still....Anyone agree, or am I wrong? Also, all the Skipper did was remind them that Gilligan was a nice guy and her view did an immediate 180--she, of all people, knew that, didn't she? What gives?

I also thought Ginger's sneezing and itching scene was very good--I felt her pain also.

Why did Gilligan's hair tonic all of a sudden make him sneeze;hadn't he been using it?

[callensensei]

Originally Posted by lm

I know 60's censorship was in full blast then--hence the blanket when Gilligan bunked with the girls but, did that hung up blanket seem artificial to anyone given their island situation during those years? Anyone also feel that way?

The Howells must have gone to sleep by the time they came up with this idea, as I can't imagine Mrs. Howell approving. A blanket?? Was this to have been a permanent arrangement? Three's Company was positively puritanical compared to this.

Originally Posted by lm

I couldn't believe how Maryann was so complacent about Gilligan taking off and leaving them. I know it was a problem, but still....Anyone agree, or am I wrong? Also, all the Skipper did was remind them that Gilligan was a nice guy and her view did an immediate 180--she, of all people, knew that, didn't she? What gives??

Put it down to sloppy writing, I guess. Someone else should have said Mary Ann's earlier line about there just being no other solution. As you point out, not only is it out of character for her, but she changes her mind a moment later.


Ah, well...so much for MAG in this episode! But it is a wonderful example of the warmth of the Skipper and Gilligan's relationship. The scene where the Skipper can't even look at their picture (actually an early publicity still!) is hilariously heartbreaking, and the scene where everyone beams down on their chequer game shows not only the two men's fondness, but a true family spirit among all the castaways.