He confesses his big crush on her ("There are things I could not say if you looked on my face"), after they disembark near a group of cherry blossom trees. Totally convincing, blooming sakura in the middle of nowhere, right? Yaeko and/or Princess Iako (according to IMDB) closes her eyes and waits for a kiss that never comes. She thinks Kensei is a white guy, after all, but doesn't seem to notice how much shorter Hiro is than the white Kensei. Hiro freezes time, takes off his mask and looks longingly at the willing girl who would be his first kiss, and disappears so that Yaeko/Token Asian Female opens them as cherry blossom petals fall gently on her face. Maybe he got a little too excited, if you know what I mean, and had to peace out. Now it looks like a Japanese commercial for Summer's Eve feminine products.
Ladies, ever get that not-so-fresh feeling?
A bit later (I've combined all of Hiro's snippets of scenes for your reading pleasure), Hiro updates Crazy White Guy Kensei about his heroic antics. And how he totally could've gotten into Yaeko/Iako's kimono. Yaeko runs in to thank Kensei for his bravery and hands him his sword so that they can save the swordsman. 'Cause he's the new cheerleader. Hiro assures Kensei that if he does this, he will be greatly rewarded -- and tells him to lay off the booze. Crazy White Kensei makes no promises, and steps outside of the Fake Japanese Hut just in time for a shoot-and-run. He takes three arrows in the chest from the samurai gang, and appears to be fading. But no! Crazy White Kensei can regenerate and heals himself, just like Claire and Peter did in this episode. Ugh. Think he's the predecessor to the Petrelli clan?
What did you learn about not touching murder weapons, Hiro? Apparently zilch.
Costa Verde High, Science Class
Claire is sitting next to Emotard in a lecture on how lizards are capable of cellular regeneration. Rather, he is sitting next to her because he's a creepy stalker who likes to smell what shampoo she's using. Claires are also capable of regeneration, but no one knows that except Emotard. Theoretically, we can regenerate parts of the body, but you need stem cells (good luck trying to accomplish that before 2008 ends). According to this teacher, you don't need an appendix, wisdom teeth or your pinky toes. Crappy pinky toes, you can never really get much nail polish on them anyway. "You mean like people can heal themselves?" pipes up Claire. No, lizards, and raise your hand, replies her teacher. He looks like a stressed out grad student with a molestache and beard. Yes, I said molestache.
"I've read that some people might have evolved some different code, is that possible?" asks Claire. Oh smarty pants, everyone knows you shouldn't ask a kajillion questions in class if you want to lay low or cite anything that wasn't assigned reading if you don't want to be a kiss ass. Thanks to you you and everyone else who made Dr. Suresh's book #1 on Amazon's list of top-sellers that don't really exist, it's bigger than The Da Vinci Chode, as Dan Brown's novel is known by English teachers and majors. Emotard looks at Claire in admiration/surprise (it's a scary expression) as the science teacher tells her she'll need an advanced degree in genetics.
Emotard follows Claire out of class (creeper!) and offers to help her get started on her Ph.D with a book he has. Don't tell me, it's by Michael Crichton. "Lizards, huh? I figured you'd be more into whales or something, or unicorns," he says. He's being an asshat as usual, but he is really outdoing himself this time as he geeks out about genetics in an attempt to get to first base with Claire.
I just wanted to know if I could touch your boob. Just for a second.
At least he's not ranting about how the entire genre of indie music is derivative of Pavement.
"I thought guys like you were supposed to sit at the back of the class and hate everything," Claire remarks. Even she is on to his Emotardedness and his Urban Outfitters apparel! They walk towards the parking lot where, oh crap, someone stole her Nissan Rogue. Maybe it's a flying car, like the one Ron Weasley's dad fixed up. So much for that Smart Key technology.
Hartsdale, New York, Roly-Poly's office
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Comments (13)
Great recap. Had many of the same thoughts (only mine weren't as funny - dang!).
1 of 13 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on October 4, 2007 9:40 AM
All this Claire stuff really seems like they are just using her for the sake of using her. And that kid being able to fly is lame, we already have someone who does that.
2 of 13 | Posted by merick | Posted on October 4, 2007 9:57 AM
Thank you for an awesome recap. The "Previously on Heroes" almost made me spit my hot chocolate all over my computer.
3 of 13 | Posted by jmportia | Posted on October 4, 2007 12:06 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
4 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:35 PM
A slackers reference? awesome.
That movie (as well as Rules of Attraction) was filmed at my college. I rule.
5 of 13 | Posted by kevintheomanharris | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:35 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
6 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:39 PM
@merick. I feel the same way about Claire. She's definitely being forced into the show despite her being so extremely unecessary. In fact, I'd even say she drags the show down with her antics. Wow, she cut off a toe and it grew back. Amazing but we knew that a year ago.
One thing the writers need to realize is that Superman isn't amazing because he can survive a beating. He's amazing because he can do so much AFTER someone tries to give him a beating. Claire can survive a fall but after that then she just stand there pouting.
(And to be a vain and superficial male, what exactly is the appeal of Claire? She's 4'11" and she may be cute but she's not necessarily deserving of all the hype surrounding her.)
7 of 13 | Posted by anonymouse | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:49 PM
Great Big Lewbowski reference!
And I was thinking more along the lines of My Two Dads....
8 of 13 | Posted by WideStance | Posted on October 4, 2007 1:55 PM
Hey all, thanks for the support! Claire is kind of useless right now because there's no real threat in her life or impetus for her to use her powers to help others. She's acting like someone who is frustrated by the fact that she can't use her can of mace or taser on anyone because she's in the safest place ever.
At the same time, I can see how her antics stem from the nature of passive powers -- like she told Bennet, she wants to know if she can use them to regenerate limbs for others, or create a healing serum or something.
The writers made Hiro into something of a cartoon in this episode, don't you think? He's more of a caricature of himself than a believable, compelling character at the moment.
9 of 13 | Posted by t.vo | Posted on October 4, 2007 2:15 PM
anonymouse -- You totally hit the nail on the head with your Superman analogy.
10 of 13 | Posted by t.vo | Posted on October 4, 2007 2:19 PM
T.Vo!!! Great recap! Favorite lines;
"BFF Tricycle"
"Step 1 cut a hole in the box"
LMFAO!!! I am sick of emotard,bored with clair, bored and sick of the dundertwins. And thank you T.Vo for naming this recap another blessed week without Nikki! Dont they realize no one wants her back, she is boring,extraneous,and useless,she isnt even a good actress or character. Hi my power is i have multiple personalities,one of them has super strength, but all of them have the power to be annoying!
11 of 13 | Posted by lloyd dobbler | Posted on October 4, 2007 4:05 PM
T.Vo - I love you for using a Slackers reference! It's true though, Emotard is a turbo-creep.
Awesome recap, I am so glad this show is back and really hope they keep Nikki far far away from my screen! Japanese Summer's Eve commercials = hilar.
xox Pach
12 of 13 | Posted by pachita | Posted on October 5, 2007 10:38 AM
Yes Claire is extraneous at times, but she also helps facilitate the HRG storyline and for that, I appreciate her. i also appreciate her 4'11 body as well. And Niki also useless, but at least DL is dead and Micha is not there so maybe she will be worth something. And let's face it, Ali Larter is smoking. Remember, this is a comic book brought to real life, so a dash of hot women is a must.
The Boy Who Could Fly, has to go.
13 of 13 | Posted by mattypopo | Posted on October 10, 2007 12:34 PM