Back to business, though, no time to spoon with Parkman as Mohinder receives a call from BFF Bennet. When asked if everything went according to plan, Mohinder replies that Bennet should have his answer very soon -- that would be The Haitian popping up at Copy Kingdom for some gummy bears and a personalized calendar. Bennet shakes his hand (what, no man hug?) and the two former partners are reunited. And it feels so good.
Casa de Malcontent
Damn you, Mr. Winkle!
Mr. Muggles (who looks different than he did in last week's episode, is that a body double?) reminisces about his glory days on the doggie pageant circuit as Claire paints her toenails and watches the video with him. In between reading pages of her biology book, she looks at the sewing scissors and decides it's a good idea to get rid of unnecessary body parts. Starting with her pinky toe. Those scissors must be made of titanium, or she must have jellybones. Anyone know that song by The Unicorns?
The pinky snaps off neatly, and let's hope Mr. Muggles doesn't mistake it for a doggie treat. Claire waits a bit, holding her breath, as her toe regrows itself with surprising speed but sans nail polish. Regnerative powers are awesome only when you're not intentionally hurting yourself, Clairetard. You really should take up kickboxing or something.
"You want a toe? I can get you a toe, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it. Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These fucking amateurs..."
Of course, who should be watching her amputate a useless limb but Emotard. Do you think his flying power comes equipped with Google Maps and a GPS system to stalk Claire? Sure seems like it. Mr. Muggle senses the creeper and starts yelping as Claire looks up and runs outside...to an empty driveway, save a copy of Chandra Suresh's bestselling book. Here's Chandra Suresh's real-life doppelganger twin, Suresh R. Chandra, MD. Twinkle Toes sure is fast at flying away.
Do you think things will pick up next week? Or will we just be subjected to the predictable return of Sylar and, ew, Nikki? Why can't she just die? Is West Claire's half-brother after all, explaining their diminishing mental faculties? What the hell is going on and why do I crave good ramen and green tea mochi so much?
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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