Happy Go Lucky Redux

Yeah, I didn't watch Veronica Mars last night on account that UPN is no more in my market, but here are my favorite caps from the episode. Okay, so I've forgot whatshisname already but this may have been the biggest hint of the season for those who remembered whatshisname from season one. Darn you Evil Beaver.



But the big new was when Lucky went all Columbine, well, except he was shooting blanks...



But the school's guard wasn't. Poor Not-So-Lucky.




I could talk about how Mac and Beaver got back together here, but the "I (Heart) Pie" sign in the background makes me chuckle. I have a feeling that was meant to be dirty.



But how heartbreaking was the last scene. Seriously how did Kristen Bell not get an Emmy nod?

Look Who's Stalking Redux

Only three episodes left in season two of Veronica Mars and Evil Beaver is conspicuously absent. But the episode had to do with Gia's not so Lucky stalker. A few scenes had me puzzled including this one where Ronnie and Lucky seem to know each other even though they only met once and Vee couldn't recall that when Logan brought him up. Another is when Not So Lucky told Vee he knew her dad. Odd. And since Lucky is dead, I doubt it will lead anywhere.



This episode also saw the return of Deputy Leo. I still put him number one in favorite Ronnie beau's. Well that will end if Vee ever puts on an "I (Heart) Dick" t-shirt.





But this episode was all about the alterna-prom. Easily top five scene ever for the show. First you had the great elevator ride that did a much better at uncomfortable comedy that The Office has ever done.



The the capper for Ronnie's on the Lamb speech followed by Dick nonchalantly trying to catch a glimpse. Really a picture can't do the scene justice, so here it is in moving pictures courtesy of YouTube:

Nevermind the Buttocks Redux

Now Evil Beaver this week and basically this episode was just one big red-herring as they try to make the Not-Kendall and the Fitzpatrick clan as the culprits. What struck me about this picture was how 80's Not-Kendall's photo is yet the two beside her look like the were taken last week.



I'm sure I've mentioned this story before, but when I was touring the set of Veronica Mars we came across this deer cross and prompted me to say "I have a feeling Dick was involved." I turned out to wrong, but at least a gave Rob Thomas a chuckle.



When I watched this episode again it made me wonder who exactly the anonymous IM'er is. I'm sure if Ronnie really wanted to know, she could find out because all she has to do is trace the Paypal account, but it still makes me wonder. Molly Fitzpatrick maybe?



One of the coolest scenes in terms of production value. Who knew Keith was such a badass?



But the best part of this episode was the start of the Mac/Butters relationship. I didn't really like Butters when he first arrived, but I came around when Vee and Mac interrupted his radio show, but this was the episode that put him over the top. I can't wait until the alterna-prom.

I Am God Redux

Evil Beaver only showed up in this scene, but he made the most of hinting his evil ways by being squirmy during Veronica's inquisition and the woe is me flashback with Cervando.



If you look closely over Vee's shoulder you will see Dick on a bike. How I know this? Well just off to the left of Dick was where I was during the set visit of Veronica Mars. Plus I just got some official photo's from that day which I'll surely show someday.






Some more classic shirts during the dream sequence. First was the infamous "I (Heart) Dick Casablancas" shirt. It's funny that the censors wouldn't let them use the "I (Heart) Dick" shirt I showed a while ago, but the camera was cut off to the point you couldn't even see "Casablancas." Then there was Meg's "Baby on Board" which I first saw while in the makeup trailer never thinking it was going to be part of the show.



It may be just because I'm sophomoric, but I loved this scene especially the bareback line.



I was a little disappointed that I Am God turned out to be a song, but the Rosebud reference did ease things.

Plan B Redux

We final get are first true glimpse of Evil Beaver this week as he first gives Mac the hurt puppy dog look after she al but spread her legs in front of him. Then he gives her one of the most hurtful kiss-offs ever with his "Have fun trying to get laid" comment.




And maybe not so coincidentally we also get our first overtly gay vibe from Mayor Goodwood when he not so slyly cops a feel.




But the best part of the episode (no not the dance you annoying Logan lovers) was when Ronnie tries to flash the "Shocker" sign but ends up doing the "Scouts Honor" instead.




And in what could possible the funniest scene in the show's history that most likely wasn't supposed to be funny was the America's Next Top Model's "acting" skills.




This may also be the last we see of Scooter favorite Jane. I'm not sure what it says about me that my two favorite lover interests were her for Wallace and Deputy Leo for Vee. So cue up It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday for Jane, and here's hoping she made a pact with Wallace to go to Hearst before they broke up. For those keeping track at home, she's added to the already long list of Neptune graduates that I hope end up going to Hearst that include Madison Sinclair, Gia Goodman, Hannah (or at least comes back to Neptune), and of course Shelly Pomroy.

The Rapes of Graff Redux

Yet another Evil Beaver-less episode, but it was still one of the best of the season. Though The Rapes of Graff not only granished the greatest episode title, it also has my favorite sequence of the season with the makeshift Reelect Don Lamb flyer.





Kristen Bell was also outstanding, no matter what the old Emmy voters think, with her coy hiding behind her hair trick and of course the look on her face after being called out on her Emmy performance.




Of course we all met Iceman during this episode, but hopefully we get to meet Mr. Roofie sometime next season (look in the right column in the middle).



And one can only hope Dick with yet another classic shirt here, pledges the same frat next season. One can only imagine what his nickname would be.



And of course this was the last we saw of Hannah. Hopefully she makes it back from Vermont next season. But until then cue up It's so Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.

The Quick and the Wed Redux

Evil Beaver actually made an appearance and this conversation should have raised some eyebrows in the elevator. But of course during the first run I guess I was too busy laughing at the "Thinking makes my breasts shrink." Watch those wandering eyes Evil Beaver. But afterwards I still don't understand why Beaver didn't want the Kane house.


I was surpised when this episode aired and people didn't realize she was doing in Duncan's shower or thought she was planting something. It was always obvious to me that she was getting some DNA for Aaron.


And for my money, whenever Vinnie Van Lowe shows up you know you are going to be in for some good laughs. Sadly Ronnie didn't take him up on his dollar draft night offer.


One thing I notice for the first time while rewatching this episode was the lighting in this scene with Logan in the dark and Hannah covered in light. I'm sure there were a lot more scenes like this that I missed, but it's another reason why Veronica mars is a step above it competitors.



But it's nice to see Jane get her own episode. Add her to the already long list of Pirates that shows up at Hearst.

Versatile Toppings Redux

No Evil Beaver this week, or was there. Of course at the end of the episode, Veronica finds the explosives in Mayor Goodwood's hangar which one can assume that they were planted there by Beaver who obviously can get in as he planted a bomb on his plane.



Even though no Evil Beaver,there was plenty of Dick, including one of my favorite of his scenes after he "nailed" Vee. Granted he remembered her taller and less upity. Classic Dick. I can't want until Ronnie starts sporting an "I (Heart) Dick" t-shirt.



But this episode was about the Kristen Cavallari, the evil lesbian, or should I call her Rick Santorum (seriously, am I the only one that caught that?). Also I'm sure if you look through my archives, you can find a few larger promotional picture of the chick from Laguna Beach courtesy of UPN/WB.


But nobody can out Queen-B Madison Sinclair who tormented Cavallari's girlfriend, although I have to say curls are not her best look.



All I have to say here is awwwwwwwwwwww. Plus I'm for anything that keeps Vee and Logan apart. I know I've said this before, but I hope Hannah comes back from Vermont this season.



This last cap is from the S.H.I.P. website. You really need to click on the picture to enlarge. The first couple entries seem normal for a gay message board, but check out the last two topics.

Ain't No Magic Mountain High Enough Redux

One of the best sand alone episodes in he series that rarely left the Winter Carnival, also known as the episode where Jackie became likeable just as her father was being charged with crashing the bus.



And as early March when I was at the set, this graffiti was still there. But with Veronica graduating, I have a feeling it isn't around anymore. Maybe they gave it to Jackie as a gift after the season ended as a departing gift.



We did get some into the psyche of Evil Beaver when Dick gave his big brother speech. After hear that again, I wonder if Dick was aware of the Mayor Goodwood situation.



And maybe Dick and Evil Beaver made a pact that if Dick didn't spill the beans about Mayor Goodwood, Evil Beaver would keep his secret about Sally quiet. Which begs the question, who's Sally?



Of course this episode saw the return of one of my favorite Neptune residents, Madison Sinclair.



But even Madison can't compare to the uber-cute Hannah. Hopefully she will come back from Vermont now that Logan graduated (but will run into Veronica a couple times).