Scott Patterson - Aliens in America 1.04 - Metamorphosis ~ episode discussion

**Brilliant Disguise** · 10-21-2007, 11:12 PM

Justin, along with every guy in school, is furious with Raja after he convinces the hottest girl in school, Anita, that she should dress more modestly.

However, Claire is thrilled that Amy is no longer the leader of the A-List crowd and quickly takes her place. Meanwhile, when Justin tells Franny it's time for him to start choosing his own clothes, she turns her attention to updating Gary's wardrobe.

Elissa5 · 10-21-2007, 11:35 PM

I can't wait to see how Franny dresses Gary! I will love to see Scott modeling new clothes. I loved in GG, Episode 1.20 "P.S. I Love You" when Lorelai outfitted Luke in new clothes. That was an amazing scene. Scott knows how to show off new clothes!! Hopefully, that is something Luke and Gary will have in common.

pinkpaisley · 10-22-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Elissa5 (View Post)

I can't wait to see how Franny dresses Gary! I will love to see Scott modeling new clothes. I loved in GG, Episode 1.20 "P.S. I Love You" when Lorelai outfitted Luke in new clothes. That was an amazing scene. Scott knows how to show off new clothes!! Hopefully, that is something Luke and Gary will have in common.

I hope you're right!

**Brilliant Disguise** · 10-22-2007, 10:16 AM

Maybe we'll get to see a little Naked!Gary. You know when he takes of his shirt to put on a new one

SPA · 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM

There's nothing like looking at a bare chest of someone HOT to boost the ratings!! It may be "the" trick up their sleeve!!

pinkpaisley · 10-22-2007, 11:42 AM

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There's nothing like looking at a bare chest of someone HOT to boost the ratings!! It may be "the" trick up their sleeve!!

They'd be crazy not to go that way!

SPA · 10-22-2007, 06:01 PM

Gary is hysterical in this episode. Spray on tanning all over his face. He was ORANGE!

And Justin giving his first french kiss to a girl he's pined for since he was 5 years old -- 11 years. That's a lot of pinning. I saw a real soft side to Justin today -- not a dorky side -- a teenager with a dream/wish.

And Claire looked good this episode with her outfits. That one white top -- I want one just like it!!!

The episode was very cute tonite. You all are going to love it.

BarkMyer · 10-22-2007, 09:04 PM

I didn't love it, I thought it was pathetic. Franny is annoying, and I can't find anything endearing about Gary and his stupid facial expressions -- although at least he didn't use his fake midwestern accent tonight, he just went back and forth between no accent and his NJ one. I've tried, and I wish Scott nothing but luck, but I can't watch it.

SPA · 10-22-2007, 09:28 PM

I thought it was great. Was accurate on what is important to most teenagers -- appearance, whether it be clothes or make-up; how they are perceived to their peers. Raja enlightens one student to saying that she's more than an object and she listens to him.

And then there's the ironic twist that Franny wants to change Gary to dress him up for success when all Gary really needs to do is hone in on his skills at work more; he gets sucked into Franny's make-over and then finds himself looking ridiculous and on the verge of losing his job.

Moral of the story: Shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

And I think Scott is great in this show -- he looks fabulous; he's as comical as ever; and he's expanding his acting range, All pluses -- no minuses.

BarkMyer · 10-22-2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks for the explanation. I understood what they were going for though, and I still think it's awful. Different strokes.

Was that orange spray tan the thing everyone on set thought was hilarious?

SPA · 10-22-2007, 09:39 PM

I hope not BarkMyer. I was really hoping that it was, or will be later, a cheesehead scene, which might be coming up in the next episode or two, but even that's a guess -- whether or not there is a cheesehead scene, that is. It's all speculation.

MouthyMeghan · 10-22-2007, 09:49 PM

Oh, man. I hate to say this because of my love for Scott, but this show has just been getting worse and worse as the weeks go on! I don't think I giggled once tonight!

I don't like Scott's goofy expressions and I don't understand if he's supposed to be from Jersey or has just lived in Wisconsin too long and he's picking up an accent. And they made him look so silly! And I agree that Franny was annoying.

And this is a sitcom. I didn't think we'd have to think so hard being that it's a sitcom. Kind of sad if we need explanations afterwards!

SPA · 10-22-2007, 10:04 PM

I guess I'm just looking at it from a different perspective. I was just recounting the episode because it's what the thread is for. And I understand that it's not "The Scott Patterson Show." Aliens is trying to attract the younger age base and it's concentrating on that age groups' issues. I find them doing so fairly well.

I do wish that Scott would one day take a role that is geared for viewers more my age -- and that means more drama and less comedy but that's what dreaming is for, I guess. Understand both Bark's and Meghan's POV though. I just see it for what it is -- a comedy.

pinkpaisley · 10-22-2007, 11:30 PM

Wow, those are very different opinions of the show. I haven't seen it yet, but I will tonight. I am hoping for the best.

**Brilliant Disguise** · 10-22-2007, 11:39 PM

I'll be watching the episode later, but i've seen some caps and I am not looking forward to seeing Scott and his expressions