Welcome To The 4th Jake Epstein/Craig Manning Appreciation Thread!

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24. Cranny's ****
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28. froggiepopple
29. CraigIsHot
30. rorygirl
31. shh-shh-sheena
32. teenbopper93
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34. IloveCraig
35. No Regrets
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37. -cuckoo bananas-
38. mizzsweetie141
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40. degrassi_islove1
41. cranny4eva
42. X3LISA
43. Honey06
44. CrannyLover4Ever
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46. Mayberry
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1. Because he is hot with his hair straight and curly.
2. Because he's nice to his little sister.
3. Because he loves to take pictures.
4. Because how can you not love the lead singer of a band?
5. Because he loves the ladies.
6. Because he loved his father enough to leave.
7. Because he has a great love of hockey.
8. Because hes sorry.
9. Because he never meant to hurt anyone.
10. Because he got help.
11. Because he loves Joey.
12. Because only he can bounce back from being a jerk.
13. Because he's the luau king.
14. Because he has a cute smile.
15. Because he snuck around to visit his little sister.
16. Because We Love It When Craig Wears That Black Leather Jacket.
17. Because When He Sings We Fall In Love With Him.
18. Because he's a good big brother.
19. Because Cranny or Crash shippers can agree on something: he's hot.
20. Because he has the worst problems on the show and gets through with it.
21. Because even though he cheated, he is a great boyfriend.
22. Because we love Craig drama!
23. Because he appreciates his stepdad.
24. Because even when he is bad he still is charming.
25. Because he's protective of those he cares about.
26. Because you got to love Craig and all his diseases.
27. Because too much Craig in Season 4? I think not!
28. Because no love triangle is complete without Craig Manning.
29. Because he looks good in a jean or leather jacket.
30. Because no matter who he's with, we still love him!
31. Because when he sings, we fall in love!
32. Because we can't wait to see what Craig does in future seasons.
33. Because only Craig Manning can stir up so much discussion and not even be in the episode.
34. Because what other absent character gets so many mentions?
35. Because whenever there's a post on Oh No They Didn't! about Degrassi, at least five people say "where's Craig?"
36. Because he was the only new character to debut in a premiere.
37. Because who doesn't love Tears Are Not Enough?
38. Because damn near everyone enjoyed him in Season 2.
39. Because he's half of our favorite couples.
40. Because he's one of the most memorable characters.
41. Because he's the Joey Jeremiah of Degrassi TNG.
42. Because he's ****ed up.
43. Because Craig has problems...a lot of problems.

Get a dose of angst that only Craig Manning can produce:

What Was Left Unsaid - Craig-centric. Craig Manning rewritten starting with When Doves Cry. Because recovering from abuse takes more than a season. Tons of Joey interaction. (note: slight Crash pairing)

Father Figure - Craig and Joey clear the air on their relationship. Just a OneShot set before Weddings, Parties, Anything.

Not Myself - Craig reaches his breaking point, and ends up headlong in a place he never wanted to be, and never knew he needed.

Precious Things - Sequel to "Not Myself", Six years after his time in the ward, Craig learns more about himself and his illness thanks to an old friend.

Sorry - Craig's reaction right after the events in 'Voices Carry.'

No Accidents - Did someone confront Craig's dad about unfinished business on that fateful ride from the restaurant?

Glory Fades - His life was falling apart at the seams, but he couldn't be bothered to care. [threepart, Craig introspective]

Rocks and Feathers - Craig Manning before he came to degrassi and after. familiar yet unfamiliar plot.

State of Confusion - It only made sense to hate him, but in reality Craig never stopped caring... [One-shot]

The Formula - What exactly makes up Craig Manning? The pieces, the parts, the girls. [OneShot] Character Study, for a ficathon at DB.

We Believe - Story based on the beginning of the song We Believe, not a songfic. It's AU. Julia is alive, and on Joey's birthday, Craig's father doesn't drop him off to see her. The next morning...

Just Shoot Me - When Craig takes a summer photography course, he gets more then he bargained for...a romance with the teacher.

Wishes - First person Craig about his father's death and that he had wished his father away.

When Things Are Good - A story about Craig and the abuse he suffered.

Man In The Mirror - A basketball game becomes a bet for affections.

Shattered - A collection of Craig Manning fan fiction prompts.

Read more from some of our favorite Craig Manning fan fic writers:
Axl's wife
Blue Zombie
Eve Davidson
gloryblastit
Gypsy Love
Pinkie Tuscadaro

When Doves Cry
Drive
Take My Breath Away
White Wedding
Dressed In Black
Tears Are Not Enough
Father Figure
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Against All Odds
Holiday
Accidents Will Happen
Rock 'n Roll High School
Ghost In The Machine
Time Stands Still
Neutron Dance
Voices Carry
Secret
West End Girls
Goin' Down The Road
Venus
Weddings, Parties, Anything,
Together Forever
Whats It Feel Like To Be A Ghost?

Need to get caught up on everything Craig? Get schooled: Craig 101.

1. Because he is hot!!
2. Because he is talented.
3. Because he is an awesome actor.
4. Because he's a good musician.
5. Because he seems awesome.
6. Because he adores his family and friends and always appreciates them.
7. Because he's got good taste in music.
8. Because he's a total hippie.
9. Because he would "Definitely go back to the 60s, take off my clothes and spend a week at Woodstock."
10. Because he's a goofball.
11. Because he likes to write.
12. Because he's into theater.
13. Because he seems like an artistic guy.
14. Because he thinks Shakespeare is cool.
15. Because he's got a great smile that even Nicole's mom can appreciate.
16. Because he's hitting the big screen.
17. Because he seems genuine.
18. Because he puts school first.
19. Because he likes to party (yay for beer!).
20. Because "Jake has the potential to be a real star. I think he could go a long way" (Philip Earnshaw - Director).
21. Because When Jake is not on Degrassi full time we get upset.
22. Because we won't watch Degrassi until Jake Epstein comes back.
23. Because he makes the best faces.
24. Because "he's hysterical. He's a weirdo, but he's hysterical." (Melissa McIntyre - Actress).
25. "There's something about what Jake does that makes you want to cry with him, you want to feel what he feels and you do." (Melissa McIntyre - Actress).
26. Because he's weird enough to make him interesting.
27. Because he got a subscription to a gym, but never went.
28. Because any without sleep Callie says she's on Jake drugs.

Jake's Podcast on The-N and Degrassi.tv

Jake's most recent media mentions:
Jake appeared in the 2007 movie Charlie Bartlett. He appeared in this TV spot during theatrical release.
Epstein Set For Real Life Graduation
Accompanying Etalk video.
Toronto Sun - Theatre - Degrassi Kids Do Panto
Degrassi Stars to Headline Toronto Cinderella
Peanuts-inspired play stars Degrassi leads



Dog Sees God (Toronto) Promo
Former Degrassi star Jake Epstein moves into more exploratory realm
"Degrassi" Star Epstein to Succeed Riabko in Spring Awakening National Tour
Totally Trucked!: Jake Epstein from Degrassi Joins Spring Awakening (exclusive video & official press release)