Veronica Mars and Pickles

[ericadawn16]

So, I used to be one of those people who felt like if I made do with something or made it through a situation, other people could, too.

Then, I saw the episode of Veronica Marsentitled "My Big Fat Greek Rush Week". In it, a fraternity members forces pledges to eat pickles upon pickles and when confronted about why, he tells them how HE had to eat all those pickles when he pledged so he wanted the new pledges to go through the same horror he had.

The absurdity of pickle eating made me realize just because we went through something doesn't mean the next group should HAVE to, too. Sure, we can tell them it gets better and how we survived but given the chance,  shouldn't we make it BETTER?

Considering the same episode also exposes how easy it is to become someone who would take advantage of power especially in a prisoner of war camp situation, it's one of the most powerful television episodes I've ever seen.

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[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

Considering the same episode also exposes how easy it is to become someone who would take advantage of power especially in a prisoner of war camp situation, it's one of the most powerful television episodes I've ever seen.

That is really something.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Frat pledging and prisoner of war camp in one episode? WOW...
Hugs, Jon

[ericadawn16.livejournal.com]

Well, I do keep trying to get you to watch it. There's only three seasons and a film.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

I don't guarantee, but don't give up hope. :p