The Three Garridebs

In rereading 3GAR I came across this line:

"I prefer to establish personal touch with those with whom I do business."

Now compare to House, who usually, over half way through the episode, must actually explain who he is when he finally pops round to save Mr or Mrs POTW's life.

What, you thought I'd only post the similarities? Bah, humbug!

The Honeymoon: Episode 22

"Here's to women! Can't kill 'em, can't kill 'em and tell the neighbors they're stripping in Atlantic City..."
And on that classy note, we have Episode Twenty-Two! More Stacy and Wossface. Er, Mark, that is.

We get hit with the full blast of Stacy's ability to spar with House in this episode, which accounts a lot for why House was with her in the first place-- the people House likes--Wilson, Stacy, Cuddy-- are all far less jerky than House, but argument-wise--and in Wilson's case prank-wise--they certainly can take him to a certain extent.
That was a bit of a tangent, but it was eventually was supposed to get to the point of-- Stacy and Adler are very similar in their Holmes/House whupping ability. Bravo bravo, Adler/Stacy, but you still aren't as cool as Watson/Wilson!

Also, both Holmes and House seem unwilling to associate/spend time with anyone incapable of matching wits at least to some degree. Because, contrary to popular belief, Watson is not stupid. Fact.

The fact that House hasn't really changed is certainly an interesting one-- it isn't the leg that made him bitter, grumpy, and a general sort of ass, it's him.

And yes, I know I have remarked on this many times, but:
H: My old friends are telling me to be careful... They--
S: He. He thinks.
H: Fair enough.

And:
"'Why,' said I, glancing up at my companion, "that was surely the bell. Who could come to-night? Some friend of yours, perhaps?'
'Except yourself I have none,' he answered. (from FIVE)"

Also, Wilson braving the wrath of his hostess-playing wife to go see House whenever he asks is very Watson.

My goodness, season one went by so fast!
On to season two!

Three Stories: Episode 21

Ah, Three Stories... fun with exposition galore!
Also fun with House babysitting an auditorium of little medical Ducklings. D'aaaw.

This episode brings to light a trait in House that is not really related to Holmes but is still interesting. House--like Holmes-- is remarkably reserved. Despite the way he seems to flaunt his crippled status, he doesn't discuss the injury or his personal life at all, really, especially with those who he care most about him. Yet he is perfectly content to tell the story of his infarction--in the guise of an abstract example--to a whole room full of Irregulars--err, medical students, that is. I guess what this says about House is that with strangers he can remove himself further from his situation and tell his story far more comfortably than he could possibly have with someone like Cameron (oooh, bad example, that. He wouldn't be able to stand how much she would care). Although when he is talking about his own case he gets considerably touchier and more frustrated, more in the students' faces.

Also, the bit with knowing how quickly snakes regenerate their venom is a bit ridiculous for a doctor, but hey, he's House. He knows everything. Just like Holmes, who actually has a bit of a history with snakes.

"On average, most drug addicts are stupid *pops handful of pills*" Well thank goodness for smart ones like House and Holmes!

This episode makes my heart go out to Stacy-- it was a hard decision she had to make, and one that caused a whole lot of repercussions. House was hella harsh on her for an incredibly difficult decision that she couldn't possibly have foreseen the consequences of (nothing makes my heart go out to that Adler woman. I do not like Irene Adler, and she hasn't been through or done anything worth my heart. Although, for the most part I don't like Stacy too much... she's too snipe-y, too fake. Too annoying).

Random note about this episode: This is one of my personal favourites-- the filming of the flashbacks, with House breaking the fourth wall consistently and the visuals changing with his voice over. Also the students and his team in the flashbacks. Very fun episode to watch.

Art!

The lovely LJ artist spacefall has made some bloody fantastic Holmes-House crossover comics!

Scroll down for Comic Number One, as they go in descending order on her LJ

Yaaaay crossovers!

They're very cute, very cracky, and Everyone Ever should check them out. '
So there.

ETA:
Warning: Comic Number Three is a little slashy. Oh well.
Viewer discretion blah blah blah etc etc etc

Kids: Episode 19

"That's right. I'm subjecting a twelve year old to a battery of dangerous and invasive tests to avoid being bored. Okay maybe I would do that, but I'm not."
Anything to alleviate the ennui, House? Well, at least its not the cocaine.

Also, Wilson with the "That's our Hitler!"
Producers references FTW!

My unending apologies. Also, Stacey and The Woman.

No I didn't die or just drop off the face of the earth. If you must know, I was on a super top-secret mission for the government. And if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you. No, really! Its a very nice bridge! Lovely metal-work, and hardly ever breaks!

Anyways, in season one we get the character of Stacey Warner, House's ex, who... well, lets just say he has reason to bear a grudge (she made the decision to do the medically procedure that ended up crippling him. In her defense, she was trying to make sure amputation wasn't necessary). She's married when she is hired (she's a lawyer) by the hospital, but obviously still has feelings for House (Why is anybody's guess, what with him being an ass and all).

Stacey bears quite a few resemblances to Irene Adler, a point I think I made before (did I? Did I not? Until I stop being lazy and check my archives, the world will never know) and now is the time to talk about that and stuff. Yeah.

Personally, I connect them because they are both widely accepted love interests that I don't think should be love interests. Other than that, though, they both seem to be on the list of the very few people who can stand up to House/Holmes. House's sparring with Stacey seems to mirror Holmes' grudging respect for Irene (who was awarded the oh-so-loving nickname of The Woman. All assembled who want me to change the Adler tag to The Woman, raise your hand. *raises hand* Aaaalright, then!). They also both have husbands that no one cares about.

So yeah, that's that!

Off Topic: New Movie Trailer

Its not very different, just with a couple new snippets woven into the beginning and a spiffy new ending that is almost enough to restore my faith in the film.

Emphasis on the almost.

Here, have a link: Click me! Please, do!

I think that the action-y and Adler-y stuff looks absolutely ridiculous and terrible, and unshaven Holmes? Seriously? What happened there? But, the Holmes/Watson relationship, I think, has been done extremely well.

We shall see if that's enough to salvage the film for me.