This has to be why I'm not watching the same show as everyone else

[dragovianknight]

Spoilers for Transformers Prime 1x20 behind the cut.



So, on the LJ TFP comm, there is this comment.

And all I could think when I read it was, "I thought our take away message was supposed to be, shoot them in the head first, THEN take off the cuffs."

*facepalm* I'll just go report to Lord Megatron now.

(It was a genuine pleasure watching Screamer play Arcee like a goddamn fiddle, though. Sorry, Arcee.)

Also: Oh, Airachnid, a smart spider knows better than to gun for second in command. 2IC is Megsie's buttmonkey. You need to go have a long talk with Tarantulas.

Edit: My answer to "What was Arcee's big mistake in this episode?" is "Offering to make it a fair fight." Everyone in my headcast except Demona and Xanatos is *facepalming* at me.


I feel like I need an "Everything I need to know about life, I learned from the Evil Overlord's Checklist" icon.

Comments

[recessional]

I haven't watched it yet, but I suspect as in most of these cases the real moral is "define your goddamn objective, THEN act." Otherwise known as "going off half-cocked at the mercy of your emotions, however justified, is never the right plan in a tactical situation."

. . . .also, dear commenter, "ethics and tactical understanding" fall under the heading of "wisdom". *blows kiss*

[penny]

Yeah, I just finished watching, and yes, I am evil for enjoying how Starscream played Arcee. Er.

And I thought Optimus was a bit of a dick from the start. Yeah, I know their numbers are low, but you had an immobilized Starscream and an on the move Airachnid, and Arcee was the only bot small enough to pursue while the rest of them hauled aft topside. I'm not seeing the problem with her pursuit.

I also enjoyed Bee reminding us that he's a clever little scout. :3 The Decepticons really need to watch out for him. He's quick to adapt and churn out the fightin' strategy.