Buffy the Vampire Slayer || 2x09 || Full Reaction
Added 2020-06-27 23:08:41 +0000 UTClink: https://ws.onehub.com/files/tdgmdwqs
so this one was a great set up for the second part, really enjoyed it! and that cliffhanger... MY GUY-
hope y'all enjoy!!
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for those who don't know, "Scooby Gang" was coined in this episode. First being said by Xander at 42:27.
Ryan Wilson
2021-01-15 16:07:13 +0000 UTCI know nothing about the origins of the phrase, but I'm sure that it has football connotations for many people... which could have contributed to its popularization, despite the possibility that it had another origin entirely.
UTU49
2020-07-05 01:09:27 +0000 UTCI still use the line "that's between you and your God" to this day when asked my opinion on certain things like that
Elisa H.
2020-07-04 03:06:29 +0000 UTCwatching buffy for the 90th time while waiting for a new video :)
mr_chillington
2020-07-01 16:03:36 +0000 UTCConsidering it started as a uniquely American phrase in the 60's, it seems unlikely that it refers to saris.
Megan Krajewski
2020-07-01 06:47:37 +0000 UTCI started watching SPN because of Alley, I’m on Season 8, i really like it but I also really hate it! They do so many Monster of the weeks episodes 😭 but when they do plot stuff it’s actually really interesting 🤔
Jessie
2020-07-01 04:21:34 +0000 UTCSo in School Hard (the first e- that Spike and Dru were in) Dru mentions that she “misses Prague” and Spike responds, “You nearly died in Prague.” Going on to mention that she was attacked by a mob. This event nearly killed her and left her weakened and getting weaker. Also, yes, Oz recognizes Willow. You can tell by the way he cranes his neck when he sees her.
Brandon Scott
2020-06-30 05:53:40 +0000 UTC"I think the bug man probably kills by swarming up your outsides and you scream (because who wouldn’t) and he swarms inside your mouth and eats you from the inside out." Delightful!
UTU49
2020-06-29 18:36:37 +0000 UTCYep she totally has visions, and as we have seen, is very handy with the tarot cards as well. I think her cards help focus her visions, personally. A handy vamp to have around when you need to plan for some mischief lol!
Holi117
2020-06-29 11:45:40 +0000 UTCNote to self: do not click on a thread that may have maggot info while eating dinner.
Rachael
2020-06-29 01:05:14 +0000 UTCAlley: You cannot cut right there... Hello? - Me: Indeed... - I loved your reaction on this one (i always love your reaction actually) there is so many things going on in this episode, that was intense. Thank you so much. I can't wait to see you react to the next one.
Nikho_Ronin
2020-06-28 21:38:01 +0000 UTCThese are the questions that keep me awake at night Richard!!…I doubt it’s happened but I would love to be proven wrong. I wonder if Mr. Gordo is a reason why Buffy took Herbert the pig mascot's death in the pack so hard. To be fair Herbert was adorable and we all took it pretty hard :(
Shashank
2020-06-28 20:10:32 +0000 UTCI think the bug man probably kills by swarming up your outsides and you scream (because who wouldn’t) and he swarms inside your mouth and eats you from the inside out.
Richard Lucas
2020-06-28 19:28:42 +0000 UTCI wonder if any trio have ever gone as Buffy, Angel and Mr. Gordo for Halloween?!
Richard Lucas
2020-06-28 19:26:40 +0000 UTCoh thats awesome!! so glad ur getting into spn! just warning: my old supernatural talks are suuuper cringey 😅 i started making them when i was 17 and still highkey annoying. i only keep them up as memories but yeah, just an fyi incase u start watching them like “???tf” i do dial it back a LOT for s14 and 15
Alley Box
2020-06-28 19:25:52 +0000 UTCNIce catch!
Richard Lucas
2020-06-28 19:25:08 +0000 UTCI love this episode though. Has any good girl hero ever slit a bad guy’s throats with ice skates? Bug Giles (lol) was awesome! Nice bait and switcg and fantastic ending!
Richard Lucas
2020-06-28 19:24:41 +0000 UTCokay thanks! i felt like i mightve remembered wrong lol
Alley Box
2020-06-28 19:24:06 +0000 UTCI find it ok to be honest.
Richard Lucas
2020-06-28 19:17:00 +0000 UTChey Dru has visions
mr_chillington
2020-06-28 18:43:38 +0000 UTCI have been so excited for you to see this episode and your face was priceless when she said "I'm Kendra, the vampire slayer." Every time someone sees this episode for the first time Joss Whedon laughs. I too adore Cordelia and Xander's banter and the random appearances of Oz. Just wanted to tell you that I just started watching Supernatural for the first time just because I want to watch your reaction videos. I'm up to season 3. I don't know why I slept on this show for so long its great
Saint Mercy
2020-06-28 17:55:07 +0000 UTCI never thought of it but I think the use of "cure" in this episode is confusing because they are just talking about returning Dru to full strength. Angel in Buffy's room with Mr Gordo never stops cracking me up
Rockworm
2020-06-28 14:55:49 +0000 UTCI'm sure I read years ago that it refers to the 9 yards of silk used to make a sari but I think it might just be another guess and no one really knows buuut I like that better than bullets
Pockets
2020-06-28 13:57:05 +0000 UTCThe way I see it is that they're dangerous because there are so many and they'll just keep coming. We only see 3 in this episode but the way Giles phrases it is like they'll never stop
Pockets
2020-06-28 13:48:02 +0000 UTCGreat reaction, so glad you enjoyed even if it seemed a little slow. Being a 2-parter, this first part is alot of setup, I think, though I still enjoy it. Such an awesome cliffhanger that totally threw me the first watch :D RE: The Spike and Dru thing - (NO SPOILERS, JUST REMINDER OF A COUPLE OF SCENES IN PREV EPISODES) ...... If you recall back in 'school hard' when we first met these two, Spike mentions a couple of times how weakened Drusilla is, how the main reason for coming to Sunnydale was in hopes of making her well again - "The Hellmouth will restore you. Put colour in your cheeks, metaphorically speaking..." - and he seems to be caring for her in some way every time we see them together, (laying in bed with her, holding her, 'feeding' her that girl, giving her his coat when she says she is cold, letting everybody go to save her from Buffy...) He also mentions how she almost died in Prague - "idiot mobs..." This episode to my recollection is the first time he explicitly seems to talk about trying to find a cure for Drusilla, though, and where it trumps his desire to kill the Slayer for the extra bragging rights. (I might be wrong there, but pretty sure). I love the Spike/Dru dynamic and relationship and just find them mesmerising whenever they are on screen! I think they are my favs right now lol, even though they are the bad guys!!
Holi117
2020-06-28 13:24:54 +0000 UTCThis is such a well written episode, and it's not even written by Joss Whedon. I loved the character growth from the entire cast, and the dialogue was both hilarious and often evocative to boot. Buffy was humanised so much in this episode, as she is not one to be so easily rattled. It was very telling of Buffy's love for Angel, that she went to his place, and it was the only place she felt safe... lying peacefully in this bed nawwwww. haha Also Angel saying "it's been a while since I killed a human, it might take a while" was so fucking badass.
Chris Hanley
2020-06-28 09:41:38 +0000 UTCCanapé?
Rachel Espiritu
2020-06-28 09:09:38 +0000 UTC"Whatever comes out of your mouth is a meaningless waste of breath. An airborne toxic event." One of the best burns ever uttered on television, and it comes from Snyder of all people. This episode has some very quotable lines. Buffy's "I'm a teen, I've yet to mature", pretty much everything Drusilla says, Xander's "Is murder always a crime?" etc. Fun fact about the maggots: they were supposed to be an extra wiggly species, but the warmth of the studio lights made them slow so the footage had to be sped up.
zerofk
2020-06-28 09:01:58 +0000 UTCI immediately had to research the origin of 'the whole nine yards' and oddly enough, there's is no consensus or the exact meaning. The only thing that is agreed upon, is that it goes back to 1907.
Chris Hanley
2020-06-28 08:30:04 +0000 UTCI like the continuation from “Lie to me” to this episode. The book that the vampire stole from Giles contains the cure for Drusilla. Angel revealed that he made Drusilla insane by killing everybody she loved before turning her into a demon just Devore she took her holy orders to become a nun. Dru is weak because she was attacked by an angry mob who left her on the brink of death. This is also referenced earlier in “School hard”, that one of the reason Spike and Dru are here is in hope that the Hellmouth will restore her health. So Spike goal is not “only” to kill the slayer. Drusilla is his priority from the start. The ice ring kiss scene was supposed to be a fundamental step in Buffy and Angel relationship. I am not a Bangel shipper but I recognize the significance of Buffy seeing past Angel’s vampire face and trusting him enough to kiss him like that. I liked your reaction at the end. Loved your reaction at the end
Vicky N
2020-06-28 07:35:04 +0000 UTCShe’s a true Buffy fan. Making in jokes that only we can understand. Yeah!
Vicky N
2020-06-28 07:03:45 +0000 UTCThe bell is only on the version edited for youtube. It's still there in all of them that Angel is in.
Lindsey Metcalfe
2020-06-28 06:12:02 +0000 UTCAs always another great reaction, I really look forward to them, I didn't get a chance to comment on Episode 8, it was great to see you find out more about Giles! Only other thing to say is about Angel, when I fist heard 'the bell' in season one, it broke me, where has the bell gone? GIVE US THE BELL!
Paul Casey
2020-06-28 05:59:51 +0000 UTCSometimes it's hard to comment on a Part 1 until you know what happens in Part 2. It's just incomplete and I sort of understand how you might be a little confused and underwhelmed by Part 1, you're only getting the first half of the picture. Still a fun reaction though thank you Alley for continuing this journey.
Michael Roach
2020-06-28 05:38:23 +0000 UTCI actually had to wait an EXTRA day to watch part two in 1997. :-) It aired the Monday after Thanksgiving, and I was on the road traveling back to Virginia from a convention in Chicago that weekend. (The same convention, the very next year, was where I got to meet Nick Brendon. ASH was on the guest list as well, but cancelled shortly before.)
AlyAdmirer
2020-06-28 05:37:22 +0000 UTCI appreciate the ice skating scene because this episode is what all episodes prior to this have been leading up to: Buffy being so burdened by her duty and her various lives — so much that she unnecessarily sneaks into her room out of habit — that she desperately needs some solace and a nostalgic return to her pre-Slayer innocence. That was set up well with Angel clutching Mr. Gordo and asking her about her childhood skating photo. I thought it was really sweet of Angel to set this up for Buffy, although I was distracted wondering where he was. (I think for budgetary or filming deadline reasons, they could only have DB in vampface, but it was still weird.) Unfortunately for Buffy, the Slayer life always intrudes. I agree with you about everything else. Great post!
Rachael
2020-06-28 05:33:21 +0000 UTCI will say that it is entirely unfair that you got to watch part II of this right after part I. Some of us had to wait a week before we could get the answers. :)
David Neal
2020-06-28 04:39:37 +0000 UTCI saw the preview pic while we were out shopping and got sooooooooo excited. I love that you love Cordy.
TaraFromTerra
2020-06-28 03:17:58 +0000 UTCOZ: “That’s a tense person” Somewhere Xander: “You’re not wrong”
Shashank
2020-06-28 02:17:23 +0000 UTCI love this goldang two-parter. I really do. 🧐
Koz
2020-06-28 02:14:30 +0000 UTCOh and Bianca Lawson (Kendra) is a irl vampire. She looks the same now as she did back then.
DB
2020-06-28 01:57:35 +0000 UTCThis episode is just pure exposition and while I do understand that structurally speaking it is necessary, I also think it could have been done a bit better. Like e.g. I could do with less lenghty ice skating montage for one tho I know that it's mostly because SMG loves skating. Is it cute? Yes. Is it unnecessarily long? Totally. The Order of Taraka just reminds me of The Three and I wish we were shown why they're so exceptionally dangerous a bit more instead of Angel and Giles just telling us. And honestly how exactly is the bug man killing? He transforms into all these bugs and do what? Nevertheless let me list things I enjoy a lot. 1. The episode revolving around career day and the gang's fears regarding their future. I rarely agree with Xander but he's right in here. A test at 16 should not determine your professional future 2. Surprisingly for a non Bangel shipper - that kiss at the end. I think it's interesting for Buffy as a character. Only 2 episodes ago she was telling Angel she loves him but doesn't trust him. Kissing him in his vamp face is a sign of that newfound trust. 3. Willow and Oz finally meeting. Awww they're adorable! 4. Love Spike and Dru interactions! Also I think it shows that Juliet was a ballerina, her portrayal of Dru is so fascinating in its physicality.
DB
2020-06-28 01:55:08 +0000 UTCDru, Spike and my man Dalton get me through this episode. Dru still worrying about Miss Edith, “I need to change miss Edith.” Showing how much better she is at talking care of dolls then birds. Buffy’s own main inanimate squeeze makes a memorable appearance: Mr. Gordo. Buffy waiting on Dalton to come outside, to deliver her witty line. The punning and insults are key to Buffy’s style along with creatively using regular stuff as weapons like skates.
Shashank
2020-06-28 01:12:45 +0000 UTChttps://youtu.be/Jfip96k1cE0 Kendra's accent wasn't that bad .There are Irish Carribbean accents
L R
2020-06-28 01:02:44 +0000 UTCWooohoo!!!!!! I've been swimming and grilling all day then I come inside and Ally has dropped a new reaction.
Allan Cornett
2020-06-28 00:54:22 +0000 UTC… I spent the first 20 seconds of the video cackling at the sign. :-)
AlyAdmirer
2020-06-28 00:53:39 +0000 UTCYes, Cordelia is absolutely an icon! Perfect word for her :)
SpikesEcho
2020-06-28 00:31:13 +0000 UTCHey - also - first use of the term 'Scoobie Gang' in the series!
Dave Ford
2020-06-28 00:25:51 +0000 UTCAhah - not ona t-shirt - but I'm squeeing at your Monster of the Week postcard.
Dave Ford
2020-06-28 00:24:14 +0000 UTCI think that's a great idea - the discord has been super busy since the last episode too.
Dave Ford
2020-06-28 00:21:42 +0000 UTC4 words. "I have frog fear." This episode is all set-up. Its a big bad mindfuck that leads into the introduction of... another Slayer??? There isn't much to say because all the payoff is in part two, but anything worth talking about is Willow-based. Her meeting Oz, her potential as a student paying off with a big-money prestigious jobby-job after HS? Oz being a closet genius himself? All these wonderful little tidbits! And then the tadpoles. And she's just a kid. Adorabler than most, yes, but still very much a quiet, awkward (adorable) kid. That was me in high school minus several layers of adorability!
Ed Badalucca
2020-06-28 00:16:59 +0000 UTCOh she already had personal skating hobby that when Josh heard this, he wanted to incorporate into an episode
Juan Sanchez
2020-06-28 00:15:11 +0000 UTCI'm so excited I'm dancing like Alley during the theme song. These reactions are a blast!
Superfan Giovanni
2020-06-28 00:13:59 +0000 UTCNot a spilled spoiler but Willy has a one liner that has choked me up 🤣 every time new Scoobies hear it in next ep. Not every reactor hears or clearly but we'll see if you catch it!
Juan Sanchez
2020-06-28 00:13:53 +0000 UTCAngel is still hot as a vampire tbh, just like when Xander was still attractive to Buffy as a vampire 🧛♀️
Jessie
2020-06-28 00:12:38 +0000 UTCI'm so giggling at "WHOMST?!??" LOL!!!
Kitty
2020-06-28 00:12:30 +0000 UTCoh yeah, they're icons in their own way, love em. and I forgot to mention at the end! yeah I was surprised to see so many shots where her face was shown (bc with stunt doubles, they hide the face for wide shots) but that is so cool. I wonder if she knew before this or she learned for the show
Alley Box
2020-06-28 00:09:42 +0000 UTCWilly is icon too just like Cordy... Maybe not lol I'm surprised you weren't impressed as much as I reactors that that was actually Sarah Michelle Geller ice-skating and not a stunt double. Buffy got all the skills
Juan Sanchez
2020-06-28 00:06:11 +0000 UTCThe actress in the thumbnail was asked to do a Jamaican accent, when she did it perfectly they had her add different elements from other accents so they ended up with the muddled accent you hear.
Ari is my Cat
2020-06-27 23:45:56 +0000 UTCOhhh girl, you have no idea about 2-parters....this is only the first of season riding 2-parters.....and I am SQUEEING that you are at this point!!! :)
Patrick Lyke
2020-06-27 23:29:00 +0000 UTCHey idk if anyone else has this problem but it seems as if when you're talking the video and audio are ever so slightly out of sync but I am really tired so I might just be seeing things
Scarlett Buchanan
2020-06-27 23:21:23 +0000 UTCOmg, "Call me a cheerleader, because I'm going to spontaneously combust." 🤣😂 That was pure gold 💓
SpikesEcho
2020-06-27 23:20:15 +0000 UTCyou have ruined my evening plans Alley. now I must watch this instead of what I intended to do. thank you so much! p.s. im loving how quickly your getting through the series but dreading that it means it will be over sooner p.p.s whenever buffy has a two part episode (and it has a lot of surprise two parters that aren't officially labeled part one and two) you know your in for a treat. p.p.p.s now can you see why we said it got better? and it's not even close to where it really gets great yet. p.p.p.p.s I've been looking forward to this episode for weeks.
Roger C Lackman
2020-06-27 23:13:39 +0000 UTCAww man I was just watching trophy munchers Joe latest Buffyverse upload. Now I'll tempered to pause and watch this one first! 🌻💙⚡👑 I got a slight migraine from shopping for cloth earlier so hopefully bed and Patreon will ease it away. Oh and that's why you said you are watching two episodes. The two parter in the middle of the season lol
Juan Sanchez
2020-06-27 23:12:00 +0000 UTCAlready love that thumbnail
Lindsey Metcalfe
2020-06-27 23:10:08 +0000 UTCand just fyi: patreon comments will continue to stay open, but if you wanna discuss further (or with spoilers with fellow patrons) hop on discord :D
Alley Box
2020-06-27 23:09:29 +0000 UTC
