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EE: The Fish Gutting Scene
I thought this was a great little scene in last night's episode but I wonder whether the BBC faced any complaints for it? Because God forbid people actually know what happens to the formerly living creatures that are nicely prepared for them to eat.
Anyway, what I found particularly interesting was the reactions of those in the scene. You had Stan in the middle, in his element with his family's eyes all on him. Cora, with a sort of guilty grimace on her face, as though she was enjoying watching it but didn't want to let on. And then you had Mick watching the whole thing, looking as though he felt a bit uneasy but like he wasn't sure why. Then the three grandsons: Johnny, just totally disgusted by it, and Dean also, but the way he seemed to re-establish his sense of control by grabbing Johnny, physically invading his space and waving the fish in his face, IMO to disguise his sense of unease. And finally Lee. Lee was the particularly interesting one in this scene. He showed absolutely no reaction, just watched with interested but otherwise unemotional eyes, until the point where Dean started messing around at which point he seemed to snap back to his 'cheeky chappy' persona. I wonder if we get a hint in this scene that blood and violence doesn't really phase Lee in the slightest? Yes, you could put it down to him being in the army and therefore being conditioned to it, but perhaps that lack of response also suggests something darker... like, murderer-type darker? Just something that occurred to me last night which I thought I'd share.
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I thought this was a great little scene in last night's episode but I wonder whether the BBC faced any complaints for it? Because God forbid people actually know what happens to the formerly living creatures that are nicely prepared for them to eat.
Anyway, what I found particularly interesting was the reactions of those in the scene. You had Stan in the middle, in his element with his family's eyes all on him. Cora, with a sort of guilty grimace on her face, as though she was enjoying watching it but didn't want to let on. And then you had Mick watching the whole thing, looking as though he felt a bit uneasy but like he wasn't sure why. Then the three grandsons: Johnny, just totally disgusted by it, and Dean also, but the way he seemed to re-establish his sense of control by grabbing Johnny, physically invading his space and waving the fish in his face, IMO to disguise his sense of unease. And finally Lee. Lee was the particularly interesting one in this scene. He showed absolutely no reaction, just watched with interested but otherwise unemotional eyes, until the point where Dean started messing around at which point he seemed to snap back to his 'cheeky chappy' persona. I wonder if we get a hint in this scene that blood and violence doesn't really phase Lee in the slightest? Yes, you could put it down to him being in the army and therefore being conditioned to it, but perhaps that lack of response also suggests something darker... like, murderer-type darker? Just something that occurred to me last night which I thought I'd share. ![]() |
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I chose the wrong time to eat a muffin...
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I chose the wrong time to eat a muffin...
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I thought this was a great little scene in last night's episode but I wonder whether the BBC faced any complaints for it? Because God forbid people actually know what happens to the formerly living creatures that are nicely prepared for them to eat.
Anyway, what I found particularly interesting was the reactions of those in the scene. You had Stan in the middle, in his element with his family's eyes all on him. Cora, with a sort of guilty grimace on her face, as though she was enjoying watching it but didn't want to let on. And then you had Mick watching the whole thing, looking as though he felt a bit uneasy but like he wasn't sure why. Then the three grandsons: Johnny, just totally disgusted by it, and Dean also, but the way he seemed to re-establish his sense of control by grabbing Johnny, physically invading his space and waving the fish in his face, IMO to disguise his sense of unease. And finally Lee. Lee was the particularly interesting one in this scene. He showed absolutely no reaction, just watched with interested but otherwise unemotional eyes, until the point where Dean started messing around at which point he seemed to snap back to his 'cheeky chappy' persona. I wonder if we get a hint in this scene that blood and violence doesn't really phase Lee in the slightest? Yes, you could put it down to him being in the army and therefore being conditioned to it, but perhaps that lack of response also suggests something darker... like, murderer-type darker? Just something that occurred to me last night which I thought I'd share. ![]() |
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Lovely thread elly. I didn't pick up on what you did but was thinking about the symbolism of the head of the fish being chopped off and the belly (heart) being ripped out. A sign of foreboding?
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Didn't Lee say "Urr gross", Or something like that. Which i thought odd, because if he's an army chap with the things they see, a fish being gutted should just be like picking fluff out your belly button.
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Lovely thread elly. I didn't pick up on what you did but was thinking about the symbolism of the head of the fish being chopped off and the belly (heart) being ripped out. A sign of foreboding?
Kind of related, but I can't help worrying about Stan at the moment, I think something may happen to him as well soon.
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Didn't Lee say "Urr gross", Or something like that. Which i thought odd, because if he's an army chap with the things they see, a fish being gutted should just be like picking fluff out your belly button.
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I thought the fish played his/her part well. Much better than some of the characters.
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Great thread Elly and very interesting. You could be right.
In any case that party was the calm before the storm. The fun is about to end- no more singing cheesy pop records. As DTC would say "EastEnders is not a warm bath". |
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Great thread Elly and very interesting. You could be right.
In any case that party was the calm before the storm. The fun is about to end- no more singing cheesy pop records. As DTC would say "EastEnders is not a warm bath".
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I thought the fish played his/her part well. Much better than some of the characters.
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The fish will join the other EE legends...Lauren's sandwiches, Dot's cold cuts, the snake and the Bubbly in the fridge as the unsung heroes of Eastenders
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Ooh that's a good point! Usually when soaps use metaphors and foreshadowing it's extremely heavy handed, but I think this scene was unusual enough to actually create a sense of unease without trying too hard. The family is about to have the heart of it ripped out, and I think there may be more to come.
Kind of related, but I can't help worrying about Stan at the moment, I think something may happen to him as well soon. ![]() I think the family really comes to life with him around.
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I don't think Stan is long for this world.
I think the family really comes to life with him around.
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He should have taught Nancy how to gut the fish.
Sexism! (Yes I know she was sitting at the foot of the stairs with a face like a slapped arse at the time).
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Gutting fish stinks
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Soon as I saw it I was expecting people to complain.
I loved the scene and yes Dean, Johnny and especially Lee's reaction was interesting. I thought they got it spot on and in keeping with each of the characters. |
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Lee was the particularly interesting one in this scene. He showed absolutely no reaction, just watched with interested but otherwise unemotional eyes...
I wonder if we get a hint in this scene that blood and violence doesn't really phase Lee in the slightest? Yes, you could put it down to him being in the army and therefore being conditioned to it, but perhaps that lack of response also suggests something darker... like, murderer-type darker? Just something that occurred to me last night which I thought I'd share. ![]() |
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I don't think Stan is long for this world.
I think the family really comes to life with him around. They keep dropping hints about his age. I almost wonder if the events that are set to happen with Dean and Linda may lead to a heart attack of some sort. I'm really worried about him. ![]() Quote:
Well, I'm not a murderer, but I can't say that I'd show much emotion at a fish being gutted...
Bleurgh. But maybe I'm just a sensitive little flower like Johnny. I just think within the context of that scene that Lee's reaction was interesting, especially when contrasted with Dean and Johnny's.
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I was too grossed out to see any meaning behind it.
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I wouldn't read too much into it. I think the person who plays Lee is just a bad actor.
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Despite whats coming up I don't think it had a hidden meaning it was just a granddad showing his grandkids a skill.
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This was a good little scene.
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Bleurgh. But maybe I'm just a sensitive little flower like Johnny.