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The thing about Smallville is that it's already ironic without having said a word. We know how this story of Clark Kent turns out already and so, the dramatic irony is already in place before the show even starts. And yet, for some reason or another, the Smallville writers insist on plugging on in their attempts to deliver line after line of pretentious, "this is spose to make you go 'ooo and ahh'" dialogue, as if the audience needs yet another reminder of the ironic nature of the show. So last night's episode had Lex spouting off ditties such as "I've learned that I need to follow my father's directions" and Clark saying, "Lex, everyone has another side to them that they'll eventually embrace." Hmm.. can this possibly be a double-entendre relating to Lex and Clark's futures? Duh! Even the whole "can't tell Lana my secret" bit is getting tiring. She said she'll understand Clark! You told Pete, why not Lana? Speaking of Pete, is he still on the show? Whatever, he's not important. What is important is that Chloe smartly switched back to her old, "geeky but not a lesbo" hairdo and that Clark is back to his normal ring-less self. "But there'll always be something different about me," pines Clark. "What do you mean?" cries Lana. Clark stumbles for an answer. "Y-you just wouldn't understand.. I'm not like you Lana!" Cue Five for Fighting song. The writers congratulate themselves for their symbolism. The audience just rolls their eyes. Yeah... real subtle..
posted by Tim at 7:10 PM