Oh, Buffy-qua!

And so a legend ends. At least for now. I won't write about who lived and who died, because at last word Zabet, who reads this, was going to probably wait the indeterminable time it takes to put Buffy episodes onto DVD since she and Hubby are still behind on their viewing. But a few comments:

• Thank you, guys, for letting the show go out with a bang, in all the Buffy-licious glory we've come to expect. You kept us guessing who was going to die, who would survive, how things would happen with the First--everything up to the last minute.
  
• Thank you for that that last "Grrr...Arrgh" with the little monster turning its head towards the audience.
  
• Thank you for coming up with a story (and I think Joss Whedon did this one) that not only was satisfying, but literally gave us unlimited possibilities for new series, movies, and it will even make the Buffy: The Role-playing Game imminently more fun to play.
  
• Thank you for making me cry, blubber, and laugh all within the last ten minutes of the show.
  
• Thank you for seven years of fun that kept us on our toes and made us want to be scoobies.
  
• Thank you for showing us happy snuggling relationships between lesbians, and the pain of losing someone you love regardless of their gender and how the relationship can be just as "valid", especially when accepted by your friends.
  
• Thank you for understanding just what sort of hell high school is.
  
• Thank you for showing us strong females who can kick butt and sensitive guys who can save the world with a hug.
  
• Thank you for the line: "I used to be a highly respected Watcher. Now I'm a wounded dwarf with the mystical power of a doily".
  
• Thank you to all who helped create the Buffyverse.
  

Lastly, if you can't stand the fact that the show is ending, check out their auction. My favourite (which is still available) is the remote-controlled Buffybot, which last I checked was at a bargain $600 and change. But I figure they've got something planned, because the best stuff (i.e., the mummy hand) wasn't on the auction block just yet. There have been rumours of a new series. :) Here's to future slayage! And if none of this makes sense, check out reruns of the show--it really is worth the effort. :)