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Some babble after seeing the new Doctor Who logo, and talk of other spoilery S5 things.

Here's the new logo:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/medialibrary/images/misc/logos/new_logo_1440.jpg

I've been thinking about this, and the new logo really doesn't surprise me. In fact, it completely fits the vibe I've been getting from other small things, like the redesign of the TARDIS exterior and interior - making it all retro. Also the insistence of renaming S5 as S1. Even introducing the character of Amy by putting her in a hoochie skirt to bring back the "lads and dads" aspect of the show.

This really is going to be a reboot of the show...that was a reboot of the show. Ignoring the fact that most reboots happen decades after the fact, the strong vibe I've been getting for S5/S1 is that this reboot isn't trying to give us something new. It's trying to rely heavily on the past by going retro.

I'm sure this will excite many fans of the classic series, but to me, it doesn't thrill me. I like classic Who. I've watched about 60% - 70% of the old episodes and I have a fondness for all of it. But I guess I've been liking that New Who is new. It always paid homage to the old, but never actually tried to go back.

I wouldn't say that that something as small as a new logo would completely turn me off to the new series. It's just the more I keep seeing, the less interested I'm becoming.

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*pats* Did you watch last night's HIMYM?? I laughed!

I did! I liked it a lot. It's nice to see Ted being a good friend for once instead of just a douche bag to everyone.

I also cracked up at the guy auditing the class. XD

I actually had the thought on my long drive this weekend: Ted HAS to be a douche to explain why he and Barney are friends. No ordinary dude would put up with Barney and yet be so anti-Barney all at the same time.

This? Is very true. XD