And you're right. You *can't* pair just anyone. NO ONE CAN. At least not successfully. What that tells me is that the writer in question is far more interested in how they can twist the characters than in trying to keep them at ALL true to their personalities.
While we're on the tangent... ;)
I get that feeling, too. This is also one of the reasons I tend to be wary of crossovers - the same principle applies. Just because you can (usually with dubious results) smush two shows together doesn't mean it works or makes sense.
Fake Author's Note: I know it's crazy, but I swear this Lassie/Stargate SG-1 fic is simply teh shit!
The other part of the crossover wariness is usually because I don't watch one of the two shows in question.
I'd never stifle anyone's creative chi, but I'll be damned if I'm going to read that kind of thing. I'd just as soon whip up a bowl of popcorn and settle down for a good long beagle!fic read. ;)
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Date: 2008-02-12 10:46 pm (UTC)While we're on the tangent... ;)
I get that feeling, too. This is also one of the reasons I tend to be wary of crossovers - the same principle applies. Just because you can (usually with dubious results) smush two shows together doesn't mean it works or makes sense.
Fake Author's Note: I know it's crazy, but I swear this Lassie/Stargate SG-1 fic is simply teh shit!
The other part of the crossover wariness is usually because I don't watch one of the two shows in question.
I'd never stifle anyone's creative chi, but I'll be damned if I'm going to read that kind of thing. I'd just as soon whip up a bowl of popcorn and settle down for a good long beagle!fic read. ;)