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There are some rules, of course. Our goal is to make this a friendly area to talk through the issues, not a place to mount TV-inspired holy wars. So we ask you do the following:

• Keep it clean. No swearing, no personal attacks, no branding people who disagree with you poopy-butts or other such unpleasantness.
  
• Stay on topic. If, for example, we’re debating whether Jason C. looks best in a suit or a t-shirt, it’s not the time to bring up arguments about his interview style or whether he loves Mia, Jackie or Sarah the most (we’ll get to that soon enough).
  
• Try not to YELL, dismiss people out of hand, or use phrases like “A TRUE FAN should think this,” “Obviously that’s wrong,” or “You TOTALLY don’t know the show/have the inside scoop/read the mind of the show’s creator like I do.” This is about opinions, and there are no right or wrong answers, just more or less compelling arguments.

Beyond that, anything goes! Feel free to suggest topics you want to debate in the comments, or e-mail us with suggestions.

Now, normally, we have multiple people taking positions on this. But this week, I'm arguing with myself (you'd be surprised how often that happens). The reason? This news item about Supernatural.We all know that Evil Genius Kripke has a five-year plan for the show. But at Asylum, the boys told the crowd that they're contracted through six seasons. Kripke? He's only contracted for five, and he's been very clear about wanting the show to end after next season.

This prompted my inner debate -- which you can read after the jump.

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This week, Sarah and I debate Beauty and The Geek's Season Four twist, which introduced boy beauty Sam and girl geek Nicole to the mix to shake things up. Was it a brilliant move or a twist gone bad? Check out our take, then post your thoughts in the comments!

Sarah: I was excited when Beauty and The Geek announced they were finally acknowledging the existence of geeks of the female persuasion. After all, these are my people. It is possible to have both boobs and comics and the occasional 20-sided dice.

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Fighting Words is back, and this time we're talking about The Game! Fiercely funny, brave, and heartfelt, this show is more than just a sitcom -- it's also packed with majorly dramatic moments. This week it's just Sarah and me in the ring, since Mia hasn't watched The Game much. We're talking about why we watch -- is it for the comedy or the drama? The show's strong in both areas, but we each think one stands out a bit more. Check out what we've got to see and post your own thoughts in the comments!

Sarah: The Game is a weird hybrid show -- it’s not a straight-up comedy, because we’ve got Melanie and Derwin’s sometimes-soap, often rocky relationship at the center of the show. But it’s not a relationship drama, because characters like Tasha, Kelly, Malik and Jason just can’t stop being laugh-out-loud funny. That’s one of the reasons The Game is such a great show -- it never settles into just one groove.

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Fighting Words returns today -- but for once, Sarah, Mia and I aren't fighting! We're pretty much unanimous on the topic of Gossip Girl couples -- but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to convince us otherwise. Read our take on Gossip Girl's ultimate couple, then voice your opinions in the comments!

Jackie: When Gossip Girl started, I thought Dan and Serena were being set up to be the ultimate couple of the show. Nate and Blair have no chemistry, in my opinion, and Serena and Nate had enjoyed a one-night stand, nothing more. I loved watching Dan and Serena’s relationship start up against all odds, and the fact that Blake and Penn are a real-life couple certainly didn’t hurt their chemistry!

But. Then there was “Victor, Victrola,” which ended with arguably the hottest scene on the entire show (see Sourcies Best First-Time Hookup), the Blair/Chuck limo scene, and I realized that Dan and Serena had nothing on this quick-witted couple. Blair and Chuck toss barbs like they’re water balloons, pioneer preppy trends, and turn Upper East Side society upside down before brunch. I still love Dan and Serena, but by the end of the season I agreed with Dan – they need time apart before they try being a couple again. Their drama exhausts me, but Blair/Chuck drama is just plain exciting. I hereby crown them the ultimate Gossip Girl couple!

Mia: The passion that fills Chuck and Blair when they are around each other is almost too hot to handle. Dan and Serena are so boring, and when they do have drama it makes me want to smack both of them across the face in hopes that they will come to their senses. Dan is too judgmental and Serena is just a complete moron (though I do like them as people and they’re not bad to look at). Chuck and Blair will always be the couple for me – although I don’t think they could ever really be together, and I’m okay with that. That being said, I think Ed Westwick could steam up a room with a broomstick, so perhaps this question isn’t fair.

Sarah: Gossip Girl suffers from a problem that has bedeviled shows since TV was invented. The Powers That Be decided who would be the central couple, and that couple just didn't click. Think Johnny and Greta on Hidden Palms, Ryan and Marissa on The OC, or even (and I know I'm going to get yelled at) Lucas and ANYONE on One Tree Hill. The pairings seemed like a good idea on paper, but something isn't there. In Gossip Girl's case, I find it hard to care about Dan and Serena: Serena turns Dan into a one-dimensional moralist, while Dan makes Serena act like a dim-bulb, flighty flower child with no grasp of reality.

And then there's Blair and Chuck. Bad guys tend to be more fun, and these evil-doers are the most delicious duo I've seen on the screen in a long, long time. Both actors ooze chemistry, and the sparks fly even higher when they're together. Plus, Blair and Chuck actually bring out the best in each other. Nate made Blair into a simpering victim. With Chuck the girl has a spine. Chuck? He's discovered there's a romantic side buried under decades of decadence. It's beautiful to watch.

Sorry, Dan and Serena – you've been displaced.

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Mondays are hard enough, let alone the Monday after a long Fourth of July weekend... but we're making Mondays a little more fun here at The CW Source with our weekly summer feature, Fighting Words (check out our first Fighting Words for rules and more information)!

This week, Sarah, Mia and I take on Reaper. The show was under some serious scrutiny when it premiered last fall -- it seemed a little too similar to Supernatural. But now that Reaper has a full season under its belt, we wonder if it's earned the right to call itself its own, distinct show... or if it's still a little too close to Supernatural for comfort. Let the war of words begin -- and of course, join in and post your thoughts in the comments!

Jackie: I USED to think Reaper was a Supernatural ripoff… until I watched it.

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It's Monday, and you know what means -- we're back in the ring for another round of Fighting Words (check out last week's Fighting Words for the scoop on our latest feature)! This week, we take on Lucas and Peyton's relationship on One Tree Hill. Here's the fight:

And we're off! Post your comments and let us know your take on Leyton! Remember to keep it civil and respect everyone's opinions.

Jackie: Now that we’re going back and watching season one, I can see how the writers originally set up Lucas and Peyton as the be-all, end-all couple of this show. Brooke seems to have been introduced as an afterthought – Peyton’s sassy sidekick, the good-time gal who’s all about fun, while Lucas and Peyton have this amazing CONNECTION that we’re constantly reminded of. But all that changes in later seasons when Lucas and Brooke’s chemistry takes their relationship to a new level and Peyton finds romance with Jake. We see that Lucas and Peyton can, in my opinion, be even better with other people than they were together.

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If a show is worth watching, it’s probably worth fighting about. We all have issues we’re passionate about on our favorite shows – but sometimes it feel like it’s dangerous to talk about them. If only there were a safe forum where we could share thoughts without mounting a scorched earth campaign.

That’s why we’re starting our new Fighting Words segment. Every Monday, we’ll post a new topic, and we’ll give you our perspective. Then, we want you to tell us what YOU think. Don’t hold back – give us your best argument on the topic of the week, and see if you can convince the rest of the readers!

There are some rules, of course. Our goal is to make this a friendly area to talk through the issues, not a place to mount TV-inspired holy wars. So we ask you do the following:
Keep it clean. No swearing, not personal attacks, no branding people who disagree with you poopy-butts or other such unpleasantness.

Stay on topic. If, for example, we’re debating whether Jason C. looks best in a suit or a t-shirt, it’s not the time to bring up arguments about his interview style or whether he loves Mia, Jackie or Sarah the most (we’ll get to that soon enough).

Try not to YELL, dismiss people out of hand, or use phrases like “A TRUE FAN should think this,” “Obviously that’s wrong,” or “You TOTALLY don’t know the show/have the inside scoop/read the mind of the show’s creator like I do.” This is about opinions, and there are no right or wrong answers, just more or less compelling arguments.

Beyond that, anything goes! Feel free to suggest topics you want to debate in the comments, or e-mail us with suggestions.

We're kicking things off with a Top Model debate. If you listen to the ANTM podcasts, you know Jackie and Mia get a little heated on the topic of Tyra. So here's this week's topic:

After the jump, Jackie, Mia and I share our thoughts. Post your own in the comments and let the great debate begin!

Continue reading "Introducing Fighting Words! Today: Tyra's Insane! vs. Tyra's in on The Joke" »

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