Of course, it's things like this that remind me... I'm getting older. I mean, yes, the whole turning 40 thing a few months ago definitely clued me into that fact, as well. But me getting older doesn't hit the same way as my kids getting older. And this is one of the reasons I'm so frustrated about hearing about the whole Stargate Universe wanting to draw in a younger demographic. The thing is, I like my demographic and I like seeing my demographic on screen. It was just a couple of weeks ago that I was telling my husband that one of my favorite things about SGA is that John and Rodney are my age. More than that, I love that Joe and David are parents of young children and that they have both cracked that forty year old boundary. As corny as this sounds, and believe me, I know it does, it makes me feel a connection with them as actors and characters that I just don't have with twenty-somethings. And it's also why I enjoy writing them. As much as I enjoy watching Supernatural, I really struggle writing Sam and Dean because they are so much younger than me. And even though I might end up enjoying Stargate Universe whenever it finally airs, I don't think I'll be able to relate to the characters and feel connected like I do with John and Rodney. It feels like some good friends are moving away and as much as you say you'll keep in touch, you know it won't be the same as seeing them every week. And that's why I'll really miss SGA.
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One of the main reasons I'll miss SGA...
Of course, it's things like this that remind me... I'm getting older. I mean, yes, the whole turning 40 thing a few months ago definitely clued me into that fact, as well. But me getting older doesn't hit the same way as my kids getting older. And this is one of the reasons I'm so frustrated about hearing about the whole Stargate Universe wanting to draw in a younger demographic. The thing is, I like my demographic and I like seeing my demographic on screen. It was just a couple of weeks ago that I was telling my husband that one of my favorite things about SGA is that John and Rodney are my age. More than that, I love that Joe and David are parents of young children and that they have both cracked that forty year old boundary. As corny as this sounds, and believe me, I know it does, it makes me feel a connection with them as actors and characters that I just don't have with twenty-somethings. And it's also why I enjoy writing them. As much as I enjoy watching Supernatural, I really struggle writing Sam and Dean because they are so much younger than me. And even though I might end up enjoying Stargate Universe whenever it finally airs, I don't think I'll be able to relate to the characters and feel connected like I do with John and Rodney. It feels like some good friends are moving away and as much as you say you'll keep in touch, you know it won't be the same as seeing them every week. And that's why I'll really miss SGA.
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