Case in point: Freaks and Geeks. I watched the show during its brief run, and, since it was many years before it was officially released, I ended up buying copies of the show on eBay. Back then, I figured this would be the only way I’d ever get to own the show. I didn't care about the shitty quality – the fact that I was even able to watch it was a great thing. I vehemently recommended the show to friends, and I estimate that in my first few years of high school I made over 25 copies of the show for many people.
It was to my immense surprise and joy, of course, that the show was released on DVD in my senior year. The excitement of being able to have perfect copies of this show may seem silly, but it’s great to know that it will always be there -- it’s a strange comfort thing, I suppose.
As with most of your favorite things, you can’t wait to share them with others. I’ve done that with this show already, of course, but it’s great to know that when my kids are high school age, I can pull this out and give it to them their freshman year. This show means a lot to me, and it truly informed my high school years in a way that nothing else did. It’s only fair to try to provide that experience for someone else.
Clips from the series:
- "Will girls ever like us?"
- The geeks discuss kissing
- The chair
- Bill has the time of his life... by himself
- Bill's mom's new boyfriend sleeps over
- Bill and his mom's new boyfriend make a connection
- Mr. Rosso sings Alice Cooper
- Ken thinks he's gay
- Bill as a ghost
- Nick's dreams are crushed
- Mr. and Mrs. Weir listen to The Who
- The A/V teacher explains the world
1 comment:
My favorite is Bill has the time of his life....by himself.....so funny.....lol
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