Gavin and Stacey

[lizzybennet]

Lately, Chris and I have been watching this BBC show, Gavin and Stacey. We're in love with it, not so much for the plot, but just for the quirky characters and the awesome Welsh accents. I tell you, it has totally permeated my psyche. My inner monologue has been Welsh for the past three days!

One of the things I love about British stars is how average they are. For example, Nessa in this show is a sex goddess despite her size. Gavin, the main guy, has gappy teeth (like me!) yet he's still considered a good looking chap. Not everyone has to be perfect, and none of them really are, to be good actors, sexy (think Dawn French in the Vicar of Dibley) or attractive. People are allowed to be normal. We need a good dose of that in American tv. Even our "reality" stars are exceptionally beautiful. It is rare to see an average-looking person on tv, and when we do, it is usually because something in their life needs to be overhauled.

Comments

[mikanis-hatter.livejournal.com]

I agree. Found out that my stunning cousin-in-law was told that she looked like she had gained some weight as though it were a bad thing. She had a baby, it happens you know? But she is considered plus size on the model scene despite the fact that she still is a bit twiggish.

Love the image on the vid. She has attitude and spunk. Quite gorgeous too!

[polgaramalfoy.livejournal.com]

I love British TV in general and particularly British comedy. Haven't seen this show yet, though.

[themenow.livejournal.com]

AMEN!!! I LOVE Vicar of Dibley!!!

And I think Simon Pegg is hot.

Okay, I'm going to have to watch this now.

[iumentum-creo.livejournal.com]

Just tracked down the first episode. I've been looking for something new to watch. Liked this a lot.

[texastea.livejournal.com]

I'm kinda her, only not as alluring.

I've watched Waiting on God at my auntie's house, and I love it. But we don't get it here. Maybe Hulu ...