09. Starbuck. Let us count the ways. (Single Digits Guys!)

[krickets]

So this is a bit self-serving, I'll say that right off the bat. I was looking for some Starbuck character meta earlier and couldn't find any. So, I figured I'd see what thinky thoughts you guys have about her. (I know they're floating around up there in that grey matter somewhere!)

According to this poll, Starbuck is the undisputed favorite with BSG fans. Or, at least, with the BSG fans who are taking my polls. (Let's disregard for a moment that I didn't say, "pick your favorite," hahaha. I think it stands to reason that most people would pick their favs when asked to choose between characters.)

For me personally, Starbuck is unequivocally my favorite fictional character of all time. Hands down. But I'm sure there are many who dislike her or are neutral towards her. So, I wanna hear about it. And why. There is absolutely no judgement here, every single opinion is welcome and wanted.

It can be from the superficial (I don't like her hair/I like her hair!) to the philosophical. I don't care. I wanna know.

1, 2, 3, GO!

Comments

[jay1022.livejournal.com]

I'm kind of split down the middle on Kara.

I love the fact that she will tell you like it is and not care about the consequences of her words. The fact that she has that freedom I think endears her to so many, I mean who wouldn't want to be able to do that? She also is one tough cookie and will stand up for herself and for those that she cares for and she doesn't care who it is that she has to fight.

But the emotional side of Kara I can't stand. I know that comes from a screwed up childhood but I just can't wrap my brain around someone being afraid and running in the opposite direction when they are happy because it seems so alien to them. The fact that she is a loose cannon at times also makes her unlikeable. Let's face it, had the Colonies not been nuked, Kara most likely would have had a court martial and been kicked out of the military by now.

[37-soul-sister.livejournal.com]

I totally agree.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

I think I agree with you in some ways. I certainly don't like every thing she does. But in a way I kind of understand her... so I make allowances?