See, I like this because it acknowledges that the Kents are not this perfect little family - that they have a dark underbelly. And it is this decision - this counsel to Clark - that will turn around and bite them on the ass later on when Lex becomes the World's Greatest Villain (and I love saying that) because they, in no small way, are responsible for a lot that happend to him.

This? I like. I think the reason I don't like watching the Kents on SV is because there is wasted potential - moments like that show that the Kents are not wholesome and perfect, and they could work with this. Then I would be rivited and *want* to watch them, muffins and all. It's like when Martha was working for Lionel in season two? Was that two? That was interesting for a while there - then she went back to being Stereotypical Wholesome TV Mom, and I stopped caring again. Bo is fun because at least he has agression, which while justified is not always well-put.

Okay - the platitude thing - um, there are people in the world that speak like this. Trust me. I know. Usually they are very elderly - but I have been there and you *have* to listen and nod respectfully and try not to doze off or roll your eyes and it is very difficult.

:shivers: That might actually be scarier than Clanas.

Linzee