# Battlestar Galactica 2.15 — "Scar" (rampant spoilage) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 3, 2006, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898 "2006-02-03T21:01:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/1 "2006-02-03T21:01:26Z")
As always, I’m padding the thread with a content-free OP so as not to reveal via inadvertent mouseover preview that Starbuck is made of chocolate. **Spoiler policy:** If it’s been aired, or if it’s purely speculative, no need for a box. If it’s about an upcoming episode (as disclosed via interviews, blog, etc), or if it’s speculation based on same, box it. For all boxes, provide a descriptive label of what’s hidden so we can decide whether or not we want to highlight it. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/2 "2006-02-03T21:10:50Z")
Recapping up to this point. What happened last week: Not a hell of a lot. ☹ In general, plot checkpoints and random questions: Roslin and Baltar are engaged, subtly and not so, in drawing their respective battle lines. The Pop-Tart is still safely ensconced in the Boomerwomb. Ginasix is no doubt going all Montgomery-Burns-y over her new thermonuclear toy. And her peace movement is… what? Forgotten after two weeks ago, or about to become a serious player? We still don’t know how Cylon strategy will be affected by the loss of the Resurrection Ship (though apparently episode 18 will provide important revelations on this point). Who’s in charge of _Pegasus_? Where’s Starbuck’s head at? After the dark eulogy she gave for Cain, she’s been a non-player in the last two episodes. Tonight, based on the preview, is all about her. Other supporting characters we need to check in with: Helo (will he forgive the attempt to terminate the Pop Tart?), Tyrol, Cally, Billy (not counting his cameo at the end of “Black Market”). Speaking of which, are the writers going to try to rescue the Dualla/Apollo thing, or just let it fade? I hope they either drop it or have something interesting in mind for it; I don’t want it to get pointlessly dragged out while they figure out what to do with it. Mostly, I just want a nice, solid episode to erase the muddled mediocrity of last week. If Ron Moore is to be believed, tonight’s a corker. ---
**Author:** ![Grossbottom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ba8739/32.png) [@Grossbottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grossbottom)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/3 "2006-02-03T21:17:08Z")
_Puts a bowl of peaches on the table_ I have no predictions, but if I don’t see a space battle tonight I’m going to start complaining. More than I usually do, anyway. Maybe Starbuck will be a loud abusive drunk, and start spouting off about how Adama doesn’t know the way to Earth. That could be interesting. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/4 "2006-02-03T21:29:34Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > Montgomery-Burns-y Say what? > [@Cervaise](#): > > Where’s Starbuck’s head at? After the dark eulogy she gave for Cain, she’s been a non-player in the last two episodes. Tonight, based on the preview, is all about her. She likes it that way. Mrs. Plant has a Sheltie that jumps up and down screaming, "It’s all about **ME!** ---
**Author:** ![Smeghead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/5 "2006-02-03T23:10:33Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > The Pop-Tart is still safely ensconced in the Boomerwomb. I’m still not giving up on my push to have the kid officially named the Baby Boomer. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/6 "2006-02-03T23:43:20Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Say what? “[Heh heh heh, **ex** -cellent](http://inicia.es/de/estrellaee/srburns.jpg).” ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2006, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/7 "2006-02-03T23:56:23Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > “[Heh heh heh, **ex** -cellent](http://inicia.es/de/estrellaee/srburns.jpg).” Danke zehr, mein freund. ---
**Author:** ![MaddyStrut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dbc845/32.png) [@MaddyStrut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaddyStrut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/8 "2006-02-04T01:30:52Z")
No predictions from me. I’ve been flat-out wrong with every damned one so far, and it’s starting to get embarassing! > [@carnivorousplant](#): > > …Mrs. Plant has a Sheltie that jumps up and down screaming, "It’s all about **ME!** That’s too funny. Is that what the “ES” stood for in your “ASPCAES” comment a few weeks ago? The American Society for Prevent of Cruelty to Animals _Except Shelties_? Funny because my dog (which I erroneously typed that I may throw at the TV) is, in fact, a sheltie. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Critical1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/9 "2006-02-04T01:40:39Z")
my predictions for tonight, Grace Park quits the show and spends the evening sitting on Oh wait wrong thread. I have no idea at all whats going on, havent even scene a preview…seen a preview? frak i need a day off. superbowl sunday first day off in about a month, Seahawks are in the game and I will probably sleep the entire thing and I live in Seattle. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/10 "2006-02-04T01:48:27Z")
> [@MaddyStrut](#): > > Is that what the “ES” stood for in your “ASPCAES” comment a few weeks ago? SPCAES “The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with the Exception of Snakes.” ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/11 "2006-02-04T02:56:08Z")
> [@Smeghead](#): > > I’m still not giving up on my push to have the kid officially named the Baby Boomer. Your name’s going on a list, Pal. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/12 "2006-02-04T03:08:22Z")
Hmm, so the Raiders are showing signs of sentience? “Scar” as a strategic raider? Starbuck’s heavy drinking is _definitely_ off character here…, maybe Sackoff and Hogan switched scripts? ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/13 "2006-02-04T03:09:39Z")
OOOOO…tricky, i guess Ol’ Scar _is_ a crafty lil’ Toaster after all…setting up an ambush… ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/14 "2006-02-04T03:13:29Z")
> [@MacTech](#): > > Hmm, so the Raiders are showing signs of sentience? “Scar” as a strategic raider? Stolen from a _Space Above and Beyond_ story. > [@MacTech](#): > > Starbuck’s heavy drinking is _definitely_ off character here…, No, her not being able to hold her liquor is out of character. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/15 "2006-02-04T03:27:32Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Stolen from a _Space Above and Beyond_ story. > > No, her not being able to hold her liquor is out of character. true, then again this ep is using the flashback plot device rather heavily… nice to see some good 3-axis flying again (Starbuck flying in reverse seeing if Scar was trailing them…) …still, the name “Scar” reminds me of the evil lion from The Lion King more than a Toaster… looks like the loss of the resurrection ship is affecting Toaster combat strategies… poor Boomer, she _so_ badly wants to be part of the Galactica family again, i feel sorry for her, i _want_ to trust her intentions as honorable… ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/16 "2006-02-04T03:37:37Z")
Man, if you drank like that, you would _die_. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/17 "2006-02-04T03:45:42Z")
Naah, all Starbuck needs to do is drink a dose of Magic Pop-Tart™ Blood, _instant_ hangover cure… ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/18 "2006-02-04T03:49:01Z")
Oh yeah, I seen that at the Seven-Eleven. ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/19 "2006-02-04T03:56:02Z")
“Use the Force…Kara!”… \ Hmmm…Kat just waxed Scar, looks like Starbuck will have to turn in her "Best \ in the fleet trophy… two hotshot pilots that _hate_ each other, add in another layer into an already multilayered plot… ---
**Author:** ![MacTech](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2006, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898/20 "2006-02-04T03:58:19Z")
Overall, a pretty good episode this week, _light years_ better than the last few, i’d give this ep an 8 out of 10 [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-2-15-scar-rampant-spoilage/342898.md?page=2)