# Grey's Anatomy season 8 thread (spoilers) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [September 23, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292 "2011-09-23T03:09:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/21 "2011-10-07T02:43:27Z")
I’m really, really hoping that this dude with the geek crush on Keppner is a one-off. omg we have to put the socially awkward girl that has never shown nerd tendencies with the socially awkward nerd! Also, I’m feeling kinda iffy about this whole episode. I’m so happy to be out of the Meredith and Cristina drama and seeing the older guys being awesome, but this whole episode reeks of condescension instead of the self-deprecating humour of Big Bang Theory. ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/22 "2011-10-07T02:49:06Z")
I’m kinda not digging this episode. On one hand, I love seeing the plot being about the experienced dudes instead of the Mer and Cristina drama. On the other, I feel a bit insulted, because this isn’t the self-deprecating humour of Big Bang Theory, this is condescending to geeks. Also, Webber is so funny! I love his quirkiness. * * * Edit: I came back to the page and the other post didn’t show up, so I posted again. Derp. ---
**Author:** ![alice\_in\_wonderland](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alice_in_wonderland/32/176_2.png) [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2011, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/23 "2011-10-07T16:27:48Z")
I really liked this episode - it was nice to get a bit of a break from all the chick-drama and focus on the gents instead. Also, I didn’t find it particularly condescending to geeks. I realize that I’m taking my life in my hands here but people who think they are hobits, dress as hobits, move about the world as hobits, and talk about their hobit characteristics when in the hospital being assessed for their injuries are a bit…odd. I think poking fun at the oddness is no different than the pokes GA takes at other groups every week. ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/24 "2011-10-11T01:02:43Z")
> [@alice\_in\_wonderland](#): > > I really liked this episode - it was nice to get a bit of a break from all the chick-drama and focus on the gents instead. > > Also, I didn’t find it particularly condescending to geeks. I realize that I’m taking my life in my hands here but people who think they are hobits, dress as hobits, move about the world as hobits, and talk about their hobit characteristics when in the hospital being assessed for their injuries are a bit…odd. I think poking fun at the oddness is no different than the pokes GA takes at other groups every week. Hobbit. And the hobbit guy was coming from a comic convention or something, sure he was a little out there, but it’s not nearly the same thing as the lady (in real life) who wore a Star Trek uniform to jury duty. ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/25 "2011-10-14T02:57:39Z")
I love Jackson’s mom! I also read today at Ask that Chyler Leigh asked for some extra time off for family which is why Lexie hasn’t been around much yet this season. I…I was all ready to make a big rant about Mary Sue Meredith, but for the first time in her life, she actually shows some sense by not running after Zola. Also, I love MomAvery’s meddling. I think I want Lexie and Mark to get back together and Avery and April to hook up. I love Keppner so much! ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/26 "2011-10-15T17:44:51Z")
> [@kushiel](#): > > I love Jackson’s mom! I also read today at Ask that Chyler Leigh asked for some extra time off for family which is why Lexie hasn’t been around much yet this season. Thank you for this info. I’ve been wondering why she’s been on so infrequently this season, which has bothered me because Lexie, Avery and Sloan are my favorite characters. I’m glad that it’s at her request, which isn’t terribly surprising considering that she has [three small children](http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2009/cbb/blog/090907/chyler-leigh-2-500.jpg), not because the writers are trying to edge her out. ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/27 "2012-01-13T02:56:23Z")
Um waitaminute? Meredith and What’s His Face deliberately bother and distract Bailey and then… Bailey pays for it? Seriously? What’s His Face needs to be written up for that shit. And Bailey shouldn’t give in to him! She should dump him. He should be apologizing to her! Meanwhile, Webber is the biggest fuckface ever and I want to punch him in the face. I’m also pissed at Owen for letting Teddy operate in her current state. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2012, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/28 "2012-01-13T13:08:32Z")
Yeah, the whole episode was a complete “WTF are these idiots doing in an operating room??!!! PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FUCKING JOB BEFORE YOU KILL SOMEONE!” ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2012, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/29 "2012-02-03T02:57:21Z")
Holy shit hipster Alex! He reminds me of Clark Kent. Also, I am pleased with return of Addison! And confident April! And everyone being the opposite! Except for Cristina lolz. Holy shit cokehead Lexie! No! I was hoping she was going to show up with Mark. ☹ Quiet Bailey makes me sad. Oh ho ho Alex! Knew you weren’t as perfect as you seemed! Hrm, it appears that even in alternate reality, some things (ie, Shonda’s pet couples) are meant to be. Derek and Meredith are the perfect shining couple. Addison makes this hard. I really, really want to love her just because I hate Meredith so much, but Addison also does such horrible things. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/30 "2012-02-03T04:01:47Z")
I liked how even though things were altered, the same people were drawn together anyway. I don’t believe in destiny but it does make for interesting story-telling. ---
**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/31 "2012-02-03T17:26:06Z")
I liked seeing Dr Percy (got killed originally in the shooting) briefly. Catch any other cameos? ---
**Author:** ![aldiboronti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc348/32.png) [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/32 "2012-02-03T18:28:22Z")
> [@jackdavinci](#): > > I liked seeing Dr Percy (got killed originally in the shooting) briefly. Catch any other cameos? And I loved his line, “Somebody shoot me now!” ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2012, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/33 "2012-02-03T19:02:46Z")
> [@aldiboronti](#): > > And I loved his line, “Somebody shoot me now!” That had me giggling, I’ll admit. ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/34 "2012-05-04T03:01:00Z")
What Grey’s Anatomy has taught **kushiel** : Nice guys finish last. If you want to pass the boards, you need to be an aggressive asshole. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be in the corner punching things. Because apparently being appointed Chief Resident doesn’t matter for shit and the way to becoming a doctor is sabotaging clinical trials and being a condescending know-it-all. ---
**Author:** ![piepiepie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@piepiepie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/piepiepie)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/35 "2012-05-04T03:02:55Z")
Don’t forget your mom has to be super duper famous too. That definitely helps. ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/36 "2012-05-04T05:35:41Z")
Puking during your boards is a big plus. Sweating like a pig and screwing like a rabbit during break, however, is frowned upon. ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/37 "2012-05-04T13:44:54Z")
See, April? You were right. After you lost your V-card you thought, ‘I sinned, and now Jesus hates me’. That boinking in the men’s room before your turn ? Now Jesus hates you SO much he made you FAIL! ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2012, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/38 "2012-05-04T14:00:35Z")
> [@salinqmind](#): > > See, April? You were right. After you lost your V-card you thought, ‘I sinned, and now Jesus hates me’. > > That boinking in the men’s room before your turn ? Now Jesus hates you SO much he made you FAIL! And here I thought with the abortion storyline we were moving _forward_ socially! ---
**Author:** ![kushiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bbce88/32.png) [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/39 "2012-05-11T02:58:49Z")
La la la la la so it seems most of the ----- OMFG ending scene just came up! I wonder who’s going to die? Okay, so he wasn’t really supposed to say it, but Patrick Dempsey basically said he was leaving last year, and Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo have their contracts up… ---
**Author:** ![piepiepie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e47774/32.png) [@piepiepie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/piepiepie)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2012, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292/40 "2012-05-11T03:37:24Z")
Yeah the preview really played it up so that Derek would be the dead one, which makes me think that would be too obvious. Who all was on that plane? I have a feeling it’s Alex. After Katherine Heigl said she’s interested in coming back, it’d be an odd circumstance if Alex got killed when Izzie wanted to make amends (and then maybe Burke will come back to show Cristina some true love…not really). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greys-anatomy-season-8-thread-spoilers/597292.md?page=3)