Hola, Uncle Fester!
G.L. Sandborn wrote:
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Nabiki - New Horizons
Part 7 - [no title yet]
G.L. Sandborn
Ah yes, another well written episode in which we see Nabiki spin further
out of control in her life. One wonders when the girl will finally get
back on her feet. Her little 'sex for forgiveness' scam isn't going to
work for long if Jeff continuously gets the shaft. As it stands, Jeff
seems to have picked up the slack concerning little So-chan, and has
become both mother and father to his little girl. Wonder how long he'll
stand for that?
By the same token I hope Nabiki finds her wedding ring.
It seems as if Jeff is maturing more and more in this story while Nabiki
becomes more and more childish. I'm not sure I agree completely with
Nabiki's backsliding, but I do agree with the reasons for her reluctance
to return to Japan. Facing the family, and particularly homemaker
Kasumi, when you are inept as a mother would be daunting. Too bad Nabiki
doesn't realize that Kasumi would step in to coach her without a
disparaging word between them. (In my opinion.)
<engage Hawaii nitpick mode>
"The Big Kahuna" works as a nightclub name, but very popular college
hangouts in Honolulu are "The Rock Cellar" and the "The Blue Zebra."
8 bucks for cabfare? You can't get across *Honolulu* for eight bucks,
much less up where Nabiki's house is supposed to be. We're talking a
$1.50 just to get in the cab. (Yes I'm being nitpicky, I already warned
you.)
<disengage Hawaii nitpick mode>
The Ranma-Akane scene was cute (and I caught the "Red" reference) but
due to its short span and the powerful stuff going on with Nabiki and
Jeff, it didn't seem to be part of this installment's thrust.
Enough of my rant, looking forward to Part 8.
Jamie
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