Randy & Fab on a date?

[on-z-moon.livejournal.com]

I'm almost positive that I watched somewhere in a commentary that Randy and Fabrizio (Ethan) went on an actual date to get a feel for the Justin/Ethan arc. Does anyone know where I can find this piece of knowledge?

Comments

[sodoesrachael.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I KNOW I've heard this before. It was a video, I think. On the DVDs? I have no idea. BUT, someone who worked with QaF (and I can't remember who, but for some weird reason I'm leaning towards Hal O.o) said, kind of in passing "And Randy and Fab actually went on a date." I BELIEVE it was talking about how it was better that Randy and Gale had never actually talked or anything before their first ever sex scene, because Justin and Brian had just met, but that it was different with the Justin/Ethan arc. I KNOW I'VE HEARD THIS INFORMATION BEFORE. God. Now if I could just remember where... *brain explodes*

[fraserette.livejournal.com]

of course you would..Fab did go on a date..with me. We saw a play in which he stared, and tehn he ditched me only to appear later smelling of whiskey and being kind to take photos..what an amazing date!

[dani-blondy.livejournal.com]

I can't say I have ever read that.

But I do recall that Randy said at the Paris L Word/QAF Con that he was at Fab's Audition when he Auditioned for Ethan Obviously

[dani-blondy.livejournal.com]

Uhh Happy Fanning.

I can say it does Nothing for me but each to there own

[dani-blondy.livejournal.com]

No and I never will be.

Oh and if your up for Spoilers of the SPN Kind Check out dean_sam

Not really spoilery but something on the DVD that was posted there fairly recently that you may enjoy

[highd.livejournal.com]

Not asking this because I want a fight, but how can you ship Ethan/Justin. Brian and Justin might not be everyone's cup of tea but at least Brian wanted Justin to be the best person he could be and encourage him to be out and proud. How can you want Justin to be with a man that would ask him to hid who he is and who lied about who Justin was to him? Even if Brian wasn't in the picture Ethan would be a bad choice for anyone to be with.

Ethan cared about himself, and was mentally abusive to Justin, I don't even really like Justin, but having him end up with Ethan.. makes me sad. Brian fucking loved himself but also cared deeply for his friends and Justin and always wanted them to have a life where they were who they were and free... Honestly your ship actually makes me sad.

That being said, I am not a shipper unless you count my love for season 4 and 5 Brian/Ted friendship other then that I am a true blue 100% Brian fan.

Modly Intervention

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

While I find the conversation interesting, especially the J/E shipping thing, which...never mind...this would be better discussed outside of the comm.

If you do decide to post this to your personal journal, I'd have a lot to say about it.

As you were.

Re: Modly Intervention

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

Nice icon.

My point had nothing to do with your ship, but with the disintegration of the conversation. This comm is for fic finding, among other things. When I see a conversation going south, as shipper wars tend to, it's my job to step in. I stepped in.

Take that however you like.

[blissink.livejournal.com]

Ethan was the best freaking thing that ever happened to Justin, IMO.

If Ethan hadn't come into Justin's life, Justin may never have realized how brian really did care for him and how Brian's version of love was way better than the immature flowers and picnics Justin thought he wanted.

And even though I LOVE B&J and they are my true 'Ship, and I would have been unhappy if they hadn't gotten back together and Justin had stayed with Ethan, I still don't see any way in which Ethan was "mentally abusive" to justin. WTF?! That comes out of left field to me.

Ethan wanted to closet the relationship, yes but Justin agreed. i don't see that as mental abuse and if nobody remembers it was BRIAN who encouraged Ethan to do so. And cheating isn't mental abusive - it's physical betrayal.

Also brian had a tendency of rubbing tricks in Justin's face - in S2 especially - when he KNEW Justin was sensitive about the "open" part of their relationship. that's kind mentally abusive.

Just giving my 2 cents. Take it or leave it!

Would love to have a link to that "date" tidbit though if someone finds it. So Karyn can overheat - lol

cheers,
Izzy

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

See above mod comment.

[blissink.livejournal.com]

No need to. See last comment of my post where I talke dabout the request video again.

bringing it back on topic.

[highd.livejournal.com]

Ethan was a plot device, I don't even think of him as a real character. If the writers of the show would have been consistent with how they wrote Justin, Ethan wouldn't have been needed. But since the writers wrote tail end of season 2 Justin like he was Michael, so sure Ethan had a purpose.

However I stand by my mentally abusive comment. If I was lied about to my face, if I was constantly told I was the one, if I was given a ring and then find out that it was all bullshit and manipulation I would feel pretty abused. There were times while watching these episodes that I would shake my head and think "WTF" how can anyone want to be with Ethan he has nothing to offer other than words and even those weren't truthful. Also all I could see was a gay Scott Hope when he was on QAF.

I will always feel this corvette>>>>>ethan

[gaedhal.livejournal.com]

You remind me of the fun-filled days of "The Chinrat"!

Ah, so many really grotesque fics came out of
that hiatus between S2 and S3!

[highd.livejournal.com]

The hiatus from hell will never be forgotten!!! I am still bitter, Cowlip made me crazy. Good times.... Seriously I still love the show, not even BSG could fill the hole that QAF let in my heart.

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

You remind me of the fun-filled days of "The Chinrat"!

*snicker!snort*

I mean, hey, no shipper wars discussion!!!

Oh, hell, never mind.

[highd.livejournal.com]

On a more happy note. You guys totally rock. Passion for QAF still being alive is so great. Loving this show for 9 years and still having the passion I have for it makes me tingle a bit.

I am going to start a rewatch tomorrow night. I think, it's been a few years since I have had a 5 season marathon.

[gaedhal.livejournal.com]

Um... That's what they do at auditions.

Randy read with all the actors who were up for Brian, and
Hal read with the actors up for Dr. Dave and then Ben.
That's how they decide if they are a good fit.

[sodoesrachael.livejournal.com]

I also recall hearing that somewhere. On the DVDs, maybe? Iono. But I do recall the information. :P Check the extras on the S2 & S3 DVDs. I don't have them, or I would. :(

Also: maybe one of the commentaries? Or something. I KNOW I've heard this before. Seriously. This is going to drive me NUTS now. Thanks. lol.

[(Anonymous)]

I know you're right. It totally was Hal who mentioned it. I just can't remember which clip it was! I kinda think it might have been the one where Hal is hosting the qaf best-moments thing once it's all over...

[on-z-moon.livejournal.com]

Oh my god! I can't believe my question sparked so much discussion! :) I only posted this like two hours ago! lol

Whoever said it was Hal that let this loose, I think you're right. I'm pretty sure it was him who mentioned it...

[blissink.livejournal.com]

I've been googling my butt off and tried to find something about this "date" and can't so I'm thinking it's in a video. Hope that helps... a little!

[bilby10.livejournal.com]

Interesting ... but they're unlikely to have gone out on a real date (Fabrizio Filippo is married to a woman, isn't he?). I've never heard this date before (not that I'm a QAF expert, as I've only been around for less than a year).

Chrissie.

[(Anonymous)]

he is married, but I think he didn't marry until after the show. 2006 or something. Either way, more than half the cast of this show is straight and pretending to be gay, so I'm not sure the fact that he's not a gay boy really has much impact on whether or not this would have happened.

[happier-bunny.livejournal.com]

This whole post makes me crack up!

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

*spanks you*

I'm trying to keep order, Mistress!!!

I'm starting to think this thing is a myth and doesn't really exist.

Unlike faeries and hobbits. Which do exist. *nods*

[shopinchickcas.livejournal.com]

I've been looking around and I can't find anything about this, but I swear I remember something like what you're talking about. I'm thinking it might be in an RPS I read, so I'm reading through all the ones I have bookmarked to try to find it for you... a real hardship, really. lol

Anyway, could you have possibly read that in an RPS and not in commentary? I vaguely remember Gale getting jealous about the date when he finds out.

[xc0l0rful.livejournal.com]

I also think this is a fic. I think its the one where it goes through all the seasons of QAF from G/R's points of view....

[shopinchickcas.livejournal.com]

That's what I thought too. I could have sworn it was The Seasons (http://blissink.livejournal.com/tag/rps) by blissink but I just reread that one today and that wasn't it, so I'm still on a hunt :)

[on-z-moon.livejournal.com]

I can't even believe that everyone is still commenting on this! It cracks me up! ;)

Anyway, I appreciate all your replies and opinions, but I'm getting way too many lj emails on this topic, so from this point forward I would appreciate it if you only comment if you have something to say directly related to the initial question.
Sorry to be such a kill-joy, and I really do love that you all care for the topic so much!

(xo)^2

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

How about we close this out and say that it wasn't found?