Heroes: non-spoilery opinions

(I have seen only up to 1x02, because I'm taping it as it screens here. This suits me just fine.)

I am massively crushing on Mohinder. Claire's fake tan is too fake. I do not adore Hiro as much as everyone else in the world does, apparently. I do like the violence - clearly I have become too desensitised, blah blah, but I think I mostly enjoy it as a nod to the fact that this is an adult show - not quite Watchmen in its violent subversion of the genre, but appreciably dark. I really, really hope the arcs and interweavings are as tight as they are promising to be; this show could be fantastic if it doesn't lose the plot in the name of omg more seasons!

politics

So my brother and I were both filling out electoral enrolment forms today, him because he's turning eighteen this year (drinking. voting. basically being a legal adult. MY BROTHER. I am not yet prepared to face this reality.) and me because I just changed my address. (Federal election this year! Along with this strange Aussie tradition known as compulsory voting.)

Me: Though really, it won't be like we're making a difference.
Brother: This being the downside to living in a comfortable Labor seat.
Me: This is why I should go to UQ for med! I'd be voting against the majority!
Dad: You show those rednecks!
Mum: Also, you know, if you go to university interstate, you won't know anyone! You can totally reinvent yourself!
Me: ...as what?
Mum: You could pretend to be French!

...

Cool. At least she isn't pushing me to reinvent myself as someone full of sweetness and light and tact and approachability.

Relatedly, our Prime Minister is an ass. Sorry, Obama. For what it's worth, I'm backing the other dude.

Less relatedly, my father and I are making my mother watch The West Wing. And I think I somehow managed to MISS episode 1x04 when I was watching it through the first time, because I DO NOT REMEMBER THE PRESIDENT BEING HIGH ON PAINKILLERS. HAHAHAHAH. OMG. I LOVE THIS SHOW LIKE OXYGEN.