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Post by CowboyGuy on Sept 1, 2009 21:12:55 GMT -5
It's Oz Appreciation Month!Let's discuss some Oz. - Oz moments
- Quotes
- Episodes
- Hair color?
- Did you like him with Willow?
- What do you think about his role so far in S8?
- What would have been different had he stayed in S4?
Just some topic starters, feel free to talk about whatever you'd like as long as it's Oz related! |
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Post by VampSlayer on Sept 1, 2009 22:01:55 GMT -5
Oz. My favorite werewolf ever!  Even though he looks like a strange breed of gorilla, I still love him. |
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Post by The Night Lord on Sept 2, 2009 0:22:24 GMT -5
Oz is awesome. Nuff said  |
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Johanne
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Post by Johanne on Sept 2, 2009 2:46:09 GMT -5
I love Oz. <3 |
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drusillacakes
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Post by drusillacakes on Sept 2, 2009 2:56:28 GMT -5
I have grown to love Oz over the years.
Love...
His take on animal crackers
His nail polish.
His laid-back approach towards finding out he's a werewolf, and life in general.
The first time he saw Willow in her "ghost" costume on Halloween.
Oz and Willow were great together, and they probably had one of the healthier break ups at the very end of their relationship.
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gumgnome
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Post by gumgnome on Sept 2, 2009 3:49:59 GMT -5
Oz was certainly an interesting character in the early seasons. As a very quiet character, it's easy to overlook him, and considering the amount of love the Willow/Tara relationship gets, it's easy to forget she was with someone before her.
However, Oz was a great character. He represented a level of emotional maturity that the other Scoobies couldn't match in those early years, and maybe never achieved. Being able to forgive and accept Willow again after "Lovers Walk" is a sign of seriously strong character. Betrayal is no easy thing to live with and most people would not have the courage or self-esteem to go back to Willow after that.
Although he does have my least favourite line in the whole show, from "Helpless":
OZ: Ice is cool! It's water, but it's not. (No Oz, it is water)
He also has some great dialogue worthy of repetition:
XANDER: But... It's just that it's buggin' me, this 'cool' thing. I mean, what is it? How do you get it? Who doesn't have it? And who decides who doesn't have it? What is the essence of cool?
OZ: Not sure.
XANDER: I mean, you yourself, Oz, are considered more or less cool. Why is that?
OZ: Am I?
XANDER: Is it about the talking? You know, the way you tend to express yourself in short, noncommittal phrases?
OZ: Could be.
This conversation never fails to crack me up.
Also, who can forget Oz as God, hearing Oz's thoughts, and the big moment - trashing the pot thingy that's prepped to destroy the Box of Gavrox. He speaks volumes with his glare!
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Post by xaphania on Sept 2, 2009 5:36:10 GMT -5
Oz is great. I don't think there's anything to really dislike about him.
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Post by Beaumonde on Sept 2, 2009 9:33:15 GMT -5
He also has some great dialogue worthy of repetition: XANDER: But... It's just that it's buggin' me, this 'cool' thing. I mean, what is it? How do you get it? Who doesn't have it? And who decides who doesn't have it? What is the essence of cool? OZ: Not sure. XANDER: I mean, you yourself, Oz, are considered more or less cool. Why is that? OZ: Am I? XANDER: Is it about the talking? You know, the way you tend to express yourself in short, noncommittal phrases? OZ: Could be. This conversation never fails to crack me up. Also, who can forget Oz as God, hearing Oz's thoughts, and the big moment - trashing the pot thingy that's prepped to destroy the Box of Gavrox. He speaks volumes with his glare! my top 4 favourite Oz moments are all here! i also love him in Gingerbread when he and Xander try to rescue Buffy, Willow and Amy from City Hall |
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Post by drusillacakes on Sept 2, 2009 12:18:11 GMT -5
i also love him in Gingerbread when he and Xander try to rescue Buffy, Willow and Amy from City Hall Xander and Oz working together... so funny. ::Crashes down from the ceiling:: "We're here to save you!" |
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Post by buffyfan21 on Sept 2, 2009 13:07:41 GMT -5
I <3 Oz! The one character in the verse who manages to say so much by saying so little (although, not in S8 it seems  ). He has so many scenes and lines that I love. I love his thing the animal crackers, telling willow she has the cutest smile he's ever seen (awww). Love how they get together even after Will finding out he's a werewolf, "I'd still if you you'd still..." Will going up to him and kissing him right on the lips! A bold and daring move for our Willow! Love when Oz first asks her out, too. She is giddy and giggly in her purple/blue? hat " I said date." Sooo cute! The whole evolution of the Oz/Wilow relationship was just great! And I loved any screen time he had with other characters, especially Xander and Buffy. Yay Oz! So glad he's back in S8. |
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Post by fayth on Sept 2, 2009 14:16:56 GMT -5
Oz is by far the most mature character in the show. Yes, even surpassing Giles because Oz always has a sense of who he is, what he needs to do, and what is wrong. He overcomes the over lookingness that usually happens to silent types.
His best season would be 2, though he is shortly seen- he is there in such a possitive way. Helping everyone and such. He has some amazing lines in season 2 as well! My favorite episodes of him though are in season 4 which hold high Willow/Oz yummyness and sorrow.
I love LOVE Willow and Oz's relationship, as well as Willow and Tara. But what draws me stronger to Willow and Oz is the way he is so supportive to her with his calm protection. The way he advances towards issues they face is very applaudable! And I really don't see any flaws in his development.
As far as this season, I am so pleased he is back! Almost as pleased to have Faith back again, for Faith is numbero uno to me. Literal tears formed in my eyes as I picked up the issue first in the store... as my brothers just stared at me and coughed 'pathetic' But Oz brings emotions to my heart and I love when a character can do that!
I hate that he has moved onwards and has a spawn... BUT I know that's what Oz would have done really. And I know that Oz and Willow are soul mates in the most extremely connected sense. They will always have a bond that no other woman (for both of them!) will EVER come between. Something like Buffy and Angel's bond only... less fangy? I wish for more of their unique bonding in the next issues. Issue #28 which I JUST finished has satsified my missing moments so we'll see when #29 comes along. AND I do not wish to see Joss kill off Oz in the coming issues, nor his other woman and spawn... not a fan of the Oz unhappiness...
Oh and lastly- lets not forget he sets the standards for every guy I will go out with, sense about 8th grade!! (short, amazing hair, calm, sensable, handsome, werewolf, etc)
So far, NO GUY has EVER made it anywhere near my Oz standards. Way to go Joss... way to go...
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Post by Hellbound Hyperion on Sept 2, 2009 15:09:23 GMT -5
So Oz is the Edward Cullen of the Buffy world? Oz is plane ticket to cool with complimentary mojo after take-off. 'Nuff said. |
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Post by butters on Sept 2, 2009 18:05:31 GMT -5
U know Oz is da man!
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Post by Erica on Sept 4, 2009 0:28:50 GMT -5
I love Oz!  I can't wait to start reading my S8 comics. I'm glad they brought him back. |
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Post by Iceeh★ on Sept 5, 2009 0:22:00 GMT -5
He's ozsome.
-nods thoughtfully-
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Post by drusillacakes on Sept 5, 2009 0:33:10 GMT -5
He's ozsome. -nods thoughtfully- *karma* I plan to use that in everyday language. |
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Post by Randi Giles on Sept 5, 2009 12:46:12 GMT -5
Yay Oz appreciation month and well deserved. Willow's best match.
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Post by Ethros on Sept 5, 2009 16:39:05 GMT -5
Easily my favourite charatcer in the Buffyverse!
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Post by Renée on Sept 6, 2009 13:40:48 GMT -5
He's adorable <3
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Post by Jsebold87 on Sept 6, 2009 14:35:42 GMT -5
Oz Love him in Living Conditions; "Plus you killed the bench, which was looking shifty." |
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