Classic Desperation
We all know that Susan is good at getting herself into trouble. Still, she really outdid herself in this scene from the season one episode “Pretty Little Picture”. Susan is having a fight with Karl and, for some unknown reason, follows him outside the house in her towel to continue the argument. Meanwhile, he’s already getting in his car. Susan gets out everything she wants to say and slams the car door shut as Karl begins to drive off. Unfortunately, she managed to get part of the towel stuck in the door and is now naked in front of her house. What follows is some great physical comedy by Teri as she attempts to get inside the house after realizing she’s also managed to lock herself out. How did Julie survive her childhood again? Anyway… the best part of the scene is at the end, where Susan has just fallen in one of her bushes while trying to climb in a window. As she’s laying there, completely embarrassed, Mike arrives to add to her troubles.
I decided to use this scene because, like the scene with Bree and the gun, it demonstrates who this character is. She’s a woman who’s been hurt, she’s angry, but she’s also trying to get past it. She’s also got an uncanny ability to get into trouble despite how hard she tries. She’s serious and emotional, yet completely clumsy. I also wanted to use this one because Teri said it was one of her favorite scenes during an interview on the season 1 DVD. I’ll have more on the DVD next time. For now, take care and have a great weekend. See you Monday!
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