4. The amazing thing about the Lolita lollipop is that it is totally subversive, and yet people just don't see it. I love how Joss can hide his subversions in plain sight.
5. I don't think I read Buffy as defering to Willow. I never get a vibe in season 1 of her even noticing Xander 'that way' long enough to defer to Willow. I do, otoh, thing they focused on Willow's reaction in WSWB. Buffy meant for that dance to devastate Angel, Xander and Willow. It's remarkably dark. And it makes it into the opening credits!
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5. I don't think I read Buffy as defering to Willow. I never get a vibe in season 1 of her even noticing Xander 'that way' long enough to defer to Willow. I do, otoh, thing they focused on Willow's reaction in WSWB. Buffy meant for that dance to devastate Angel, Xander and Willow. It's remarkably dark. And it makes it into the opening credits!
6. Season one *is* totally preamble for Spike!!!