Tuesday, January 07, 2020

Post Gavin and Stacey Special Thoughts

Last May I had some questions about the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special, and after having watched it, I have some answers:
1. One of the more curious bits about Gavin & Stacey is that while Smithy is portrayed as an immature, irresponsible child-oaf, he actually owns his own business. It’s rarely mentioned, other than seeing his work car with his company name on it. Were the writers just wondering if anyone would even think to notice & question the discrepancy between Smithy’s character and his seemingly successful business? And after 10 years is his business still thriving? His business is indeed still going, as we actually see him doing a small job for Mick.
2. 10 years on, are Gavin & Smithy’s kids friends with each other? Do they have the same relationship as their dads? Do they each resemble their dad’s personalities? Reflecting back on Gavin saying to Smithy, “if we met now, we wouldn’t be friends”, would it be funny if their kids hate each other? Hard to say, as the kids were barely seen or heard. Thankfully.
3. Is it even remotely possible that Dawn and Pete are still married? They still are married, and still seem miserable about it.
4. Has Uncle Bryn finally discovered his own homosexuality and met someone, and is now mind-bendingly happy? Nope! Bryn seems as happy as ever (especially after pulling off Christmas dinner all by himself!) but there's no big reveal about his sexuality.
5. Is Dave Coaches in Baby Neil’s life, as a quasi-uncle (ish)? Sadly, no. I say sadly because Dave turned out to be a great guy, particularly to Neil the Baby.
6. I fully expect the “what happened on the fishing trip?” riff will continue without us knowing, which I’m fine with. They tease a reveal, but thankfully it didn't happen. The riff will surely continue as another season is produced, which we've been teased with via the ending of the special.
7. Is Gwen sick of constantly making omelettes, or has she finally decided to open a goddam diner already? Touched on HERE
8. CAN WE PLEASE HAVE A CHINESE ALAN ENTRANCE??!?!?! Nope. :(

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