Snowflake Day 3: who's coming to dinner?

[deird1]

(Yes, I did Snowflake Day 2. But in someone else's comments section.)

The challenge asked who I'd like to have dinner with, out of one of my fandoms. I've always found this question quite tricky, as I'm not sure I'd like to hang out with any characters I like watching, and I wouldn't want to hang out with most show creators either, because we'd have nothing to talk about.

First, I thought through my main fandom: Buffy. But I don't think I'd actually have much in common with any of the characters, and none of them are particularly good at socialising with people they don't know. Stilted small-talk with people who'd rather be saving the world? No thanks.

So I considered my other shows.

Farscape? None of those characters are at all stable. And most of them are quite rude (if not openly hostile).

West Wing? More people who suck at small talk - just in a highly intellectual way. (Which: me too! But our interests wouldn't overlap at all, so we'd have no shared areas of conversation.)

Leverage? Hmm... close. I'd love to hang out with Hardison - he's a total geek, and we definitely have a shared interest in Doctor Who, at least. But I'd also be paranoid that they were trying to con me in some way.

This challenge is hard, guys.

So, finally I've settled on the only person it could ever be: Hercule Poirot. He's considerate, he's good at conversation, and he's a total gourmet - so as long as he picks the restaurant, I am guaranteed a good meal with a charming man who will enthusiastically insist I try every single appetiser.

Comments

[paulamcg]

I've realised how it's bound to be hard in one way or another - a true challenge! But I trust you'll have a pleasant evening with Monsieur Poirot! ♥

[deird1]

I enjoy the tricky questions - they make me think!

[sjh2009]

Oh yes, Poirot! He'd be such a wonderful character to meet, and what a lovely meal I'm sure you would have with him. Such a gentleman.

[deird1]

He really is so charming.

[eller]

Ahahaha, great choice! :D

[deird1]

Thanks!

[corvidology]

Excellent choice and you know the food would be *perfectly* prepared. :D

[deird1]

Totally. *grins*

[marginaliana]

What an excellent choice! I never would have considered him but it would definitely be great.

[deird1]

He would, wouldn't he?

[lirazel]

I love your choice! It's so perfect!

[deird1]

Thanks!

[seal_girl]

I agree with *points to everyone above* - A wonderful choice. I think he would naturally be very entertaining and a great raconteur. He has le style!

[deird1]

He really does. :)

[bruttimabuoni]

In many ways an excellent choice, but *dude* someone's going to die at that meal.

At least you chose a restaurant, that way there's a good chance it won't be you...

[deird1]

Heh. True.

Well, I'm prepared to risk it. :)

[hnpcc]

I could probably find something to talk about with the Buffy cast, and definitely with the West Wing - especially after today...

[deird1]

especially after today...

Good point.

[thenewbuzwuzz]

I like the way you think. :)

[deird1]

Thanks. :)

[shipperslist]

Ohh, Poirot. 💜

And yeah, a visit from Farscape characters would be awesome and most likely lethal. But I wouldn't say no to a trip to Moya.

[deird1]

But I wouldn't say no to a trip to Moya.

TOTALLY. I believe she is my favourite spaceship.