AHS 9 Deuce Discussion S:6 Ep:4
Welcome everybody to this week’s American Horror Story 9 Deuce discussion. This week, I am joined by Kelly, who may or may not be in the midst of a hellacious storm by the time that you read this. I am currently not joined by Stef (camping) nor Tom (hasn’t seen the episode as of yet), so Kelly and I will do this thing and own it admirably. As always, the format is simple. I ask 9 questions about the episode, and 2 bonus questions about anything AHS related. Some weeks are simply easier to come up with questions than others.
1. What exactly do you make of Pig Head now?
Kelly: What threw me off was that he was in the field with Priscilla and Flora which seemed peaceful, they were all frolicking and playing. I think the “real” Pig Head (not the ones in the home chasing Shelby and Matt) may be gentle.
Kent: I think that there are multiple Pig Heads now. I think some may be more vengeful than others. Some accepted being a sacrifice to Gaga perhaps. But yes, more than one.
2. Did anything in this episode hint towards the origins of last week’s 2 feral boys?
Kelly: I didn’t think about that until you asked, but yes. I think they could be part of the poisoned group who didn’t die or could be victims of the Butcher in some way. However, they appear human since the police were able to take them off the land.
Kent: I’m usually one to find little bits and pieces and make up elaborate stories, but I got nothing. I don’t necessarily see a connection, from my vantage point. While I like Kelly’s idea, I guess I hadn’t considered it, and so I am sitting here like a confused panda at the moment.
3. Do you think we will see anything with the Mott family, or just the name drop?
Kelly: I couldn’t tell you this early. I’d assume yes.
Kent: Absolutely. You don’t just name drop them and not show a flashback. I think we get a flashback next week as a matter of fact.
4. Will we actually get a legit proper name for Gaga’s character by the end of the story?
Kelly: I think so, something related to a witch or spirit perhaps, kind of like how they just refer to Kathy as “the Butcher.”
Kent: I think the flashback was our best chance to get a proper name. I think she is simply just “The Witch” or Gaga.
5. Is Evan Peters going to be part of this story?
Kelly: Lord I hope so, but I’m hoping for his arrival in the latter part if the series where it is rumored to return to the “regular” AHS style we know and love.
Kent: I could see him being involved in the Mott flashback that I am completely speculating upon for this coming week. I also just saw Evan in a film called The Lazarus Effect on NetFlix. It’s a stacked film with quality actors and worth checking out. I even blogged about it. Hint hint.
6. We’ve now seen Priscilla. Was she part of the original group that got poisoned?
Kelly: I think with her garb she could be part of that group.
Kent: No. I have to say that in my gut, there is a great story about Priscilla, because The Butcher referred to her dad as a bastard, and all of these little things that she says should hold some weight at some point. Priscilla’s story will be told in great detail I would imagine. I’d go so far as to suggest that her origin story may be a whole episode(s) to itself, and that may be when we finally get Evan. Priscilla could also be a Mott.
7. Is Dr. Cunningham officially dead?
Kelly: I think so, but I think he’ll be a visiting ghost since he died on the property which makes me hopeful he’ll continue to help the family.
Kent: OK, earlier I didn’t want to steal Kelly’s answer, but I really like the idea that as a spirit, he will help the family. That’s way better than my original “Nope, he’s dead and we will never see him again” response.
8. Why did Shelby chase Gaga’s character?
Kelly: I thought it was because Gaga was the woman Matt was… sorry… “screwing” in the last episode. I didn’t get a good look at that woman. If not, then Gaga may have compelled her to follow her possibly not even on purpose.
Kent: Because bitches be jealous? I have no idea.
9. Do you think there is any significance to The Butcher referring to one of the nurses as an “evil whore”? If yes, then tell me why.
Kelly: We don’t know much about the Butcher’s husband but the nurses came AFTER Kathy’s character. Maybe the Butcher’s husband died with them and stayed with the group and as the years went by, messed around with the nurse. Maybe the Butcher had her husband permanently “banished” due to his infidelity which is why we don’t see him.
Kent: As I said earlier, The Butcher is saying a lot of interesting things in her bit of dialogue, and I have to believe that there reasons. So wild theory time. I think The Butcher starts falling for a dude, we’ll say Danny Huston. Like, The Butcher really likes how this guy handles business and she takes a liking to his ways. Then she finds that the nurse seduced him.
Bonus Deuce
1. Assuming that Dr. Cunningham is dead, who’s death was sadder: Cunningham or Cricket?
Kelly: Cricket died horribly, unspeakably. I’m sad to see O’Hare die though because he’s a fantastic actor and a crucial aspect to the series. Due to the method of death though, Cricket takes the cake on true horror.
Kent: Well, I assumed that I would have 3 people saying Cricket so then I wouldn’t be redundant. For me, it’s Cunningham. Cricket had the shittier, awful, gruesome death, while trying to save Flora. Cunningham has been through some shit though as well. I feel that had both lived, Cunningham would have been more helpful to the family than Cricket would have been, that’s why it is sadder to me.
2. Have you ever heard of Gay For Pay before, and would you accept that form of payment?
Kelly: No and I’m good. I’m female and I’m definitely not interested in performing with another female. Nothing wrong with it, just not my thing.
Kent: I mean, what are we buying? Certainly not for a ride. If we’re talking chicken wings or something, maybe negotiations can begin. I found that whole thing to be hilarious and I had to ask something about that line. I have never, ever heard that line before, and it’s cool that I haven’t, but now it will certainly be a joke that is used.
That wraps up this week. I want to once again thank my co-conspirator for the week, Kelly, for helping out. Seriously, I would love to have more people involved in this. Even if you don’t want to answer every question, more opinions breed more ideas, and that’s a great thing. So if you are interested, contact me.
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