Huh. When I saw L&C's pilot and first few episodes, I identified *strongly* with Clark. If I'd been online that year, I'd have been one of those who thought Lois was nowhere near good enough for him laugh But after watching SV, I decided I didn't need the angst wink and tuned out for another year and a half, until Tempus Fugitive reeled me in.

Even then, it took me another six months to come to fully appreciate Lois's good qualities -- it was the beginning of third season by then, but what really changed my mind (or made me realize it had changed) was writing my fic "Second Chances."

I still find it easier to relate to Clark, tho. Even though I routinely call him a lunkhead in comments folders! goofy

PJ

"You told me you weren't like other men," she said, shaking her head at him when the storm of laughter had passed.
He grinned at her - a goofy, Clark Kent kind of a grin. "I have a gift for understatement."
"You can say that again," she told him.
"I have a...."
"Oh, shut up."

--Stardust, Caroline K