One of these days, she'll realize that because people often think wrongly of her, they might also be wrong about Clark.
Julie has definitely shown her true selfish colors as a not-quite-a-friend. With friends like this, she might as well become buddy-buddy with Annette. It's almost hard to believe that people would care more about winning a few football games than getting a proper education for these football players. I know this was common in many school during this time (and possibly still is today), but still it's sad.
At first, I wasn't sure whether or not to like Mr. Johnson. He should have informed Lois and Clark about the project when they returned to class after being pulled out of it to be taken to the principal's office. That's what we call common courtesy. They shouldn't be expected to psychic as well as high schoolers. Again, I know people often treat high school and college students like this. They put unfair expectations on people that I've found don't really occur in real life. If you miss an important meeting at work, people will make decisions concerning you but at least you'll be CC'd on the memo. Huge projects and due dates are usually mentioned on the syllabus given out at the beginning of term, so if you miss a class you can't claim total ignorance. Perhaps I'm naive or just went to good schools, but I'm glad I only encountered one teacher who played power-trip games like this. It's just another form a bullying.
It wasn't until, Mr. Johnson said that Church wouldn't be in a group with a smart student to do his work for him, did I realize that this had actually been a boon for Lois and for her football investigation. If Tom Church ended up in a group with Julie or Joe, then they might realize how much he was taking advantage of them for his own gain. I hope Tom DID end up in a group with Julie AND Joe. Maybe Lois will luck out and she'll end up with a secret source. It makes me wonder what's going to happen to these football players *after* the season is over. Will they suddenly be expected to turn in assignments where they hadn't before?
I love it when Lois's expectation and prejudices are totally knocked askew. I agree with other readers, her visiting Clark at the Soup Kitchen was very similar to her preconceived notions upon arriving in Smallville. I'm glad to see Charlie and Rufus are still alive and thriving.
Even better, it's good to see her look at Clark through these people's eyes as opposed to Louie's or the Principal's.
Can't wait to see them working together on this project.
