Scully. That's exactly who she's like. At times, borderline Dr. Brennan-like.

I'm with you on all counts. I wish that I could be as resourceful as Claire and keep my sanity the way she does after having this happen to her - AND raise herself to a level of respect with her doctoring plus marrying the hottest scot for miles, seriously that's life-goal material right there- but as with any human…

I was getting annoyed with Claire, honestly — like, woman, you cannot just fritter about proclaiming your opinions and feelings and expectations and think that somehow this entire culture is going to throw up their hands and go OMG YOU ARE LIKE SO RIGHT. Children are getting their ears nailed for stealing bread and…

not to mention — we earlier saw a young boy get his EAR NAILED TO A POST for stealing bread, and Laoghaire nearly strapped IN PUBLIC for "loose behavior". No one is screaming about these things, we all understand it's historically correct — the same interpretation needs to be had for the spanking Claire gets.…

"The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there."

Right. And that vow Jamie made wasn't done lightly—as Geillis pointed out, promises are important to Highland life. He employs the clan vow to make a promise to her, I don't think that can be handwaved as a ploy to get laid.

THANK YOU. I am seeing all these 21st century pearl-clutching responses, and I don't understand how anyone could read the books/watch the show and not stick their heads into the appropriate time period.

Thank you. I feel very strongly that the scene was necessary and that it wasn't abuse. This is why.

I replied on another blog about this, but I have been having more thoughts and want to expand further.

This scene cannot be judged by what is acceptable in today's society. I agree that the jokey tone of the scene in the television show seemed off, but Jamie had to spank her. Not only is it historically accurate, Claire Does Not Get It. Until the spanking, Claire does not have any sort of inkling that her behavior…

I read the book (I'm in the middle of the 2nd one right now) so I knew it was coming and, I have to be honest here, I thought they handled it pretty well, all considering. I think the historical context is extremely important and as upsetting as it is, this was how things were handled back then. I think the fact that…

If they remain true to the books, you'll realize you've pretty well completely misinterpreted Jamie's character. Jamie's character is quite an intelligent, well-educated and sophisticated. You're confusing 20-21st century man with 18th century, in part. There was no "foolish little boy trying to be a grownup";…

Dammit. I thought this was the guide to dressing like an Outsiders character. But I suppose I already do: lots of denim on denim and bruises... Very on trend.
Never mind then. Carry on.

But Vikings will be back before then! Huzzah!

The best one I have seen so far (minus the Pokemon) is this: