Once a week, the members of The OC Round Table will deliver their uncensored, unabashed, unwavering views on various issues affecting the show and its characters. Not so much knights as raucous fans of this FOX phenom, these pundits will comment on every aspect that hits the airways, from Ryan‘s bird-like facial expressions to Luke‘s transition from hotheaded jock to complete and utter loser. Agree with their views? Disagree? Send in your thoughts, comments, questions or harassing diatribes to any or all of the supposed sages. They‘ll publish viewer feedback in each subsequent edition of the Round Table. Now, it‘s time to pull up a chair, meet our panelists and dissect their takes on the shocking twists and turns that comprise The OC.

The panel:

Name: Matty Rich Favorite character: Sandy The OC words to live by: Kirsten: So what do you want to be, now? Ryan: Seventeen. Contact: Private Message

Name: Mr. Blue Favorite character: Kirsten The OC words to live by: Sandy: Face it, your mom‘s a hottie. And I got her. Contact: Private Message

Name: Darkly Noon Favorite character: Ryan The OC words to live by: Juile: We're celebrating my new position. Sandy: I'm not gonna touch that one.

THE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

If you had the chance, what kind of club would you start in high school?

Matty Rich: A comic book club! We could pass out pink flyers and I'd prepare questions to discuss ahead of time and .. oh, right. Nevermind. Maybe just a secret club with a secret handshake and a secret password. We wouldn't do anything, just slyly mumble "New England Clam Chowder" to gain entrance through the steel doors and then spend the rest of the time going through the steps of our handshake. And eating smores.

Mr. Blue: Easy question. Very easy. OK, not really. Assuming it's something I like, which it should be, it would probably have to be about sports. Or Saved by the Bell (SBTB). While the latter would have a huge following - trust me on this - it would obviously have a short shelf life. We totally would have had to dismantle the club as soon as they started the "New Class." What were they thinking? Did 90210 introduce a new class? NO! The club would have completely fallen apart, just like the show. Tragic. I hope the OC takes a lesson from this.

Darkly Noon: Clubs are for chumps. Everyone knows that if you don't play varsity sports, you are a complete loser.

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Should Summer have accepted Seth's grand apology and taken him back?

Mr. Blue: No, maybe, I don't know. I feel like a girl discussing this one. Here's how I feel about it: Seth shouldn't have left. But, much like Marissa having another guy in her life (and bringing back cold, in your face Ryan, how great is that comeback?!?!) it creates more basis for drama, because let's face it, relationships are the only real drama these kids can have. And we love it. By the way, is it me, or does Marissa just fall apart as an actress when she's involved in an emotional scene with Ryan?

Matty Rich: I may have bashed Summer in the past (and here I provide a cheap plug for the Anna/Summer Face Off), but all I can say now is: Summer lovin' and having me a blast!. By far the most entertaining character over the latest two episodes, Summer's electrical currents are running stronger than ever. She is rocking the pigtails and rocking Seth's world by setting him straight. He was selfish. He was short-sighted. And he completely blew her off. Be the Wonderwoman to Zack's Superman, girl. For now, the egocentricity of Seth is the Kryptonite to your relationship with him.

Darkly Noon: Not a chance. As ditzy and shallow as Summer often appears, her tirade near the episode's conclusion couldn't have been more on point. One would think that seeing his dream girl dressed in a Wonderwoman costume would instantly turn the comic-loving twerp into her personal slave for life, or at least prompt him to select her over the annoying Anna, but not the case. Then we have the matter of the three-month sabbatical Seth took from his oh-so-tragic life. Even if Summer still has feelings for him, allowing him to simply wipe the slate clean following these antics sends the wrong message. At the very least, she should extend his groveling and bribery period for an prolonged length of time, equal or greater to that in which she suffered.

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Random thoughts/questions (Part I)

• If Ryan is really destined to be an architect, wouldn't he have fallen for a girl with a better designed body than Marissa?
• Thank you, Seth. Why did The Hulk's pants stay on ... and why did Cinderella's slipper remain glass?
• So "words are kinda not [Ryan's] thing?" In related news, the Pope is Catholic.
• Is there any chance it was spelled Kickoff Karnival? I hope so.

Would you ever date a girl named after a season?

Darkly Noon: Theoretically, sure. There are plenty of nice girls named after seasons. Summer Sanders, the former swimming sensation, gold medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and co-host of NBA Inside Stuff (that lucky Ahmad Rashad, getting to sit next to her each week), has always been a personal favorite. Realistically, however, I don't think so. Unless, in some strange foreign dialect, the name "Elizabeth" translates into a season.

Matty Rich: Are you kidding? I'd have a blast with it! Hope would Spring eternal in our relationship! There would be a Spring in my step! I'd Spring into action every chance I got! Our mattress Springs would get quite a workout! Yeah. That's all I got.

Mr. Blue: I'm more of a Spring girl myself. The other night I saw Summer, Autumn and Winter dancing, and trust me, these are not girls one can bring home to Mom. So, if I was to date a season, it would have to be Spring. And that's just an awful name. May as well be named Slinky or something.

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What career path should Jimmy pursue?

Darkly Noon: Landscaping. Clearly, Jimbo isn't ready for a stressful environment or sitting behind a desk all day, making this a great career path. His appearance wouldn't be a big concern, nor would showing up for work half cocked. Plus, it looks like there will be an opening over at Caleb and Julie's place before too long. Who knows what kind of "promotions" could be in store for an attractive yard boy working at the Cooper estate, especially with Cal tied up in court all day?

Matty Rich: This is someone who did the horizontal mambo with Kirsten and Hailey. Has there ever been a more underappreciated stud in the annals of television? Forget the Kama-sutra. How about the Jimmy-sutra? Spend a few days jotting down your secrets and techniques, Jimbo, get The Naughty Newport Guide to Naughtiness published and spend the rest of your days sailing to book signings around the world. And send me a picture of Hailey in a kimono.

Mr. Blue: I think its obvious: his love of boats; his lack of grooming; the parrot on his shoulder; his gruff hangover voice. He should clearly be a pirate. It could be a whole spin on the show. There's not enough that can be said about that turn of events. I wonder if they could get Jack Sparrow to guest star. I bet he'd make Marissa cry.

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Random thoughts/questions (Part II)

• Were those new couches in the high school latte room?
• Ok, Seth, get back on your proverbial coffee cart. Sorry, but what proverb is that from again?
• Folks, if there is one thing Darkly can tell you from experience, it's that when it comes to employing a hunky latino gardener, it's just business. Never fall in love.
• Goodbye, Caitlin. Goodbye, Hailey. Goodnight, Moon.

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