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Author's LJ/DWJ: surreallis
Categories: Sam, character study, theme: Super Sam, angst, humor, team, Sam and Teal'c friendship, Sam and Daniel friendship
Warnings: some language
Author's Webpage/Fic list: surreallis_fic
Link to story: The Blue Jell-O Metaphor

Why this should be read: This is my definitive Sam Carter fic. It showcases her brilliant contrasts and why I love her so much.

Surrealis does an amazing job of presenting us with the many aspects of Samantha Carter: her struggle as the only woman on the team, her frustration that her brilliance scares off men before a relationship can even begin, her isolation from the women who are supposed to be her peers. Ridiculous expectations from one side are paired with contemptuous dismissal from another, and Sam sees herself as the single glass of blue Jell-O in a sea of red.

But then she's reminded of what she does have: an equally brilliant teammate who appreciates her mind and personality; a different teammate who knows, all too well, what it means to be an outsider and offers solidarity; and a CO who exasperates and inspires and encourages her in turn, to become ever greater than she already is.

"Super Sam" meets Major Sam meets Sam the woman meets Sam of SG-1, and they all decide, together, that things are pretty much okay the way they are... But she still isn’t wearing the tights!

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