User blog comment:GiantKid/My reaction to iGoodbye/@comment-4559766-20121127150143

I really disagree with what you said about the characters being OOC about Carly leaving. To start with, we've had what, two episodes in the very first season about Carly possibly leaving. The first time, in iWanna Stay with Spencer even Carly didn't want to leave so everyone helped her find a way to stay.

Then in iMight Switch Schools, Sam and Freddie sabotaged Carly's chances of going to Briarwood, which she got mad at them for. By the end of the episode, they had learnt a lesson; they had learnt that they were being selfish and that they should put what Carly wants before what they want. Meanwhile, in this episode, Spencer was very supportive of Carly and encouraged her to explore the possibilities and consider going to Briarwood.

Now in iGoodbye, not only had Sam, Freddie and Spencer already realised that if Carly wanted to go, then they would be bad friends if they tried to stop her just because they'd miss her, but they could also see clearly how much Colonel Shay's absence from Carly's life was weighing down on her. With how happy she was when her dad got home, it's only right that they would encourage her to go spend time with him in Italy, so she could be happy. It shows how the main characters have all developed and matured and I think it worked much better than it would have if everyone said "NOOO don't go!"

And the point about finishing school? Did you not listen to a word Colonel Shay said? He told Carly that there was a school in Florence that she could attend. Carly's not giving up her education to go spend time with her dad. Even in her saddest moment, Carly is smart enough to know it wouldn't be in her best interests.

You could see that Carly's eyes had already lit up when Spencer encouraged her to go to Italy. Anyone can see she was about to say "Yeah, I'll go!" before her dad even mentioned Italian guys.

The only point I agree on is that Dan could have had a small explanation behind the Creddie kiss... but even without one, I can tell that it was Carly's way of saying goodbye. The two were sad that they wouldn't get to see one another for who knows how long. It could be years!

Oh... and I also agree about Seddie. Dan would have been better off just confirming that Seddie was dead rather than leaving everyone confused like that. I feel like he just did it to draw more attention to Sam & Cat (which I will not enjoy at all if it is tied down by Seddie).

And I also kind of agree that they shouldn't have had Sam just leave randomly... okay, I agree with your opinions slightly more than I thought I did. But nonetheless, my previous points still stand. :P

How did you not tear up during the Carly/Spencer goodbye? I thought that was even more touching that the Carly/Colonel Shay reunion. Only the smallest bit more touching because it was an amazing goodbye to one of iCarly's most beloved characters.

I really do think that the Spencer/Sam storyline was one of the best subplots this show has ever had. The moment at the end did one of the show's most underrated friendships a huge justice and it was just so sweet.

One thing I didn't like that you never mentioned that we got no explanation whatsoever of how Gibby was going to end up in his spin-off. But I'm not going to watch it anyway so I personally won't be losing any sleep.

And Mrs. Benson's appearance should have been a bit more significant. That's the only other thing I have to say.

I could make this into it's own blog! :P