#mr. platt

I'm so glad Dr. Gregory (may he rest in peace) is getting his dues for being one of like two decent teachers in Sunnydale High. But while we're at it, I think we should also give a shoutout to Mr. Platt. He was the only mental health professional that Buffy ever spoke to about her problems (that vampire guy in season 7 was a still a student so he doesn't count). And even though Buffy was resistant to talk to a guidance counselor at first, Mr. Platt actually managed to get through to her, and he could have been a really positive influence in her life if he hadn't been murdered by Pete, the extremely poor man's incredible hulk. I think it's time we recognize Mr. Platt as another one of the (very few) decent members of the Sunnydale High staff who was taken from us far too soon.

Just imagine if Mr. Platt had survived. Buffy would have had a much better senior year, but it could have given her tools to do better in the future seasons too.

Look, lots of people lose themselves in love. It's, it's no shame. They write songs about it. The hitch is, you can't stay lost. Sooner or later, you... you have to get back to yourself.