darcyfarrow – that’s what I think is so great about this whole series. The example you gave about why Rumple draws you in is spot on. And it is why I was so upset at Belle when she made the “it’s working comment” after she kissed Rumple. You totally nailed it when you said that when he leaned in and asked her “Why did you come back” he is at his sexiest because of how vulnerable he is (it’s no accident that my avatar is that moment) and that, rotting teeth and discolored skin and all, he is truely beautiful at that moment . I honestly did NOT want him to change when she kissed him. Honestly, in my happily ever after version of Storybrooke, and I know people will think this is weird, Mr. Gold would change BACK to Rumple if SB Belle ever kisses him. Not that I would want that for Rumple because I know that he hates his curse but because I would want him to know that Belle fell in love with him when he looked like Rumple and would accept him looking like that forever. Maybe there would be a time when they would have to take the chance that kissing each other could mean that he might change back to Rumple’s appearance but not his personality, but then she wouldn’t care anymore and he would know that she really does love him or something.
Mind you, I still enjoy Mr. Gold immensely. 😉
Does anyone know who any of the make-up artists are for the show and if they have Twitter accounts? It would be interesting to ask them about Rumple’s make-up and what the philosophy has been behind the progression of his look, the glitter, the “mood ring” theory etc. This show is so amazing. I could sit and listen to just the costume and make-up departments talk for hours!