Reason why TM goes by Thomas not Tom

[Mark de Croix]

The plot thickens: In "The Last Page" (S2.20) character Taylor directly calls TM, "Tom." They were not friends but had a mutual friend in TC. At this point, TM is working for Taylor, so more a professional relation. At this emotional moment Taylor reverts to the cultural default--use of nicknames for others. Yet in the same episode Rick in a war flashback refers to TM as "my buddy, Thomas." At that time TM really was less a buddy than Rick's CO, for wartime must surely make military rank positions rigid. Such is ripe for discussion.

In this episode one can wonder about the state of psychological fragility of Taylor. Also, I feel that he uses the diminutive 'Tom' to create a kind of forced proximity with TM. TM, finally, distrusts him a little, so for Taylor it is a way, a little futile, to keep his confidence.

No ?

[...] I am particularly interested in your sense of TM's distrust of Taylor. When did you feel it?

Hey Mark, To answer i need to re-watch that particular episode. Will come back to you then.

Please do when you get a chance. It would be interesting to hear.

[Sir Algernon Farnsworth]

Well he does always insist on being called a Private Investigator rather than a P.I.

[Mark de Croix]

Well he does always insist on being called a Private Investigator rather than a P.I.

Hi guy,
Welcome to MM. If I'm not mistaken you seem to respond solely to the title of the thread. I recommend you read through the thread postings for more info.

[Gorilla Mask]

The plot thickens: In "The Last Page" (S2.20) character Taylor directly calls TM, "Tom." They were not friends but had a mutual friend in TC. At this point, TM is working for Taylor, so more a professional relation. At this emotional moment Taylor reverts to the cultural default--use of nicknames for others. Yet in the same episode Rick in a war flashback refers to TM as "my buddy, Thomas." At that time TM really was less a buddy than Rick's CO, for wartime must surely make military rank positions rigid. Such is ripe for discussion.

In this episode one can wonder about the state of psychological fragility of Taylor. Also, I feel that he uses the diminutive 'Tom' to create a kind of forced proximity with TM. TM, finally, distrusts him a little, so for Taylor it is a way, a little futile, to keep his confidence.

No ?

[...] I am particularly interested in your sense of TM's distrust of Taylor. When did you feel it?

Hey Mark, To answer i need to re-watch that particular episode. Will come back to you then.

Please do when you get a chance. It would be interesting to hear.

e.

Mark, i will refer back to this particular question you asked in my next message, though, in the appropriate episode thread. This will be also an opportunity to give my advice concerning Taylor's mental status.

[Mark de Croix]

In this episode one can wonder about the state of psychological fragility of Taylor. Also, I feel that he uses the diminutive 'Tom' to create a kind of forced proximity with TM. TM, finally, distrusts him a little, so for Taylor it is a way, a little futile, to keep his confidence.

No ?

[...] I am particularly interested in your sense of TM's distrust of Taylor. When did you feel it?

Hey Mark, To answer i need to re-watch that particular episode. Will come back to you then.

Please do when you get a chance. It would be interesting to hear.

e.

Mark, i will refer back to this particular question you asked in my next message, though, in the appropriate episode thread. This will be also an opportunity to give my advice concerning Taylor's mental status.

GM, thanks for the consideration. I look forward to your posting when it comes.

[Gorilla Mask]

Hey Mark, my thoughts and considerations are here

http://magnum-mania.com/Forum/viewtopic ... 9&start=45

Of course it is merely this is just my little point of view

[Mark de Croix]

Hey Mark, my thoughts and considerations are here

http://magnum-mania.com/Forum/viewtopic ... 9&start=45

Of course it is merely this is just my little point of view

I went there but couldn't find anything about Magnum's name.

[Gorilla Mask]

Hello Mark, at the end of my analysis below "Last Page" Episode topic, i was only answering back to your previous question: "[...] I am particularly interested in your sense of TM's distrust of Taylor. When did you feel it? ".

... and I must admit that I did not find any a priori distrust on the part of magnum, in the end...

[Mark de Croix]

Hello Mark, at the end of my analysis below "Last Page" Episode topic, i was only answering back to your previous question: "[...] I am particularly interested in your sense of TM's distrust of Taylor. When did you feel it? ".

... and I must admit that I did not find any a priori distrust on the part of magnum, in the end...

My understanding from you is that in the cemetery, at their first meeting, Taylor sensed distrust from TM, so strategically Taylor called TM “Tom” as to narrow the social distance. Other than the fact that meeting in a cemetery is a bit strange, is there any other reason for TM to mistrust Taylor? Because Taylor is a friend of TC’s wouldn’t that counter any misgiving TM might have?

[☨magnum.t]

Going through a series re-watch and two episodes he introduces him self as "Tom "Magnum". "Lest we forget" and "Curse of the King Kam Club".

[Mark de Croix]

Going through a series re-watch and two episodes he introduces him self as "Tom "Magnum". "Lest we forget" and "Curse of the King Kam Club".

Thanks for the heads-up note, esp. as it proves the point of this thread. Did you notice right before those instances, he self-introduces himself as "Thomas Magnum"? Sometimes "Tom" is used for strategic reasons. For new readers of this thread: "Thomas" is the name he goes by, evident by how his present network of intimates call him "Thomas." For strategic reasons, though rarely, he will use "Tom." @☨magnum.t., Thanks again.