What We Learned from the 11th Doctor

With the Christmas Special, “The Time of the Doctor,” being Matt Smith’s swan song as the 11th Doctor, we here at Geekscape thought we’d take a minute and put together a list of things we’ve learned from Matt Smith’s verbal, laconic and often hyper Doctor.

1. Don’t be afraid to like new things–and to stop liking others. Even if they’re things no one else could possibly consider (fish sticks and custard, anyone?).

2a.  Saying something is cool doesn’t make it cool.

2b. Not that it matters, though, if you like it, it’s cool enough.

3. Always check the exotic location you plan to take friends to before trapping them all in a war zone/extinction level event/demolition zone.

4. When in doubt, ask more questions.

5. Always offer redemption. Once.

6. When someone continues destructive behavior, excise them from the universe.

7. Stick up for the little guy.

8. Try to see the other guy’s side. Even if they’re lizards who live underground and are plotting humanity’s destruction.

9. Make friends with your spouse’s parents–before you meet your spouse, if possible.

10. You can be sorry, but still make the hard choice. Usually you’re the only one who will.

What do you think? Any others to add? Watch the trailer below to the Farewell special, which will air immediately before the Christmas special, on BBC America and let us know what you think in the comments!

Farewell Special: BBC America, December 25th at 8 p.m.

Christmas Special: BBC America, December 25th at 9 p.m.

Followed by an encore presentation of the 50th Anniversary Special.