The episode itself was merely "meh" for me (definitely needed more arrogant Rodney though. Come on! He lives in another galaxy, fights space vampires, and deals with the coolest science ever! How could he worried about not publishing? Why not just be his normal smug and awesome self when boasting about his intellect?) But Gero's commment...grrr.

Not only does it invalidate the friend/family love the show's built up over the years, but the idea that the relationship we've seen develop between Rodney and Keller represents unconditional love is a bit annoying. Even as a John/Rodney shipper, I could be brought around if they had done the McKeller pairing right- more moments just hanging out and talking, Keller defending McKay (and comforting him in the face of the other scientists), and maybe a bit of "showing" the relationship rather than "telling."

Gah.