....he could never do a scene without having to be permanently attached to Alda's heels. Honestly Trapper doesn't even seem like the type to be that deeply concerned about half the issues they come across, only because Hawkeye is and he has to follow behind every single thing he does. Not saying Trapper's not a good person he just has a more chill laidback vibe to him.
This episode focuses on the fact that there is a homosexual soldier that's brought in the infirmary with bruises but not from fighting the enemy. He confides in almighty Hawkeye telling him where the injuries come from and why he needs to get back to his unit. He ends the convo asking Hawkeye not to tell anyone and literally the next scene he's discussing it with Trapper. Oh but it's ok tho because telling Trapper is basically like telling himself, I mean that's what a shadow is right?
Frank somehow finds out about the guy and being the villain of the show of course he's against it, running his mouth to Trapper and Hawkeye. I don't get why Frank even goes to them to gossip or tries to be friends with them when clearly they don't like nor respect him, that's the most pathetic thing about Frank besides his bigotry. Anyway, he goes full force to try and get the guy a dishonorable discharge while Hawkeye and Shadow try to stop him with their usual antics.
This is my first watch of MASH so everything is new to me and even though my review is kinda negative in tone I did enjoy the episode. Trying to help a gay character was a nice thing to do and the subject matter socially advanced for the time. It just sucks episode after episode having to watch your favorite character play sidekick literally ALL THE TIME when you see he is capable of more. I really wish they would've gave Trapper more plots where he could shine. As the show goes on you see more and more why Wayne Rogers decides to leave.
