You know, I sort of hated Susan BECAUSE she was supposed to come across as so sensible and yet MORALLY INFALLIBLE, but also delightfully bitchy! If you're be an asshole, be an asshole! I think that's why I liked Jane? I dunno; it's been years since I've since I've seen that show.

Yes, the show's take on gender was pretty weird, IIRC. I remember this episode which was mostly split screen and had the girls start out at a beauty parlor or something and the boys at a strip club. The jokes were all about stereotypical gender roles being hilariously accurate. It was lazy, stupid, and mildly offensive. Can't wait to see how Moffat treats the lady-companions once he takes over Doctor Who! Although I did like "Blink" l(ike everyone else, I guess...).