carolineg

Definitely not my favorite by a long shot, but Days Susan Banks.

I have to agree about frosted poptarts being the best. Sorry @Soapsuds. Brown Sugar and Cinnamon for me. Also, this is probably the most replies in history in response to something Rafe said lol

I am pretty sure Rafe said they were frosted lol. The alluring combo of Chinese food and frosted pop tarts. I can't believe Jada passed on that. Honestly, that probably would be delicious, but you wouldn't be able to digest it with all of Rafe's silly yapping.😂

I don't think the show is that bad either, but when I watch several episodes in a row it's a bit of a chore. You do feel like you are watching the same characters do the same thing for several hours lol. Days is probably worse overall, but they change up settings and characters so you at least feel like you are watching different things. I think GH really excels at doing great moments, tributes, sweeps events, etc, but moves slowly day to day. There is an almost Guza like structure to the writing where it gears up to sweeps events and lulls out for a few months where hardly any story moves and then it gears back up again for sweeps. I expect a lot to happen over the next couple of weeks with the 60th.

Thanks for bringing that link over. Great interview! Not sure why the Steve Burton question was asked, but I guess Variety thought it was important.

Oh, I love pop tarts too and feel offended on poptarts behalf that they were used in such an unsexy, awkward conversation.😂 Leave your co-worker alone Rafe! Go eat your poptarts at home by yourself!

I thought the Melinda stuff was funny and didn't mind it, but it was so out of left field that I felt like the actress that plays Melinda was on set that day and they just decided to use her for no rhyme or reason. It was weird even for Days. And, yes, it must be exhausting to Talia to have to deal with Chanel/Paulina's entire life stories 24 hours after meeting them. I completely forgot Sloan was getting a brother. Boy that family holds a grudge and also waits an insane period of time to execute the revenge plans. I know Rafe and Jada are supposed to be cute or something, but Rafe is acting creepy. He's borderline sexually harassing his subordinate. I have pop tarts at my place. Cool Rafe. Very sexy.

I have to believe the Marysol drinking stuff became her schtick and she (and Andy) think it's humorous, so she gets edited that way. It is mostly all she talks about, but at the same time she seems like a fairly fully functioning adult, so she can't be that drunk all the time. Although the way her castmates talk about it makes me take pause. Who knows? It's nuts she's so open about it if it is a serious problem. Yeah, I am totally fine with guest spots for all of them. I would not mind Camille being back full time either. I never understood Denise's stance on the Brandi stuff. Probably because the husband wasn't in on it or she thought it made her look bad like you said, but she just made herself look more guilty. Whether it is true or not it's an insane lie or story for Brandi to make up and double and triple down on. Saying she isn't a dynamic personality sums up my thoughts on her. For someone with such a scandalous past, she's very dull and not really willing to play dirty with the wives. Which, fair, but that's not entertaining.

Exactly. Generally, most of the dark housewives stuff comes out due to joining the show. The Denise stuff is common knowledge and she is going in knowing people have this idea about her. I think she wanted to show a different side of her, but at the same time she can't or won't put her full self out there so she comes off inauthentic to me. I just think there were better ways to handle the Brandi affair rumors besides absolutely shutting down. Frankly, I don't care if she hooked up with Brandi and would have liked if she 'owned' it and made Lisa look even more awful than she already did. I mean, there are a lot of inauthentic housewives and she is not the worst and is likable-I am just not excited about her coming back. The need isn't there for me.

I don't think Denise is cut out for it either. There seems a lot about her life she doesn't want to share and I do understand that because she's 'famous' on her own. It's just not what the Housewives is about. Yes, there is something dark about watching Kim and I always feel nervous watching her. I believe she is in a better place, but I am not sure if she is equipped for this either. As far as Marysol, she is so open about her drinking I almost think it's a gag and she doesn't drink that much. She honestly never seems super intoxicated. As someone who has had ulcers though drinking would be absolutely painful and not dull my pain at all lol.

I think I might be the only one not excited about Kim and Denise returning. Camille I adore, so I am happy about that. I don't know if this is an unpopular take, but I find Kim in general so awkward and uncomfortable to watch. I know she is an iconic part of the series, but I genuinely think she is someone who is better off not on tv and I don't enjoy her. As far as Denise, I liked her first season, but her second season was rough. I actually think Denise handled everything really poorly surrounding her even if she was the victim and I don't feel the need to see her back.

I know, right? Rafe had a whole print out of apartments for Talia lol. But the other half of Salem needs to double and triple up in apartments or hotels rooms because of no available housing. Maybe both Eric/Rafe missed their callings in the real estate field. I assume Sloan didn't trash Paulina's office, but the trope of people from Paulina/Chanel's past coming out of the woodwork is overplayed. How scandalous were their previous lives? Chanel's like 25 and has lived more life than most 50 years already .

I knew when I saw no replies this morning that the episode was a dud. This EJ/Stefan stuff is so stupid. I am not really sure what the point is. Dimera control? Why is it such a big deal if they both run it? I don't understand why Paulina doesn't just get a restraining order against Sloane? That would be the obvious thing to do and pretty easy. Plus it would be really bad for Sloane as a lawyer to have that against her. Talia and Chanel dress really nice to go to work all day at the bakery lol And Sloan, Eric, and Rafe seem to know how to find houses or realty very easily. I am confused as to why there's a housing shortage for Sarah, Zander, Leo and Gwen. I mean, if Rafe could find affordable apartments for Talia the baker I am sure there was something there Sarah and Zander could afford.

VK has followed a long line of Days actresses that dress completely inappropriate for almost every situation. She was wearing boobs out mini dresses when she was 9 month pregnant on the show🤣 I think Peter is going for confusion or acting not like Bo would, but it's just a really weird take. Idk, maybe it will get better once he's back with Kristian.

Nicole? If they get Ali Sweeney back I could see Ron loving the idea of Sami/Harris.

I don't think VK owns a top that fully covers her boobs. I have never seen Ciara wear one lol. I guess I'll give Ciara credit for sneaking into the ISA lab, but also ISA be better. Good episode. Yay for John/Marlena!!! Although John really needs to look into all those Marlena clones out there because it seems like that is an issue. I am still not sold on PR's acting. It feels really unnatural. I like SB as Harris although I am not sure he is playing anything different than he brings to Jason. Was everyone in this episode 50 plus in this episode besides VK? That's crazy.

Re: Brenda's middle name-it changes to Brenda Veronica (after her mom) later on. It's on her wedding invites to S/B's wedding and in her 'funeral' announcement. ASJ is really super hot. It's too bad he can't really act nor is he a great person, but I loved Jagger in the 90's.

Idk, Laura might have a few choice words if she knew Joss cheated, but Laura is a wise woman. She'd just know Cameron was better off without her in the long run. It was young love and things like that happen. Cam gets to go to Stanford and Joss gets to date a guy who keeps getting shot while trying to take down Sonny at a snails pace with her brother. Cam is still the winner here. He might be hurt, but Joss wasn't good enough for him in the first place lol.

Ava? I can't remember if Hope was still around when she reappeared, but it was a similar time frame. I am fairly certain Hope knew EJ was alive. He was found alive but very ill and being taken care of off screen by Sami for a long time before they cast DF.

I really was going to post that they should have just ditched the Ben character and made him Alex once they brought RSW back, but I think Ciara and Alex are related so that wouldn't work lol.

I find it fascinating Raquel has a good degree because she does use the wrong words and phrases all the time lol. But so does most the cast. Stassi was the most well spoken IMO. Everyone can and should hate Raquel, but she's putting in the work which I don't think a lot of the cast does anymore. I like the OG cast, but they are absolutely going to be in different places in their lives and making fun of drunk Raquel did seem mean when we have seen these people make drunk assholes out of themselves for over a decade. I think Kristen being a drunk, psycho mess threw the heat off a situation with Tom/Ariana that she wasn't wrong about, but she's getting her redemption by filming again. Ariana will be much better off and I think at the end of the day the Toms should just marry each other lol.

I think it's been said on the show (by James mom) that Raquel wanted to be famous. Was a fan of the show and sought James out. I mean, that's a hell of a sacrifice to get your foot in the door, but it's very possible this has always been Raquel's goal. She seems so innocent and stupid, but perhaps she's a lot more cunning than we think. I think Raquel/Tom might last awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if they had a kid or got engaged to just move a long the narrative that their love is so real. As far as Ariana thinking she is better than everyone. She really is, but that's not very exciting. You root for her, but VPR isn't that deep. I personally prefer these 40 year olds making hot mess decisions. I don't think her vibe really ever worked for me on the show and I do think there were enormous red flags all around with her and Tom. From the very beginning even if Kristen was a psycho. She actively says she doesn't want to sleep with him, marry him, or have kids with him. That's probably a solid decision, but why are we dragging this relationship out for a decade then? Re-reading this it may sound like I am shipping Tom/Raquel or their actions. I am not, but I think they might be better suited than Ariana/Tom. But I don't know if I ever thought a VPR couple was well suited for one another lol. I do find people like Lala calling Raquel out being hypocritical. The point is not wrong at all-it's just annoying to hear Lala speak to anyone about girl code or what not.

Probably. She just seems to be asking for trouble by entering people's hospital rooms (or whatever that was) without knocking lol.

Lol. KDP does look a bit old to be Shane's daughter though. And if we have the whole family in Beyond Salem: Donovan Edition that might be an issue. Why was Ciara even there at the end and why doesn't she knock?

Charli has dragged Raquel multiple times on social media since then, so Idk if she will film with her. I know Raquel has a sister she's close with maybe film with her? It could very easily be Tom/Raquel against the world and they will just film alone until the drama dies down. I assume Schwartz will come around. Eventually, most of these people will film with them again because they are famewhores and want a paycheck. Regardless of the situation, messy Raquel has earned her place as the main character. It's pretty shocking since I thought she was a decent human being (I think we all knew Tom was not lol). I really questioned VPR continuing since half the cast is older than me, but Raquel gave it new life. I don't think it would be the worst mistake to build the show around Raquel and her own friends (if she has them lol). I'll be honest, as nice as Arianna seems she's pretty boring. Lala, Kate, and Kristina Kelly's girls trip was a snooze as well without Raquel getting drunk and making out with Oliver.