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On 4/11/2022 at 5:47 PM, jam6242 said:

It’s from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 8, 1953, page 12-A.

 

Thank you so much!

On 5/5/2020 at 5:08 PM, jam6242 said:

Ad from 1953

Hello, I know it's been almost two years since you posted this but do you (or anyone else) know where this is from? I have tried image reverse search but cannot find it. It is for science (literally)!

19 hours ago, Videnbas said:

Thanks! I can't say I'm all that familiar with the archetypes in the Jungian sense beyond a pretty general idea, but I do find mythology and tropes in fiction interesting (I highly recommend the TVtropes site - it's a lot of fun when it comes to discovering the underlying structures and tropes of fictional plots and characters, and it even has its own page for B&B!).

I really get a kick out of trying to find common traits in different characters and plots. And I think there's a lot to discover in classic B&B.

Steffy is a difficult character to analyze. She seems not really archetypal in the classic sense but rather modern, very much a child of her time (the internet influencer type). I would like to see her as an adventurer, but that side of her has been pretty "domesticated" as she has grown up. She also has transformed from a rebellious little sister to more of a big sister type who has everything under control (or would like to).

Oh, and a few more I forgot:

Beth Logan - archetypal caretaker/mother

Felicia - very much a rebel

Kristen - daddy's girl

Sheila - well, Sheila when written well IS an archetype in her own right. She is basically what you get if you remove the little voice in our minds that says "no, wait, this isn't right, I can't do that".

Dollar Bill/Massimo Marone/Bill Sr/Eric Forrester - variations on the "King" type

Pam - the old maid whose life has passed her by. Which is why it was so sweet when she finally found Charlie. 

I agree with those above that you really have an eye for this and I enjoyed these so much! I especially like the mythology comparisons, like Stephanie/Eric as Hera/Zeus is spot on. For Steffy I would say the "Cool girl" archetype has at least been part of her characterization. Admittedly, I have not seen a lot of the more recent years. 

I also agree with when you bring up Brooke that it changes over the years, and I think one of the reasons is that soap characters are often characterized as oppositions to each other (I can expand on this later, my seminar is starting soon, haha). So, Brooke's characterization has shifted depended on who she's in a storyline with, as has most characters. I think one catalyst for Brooke in particular was the departure of Stephanie, which kind of messed with the balance of her function as a character (and the show as a whole).

On 9/10/2021 at 1:07 AM, Mel1804 said:

Hi everyone!

I'm also a new member. I've been reading the board for a long time but never joined in on the conversation. I never received the activation email either, so I sent a email to [email protected] and he activated my account. Thanks!

I've grown up watching B&B with my mom in French since before I can remember. I started watching the show in English around 1999. It actually helped improve my English. I've been watching it on & off and started back watching a few months ago around the time Quinn and Carter hooked up after a five year break. I don't remember the show ever being this bad, but judging by the comments, I'm not the only one.

I look forward to discussing with you guys!

Bless you for typing out that email adress because it is what finally got me approved. I was beginning to think they needed me to send in my soap stan resume or something... but now I am here at last! I too look forward to discussing with all of you. I also want to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in enriching the vault because there are so many classic moments that I have been wanting to watch for many years, so thank you for being the real MVPs!