In the meantime, I'll enjoy her ramped up airtime these couple of weeks, because I'm CERTAIN that ain't going to last.

It can't because Y&R's cast is so huge. But I think we'd have more of a chance of seeing her consistently if they would pick a story as PJ suggested. That's why I really want a Phick/Diane triangle, even though a lot of people are against that. There was a time when Y&R would have done a triangle like that real justice. Still, there might be some hope of MW getting more story with summer vacations and all. I guess well have to see how certain things play out.

As is Neil.

Seriously, HE doesn't know? I thought he did, that's why there was an awkward moment when he "congratulated" them after the engagement.

...Trust - I have hated the way Diane's been written, or NOT written as it were. As a Maura fan, I've had more than a roller-coaster of emotions when it comes to this show. I guess I'm finally happy that she's on a little bit more. Don't get me wrong, they still need to give her a little bit more 'meat,' a little more context - WHY is she bouncing around from man to man? In the meantime, I'll enjoy her ramped up airtime these couple of weeks, because I'm CERTAIN that ain't going to last.

TRU DAT. GF....I seriously expect we'll get some BS "Maura needs family time" announcement to explain why Diane is suddenly shipped out of town for three months. Good grief, she's going to have a least 10 episodes this month. Mercy, mercy. *eyeroll*

Seriously, HE doesn't know? I thought he did, that's why there was an awkward moment when he "congratulated" them after the engagement.

Nope.

He broke up with her before she had a chance (not that she ever would) to tell him.

TRU DAT. GF....I seriously expect we'll get some BS "Maura needs family time" announcement to explain why Diane is suddenly shipped out of town for three months. Good grief, she's going to have a least 10 episodes this month. Mercy, mercy. *eyeroll*

She's with Adam next (who always gets major airtime) so there's still hope.

Nope.

He broke up with her before she had a chance (not that she ever would) to tell him.

She's with Adam next (who always gets major airtime) so there's still hope.

See, now you have totally piqued my interest with that spoiler!

The thing I hate about Diane is how she has been reduced by her interactions with Jack, Victor and Nick to believing that the only way she can get by is by whoring herself out to the Billionaire Boys Club of Genoa City. I can understand why in the sense that she likes money and power and this is the quickest way to gamble on acquiring some. The way MW plays it, especially in her interactions with Victor, is as somebody who is rather vulnerable, who is treated with disdain by a man who doesn't even look at her when he barks out orders. She settled on this kind of marriage because she figured her heart wouldn't have a chance of being broken. MW has won me over with her careful way of playing the vixen. However, I wish they'd put Diane in some position of business power, either at jabot or NI, and wield her power that way. Because I know MW would *rock* that.

And I wish Morrow weren't such a [!@#$%^&*] about the Diane-Nick connection because I still think both characters brought out a hell of a lot of chemistry in each other. Much more so than with either Stafford or Chase. But heck, if they want to stick her with

Muhney,

go for it.

Doesn't Muhney only cheerlead for "Shadam"? If so he may be as unlikely to accept her as Morrow is.

The thing I hate about Diane is how she has been reduced by her interactions with Jack, Victor and Nick to believing that the only way she can get by is by whoring herself out to the Billionaire Boys Club of Genoa City.

Diane has never really needed a man. She (like most Y&R women) has done desperate things to keep her men during & after relationships but for the most part she always was relatively independent with her own mind, goals & ambitions. So it's ridiculous that all of the sudden the only way Diane can survive is to prostitute herself to rich men.

I can understand why in the sense that she likes money and power and this is the quickest way to gamble on acquiring some.

Diane was never a gold digger though & Y&R (Hogan) divesting her of any independence & intelligence is sexist & serious character assassination. In fact she's never been a Gloria if anything she's closer to Jill (who Y&R also hates).

The way MW plays it, especially in her interactions with Victor, is as somebody who is rather vulnerable, who is treated with disdain by a man who doesn't even look at her when he barks out orders. She settled on this kind of marriage because she figured her heart wouldn't have a chance of being broken.

Exactly.

Maura plays Diane like a frightened mail order bride.

However, I wish they'd put Diane in some position of business power, either at jabot or NI, and wield her power that way. Because I know MW would *rock* that.

Not a chance.

"Career" women no longer exist on Y&R.

Lauren & Jill are invisible glorified extras/professional victims & the less said about Victoria the better.

Doesn't Muhney only cheerlead for "Shadam"? If so he may be as unlikely to accept her as Morrow is.

Muhney likes working with Maura but given they (Diane/Adam) haven't been paired romantically yet he may change his mind.

Well, as screwed up as Diane's history is...it would kind of make sense that Diane sees her looks as an asset---she was after all a model at one point.

But since TIIC no longer bother with trivial things like motivation nothing really grounds Diane's actions. I've got nothing against a little hate sex, or even the wham-bamming of adults who suddenly find themselves attracted to each other and have a free afternoon. But running after Tucker because of a text message is redonkulous. I don't recall them speaking between Christmas and Thursday, FCOL. A vague, two-line apology is all it takes for her to forget the way he kicked her out of bed AND fired her after Phyl's poisoned rehashing of her history? REALLY? *eyeroll*

As for

any potential hook up with Adam, IMO, that's the kiss of death for Diane. Skye? Dead. Sharon? Presumed dead. Heather's a dead bore. It's arguably a step up from Nick...but I don't want to see Diane with that soul-sucking Porcupine Boy.

Well, as screwed up as Diane's history is...it would kind of make sense that Diane sees her looks as an asset---she was after all a model at one point.

Possibly.

But that would be major regression for Diane (like lying about her work to be hired by Tucker).

I've got nothing against a little hate sex, or even the wham-bamming of adults who suddenly find themselves attracted to each other and have a free afternoon.

Me either.

The problem isn't Diane having sex.

With Jack & Victor it's somewhat understandable given her respective histories with them but with Nick that whole "relationship" was so ridiculous & implausible (mainly because of Morrow) that it's best not revisited.

But running after Tucker because of a text message is redonkulous. I don't recall them speaking between Christmas and Thursday, FCOL. A vague, two-line apology is all it takes for her to forget the way he kicked her out of bed AND fired her after Phyl's poisoned rehashing of her history? REALLY? *eyeroll*

Exactly.

After two or three playdates with their kids she suddenly has serious feelings for Nick? Enough to risk her faux marriage that would guarantee her money?

And like you said the thing with Tucker makes even less since given they've barely interacted since he fired her & now she's running after HIM like a lovesick puppy?

As for

any potential hook up with Adam, IMO, that's the kiss of death for Diane. Skye? Dead. Sharon? Presumed dead. Heather's a dead bore. It's arguably a step up from Nick...but I don't want to see Diane with that soul-sucking Porcupine Boy.

Diane's probably safe as long as she doesn't screw (good luck with that given Hogan though) Adam.

Maria LOVES Adam & the character is in desperate need of friends especially since Skye's MIA & Sharon's gonna be presumed dead for a while & seeing as Diane wasn't around when Adam committed most of his crimes an eventual Diane/Adam relationship won't have the initial baggage Shadam does.

So while Diane/Adam will definitely be sick due to her relationships with Victor & Nick it won't necessarily character destroying. Plus Muhney's a better actor than Morrow so if nothing else Maura will at least have a worthy scene partner.

Edited May 15, 201114 yr by DeeeDee

As for

any potential hook up with Adam, IMO, that's the kiss of death for Diane. Skye? Dead. Sharon? Presumed dead. Heather's a dead bore. It's arguably a step up from Nick...but I don't want to see Diane with that soul-sucking Porcupine Boy.

I tend to agree, PJ. I don't see how a pairing of Diane and Adam could be 'romantic' - I don't see her letting her guard down with him. He is pretty soul-sucking. And forgive me for saying this - the 'cut from the same cloth' pairing reeks a little of Carly/Craig and I'm thinking they may do it. You know - THEY'RE BOTH SCHEMERS! EVERYONE HATES THEM! THEY DESERVE EACH OTHER!.....

I'm looking forward to them taking down TEVN, if they write it that way. But personally, I'm less than a smitten kitten about Muhney. Sure, he's an o.k. actor - but, imo, he's got a bit of an ego and I really don't get the vibe that he's a 'generous' actor. But, he is better than Morrow. So far, the only one she'd be paired with that I'd look forward to is CLB.

With Jack & Victor it's somewhat understandable given her respective histories with them but with Nick that whole "relationship" was so ridiculous & implausible (mainly because of Morrow) that it's best not revisited.

Oh, SNAP. Frankly if Diane never again breathes the same air as Nick, I'll be happy. JM is a lousy actor, and if his 'tude keeps him from appreciating Maura, he can ride out on the same tired horse he rode in on. Or Heffa, I guess.

And...

Plus Muhney's a better actor than Morrow so if nothing else Maura will at least have a worthy scene partner.

Goodness knows she could use one. It's like the poor girl is acting in some weird as vacuum. It seems NONE of the Y&R cast has any energy in scenes. Someone should tell the directors there's a difference between laid-back and lethargic.

I tend to agree, PJ. I don't see how a pairing of Diane and Adam could be 'romantic' - I don't see her letting her guard down with him. He is pretty soul-sucking. And forgive me for saying this - the 'cut from the same cloth' pairing reeks a little of Carly/Craig and I'm thinking they may do it. You know - THEY'RE BOTH SCHEMERS! EVERYONE HATES THEM! THEY DESERVE EACH OTHER!.....

I'm looking forward to them taking down TEVN, if they write it that way. But personally, I'm less than a smitten kitten about Muhney. Sure, he's an o.k. actor - but, imo, he's got a bit of an ego and I really don't get the vibe that he's a 'generous' actor. But, he is better than Morrow. So far, the only one she'd be paired with that I'd look forward to is CLB.

UGH...you're so RIGHT. I should have seen that, shouldn't I? And I agree---this week is really the first time I've liked CLB.

Oh, SNAP. Frankly if Diane never again breathes the same air as Nick, I'll be happy. JM is a lousy actor, and if his 'tude keeps him from appreciating Maura, he can ride out on the same tired horse he rode in on. Or Heffa, I guess.

Pretty much.

Goodness knows she could use one. It's like the poor girl is acting in some weird as vacuum. It seems NONE of the Y&R cast has any energy in scenes. Someone should tell the directors there's a difference between laid-back and lethargic.

A big part of the problem is that outside of Braeden she's rarely allowed to interact with the characters & actors Diane has major history with. Add that to the horrendous writing & most of the vets being either bored, MIA or OTT & Maura's basically adrift.

And you're totally right there's a definite difference between laid-back & lethargic. Unfortunately Y&R is comfortable being the oblivious band on the Titanic that is Daytime.

UGH...you're so RIGHT. I should have seen that, shouldn't I? And I agree---this week is really the first time I've liked CLB.

Too bad Michael is on CONSTANT prop duty & has no time for anything else.

Edited May 15, 201114 yr by DeeeDee

I know these days more than ever actors are happy for work but with each year I have a stronger and stronger vision of actors being led out of Y&R's studios in straitjackets.

I know these days more than ever actors are happy for work but with each year I have a stronger and stronger vision of actors being led out of Y&R's studios in straitjackets.

It's hilarious to watch Daytime die.

I know these days more than ever actors are happy for work but with each year I have a stronger and stronger vision of actors being led out of Y&R's studios in straitjackets.

At least they are not having to wash their hair in tupperware bowls.