Those Will/Marlena scenes remind me of Luke/Lucinda from ATWT.

What is it about maternal grandmothers and gay teens that soaps find so irresistible?

Those Will/Marlena scenes remind me of Luke/Lucinda from ATWT.

What is it about maternal grandmothers and gay teens that soaps find so irresistible?

Those Will/Marlena scenes remind me of Luke/Lucinda from ATWT.

What is it about maternal grandmothers and gay teens that soaps find so irresistible?

Because they are completely unrealistic.... It's pandering to soaps' older audiences - by having a grandmother give the blessing (and that she is so cool about it), it might be less of a turn-off to the shows' core viewers. It would be better if the parents or say an aunt/uncle who is in their late 30s/early 40s were the one, because they've grown up in a time of more openness and acceptance.

I don't think it is unrealistic to Marlena who a psychiatrist. People like that tend to have more of an open mind about these kind of things. If we pretend Marlena is a real person I am sure she has had many of patients especially in the 70's come to her about repressed homosexual feelings. It is realistic to me, I could see maybe Caroline having a problem with it and I am sure Sami will wonder where did she go wrong to have her son turn gay.

Not everyone past a certain age is anti gay

Yes, I could definitely see Caroline having a problem, rosary beads and all. It's completely realistic for psychiatrist Marlena to be more understanding. And yes, old age doesn't necessarily equal homophobia. My grandma, who would be 99 this year if she were still alive, would encourage me to dress up and put on her clip-on earrings. I think she knew before I did...

Edited February 24, 201213 yr by Gray Bunny

Yes, I could definitely see Caroline having a problem, rosary beads and all.

I agree. I think ATWT missed an opportunity with Emma when Luke came out. She would have been perfect for a story about a grandmother who truly loves her grandchild, yet struggles with him being gay.

From what I understand ATWT originally wanted to have Lucinda be the one who had a problem with Luke being gay, but Liz Hubbard refused to play that. She didn't think it fit the character.

Will/Sonny Stuff For Monday 2/27/12

Sonny trying to find Will, worried

Sami accuses Mar, who says she said nothing to anyone. Will too. Sami still mad at Mar though lol

Sonny has left Will a voice mail, he is there if he needs to talk ... Will still at condo

Will defends Mar to unreasonable Sami, then leaves cos he hates being around his mom

Sonny finds Will. Will says he told Mar about gay kiss, she was not surprised, then Sami interrupted with rant

Sonny learns about Sami accusing Mar of telling Rafe about Ejami sex. Will sad, says he has no family anymore cos of mess

Mar wants Sami to talk to Will cos he needs her, but does not say more

Sonny thinks it is good Will came out to Mar, but Will thinks saying he kissed a guy was not that ...

Marlena wants Sami to be a parent for Will for once!

Sami asks if Will is alright, gets worried. Mar says he needs her NOW

Will cries to Sonny he is scared of his feelings. Sonny is there for him

Will tells Sonny he is not ready cos he fears losing his family. S does not think he will

Sonny asks Will if he is ready to accept his truth?

Will still worried, Sonny gives him pep talk

Edited February 24, 201213 yr by John

Not everyone past a certain age is anti gay

Not everyone past a certain age is anti gay

I didn't say that. One thing that was interesting in the 1990s on ATWT - when Duncan and Jessica got married - even though Lisa loved both of them very much, she expressed reservations because of prejudice. She admitted, she was speaking for her generation. I was surprised by that, but my mother who is Eileen Fulton's age and also grew up in the South, totally got it. It was a perspective based on life experiences - time were different back then. Just like things are different now in terms of gay acceptance. If you look at demographics for gay married support over general population, there is a big difference in under 40 (being supportive) and over 50 (not so much). Ppl in 40s are a mixed bag. I agree with the thoughts on Caroline. Just because a character is uncomfortable or concerned that someone is gay, does not make that character bad. It would lend another voice and texture to the story. I really hope this story is successful - I just don't have much faith in the DAYS writers.

I am sure Sami will wonder where did she go wrong to have her son turn gay.

Actually, Sami will blame Marlena for having an affair with John for Will turning gay. My bad.

Will/Sonny Stuff For Monday 2/27/12

Sonny trying to find Will, worried

Sami accuses Mar, who says she said nothing to anyone. Will too. Sami still mad at Mar though lol

Sonny has left Will a voice mail, he is there if he needs to talk ... Will still at condo

Will defends Mar to unreasonable Sami, then leaves cos he hates being around his mom

Sonny finds Will. Will says he told Mar about gay kiss, she was not surprised, then Sami interrupted with rant

Sonny learns about Sami accusing Mar of telling Rafe about Ejami sex. Will sad, says he has no family anymore cos of mess

Mar wants Sami to talk to Will cos he needs her, but does not say more

Sonny thinks it is good Will came out to Mar, but Will thinks saying he kissed a guy was not that ...

Marlena wants Sami to be a parent for Will for once!

Sami asks if Will is alright, gets worried. Mar says he needs her NOW

Will cries to Sonny he is scared of his feelings. Sonny is there for him

Will tells Sonny he is not ready cos he fears losing his family. S does not think he will

Sonny asks Will if he is ready to accept his truth?

Will still worried, Sonny gives him pep talk

After the pep talk they both end up in bed together....Sami walks in and screams OMG!! Sonny turns and says Happy St. Patrick's Day mom

After the pep talk they both end up in bed together....Sami walks in and screams OMG!! Sonny turns and says Happy St. Patrick's Day mom

Dude that be hot!

Edited February 25, 201213 yr by gtru1981

After the pep talk they both end up in bed together....Sami walks in and screams OMG!! Sonny turns and says Happy St. Patrick's Day mom

That would be awesome

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Edited February 25, 201213 yr by John

For Those Fans who Support #Days #Dool & Its Story Of @ChandlerMassey (Will)'s Coming Out,Like This FB Page Plz http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Support-Days-Of-Our-Lives-And-Wills-Coming-Out-Storyline/192537027517004

Are we letting the haters make us who like the story a we love thread.....no need...by posting how much we like it here is enough. I also have CM on my FB. That's my support right there....lol

Edited February 25, 201213 yr by Soapsuds

True but it dont hurt