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A main character who becomes grossly obese (250lbs or more) with the actor agreeing to gain weight over a period of time in the role.

This storyline will never happen on any show and I don't know why an actor would agree to become unhealthy for a role. They could just use a fat suit.

I want to see a good teen nervous breakdown.

Passions had a main character that was openly racist and sexist and refised to change. His name was Alistar Crane.

Rebecca was also racist

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Are they being monitored by some parental watchdog group?

It's actually a whole lot of hypocrisy considering that Genie Francis was 14 years old and certainly under 18 when she was playing against Anthony Geary who has about 15 years on her.

I know the writing sucks but the right actress paired with an actor who doesn't come across as seedy, could make that work. Someone like Sarah Michelle Gellar's Kendall or Ashley Judd's mature teenager Reed (in "Sisters"). I'm sure they can find some young actresses like that who are over 18 but look like a 17 year old.

the actors are irrelevant as that's not the issue

How about child beauty pageants... like that ugly little blonde girl on TLC with the obese mother (who's in her 30s but looks 60)?

I'd like to see a story about adult bullying. Of course, it sounds silly to call it bullying, but I'm imagining a setting like AMC's Fusion circa 2003-2004 where the group picks a scapegoat to pick on, blame everything on, etc. It happens in real life way more than you think.

Also, a story that addresses the shallowness of society. A "big"/"ugly"/"boring" guy wants to woo a fit, lean girl, and she gives him the runaround on why she's not interested, but it's crystal clear that she believes she deserves "better" than someone who's not up to her shallow standards. Yet she constantly gets her heart broken by the "hot" guys she chases after.

Edited October 21, 201213 yr by All My Shadows

Rebecca was also racist

Yep with her Terrorcita and Tacosita comments!

I'd like to see a story about adult bullying. Of course, it sounds silly to call it bullying, but I'm imagining a setting like AMC's Fusion circa 2003-2004 where the group picks a scapegoat to pick on, blame everything on, etc. It happens in real life way more than you think.

Also, a story that addresses the shallowness of society. A "big"/"ugly"/"boring" guy wants to woo a fit, lean girl, and she gives him the runaround on why she's not interested, but it's crystal clear that she believes she deserves "better" than someone who's not up to her shallow standards. Yet she constantly gets her heart broken by the "hot" guys she chases after.

I would like to see this too. People let on like outward appearance doesn't matter....Yeah right. Pretty people tend to hook up with pretty people and have an attitude about who they feel is good or not good enough for them.

As for the bullying of an adult. That has potential too. People who were jocks/popular in high school tend to still be jerks and try to push people around .

This storyline will never happen on any show and I don't know why an actor would agree to become unhealthy for a role. They could just use a fat suit.

Charlize Theron gained weight for the role where she was a lesbian killer.

A lot of actors have gained weight for roles. Back in the 70's on Y&R, there was a character named Joanne Curtis who was overweight and lost the weight for a storyline. I don't know if she gained weight to get the role, but it could be a new storyline where a person gains a large amount of weight and how they are treated, becomes disabled from getting around, having to use a scooter, the option of gastric bypass etc.......

I don't know if this is off topic or not, but I would like to see a situation where a soap decides to go out on it's own terms, instead of being cancelled. I don't think it has ever been done.

For example, what if the writers and producers got together and decided that they were going to wrap a show up. They would go to the network and lay out a plan with how much time and resources they would need to tie up current stories, revisit the past and send the show out in a satisfying way. Fans would avoid the months of speculation, save our show campaigns, anger, last minute story rewrites, out of the blue reconciliations and wtf plot twists to tie up all loose ends quickly.

Here's mine: in years past, soaps have done serial killer stories as a means of reducing budgets and/or resolving tense contract renewal negotiations with actors, among other reasons. Usually, though, the stories are written as "closed mysteries," meaning, the audience is kept in suspense as to the culprit's identity until the climax. (And usually, they're written that way, because the stories begin with no clear idea in mind who is responsible for the killings.)

For once, I'd like to see a HW not only know from the jump who is responsible, but also let the audience in as well. Instead of all the "black glove/hooded mask" nonsense, let us, the viewers, know from the very, very beginning (perhaps, with some random dayplayers as the initial victims to start) who the culprit is, and then follow that individual as everyone in town struggles to make sense of the killings and piece together all the clues leading to his/her identity, thereby creating a deeper sense of dramatic irony.

It may have been done to an extent, although my memory's a little foggy. On Santa Barbara, the audience was in on the "Carnation Killer" story right from the start, I believe. I could be wrong, but I swear Peter Flint was shown committing the first murder. Either that or we knew right away who it was after a bit of mystery.

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You now just noticed the change? I changed her out a week ago...lol. Teresa's soon gonna go bye bye too

How about child beauty pageants... like that ugly little blonde girl on TLC with the obese mother (who's in her 30s but looks 60)?

Dont be hating on Honey Boo Boo!

I'd like to see a story about adult bullying. Of course, it sounds silly to call it bullying, but I'm imagining a setting like AMC's Fusion circa 2003-2004 where the group picks a scapegoat to pick on, blame everything on, etc. It happens in real life way more than you think.

Also, a story that addresses the shallowness of society. A "big"/"ugly"/"boring" guy wants to woo a fit, lean girl, and she gives him the runaround on why she's not interested, but it's crystal clear that she believes she deserves "better" than someone who's not up to her shallow standards. Yet she constantly gets her heart broken by the "hot" guys she chases after.

AMC had Lily bullied by the HOT girls during this type period

As for the second one, it almost sounds like Petey and Colby, except she wasnt exactly chased around by hot guys

Yep with her Terrorcita and Tacosita comments!

Its rare to see people on soaps like that who are so blatant with their racism and show no shame.The show wasnt preachy trying to tell a message or even try to make an issue out of it. It was just a part of who those characters were. In many ways, it felt more realistic

You now just noticed the change? I changed her out a week ago...lol. Teresa's soon gonna go bye bye too

I haven't been able to get on much lately!

It may have been done to an extent, although my memory's a little foggy. On Santa Barbara, the audience was in on the "Carnation Killer" story right from the start, I believe. I could be wrong, but I swear Peter Flint was shown committing the first murder. Either that or we knew right away who it was after a bit of mystery.

Would Brent Lawrence/Marian Crane on GL count on that sort of story or no? The audience followed him as he killed Nadine and Det. Cutter and at least attempted to kill others?

Edited October 21, 201213 yr by Faulkner