Members beebs Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 You know, as bad as a lot of Higley's stuff was, I do kinda miss her DAYS sometimes, purely in a "so bad it's good" kind of way. It was so plot-driven and campy and cheap and unintentionally hilarious you just sometimes couldn't take your eyes off the screen. Kind of like a car wreck in slow motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cheap21 Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 I loved her Days. It didnt take itself too seriously. There's no humor on current Days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beebs Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 That's sort of what really bugged me. When MarDar came in, they insisted that their show would be "lighter", and sure it was, but in the wrong way. I do think there is some humour on DAYS currently but...it's not the same. I showed one of my non-soap-watching friends the episode of Parker's baptism, and was told at the end "So THAT'S why you watch soaps! I can dig this!", I don't think she'd ever be able to sit through an episode of the show right now. And for exactly the reason you mentioned. Having said this, DAYS hasn't been this solid in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackPeyton Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 No, it is done to hurt will. He's blackmailing him to take his child that he wants from him so that nick can have what he wants. Sure, he thinks what he's doing is best, but that's what makes him such a compelling villain. Again, much like the villains on days in the 90s. He's doing what he needs to do to get what he wants for what he believes to be a good reason, to hell with who he has to hurt in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ira Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 For Days fans who don't watch GH, I've been LIVING for this storyline that's giving me cameo realness. Watch this clip and you'll see what I mean. It's almost as if the spirit of Dena Higley is there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPu_d_4SrRs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackPeyton Posted March 3, 2013 Members Share Posted March 3, 2013 Lol, YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beebs Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 Wish I could see it. Too bad I'm Canadian and they get to pick and choose who gets to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 I hate what they are doing to Chloe. She was really despicable with Abby. I can't believe Abby didn't throw the hooker thing in her face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthOfSoap Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 Chloe being a calculating bitch is nothing new - Hogan Sheffer gave her that facet in 2008 or so. Chloe being cruel is new though. I'd like to think its the effect on her psyche of being forced into prostitution. The show never dealth with that, because Higley was writing at the time - 'nuff said. I'd like to think there is now a river of damage, hurt and rage bottled up in Chloe because of it, battling to get out. Abby pushed and Chloe unleashed. I hope the show explores that angle, since it never did before and logically I can't see how it could magically go away. As for Abby - she was subdued by Chloe. Nothing Chloe said wasn't true - heck most of us have written that on these boards what she said. Sometimes the truth is so painful, especially when its so obvious and the recipient is so unaware, that it subdues one verbally/puts them on the defensive. I thought it was well played, acted and written. Who wrote those scenes? Salmons or Ford? I watched them more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ira Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 Basically the Quatermaines are trying to locate a missing recipe for relish. Which has resulted in "relish" being said on the show as often as "cameo" was said on Days, if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthOfSoap Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 I don't watch GH, but between this, vampires and the Ian Buchannan fake mask thing, I think I am understanding why so many people who loved Days under JER now love GH and are bored with DOOL. Of course since I am no expert on GH, I may be speaking out of turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beebs Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 Totally. Although GH is so disjointed, it was more frustrating to watch than JER Days. The irony for me is that I prefer my GH to be more like DAYS is currently (a la Labine), and my DAYS to be more like my GH (a la JER (version 1, at least). But such is life, I suppose. You demand what you were raised on. I don't think I'd want DAYS to get too crazy though, no matter what happens. THANK YOU. I saw the beginning of that whole thing, but got bored pretty quickly. Yeah, it seemed really...goofy. Though the cameo was totally not intentional, which somehow makes it better. I'm not sure how though. hahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SouthOfSoap Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 I grew up on JER version 1 and that's what got me hooked on soaps. But my sensibilities and tastes have evolved over the years, and I find that style of show unappealing now. The current incarnation of DAYS really appeals to me now (although I am sure I would have found it boring as a teen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Antoyne Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 Everything Chloe said to Abby was true though..I was cheering her on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted March 4, 2013 Members Share Posted March 4, 2013 I guess I didn't think it was true. Jack is dead and to me, he can't be betrayed because he no longer exists. Jen does, so obviously Abby should be on her side and look out for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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