Days of Our Lives: October 2021 Discussion Thread

[AlexElizabeth]

I think JKJ is looking a lot better these past couple of weeks now that they're doing something different with his hair (it's slicked back which I hate on anyone, but it's still an improvement). He was looking... not good for a while. Nadia looks like she's gotten lip injections, which is totally unnecessary. She's still one of the most gorgeous women on the planet though. I don't understand how EM is 50, he's doesn't look it at all and is super hot still. I normally wouldn't thirst over a guy who's old enough to be my dad, but damn lol. Unfortunately Brady hasn't done anything interesting in ages (neither have Philip or Chloe). I'm beyond over their triangle.

[Vee]

Yes, EM being some of the longtime posters' actual median age should never prevent him from being lusted after.

The flashbacks have done neither Nadia nor JKJ favors!

Edited October 10, 2021 by Vee

[Bright Eyes]

The only problem I've had with Eric Martsolf ever being on the show is that with his casting they aged Brady way too much. I know this is DAYS, but I'm still going to hate every individual SORAS'ing blunder no matter what level of asinine, with EJ obviously being the stupidest.

[koos]

40 minutes ago, Vee said:

JKJ looks like a lizard and poor Nadia Bjorlin has had some especially glaring work done since last I saw her. Oof. Eric Martsolf is still hot and unappreciated AFAIC.

They all look so rough. Imagine Storms and/or Cook returning... I presume they still look fresh, since they did a couple years back. It would look really glaring. Martsolf looks better than a few years ago when he too was starting to look used up.

[Vee]

Poor JKJ looks skeletal. Jason Cook looked great a few years ago, but anyone who watches GH knows Kirsten has needed to be off television and taking care of herself for most of the last ten years.

13 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

The only problem I've had with Eric Martsolf ever being on the show is that with his casting they aged Brady way too much. I know this is DAYS, but I'm still going to hate every individual SORAS'ing blunder no matter what level of asinine, with EJ obviously being the stupidest.

I think this ship sailed long ago though, starting with them hyper-aging Shawn and Belle for JC/KS to begin with. I never got over how they were toddlers when John and Marlena left on their honeymoon and teens when they came back.

[AbcNbc247]

Not me lol Eric’s old enough to be my Dad and I don’t care at all

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But Brady is played out and unfortunately Chloe is heading that way too. They could use a rest. Maybe if there’s a Beyond Salem season 2, they could be part of it

[KMan101]

37 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

The only problem I've had with Eric Martsolf ever being on the show is that with his casting they aged Brady way too much. I know this is DAYS, but I'm still going to hate every individual SORAS'ing blunder no matter what level of asinine, with EJ obviously being the stupidest.

 

Same. Even though I do like him as Brady. 

[victoria foxton]

12 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Not me lol Eric’s old enough to be my Dad and I don’t care at all

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But Brady is played out and unfortunately Chloe is heading that way too. They could use a rest. Maybe if there’s a Beyond Salem season 2, they could be part of it

To me Chloe was played out. When she became a hooker. And Vivian's man servant was killing hookers. A shame since i really like Chloe.

[KMan101]

14 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Not me lol Eric’s old enough to be my Dad and I don’t care at all

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But Brady is played out and unfortunately Chloe is heading that way too. They could use a rest. Maybe if there’s a Beyond Salem season 2, they could be part of it

 

Brady definitely feels played out. He's continuously driven story since Eric debuted, really. That's a long time and a LOT of relationships. LOL. 

 

I wouldn't say Chloe is played out. A stronger direction would help. More scenes with Belle and Shawn would help. Bringing on her sister would help. 

 

JKJ chews the scenery when Philip has to go all Investigation Discovery angry. The triangle has potential but it's all so flat and boring and feels like Philip doesn't stand a chance.

 

I think JKJ has aged fine. Nadia didn't need the injections.

 

Chloe/Brady/Philip writes itself so it shouldn't be so lackluster or feel like an afterthought.

28 minutes ago, Vee said:

Poor JKJ looks skeletal. Jason Cook looked great a few years ago, but anyone who watches GH knows Kirsten has needed to be off television and taking care of herself for most of the last ten years.

I think this ship sailed long ago though, starting with them hyper-aging Shawn and Belle for JC/KS to begin with. I never got over how they were toddlers when John and Marlena left on their honeymoon and teens when they came back.

 

Nobody expects them to de-age anyone.

 

Yep on Kirsten Storms.

[koos]

JKJ looks like he's been on the bad drugs, or maybe just malnourished.

Too bad about Storms. She didn't look too bad from a casual glance, but maybe she just still looked youthful compared to Martha Madison. FWIW, I think Madison looks a lot better with hairstyles that she normally doesn't wear.

10 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

Nobody expects them to de-age anyone.

It's not expected, but they definitely do it from time to time.

[KMan101]

8 minutes ago, koos said:

JKJ looks like he's been on the bad drugs, or maybe just malnourished.

 

 

Yeah, JKJ is very gaunt in the face. I have to admit I've wondered.

 

And yeah de-aging could happen with a recast, definitely. But they don't see Eric's Brady or Martha's Belle or Brandon's Shawn as a 'problem' like some on here do. I mean, look at Dan/EJ. It is what it is at this point lol even though the horrible SORASing bothers me

[Soapsuds]

37 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Not me lol Eric’s old enough to be my Dad and I don’t care at all

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In that case....

 

And yes I know Toups

[KMan101]

Compared to his PASSIONS days I think Eric's aged VERY VERY nicely. And it helps he has a great personality.

[Vee]

Martsolf looked amazing then and now. Brady is never going to be de-aged no matter who plays him, neither are most characters.

6 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

But they don't see Eric's Brady or Martha's Belle or Brandon's Shawn as a 'problem' like some on here do. I mean, look at Dan/EJ. It is what it is at this point lol even though the horrible SORASing bothers me

It's not a question of de-aging Shawn and Belle at this point. They have an adult child, and just like E.J. it is what it is; you can never roll it back. (Just like when Patricia Bruder ended up with grandchildren on ATWT like a decade after being a teen heroine, but that was in the really extreme days) The problem with Belle is the actor and the writing for decades, and Shawn is an afterthought no matter who is in the role.

Edited October 10, 2021 by Vee

[gtru1981]

1 hour ago, Bright Eyes said:

The only problem I've had with Eric Martsolf ever being on the show is that with his casting they aged Brady way too much. I know this is DAYS, but I'm still going to hate every individual SORAS'ing blunder no matter what level of asinine, with EJ obviously being the stupidest.

This is true, they aged Brady 10 years older that the group he was suppose to be in.