On the one hand, I liked that Chanel and Jada were given the opportunity to discuss racism from their perspective.  So often we see racism and homophobia stories that are only about becoming empowered in the face of being victimized.  However, both women talked about enduring issues that aren't simply resolved by punishing a single evil or ignorant person.

Yet, I think what rings hollow about today's script is that they only seem to discuss race once a year. 

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I actually wouldn’t mind that, mostly because it could put him at odds with EJ, the D.A

Seriously, how in the world did E.J. end up being the DA, lol?

3 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

With Ron writing it? Forget it! It will be a disaster!

I agree.

3 hours ago, carolineg said:

It almost sounded like today was the first time he figured out he and Chanel were an interracial couple.

I guess Johnny doesn't see color?  *shrug*

5 minutes ago, Khan said:

Seriously, how in the world did E.J. end up being the DA, lol?

 

 

1 hour ago, Khan said:

I guess Johnny doesn't see color?  *shrug*

I'm white, but honestly, I cringe when I hear a white person say "I don't see color." I just think it's clueless at best and ignorant at worst. I hope they never have Johnny say something like that.

 

1 hour ago, Khan said:

I guess Johnny doesn't see color?  *shrug*

Probably.   I don't think Johnny connects any dots easily.  It was just funny the way CB delivered the dialogue.  Like, wait?  People are racist still in 2024?  I had no idea lol *shruggy shoulders**  I love you babe and that's all that matters...

50 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Probably.   I don't think Johnny connects any dots easily.  It was just funny the way CB delivered the dialogue.  Like, wait?  People are racist still in 2024?  I had no idea lol *shruggy shoulders**  I love you babe and that's all that matters...

It also makes it funnier if you know Carson Boatman's partner is also a black woman.

7 minutes ago, Bright Eyes said:

It also makes it funnier if you know Carson Boatman's partner is also a black woman.

I thought his wife was Filipino?  I could be wrong, though.   

1 hour ago, carolineg said:

I thought his wife was Filipino?  I could be wrong, though.   

Okay, very embarrassing on my part. My bad.

2 hours ago, ranger1rg said:

I just think it's clueless at best and ignorant at worst.

I agree.

2 hours ago, carolineg said:

I don't think Johnny connects any dots easily.

I love how we've turned Johnny into a quintessential himbo, lol.

Ron Carlivati needs to lean into that more and make Johnny basically the Chrissy Snow of Salem.

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20 minutes ago, Khan said:

I agree.

I love how we've turned Johnny into a quintessential himbo, lol.

Ron Carlivati needs to lean into that more and make Johnny basically the Chrissy Snow of Salem.

And johnny has his boat scene from the opening and closing credits like Chrissy..

 

1 hour ago, Khan said:

I agree.

I love how we've turned Johnny into a quintessential himbo, lol.

Ron Carlivati needs to lean into that more and make Johnny basically the Chrissy Snow of Salem.

In theory EJ and Sami are quite smart, but perhaps it's a generational gap.  Lol.  I don't even mind it.  It's sort of funny and likable.  

Today was a strange one.

I’m not really sure about the way Sloan was written. It almost seemed out of character for her. Her guilt over what’s happened makes sense but she’s never seemed like the type to be intimidated by anyone, not even Marlena. And what was this implication that John and Marlena could be judgmental all about? Maybe this was written around the time that the BTS troubles were reaching their fever pitch. 

I wouldn’t mind Sloan’s guilt driving her to become an alcoholic. Even though I still would have preferred her guilt driving her to sleep with Dimitri 😂😂

And I’m not sure about Harris either. His anti-Dimera attitude seemed to come out of nowhere. Were his feelings for Ava really that deep already?

I’m glad that Alex finally apologized to Justin though. I hope we get some more insight into the way he’s been feeling. 

10 hours ago, Khan said:

Seriously, how in the world did E.J. end up being the DA, lol?

I’m still wondering when he even got his law degree 😂😂

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I’m still wondering when he even got his law degree 😂😂

Hasn't EJ always been a lawyer?  I mean, after his stint as a racecar driver, of course.  

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Today was a strange one.

I’m not really sure about the way Sloan was written. It almost seemed out of character for her. Her guilt over what’s happened makes sense but she’s never seemed like the type to be intimidated by anyone, not even Marlena. And what was this implication that John and Marlena could be judgmental all about? Maybe this was written around the time that the BTS troubles were reaching their fever pitch. 

I always get a kick out of seeing especially actresses play drunk & this was in no way a disappointment. Sloan totally got snockered in record time & made an absolute & utter fool of herself. It made perfect sense to me that she worked herself up ahead of time worrying about the kind of impression she'd be making with Marlena & John, although, perhaps it was really just Marlena that she was worried about. She wouldn't be the first woman to be afraid of her husband's mother disapproving of her. For her part in things Marlena is just well put together & calm & unruffled & on top of all that, she's a shrink to practically the entire community. And, of course, we know that Sloan is suffering under the weight of a huge guilty conscience. She clearly was puzzled at Sloan's behavior but then so was Eric! 

I was discussing Fired Guy still being in the closing credits with someone & trying to compute. Alarr was fired on Aug. 4th & they keep 6 months of show in the can, so, counting on my fingers, that comes to Feb. 4th. @JAS0N47 does that sound right?

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I wouldn’t mind Sloan’s guilt driving her to become an alcoholic. Even though I still would have preferred her guilt driving her to sleep with Dimitri 😂😂

Yep, we could easily see Sloan slugging down wine at every opportunity! But, you've gotta give up on this Dimitri dream with him gone with no sign of a return. 

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

And I’m not sure about Harris either. His anti-Dimera attitude seemed to come out of nowhere. Were his feelings for Ava really that deep already?

I guess I didn't take it as an anti-DiMera attitude. Don't you figure they conducted the raid based on a tip?!! They'd have had to have something like that to be able to get a search warrant. 

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I’m glad that Alex finally apologized to Justin though. I hope we get some more insight into the way he’s been feeling. 

Absolutely! And, how brilliant of Justin to get him out of that adult jail. Rehab & group therapy & all of that is gonna be very hard on Tate but it's still so much better than the danger of his being in an adult jail. 

3 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I’m still wondering when he even got his law degree 😂😂

I figure he got a law degree to go along with an MBA, from a business point of view. 

Well, I thought today was another good DAYS. 

8 hours ago, carolineg said:

In theory EJ and Sami are quite smart

Speaking of when EJ became a lawyer, there was that time during a prior writer's strike that he forgot he was a US citizen and almost got deported, which may explain some of Johnny's himbo tendencies.

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