10 minutes ago, Toups said:

I've been enjoying AnnaLynne as "Abby."  The last time I saw her acting was on the 90210 reboot and she wasn't that good, so she's definitely improved over the last 10+ years.  I'm actually intrigued by this storyline. 

This is where I am also. 

Whenever I've tried to watch, I just get distracted by her acne cheek scars. HD can be really unforgiving. 

You don't often see someone on screen with acne scars - everyone has "perfect" skin.  I'm someone who's been cursed with bad skin and it's something that's never going to go away, unfortunately, so when I saw AnnaLynne on screen with those scars, it made me proud of her because I know how insecure one can get and how emotionally draining it can be at times.  Thank you, AnnaLynne, for showing your strength by not letting those negative thoughts and feelings get in the way of you pursuing your acting career.  Thank you for showing something real about you.  It means a lot.

It makes no sense for the story. Abby came out of plastic surgery sporting new acne scars?!

4 hours ago, Jdee43 said:

It makes no sense for the story. Abby came out of plastic surgery sporting new acne scars?!

Then perhaps it throws some doubt on the plastic surgery story's veracity!

17 hours ago, Jdee43 said:

Whenever I've tried to watch, I just get distracted by her acne cheek scars. HD can be really unforgiving. 

Yikes. This is sad.

No words for posts like this.

18 hours ago, Jdee43 said:

Whenever I've tried to watch, I just get distracted by her acne cheek scars. HD can be really unforgiving. 

I certainly get that there can be things so distracting to you that it pulls you out of the moment. But, personally I have not noticed anything about her looks at all. 

As if AnnaLynne's minor skin issues are the reason the Abby story is unbelievable.   That's the major hole in the story.  Lol.  Give the woman a break!  

I apologize for getting on the actress about something that she has no control over.  I'm sorry. 

Edited August 20, 20241 yr by Jdee43

This is really awful. Multiple posts about something completely out of an actresses hands. And tbh I didn’t even notice.

40 minutes ago, Jdee43 said:

I apologize for getting on the actress about something that she no control over.  I'm sorry. 

A good thought!!  

Connie and Melinda, Skip

I’m glad that Jennifer was smart at the beginning and immediately suspected that something was up about “Abigail”. A mother always knows.

Too bad that Jack and Chad managed to change her mind. The writers should have had Jennifer keep having those doubts. Not only would it have been a good dynamic for this storyline but it would have kept Jack and Jennifer on the canvas and a part of it, which they really should be. 

I will say that Jennifer’s meltdown seemed a little out of character though. 

The Gabi/Stefan/Ava confrontation was good too. Cherie Jimenez conveyed the anger and the heartbreak pretty well, even though I wish there had been more heartbreak written into the script. I’m curious as to where they’re all gonna go from here, especially Ava, since she basically has no part anymore. 

Edited August 19, 20241 yr by AbcNbc247

On 8/17/2024 at 12:11 PM, AbcNbc247 said:

Don’t wanna end up drinking the Kool-Aid 😂😂😂

Would not let that happen.

Back from vacation 4/10

Gotta love the classic trope of Connie confessing everything to her dying victim.  Going on about 'here's why I did it', and 'here's how I did it'.  As if explaining the motive and opportunity to the audience will help this ridiculous story make sense.  It still feels as if we are blowing through plotlines, but if Connie survives this twist, I am going to be very annoyed.

I'm also consistently amused that faux-Abby (Fabby?) was stuck in a rundown apartment, but she's got a heck of blow out hairdo, and some banging outfits.  Didn't anyone notice her using her Amazon-prime account to buy a Dyson Airwrap and some form-fitting dresses and robes?  Why doesn't anyone in the soap universe own a set of luggage?

I also thought nu-Gabi knocked it out of the park today.  To me, she is now officially just 'Gabi' and I am dropping the 'nu' from all further references. 

The specificity of Boston feels so random.  We've re-established that they are close to Chicago when Johnny talked about jobs in entertainment.  Yet, there seems to be an hourly shuttle between Salem and Boston where Jack, Jennifer, Bo, Hope, Shawn, Belle, Ben, Ciara, and their two kids lives.  That's a lot of characters in one place off-screen.  Do Mike, Nancy, Joy, Chloe, and Parker live in New York or Massachusetts?

Edited August 19, 20241 yr by j swift

So is Melinda dead?