B&B: December 2024 Discussion Thread

[soapfan770]

What I’ve always hated about B&B for the last 20, 30 years is how much Ridge can flip flops between these two with very little to no consequences for him yet either Brooke or Taylor always get punished and/or banished. It’s beyond disgusting. 

There was that rare moment where the two finally dumped him back in late 2022 which was great but of course just wasn’t going to last. 
 

Ridge 2.0 running off to Taylor 3.0 because he got his feelings hurt is gross and old, nobody asked for this.

Imagine if these three weren’t stuck in a constant on again off again  triangle since 1992 and had been allowed to flourish with other partners for an extended period ie Brooke with Thorne for years, or Bill, Ridge & Taylor having a long term marriage in the style of Tom & Margo on ATWT, or Taylor with James and Ridge meeting a brand new love interest who happens to be a rival designer like Syndey Penney’s character. So many, many, many, lost opportunities and wasted potential. 

[Soapsuds]

That's how I felt too.

The takeover story has so many holes and missing characters in it. Bradley just doesn't care anymore and just writes half a$$ stories that make no sense.

Edited December 20, 2024 by Soapsuds

[soapfan770]

It’s pathetic and absurd. 
 

If Ridge was really hurt and angry, why not rush to go confront Brooke? or at the very least leave a demanding text or voicemail they need to meet now. 

Reminds me of when Liam easily could have flipped on the lights upon seeing Thomas making out with the Hope mannequin, yet he cowardly chose to run off and have sex with Steffy instead. 
 

Just gross, unnecessary, not even rational tbh. 

[ranger1rg]

I can list dozens of problems with the other 3 soaps.

Still, none of them can compare with the mess that is BOLD. There is no worse show on daytime.

[ranger1rg]

Am I seeing things, or has the actor playing Zende gained a considerable amount of weight?

For a couple days, I've thought it was the shirt he's wearing, but now I wonder if he's packed on the pounds.

[AbcNbc247]

But like seriously though, Ridge is such a loser

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Edited December 20, 2024 by AbcNbc247

[Maxim]

He used to be mama's boy... now his daughter is the one he has a toxic co-dependency with. And for a man that is sooo dependent on women to do all the work for him and help him in every situation... he has the gall to call women worthless sluts and nasty little bitches. Love me a hypocrite

 

[BoldRestless]

That is a really good point.

 

I remember in one of JMW's early eps, when Ronn Moss was playing Ridge, they were at a board meeting and she was saying "dad, take your shirt off, you're so hot" so they do have a similar sick vibe as Ridge and Stephanie (but of course, without the layered writing and good acting).

[AbcNbc247]

He’s ridiculous. He’s like the straight guy equivalent of Leo Stark

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[Maxim]

Yes, that sick vibe is definitely apparent. Steffy has an insane need to keep Ridge in check and act like his defender from the Logans. Electra complex at it's finest. Envy of the other woman. It's much more common than people think. And most of the times it's expressed through insane emotional jealousy and controlling behavior. It's not directly sexual in nature.

And look at Taylor - she didn't even tell him - Wait, let's see if you really feel this way...  and No, I'm not going to be your instant microwave meal-substitute for the dish you are used to having every night. She saw Ridge going alone to his room with the bottle... and decided to join in. That to me... proves that she has no dignity. Like 0. Less than Brooke even.

This is a man that has cheated her so many times and deserted her at the altar more times than I can count... and she is still going Love me... just like that... Ready to put her feelings and BROKEN heart at risk again... for a cheap boozy penetration?. 

So... she should not be surprised when he leaves her at the altar again in 6 months or a year. She sold herself incredibly cheap. So disappointing what they did with Rebecca Budig - they gave her absolutely nothing, but scraps. This Taylor is a complete joke. From the bizarre broken heart and her ill chakra... to this latest twist... absolute NOTHING of a character. 

I don't know who that is... but if he is like Ridge... I consider myself lucky... not to know! 

[YRfan23]

Damn….i don’t remember that but that’s just wrong on so many levels…

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I just will really never understand Brad Bells way of thinking….this gross misogynistic, writing of his…and his inability to actually write something refreshing, outside of these triangles from hell…like why is he so obsessed with Ridge constantly flip flopping and treating both these women he loves like garbage. I’m beginning to think Thudley has had similar experiences as Ridge and really thinks he’s writing about himself…I’m not kidding! 
 

and Steffy really needs to STFU, she’s just as bad for even wanting her mom back with an abuser like her father, yet how surprising since she allowed herself to be in the same position her mother once was with Liam all those years…

[Maxim]

All she talks to her "husband" about... is some toxic garbage about how Logans are bad... how Sheila is dangerous - 24/7. Doesn't this woman have anything other on her mind? And the guy never says anything. Most of the time he just sits there and stares... not daring to say anything... since she is very easily triggered. 

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[YRfan23]

I'll say it, because there was a time I actually liked them, but I'm so OVER Finn and Steffy! I actually was thinking how much I wish they would revisit Bill/Steffy and this time Hope or Brooke can catch her in the act and finally hold something over her....It won't happen that way sadly....

[Maxim]

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[Maxim]

I've never liked them. I think JMW needs a more talented partner in her scenes. Sorry, but that's what I think. 

And I think Bradley needs to pull off a 2003 and give us a Nick moment for Brooke. And I don't mean Nick of course... but a new guy for her to meet and fall in love with. I just need to see Brooke finally move on. Her scenes with Hollis are her hottest material in the last 10 years. KKL is a chemistry magnet and it's such a waste for all this energy to go to... nothing. Don't you agree?