BTG: February 2025 Discussion Thread

[Errol]

Smitty's official name is Bradley “Smitty” Smith, with "Smitty" being a derivative of his last name.

[titan1978]

Didn’t one of the early character bios say she enjoyed cocaine here and there or something along those lines?

[Chris B]

Thank you! I can't wait to see them and see the chemistry with their parents.

I get that, but I've never heard of a white person being called Smitty and Smith is a very common last name so I feel like I would've heard that at some point. I've only heard that nickname associated with Black people.

[John]

That blon̈d lady who looks 40 is Ashley's mom

Edited February 25 by John

[Cheap21]

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They JUMPED with the quickness!

[Liberty City]

Age is also, realistically, a non-point in daytime television. 

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 Suspension of belief is needed, honestly. And per the casting breakdown, the children (then-twins) were adopted seven years ago, so after today's episode, one was adopted at nine and one was adopted at ten.

Honestly, the casting breakdown name of "Daniel" is what should have been kept. Perhaps "Smitty" came from his formal journalism career?

[Errol]

Totally understand but let's keep in mind he is married to a Black man and has Black children, or mixed race depending on where they are going with the story, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's where "Smitty" is primarily used/referenced. We'll see how he's referred when he interacts with non-Dupree-related individuals like people from work.

Yes, she is. When I saw her she kinda reminded me of Tamara Clatterbuck from The Youn and the Restless in terms of looks.

Glad you saw what I saw. I like suits and glasses. That is all.

[Cheap21]

I get that but the implication from that exchange is that they've had the kids for a while. IMO, they look too young to be parents for teens. 

[Errol]

I love that this is the same day even though it's episode two and we're on outfit number three for Dani -- I'm including the undergarments she wore before changing into the blue suit.

[MontyB]

This might not be popular, but I like Bill. He has me cracking up and he's shady as all get out.

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Edited February 25 by MontyB

[DemetriKane]

Right, they look early 20s.

[Liberty City]

Outfit four: she wore something different at the start of the first episode while in the kitchen. 

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[Errol]

Mike Manning is 37, turning 38 this year.

[Chris B]

He gives me JR Ewing with the levity he has in his scenes. With Haley I feel like she's naive but Bill knows he's a jerk and just doesn't care. I love that! Much like with JR, I imagine it's going to make his enemies hate him even more which is going to be gold for us.

[John]

These recurring characters have depth and are fun