Is nobody going to mention the cringefest that is 'Carl Ivati'?

21 hours ago, janea4old said:

I would clarify that sometimes I think Vanessa fools around for fun in a positive way.    But other times I sense that she's actually unconsciously trying to demean herself as way of numbing some inner pain

I get your point, but I also know that if the roles were reversed -- if a man were screwing around on a woman this way -- everyone would be all "Off with his head!"

When I say Vanessa needs therapy, I'm actually being kind, because I could begin and end with the fact that she's a cheating slut.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by ranger1rg

2 hours ago, Soaplovers said:

She needs to learn to be honest with her husband about her lusty interests because being sex positive only works if you're not cheating on your spouse.

Thank you. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with sleeping around if your spouse actually knows about it. She’s just a cheating slut.

42 minutes ago, Aback said:

Is nobody going to mention the cringefest that is 'Carl Ivati'?

omg I completely missed that, but now when I see it typed here in your post, it's obvious icky cringe.

So now I just checked and Tomas said that -- on May 27 that he likes the author Carl Ivati.  He said it with sort of an accent, so I didn't catch the stupid joke or think about the spelling.   I remember when that aired, that I actually said to myself at the time, "I wonder if that's a Latin American author, and I will have to google him later."

And now I see your post, and I see. Well that's cringe, and I feel stupid to have fallen for it.

 

 

Edited June 7Jun 7 by janea4old

2 hours ago, Aback said:

Is nobody going to mention the cringefest that is 'Carl Ivati'?

I missed that. Dan Kroll mentioned it in his write-up on this week.

4 hours ago, janea4old said:

omg I completely missed that, but now when I see it typed here in your post, it's obvious icky cringe.

So now I just checked and Tomas said that -- on May 27 that he likes the author Carl Ivati.  He said it with sort of an accent, so I didn't catch the stupid joke or think about the spelling.   I remember when that aired, that I actually said to myself at the time, "I wonder if that's a Latin American author, and I will have to google him later."

And now I see your post, and I see. Well that's cringe, and I feel stupid to have fallen for it.

 

 

I remembered this as well, so I was surprised that Tomas didn't seem to know what Eva was talking about. 

7 hours ago, janea4old said:

This is (maybe) overly simplistic and nonsoapy, but
Doug needs to go to Gamblers Anonymous, to deal with the addictive neurological excitement hits that gambling gives him - and which control his life.

Vanessa needs to go to therapy to find ways to remain healthfully lusty and sex-positive, but to stay away from anyone who would demean her.

I would be happy for them to go their separate ways and get help for their own addictions.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by GLATWT88

52 minutes ago, GLATWT88 said:

I was surprised that Tomas didn't seen to know what Eva was talking about. 

Oh wow. After reading your post, I realized that they had "Carl Ivati" in the script AGAIN yesterday June 6.    Eva said she was reading his latest, and Tomas said "Work's been so busy, I haven't had time to get into his new series".
Then Eva proceeds to tell him that "the first book is called 'Mercy and Goodness' and it's all about how the couple first met and how they got separated".   She goes on and on about how great it is. And she says she has the book in her hotel room if he wants to borrow it. She says it has twists and turns.

And meanwhile Kat is snooping in Eva's room to look for the helmet and gloves, and finds the book and dismisses it as "basic".

I saw that whole scene -- but I wasn't paying attention to the name of the author.  And when Tomas said the name, I heard it in his accent so I didn't hear "carlivati".  II was mainly trying to see if the acting had improved with the actor playing Tomas, and I think he has improved somewhat.   I only see it when typed out.

So they had several scenes yesterday about a "Carl Ivati" book? 
Barf!

Well at least Kat had the good sense to dismiss it as "basic".

Ron Carlivati wrote the breakdown yesterday!   Featuring himself in it!

Addressing to the collective "you" whoever you may be:
Some of you, months ago, said Oh Ron is only doing breakdowns.  The story comes from MVJ, so he won't influence things, you said.

May 27 started it, with Christopher Dunn breakdown and Lynn Martin script.

But they didn't need to continue it June 6 with Carlivati breakdown and Jazmen Darnell Brown script.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by janea4old

Tamara Tunie reading that damn letter is exactly why I wish this show had more experienced actors.

1 hour ago, janea4old said:

Addressing to the collective "you" whoever you may be:
Some of you, months ago, said Oh Ron is only doing breakdowns.  The story comes from MVJ, so he won't influence things, you said.

May 27 started it, with Christopher Dunn breakdown and Lynn Martin script.

But they didn't need to continue it June 6 with Carlivati breakdown and Jazmen Darnell Brown script.

Breakdown writers can pitch stories and obviously they have influence over what is included in the breakdown but MVJ is the final decision maker. It depends on the faith you have in MVJ if you feel Carlivati is going to be a problem. I don't think a throwaway having a book author named after him is a sign he's taken over the show. Most people didn't even catch the reference.

On 6/3/2025 at 9:00 PM, Liberty City said:

I've noticed this several times in the past month, but Alex Alegria's (Tomas) jackets, from my perspective, seem to be tailored too tight in his arms, or Jeresa Featherstone is buying things to fight the other parts of his upper body. The smarter thing to do would be to buy something that fits his more athletic upper arms and tailor in the sides of the jackets. Because the ones he's been wearing recently do not fit him properly, they should not be bunching at the shoulders like that.

I think they’re desperately trying to cover his awful tattoos. But anyway them being unable to style short kings properly has been a major pet peeve of mine for a while now. 

On 6/4/2025 at 3:24 AM, ranger1rg said:

-- Tamara Tunie was good today, but can we hold back on handing out Emmys? I'm not seeing that yet.

I honestly don’t understand what some people expect from actors to even begin considering them for recognition. Let’s be real—awards mostly mean that an actor is respected by their peers and has some level of cultural relevance.

Actual judgment on the acting itself? That’s often secondary—highly subjective and shaped by the times.

On 6/7/2025 at 9:16 AM, Paul Raven said:

Too many characters were coupled up at the start.

As a tattoo hater I was surprised to see Tomas so inked. Don't find it attractive or sexy. I'm surprised an actor would do that as it's definitely a statement and may not be appropriate for some roles. Suppose they can cover if necessary.

I completely agree on both points. If you’re an actor or a dancer you shouldn’t get any tattoos (sorry not sorry). Tomas’ tattoos are ugly too.
And regarding the couples- you’re completely right. These writers are unable to write romance.
 

Further comments:

- Kat cannot be this dumb to keep tampering with evidence over and over again. And I’m officially not a fan of the actress—every time she’s in a scene with Leslie, she doesn’t seem intimidated at all. She plays it like comic relief, which is just too much, especially when paired with Leslie’s histrionics and over-the-top antics. Leslie is older, dangerous, and has literally been portrayed as homicidal—Kat should be at least a little scared.

• I also didn’t like Kat playing damsel in distress with the hotel manager. It gave off the same weird energy as Dani with the cop. I would’ve much preferred the version Paul Raven suggested, with her sneaking in through housekeeping.

• And yes, Dani again accused Hayley of faking the pregnancy—this time even specifying she might be using a pillow under her shirt. (No fake miscarriage being mentioned) I stand by my take: this is ridiculous writing. No one in the real world—except us, the chronically online soap watchers—would even think of such a conspiracy theory. Haley is no Beyoncé.

• What in the world was Chelsea wearing in her hair the other day? And this whole thing with Madison is beyond cringe. Chelsea’s coming off as needy and toxic—basically like every other Dupree.

• I’m glad the casino storyline is moving forward, but it’s still boring as hell. Honestly, I’d be so here for a plot twist where Vanessa and Doug take Joey out.

• The direction and editing lately have been rough. Abrupt cuts, weird pacing… something just feels off overall. There’s a strange uneasiness to how it’s all coming together.

• And finally: Tomas is too much of a saint. Where are the messy sluts when you need them? (Vanessa doesn’t count.)

@TaoboiI ran into Dani’s favorite party planner again tonight 😂

8 hours ago, Chris B said:

Breakdown writers can pitch stories and obviously they have influence over what is included in the breakdown but MVJ is the final decision maker. It depends on the faith you have in MVJ if you feel Carlivati is going to be a problem. I don't think a throwaway having a book author named after him is a sign he's taken over the show. Most people didn't even catch the reference.

It’s not about a lack of faith and trust in MVJ, it’s about a a lack of faith and trust in Ron Carlivati, who I think can be very sneaky and manipulative when he wants to be. 

And, all that “He’s just a breakdown writer” talk never changed my mind about anything, because at Days, it was “just a breakdown writer” that gave us some of the worst episodes I’ve ever seen. 

Edited June 8Jun 8 by AbcNbc247

5 hours ago, Aback said:

I think they’re desperately trying to cover his awful tattoos. But anyway them being unable to style short kings properly has been a major pet peeve of mine for a while now.

I don't, since they've clearly incorporated them into Tomas' storyline, and I happen to like his tattoos, but his jackets not fitting doesn't mean they're trying to cover his tattoos. The clothing overall isn't the issue; it's the fit. And I expect(ed) more from Jeresa Featherstone and her team. Very disappointed. He's the only male, overall, whose costume irritates me.

2 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

It’s not about a lack of faith and trust in MVJ, it’s about a a lack of faith and trust in Ron Carlivati, who I think can be very sneaky and manipulative when he wants to be. 

And, all that “He’s just a breakdown writer” talk never changed my mind about anything, because at Days, it was “just a breakdown writer” that gave us some of the worst episodes I’ve ever seen. 

Yeah when Jamey Giddens did breakdowns for DAYS, he would sometimes state in tweets that specific things were his idea that he had pitched to Ron.

Edited June 8Jun 8 by janea4old

1 hour ago, Liberty City said:

I don't, since they've clearly incorporated them into Tomas' storyline, and I happen to like his tattoos, but his jackets not fitting doesn't mean they're trying to cover his tattoos. The clothing overall isn't the issue; it's the fit. And I expect(ed) more from Jeresa Featherstone and her team. Very disappointed. He's the only male, overall, whose costume irritates me.

I think all the suits are fit too tight, except for Jon Lindstrom's. DC lawyers/doctors are not all LA fashion elites. Yes, maybe Tomas would have a more modern cut to his suit, but an established guy like Bill wouldn't go around looking like that lonely button on his jacket was ready to explode constantly.