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DAYS: Weekly Discussion; Week of May 19
Topic Started: May 19 2008, 03:03 AM (6,706 Views)
SoapGal1
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I think the show as all around pretty good today. I watched the whole thing without ff. It's becoming more common now for me to watch without ff, whereas, last year that's pretty much all I did.

Hating Lucas, but I get the feeling that's what we're suppose to do, loving NuJohn (especially his crack about EJ 'doing" Sami), Phillip/Chole are starting to grow on me (however I do think there would be enourmous chemistry with Phillip & Nicole)

All around good shows this week....I'm still loving the scenes with EJ/Sami earlier this week!!! :makeout:
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*crickets* Doesn't anyone have a comment on today's show?? I would, but I haven't watched it yet. :P
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Pearly_Moon
May 23 2008, 05:52 PM
*crickets* Doesn't anyone have a comment on today's show?? I would, but I haven't watched it yet. :P

I liked everything in today's ep. It seemed like an ensemble with people coming in and out of the Pub. The only things I disliked was Chelsea/Daniel and Lucas and Sami arguing for what seems like the umpteenth time.
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I'm watching Monday's US eppy as we speak. In two seconds Nicole has the best moment of the YEAR.

It's only lasts for a second but damn is it hilarious.
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Tripp
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Some parts of the show were good, some parts were bad.

As I stated in another thread, I really wish Abe and Lexie's problems were caused by Theo's behavioral issues as that would make so much more sense rather then Abe adjusting to Lexie being chief of staff. Even though I'm sure she's busier than usual (and especially given she wasn't practicing medicine for a year) the point is she's been the doctor in Salem for quite some time and I can't buy how he isn't able to handle her being paged over and over. It's what happens when you are married to a doctor just as Lexie has put up with Abe being called in for major events happening crime wise in town. Also, I wish the show had Abe focus on his rightful distrust of Lexie talking to a hot doctor rather then being upset she blabbed about their personal problems. And I do think that Daniel is too touchy feely with Lexie for just being friends. If anyone noticed (I'm sure just me) that when Abe interrupted them, Lexie and Daniel were oddly caressing each others hands at the counter. The camera didn't zoom in on it so I guess we weren't supposed to notice but it was weird. It's one thing for Lexie to pat Daniel's hand when she walked away from him at the cafe, but I felt that was a bit much.

How hilarious is it that Chloe is calling out Philip for trolling girls on campus (yet the show completely ignores the improperness of a successful surgeon being interested in a sorority girl)? I don't care for Chloe at all but I did like her scenes with EJ today.

The Lumi vs Ejami stuff is already getting old to me. I felt calmer Lucas was easier to digest today but it's ridiculous for him to threaten Sami with taking their daughter away when he can't even walk 10 feet past the door (as well as no judge in town would give custody to an ex convict under house arrest).

Not sure what the point of was for Chelsea and Daniel to have the same conversation as the other day except this time with their clothes on. Nice that Chelsea mentioned Nick treated her the way she wanted to be treated by Daniel but I'm so ready for them to just GET THIS OVER WITH it's not even funny.

Is it wrong I wished Roman would have taken John up on his offer of taking Marlena's portrait off the wall? Oh how I wish he had.
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I liked Morgan.

And Cydney Kelley did a good enough job with the dialogue that I turned the show off twice within the first half hour - make it the first 15 minutes... After the third time turning it off I put it back on to see the credits... (and I sure won't be watching it on Soapnet).
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May 23 2008, 06:09 PM
I'm watching Monday's US eppy as we speak. In two seconds Nicole has the best moment of the YEAR.

It's only lasts for a second but damn is it hilarious.

Damn it I want to see Mondays show! I want to see John karate chop Roman lmao :P
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May 23 2008, 03:23 PM
Some parts of the show were good, some parts were bad.

As I stated in another thread, I really wish Abe and Lexie's problems were caused by Theo's behavioral issues as that would make so much more sense rather then Abe adjusting to Lexie being chief of staff. Even though I'm sure she's busier than usual (and especially given she wasn't practicing medicine for a year) the point is she's been the doctor in Salem for quite some time and I can't buy how he isn't able to handle her being paged over and over. It's what happens when you are married to a doctor just as Lexie has put up with Abe being called in for major events happening crime wise in town. Also, I wish the show had Abe focus on his rightful distrust of Lexie talking to a hot doctor rather then being upset she blabbed about their personal problems. And I do think that Daniel is too touchy feely with Lexie for just being friends. If anyone noticed (I'm sure just me) that when Abe interrupted them, Lexie and Daniel were oddly caressing each others hands at the counter. The camera didn't zoom in on it so I guess we weren't supposed to notice but it was weird. It's one thing for Lexie to pat Daniel's hand when she walked away from him at the cafe, but I felt that was a bit much.

How hilarious is it that Chloe is calling out Philip for trolling girls on campus (yet the show completely ignores the improperness of a successful surgeon being interested in a sorority girl)? I don't care for Chloe at all but I did like her scenes with EJ today.

The Lumi vs Ejami stuff is already getting old to me. I felt calmer Lucas was easier to digest today but it's ridiculous for him to threaten Sami with taking their daughter away when he can't even walk 10 feet past the door (as well as no judge in town would give custody to an ex convict under house arrest).

Not sure what the point of was for Chelsea and Daniel to have the same conversation as the other day except this time with their clothes on. Nice that Chelsea mentioned Nick treated her the way she wanted to be treated by Daniel but I'm so ready for them to just GET THIS OVER WITH it's not even funny.

Is it wrong I wished Roman would have taken John up on his offer of taking Marlena's portrait off the wall? Oh how I wish he had.

I agree some parts were good and the rest was bad.

I am so sick and tired of the Ej/Sami/Lucas storyline already. Their fighting and then kissing, then fighting again. Get it over with already.

The Phillip/Morgan stuff I loved it.

The Daniel/Chelsea stuff I agree was worthless, why talk about the same shit again. I so want this couple to be over with FAST. But I think it was real nice how she mentioned Nick treating her the way she wants to be treated.

I loved the Daniel/Lexi scenes.

The Abe/Lexi scenes I agree with you.

I don't like that Marlena portrait either.
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After all... tomorrow is another day!

why is lexie telling dr. tan all this stuff? when was the last time lexie hung out with hope? didn't they used to be bffs once upon a time? hell marlena was her bud too. And Celeste! WEHT Tanya Boyd? Damn I miss Celeste. Anyway... oh well. i guess i don't mind if this is somehow setting up lexie steal away dr. tan from chelsea. hahaha at abe's face seeing Dr. Tan and Lexie though. Abe and Lexie's drama is pretty real and extremely well-acted, but at the same time I don't want to watch it because I am attached to both of these characters and actors and they have been through the wringer so many times it's to the point I don't understand why they even bother trying to make their relationship work. I kind of wish they were put out of their misery and just freed to be single, yet that didn't have to result in either actor being fired. Is that too much to ask?

I thought Marlena and Sami's heart to heart was odd, and not just because I have a 10-year-old shirt exactly like the silver one Marlena was wearing and part of the time I started wondering how old her shirt was. How exactly did these two have a heart-to-heart about being confused about her feelings for two men and getting caught sleeping with EJ without talking about Marlena's own issues with John and Roman and how Sami held Marlena's adultery against her for so many years? While I don't want this triangle to totally rehash John/Marlena/Roman, I did think a nod to history there would be appropriate since they have been pretty good about tapping into that lately. And as a shrink and mother how was Marlena so calm and detached about what Sami had done and what she was feeling? I mean I guess she sort of nudged her toward Lucas, but it just was kind of weird how she didn't ask more questions or analyze her more. Then again I guess Marlena never was as interested in her kids as she was herself. LOL. But anyway between that and the Rolf scene (though I do love this side of him) it really hit me today how much Sami needs a friend whom she does not have sex with especially now that Belle is gone. Too bad Chris from the gym was temporary. I wish Sami could get a nanny or something to be buds with since she's made enemies of pretty much every other girl left in Salem, well except Ava I guess. But still... I want something for her, be it a friendship with Ava or Anna or Celeste or Morgan or Stephanie. SOMEBODY. Hell Chelsea should get a job babysitting the twins for the summer if she could pull herself away from stalking Dr. Tan 24/7. At the very least, Chelsea could probably get out of the deal some psycho stalking tips from Sami from her Austin-obsessed days.

I actually didn't mind Lucas at all today even though he did get a bit yelly part of the time. I think DHi is moving the character for me towards a love to hate sort of thing rather than just a hate to hate thing I had throughout HS's entire reign. I even snickered at a couple of his quips ("Nicole-Nicole?" "my ex-slut?"). It was quite ridiculous when he asked EJ to move out, but it was also ridiculous when EJ claimed he never shot anyone. I'd like to think that was just a flash of devilish EJ who to the very end of his BSC story arc denied he shot John, but then again it was probably just bad writing. I guess Lucas's "Not lately" left that open to interpretation. But anyway Lumi is not annoying me anywhere near as much as I thought it would, although their kisses still gross me out. Too much slurpage.

While I love all the JKJ screen time, I do very much wish these John-Phillip showdowns had a bit more Victor for balance. I just don't buy Phillip as Jawn's equal yet. Not sure how I feel about Phorgan. The Chloe jealousy was sort of amusing and it was fun that EJ is getting to escape Lumi/DiMera island and interact with all of Salem now. I could see EJ and Chloe as friends but I don't think Chloe brings much chem to that matchup even if she brings the pretty as always.

marlena sure was friendly with roman, wasn't she? and Jawn sure was jealous wasn't he? hmmm. i actually can deal with martox redux, but if and only if it coincides with kaman redux and concludes with a Marlena-Kate Dynasty-style catfight where they collapse in a pool. I've always wanted those two to have one of those knock down dragdown fights, especially after Kate's involvement last May in both trying to stop Lucas and Sami's wedding AND helping RoidRagePhillip hunt down Belle and Shawn at Tinda Lao and almost get them all killed. Anyway, I'm so angry that it looks like Jawn is getting set up by those damn Kiriakii, especially after he had that funny snark on the Glamour Shot poster. FREE JAWN BLACK.
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Hard to discuss something you're not watching. I read summaries and I'm not interested in watching at all.

Wake me when it gets interesting again. Such a shame because this week started off so great. Some hot EJami sex after Sami/EJ discussed the pink elephant in the room! Now it is back to boring and rehashing old crap that's been rehashed again and again already. Count me out for now as I work for a living.
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I totally enjoyed Fridays show, such great use of the ensemble cast..This episode featured so many characters: Abe, Lexie, Daniel, John, Marlena, Roman, Sami, EJ, Lucas, Rolf, Chelsea, Morgan, Phillip and Chloe...And the whole show just looked so nice..The scenes were so bright, and everyone looked fabulous (especially Morgan and Chloe)..

I seriously had a smile on my face watching this episode, as there were so many great moments..Here's a few..
-John asking Roman if he wanted a portrait of Marlena as well..
-Lucas doing the British accent and making fun of EJ
-EJ looking damm sexy in that black tank top
-Sami immediately getting jealous of Nicole's gift for EJ and Lucas picking up on it
-Sami getting comforted by Rolf, when he told her it was cheap Wine.. (i just love their scenes together, its so nice that Sami finally has a friend!!!)
-Sami and Lucas having their heart to heart at the end and being honest with each other..(great acting by Ali and Bryan)...
-Chelsea pointing out that Phillip was totally checking Morgan out
-Chloe introducing herself to Morgan and hounding Phillip for hitting on college girls
- Chloe and EJ sharing a scene (nice way to test their chemistry)..
-Daniel and Lexie's friendship and Daniel avoiding answering personal questions..

Also i'm loving this Abe and Lexie storyline...Its such a treat finally seeing James and Renee having an actual storyline....and with all they've been through the past few years (the affairs, Lexie's disappearance, Theo, the job promotions) it makes since that they would be having problems..Looking forward to seeing this story continue..And even though i do like Abe and Lexie together, I would be perfectly fine if they decided to amicably split when all is said and done..I really think there is potential for Daniel and Lexie to be a hot couple, but i don't want another affair..
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Best part of Wednesdays show :D

Anna: The 80s is over
Tony: Amen
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IMissAremid
May 23 2008, 11:13 PM
I thought Marlena and Sami's heart to heart was odd, and not just because I have a 10-year-old shirt exactly like the silver one Marlena was wearing and part of the time I started wondering how old her shirt was. How exactly did these two have a heart-to-heart about being confused about her feelings for two men and getting caught sleeping with EJ without talking about Marlena's own issues with John and Roman and how Sami held Marlena's adultery against her for so many years? While I don't want this triangle to totally rehash John/Marlena/Roman, I did think a nod to history there would be appropriate since they have been pretty good about tapping into that lately. And as a shrink and mother how was Marlena so calm and detached about what Sami had done and what she was feeling? I mean I guess she sort of nudged her toward Lucas, but it just was kind of weird how she didn't ask more questions or analyze her more. Then again I guess Marlena never was as interested in her kids as she was herself. LOL. But anyway between that and the Rolf scene (though I do love this side of him) it really hit me today how much Sami needs a friend whom she does not have sex with especially now that Belle is gone. Too bad Chris from the gym was temporary. I wish Sami could get a nanny or something to be buds with since she's made enemies of pretty much every other girl left in Salem, well except Ava I guess. But still... I want something for her, be it a friendship with Ava or Anna or Celeste or Morgan or Stephanie. SOMEBODY. Hell Chelsea should get a job babysitting the twins for the summer if she could pull herself away from stalking Dr. Tan 24/7. At the very least, Chelsea could probably get out of the deal some psycho stalking tips from Sami from her Austin-obsessed days.

I actually didn't mind Lucas at all today even though he did get a bit yelly part of the time. I think DHi is moving the character for me towards a love to hate sort of thing rather than just a hate to hate thing I had throughout HS's entire reign. I even snickered at a couple of his quips ("Nicole-Nicole?" "my ex-slut?"). It was quite ridiculous when he asked EJ to move out, but it was also ridiculous when EJ claimed he never shot anyone. I'd like to think that was just a flash of devilish EJ who to the very end of his BSC story arc denied he shot John, but then again it was probably just bad writing. I guess Lucas's "Not lately" left that open to interpretation. But anyway Lumi is not annoying me anywhere near as much as I thought it would, although their kisses still gross me out. Too much slurpage.

While I love all the JKJ screen time, I do very much wish these John-Phillip showdowns had a bit more Victor for balance. I just don't buy Phillip as Jawn's equal yet. Not sure how I feel about Phorgan. The Chloe jealousy was sort of amusing and it was fun that EJ is getting to escape Lumi/DiMera island and interact with all of Salem now. I could see EJ and Chloe as friends but I don't think Chloe brings much chem to that matchup even if she brings the pretty as always.

marlena sure was friendly with roman, wasn't she? and Jawn sure was jealous wasn't he? hmmm. i actually can deal with martox redux, but if and only if it coincides with kaman redux and concludes with a Marlena-Kate Dynasty-style catfight where they collapse in a pool. I've always wanted those two to have one of those knock down dragdown fights, especially after Kate's involvement last May in both trying to stop Lucas and Sami's wedding AND helping RoidRagePhillip hunt down Belle and Shawn at Tinda Lao and almost get them all killed. Anyway, I'm so angry that it looks like Jawn is getting set up by those damn Kiriakii, especially after he had that funny snark on the Glamour Shot poster. FREE JAWN BLACK.

Actually, I can kinda understand why Marlena and Sami can't dicuss the John/Marlena/Roman triangle. No matter how much Sami has forgiven J&M about the affair, It still affects her pretty deeply. I notice in the scenes that her and John were having a couple of weeks ago that she still blames John for being the cause of her family being broken up.So, I can see it being to sensitive a subject to be dicuss between them.

IMO, the reason why I think she has no one to talk about her feelings with Ej, is because I don't think the writers know what to call the relationship between Ej and Sami yet. ( I think there're just testing the waters to see where this will go)Sure, there're saying she has feelings for Ej and that he's been there for her. But she's also saying if Lucas wouldn't have sent her that email she wouldn't have moved on with someone else. I don't know, the writing is all over the place this storyline so who knows where it's going right now?

BITE YOUR TONGUE! NO J/M/R REDUX! How many times have we went down that road? It will never work! Josh and Dee have zero romantic chemistry between each other. I like them as friends, but that's all I can see between them. Hopefully, the writers won't go down that road again.

I agree, Victor should be more of a major player in this story between between John/Philip.
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May 24 2008, 10:14 AM


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IMO, the reason why I think she has no one to talk  about her feelings with Ej, is because I don't think the writers know what to call the relationship between Ej and Sami yet. ( I think there're just testing the waters to see where this will go)Sure, there're saying she has feelings for Ej and that he's been there for her. But she's also saying if Lucas wouldn't have sent her that email she wouldn't have moved on with someone else. I don't know, the writing is all over the place this storyline so who knows where it's  going right now?



Ding, ding,ding, we have a winner!!!! :hail:
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Kev, IA with all that you and was with you smiling while watching Friday's eppy. I LOL when Lucas responded to Sami saying oh you mean my ex-slut.

I can't believe I enjoy the Rolf/Sami scenes, Will Utay can actually play comedy/comforting scenes well.

It was nice seeing so many characters all week, I think just about everyone was on this week. The balance has been much better as of late.
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I hate how Lucas has been talking to Sami. He dumped her so he has no right to call her a cheater and a whore. However, I must admit I relish his abuse because it becomes quickly apparent during this dialogue who the writer wants the rooting couple to be, and that is clearly Ejami. The one thing though that turned my stomache was seeing Sami later suck ass to this very abusive man. I guess this just shows Sami right now as before is torn between two men. I do love though that we have Sami somewhat admitting this fact. I enjoyed how she flashed more jealously towards Nicole's pursuit of Ej right in front of Lucas, and I very much enjoyed her sticking up for Ej to Lucas whether Ej was present or not. I hate the fact Lucas may once again snatch a child from Sami, I feel that makes the character impossible to like and in itself is a repeat of the past...However, in the end it will be just one more thing to push Ejami together so I say...Go for it Higley.

Rolf and Sami's relationship is really growing on me. I loved how he tried to cheer her up about Nicole's pursuit of Ej by saying the wine she gave him was paint thinner. lol I always felt Sami needed a flawed BBF who would be a shoulder to cry on...how funny that it may turn out to be Stenfano's Dr. Frankenstein. ..Our own scary Mr. Belvedeire.


I enjoyed the scenes I saw of Nicole, Ej , Chloe and Phillip at the pub. I love how they are shaking up the cast and making the interactions in Salem more natural. I am really enjoying the 30-somethings sls.
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