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SOW: Rafe's Ex-Love; July 14th issue; Article Summary
Topic Started: Jul 1 2009, 10:45 AM (13,618 Views)
samixxx
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daisy132
Jul 4 2009, 01:52 PM
pspcindy
Jul 4 2009, 01:26 PM

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If Eric Martsolf was playing Rafe I might have a different opinion. EM is a laidback actor but he can convey emotions. It is so sad to me that EM has had next to no story while GG has been shoved at us constantly and still fails to make this story realistic. The theory of the storyline is not really bad it is the execution that stinks. AS tries to hard to make up for the void opposite her, imo. That just highlights the problems with this couple.


I agree 100% with this post. And, you know, the irony is that they DID consider EM for the casting of Rafe. The only thing is that GG couldn't possibly be cast as Brady, looking hispanic.
And yes, AS is trying hard to promote him. Too hard.
Since Santo was Italian and was John's father and Isabella had Greek heritage, I don't see a problem with Galen playing the role.

I am glad that Galen was casted as Rafe, because I love the chemistry between Ali and Galen. :wub: And I love that Ali seems to be So happy with the current story.
Edited by samixxx, Jul 5 2009, 01:54 AM.
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Ellie
Jul 1 2009, 10:45 AM
SOW concludes by asking if Sami needs protection from the man who's said he'll protect her...


Dr. Rhi suggests the following protection methods to be used simultaneously.


For Rafe I suggest.....

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And for Sami I suggest this......

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Nicole Walker


"And as far as what the writers did to Ejami that was even worse. They are beyond believable redemption as a couple IMO. Safe have not had anything disgusting or twisted happen between them which makes them easy to root for IMO. The writers could write something sick into their storyline so I can't root for them any more but what I see on my screens with them now is nothing like that"

Exactly. Safe is different from Ejami and Ejole. If they keep up the good writing for them and the consistency with Sami, the fanbase will continue to grow. I'm actually surprised they took off as well as they did. Right now nothing but positive things about Safe and Ali seems to like them which is also a plus.
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daisy132
Jul 1 2009, 12:00 PM
Another "much to do about nothing" week. We all know that Rafe is a goodie-goodie. Emily's death was an accident, no doubt. There is no way that Rafe is anything more than Luis. Heck, they're even giving him a temper. When are they going to cast Fancy or Sheridan? Corday already brought in the Passions audience. Bring on one of his love interests and we have it made. We can all have the couples we want, and all be happy viewers.
Except this isn't Passions and I didn't sign up to watch Passions. It's bad enough that show lasted nine years, why do we have to be subjected to a rerun? lol
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Nicole Walker


Oh yes bring back Sheridan and Fancy and then we can have circus. Luis had three wait four women fighting over him. You know what Fancy and Sami would be great as adversaries.
Edited by Nicole Walker, Jul 5 2009, 03:41 AM.
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SpriteEyes
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Taelyn
Jul 2 2009, 11:45 PM
pspcindy
Jul 2 2009, 07:17 AM
Why in the world is Tomlin continuing to shove this nonactor at the audience?

Rafe is duller than Austin Reed. And I don't care one bit about his backstory. Frankly, the stuffed cat on Y&R emotes more than this guy.

ets-thanks Ellie!
Because most of us who are not Ejamis really enjoy them together.
Ejami like it or not is not the only viable or desirable option.. And SAFE have many fans rooting for them and involved and loving their story.. They Love the possibilities, and the relationship makes more sense.
Also.. They must have very devoted fans too.
They have won SOD's favorite couple 7 weeks STRAIGHT..

Now its true that Ejamis dont care for him/them and always find fault and ways to insult.. But that opinion is not Universal, and contrary to many Ejami's belief it may not even be the opinion of the Majority of viewers.
While many sites may have strong numbers favoring EJ, this is truly just a drop in the bucket.. 1000.00's of viewers have never even heard of these online sites.

So no matter how loudly Ejami's online cry Ugghh and No.. and foul.. TPTB must be getting positive feedback too. Thats why you have to endure what you hate.. much like I had to do watching every bizarre forced, make me gag and wanna throw up moment between Ejami, and that Santo/Colleen saga.. Now THAT.. was a sleeper.. and some of the worst acting Ive ever seen from James Scott.
I wouldn't crow too much about any contests from SOD, Kate and Mickey have also won it, it's easily spammed.

Rafe might be interesting if we'd found out about him before the writers automatically decided to put him with Sami. There was no development, we may as well be watching Luis.

I wonder how many are Safe fans and how many are Galen fans and would be just as diehard if Rafe was Nicole's bodyguard and they ended up together (and who knows, they may still).

I also think it would make more sense for Sami to rebound with Lucas or Austin than with Rafe.
Edited by SpriteEyes, Jul 5 2009, 08:54 AM.
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daisy132


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Jul 5 2009, 02:18 AM
Ellie
Jul 1 2009, 10:45 AM
SOW concludes by asking if Sami needs protection from the man who's said he'll protect her...


Dr. Rhi suggests the following protection methods to be used simultaneously.


For Rafe I suggest.....

Posted Image


And for Sami I suggest this......

Posted Image


AND


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:applause: :applause: :applause: :roflol: :roflol: :roflol:

Thank you for a good laugh!! True, so true!!
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daisy132


Nicole Dimera
Jul 5 2009, 03:40 AM
Oh yes bring back Sheridan and Fancy and then we can have circus. Luis had three wait four women fighting over him. You know what Fancy and Sami would be great as adversaries.
I wouldn't put it past them. I'm still waiting for Rafe to say "Sami, my real name is Luis Lope-Fitzgerald". Hey didn't anyone find it funny that Rafe's ex's name is Emily? That's the name of the actress that played Fancy. Emily Harper.
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Jul 5 2009, 08:52 AM
Rafe might be interesting if we'd found out about him before the writers automatically decided to put him with Sami. There was no development, we may as well be watching Luis.
that's a great point. for me it hurt the character to have him stuck in WP with sami for months on end. now that he has returned, the only character interaction he really has is with his sister, or with sami's family. i just think it was a mistake to essentially bring this character on only for sami, and it was a mistake to make him a carbon copy of luis, too. i would love to see galen share scenes with characters like chloe, kate, maybe even hope. but that isn't going to happen because his character only exists to prop sami.

Edited by luvpumpkns, Jul 5 2009, 09:49 AM.
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Nicole Walker


Yeah they need to develop him a bit more, I guess that's why they are gonna explore his past. I personally can't wait to find out exactly what is he doesn't want Sami to know about Emily and how he came to be the way he is.
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SAFE is a great couple. They have no blackmail, attempted murder, kidnapping, etc. going on between them. That is one of the things I like about this couple--- they have issues and problems, but they work through them and go on. Like Rafe said, just because we fight and say things we may regret, doesn't mean we give up on each other. They are obviously in love with each other and after last week, their relationship has reached a new level-- they are both more emotionally involved than ever. Rafe has treated Sami well and much better than the other men in her life. IMO the EJAMI ship has sailed-- too much has gone on for that relationship to even be believable anymore.

And like someone else said-- Rafe didn't say he wasn't going to tell Sami about Emily and his past-- he just not yet. If foul play caused her death, perhaps he is protecting Sami from the same fate.
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magicsteacher
Jul 5 2009, 12:30 PM
SAFE is a great couple. They have no blackmail, attempted murder, kidnapping, etc. going on between them. That is one of the things I like about this couple--- they have issues and problems, but they work through them and go on. Like Rafe said, just because we fight and say things we may regret, doesn't mean we give up on each other. They are obviously in love with each other and after last week, their relationship has reached a new level-- they are both more emotionally involved than ever. Rafe has treated Sami well and much better than the other men in her life. IMO the EJAMI ship has sailed-- too much has gone on for that relationship to even be believable anymore.

And like someone else said-- Rafe didn't say he wasn't going to tell Sami about Emily and his past-- he just not yet. If foul play caused her death, perhaps he is protecting Sami from the same fate.
Welcome Majicsteacher. I see you found one of the sites I was mentioning. Sorry, not a SAFE friendly site. You should also vistit Sony.

Rafe protected Sami in the WP because it was his job. After that, he just ordered her around, and it is always his way or the highway. It's not as rosy as Safe fans paint it to be. Their relationship is not based on truth, it's based on lies, or ommission. That wouldn't bother me, since it's a soap and all, but it is what it is. He doesn't know Sami, and Sami doesn't know him. And who is he to parent her children? They have fathers. You might like it, but a lot of us don't. And at least here, we can voice our opinions freely, no matter what fanbase we belong to. And everyone agrees? This is not an Ejami site.
Edited by daisy132, Jul 5 2009, 02:24 PM.
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That is one of the things I like about this couple--- they have issues and problems, but they work through them and go on.

So true, I have a healthy respect for the open and sympathetic way they deal with their issues:

Sami: What's wrong Rafe?
Rafe: I told you not to ask or we're over!
Sami: What?
Rafe: You are reverting to your old ways. I'm done here.
Sami: But Rafe...
Rafe: OK, let's fuck.

Awesome.

I wish I could like Rafe but he is a baseless character that they have had months to explain but have not. Even Arianna's entrance has not been explained....they hadn't talked in years and now she knows everthing and they are super close. Whatever. No doubt they didn't know what to do with him at first but those months in the Witless Protection could have provided more info to bait interest. Instead endless hours of teenage banter turned me off.

It's obvious the guy doesn't have a true malicious bone in his body and this big EMily mystery will be a misunderstanding. I like GG but not as a great actor, more because he makes Rafe cute and come off as rather dumb. Like a puppy. But I still hate Rafe.
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I just hope that Rafe is definitely not the hero he has shown to be thus far. In fact, I hope that after Nicole is caught in her web of lies, that EJ has to save Sami so they have to reunite. Ali and James show the greatest on screen chemistry. I feel like I am intruding when I see them on screen making love, fighting, you name it. Their passion is breathtaking. EJ's jealousy is fun to watch, so that will pacify me till Nicole is blown away. Ari is a great actress though, so I can't wait to see the explosion and cool down to this storyline.
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Ellie
Jul 1 2009, 10:45 AM
Please link to DR.

This week's SOW features an interview with Galen Gering.

This week, Rafe realizes that Sami has been looking through his wallet. Sami finds a memorial card with the dates of Emily's birth and death. Gering says that "this is really disappointing to Rafe... if he and Sami can't trust each other, what do they have?"

Gering continues that because of Sami's "bulldoggedness", Rafe realizes he has to tell Sami the truth. Rafe doesn't want to reveal much information to Sami, but he tells Sami that he and Emily were engaged but Emily died on their wedding day.

Sami tells Rafe she'll drop the subject, and then she asks Rafe to move in with her. Gering says that "it's a big step in their relationship", but because Rafe is ready for it, he agrees.

Sami leaves, and Rafe begins moving his things into the apartment. EJ stops by to tell Sami that he's reconsidering the custody suit. EJ sees the boxes everywhere, and as Gering says, "It totally rubs [EJ] the wrong way, and Rafe takes a little enjoyment out of that." Rafe and EJ have a "confrontation", and Rafe tells EJ that "he's putting him on notice regarding Sami, that EJ isn't going to be able to do whatever he wants anymore."

EJ gets angry and leaves, and as Rafe is unpacking, he finds an old newspaper article that says, "Bride-to-be dies under mysterious circumstances". SOW concludes by asking if Sami needs protection from the man who's said he'll protect her...


Sounds boring. :sleep2:
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Dallas812


I have to admit I like seeing EJ jealous of Rafe moving in but I hope it doesn't change his mind about the whole Johnny and getting along thing. I know that EJ is still in love with Sami and that is never going to change. EJami to me spell out the word chemistry. Those two (EJami that is) Need to solve this baby switch story and get back together. EJami obvously can't ever get over eachother. That is a given. His marriage to Nicole in my opionion is not real and it is only because he thinks he can't have Sami and because he thinks that Sydney is their child but once the truth comes out it will be bye bye Nicole and he will finally be with his whole family and the love of his life which is Sami always. That is my opionion.
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Nicole Walker


Well considering the fact that Sami told EJ that Rafe can be a father to JOhnny just like he was to Grace and that he's a better father than EJ, I think EJ might be changing his mind about the custody battle. However, he's risking Stephanie ratting him out (because she's not with Phillip anymore)by not making peace with Sami so he better stick to the plan.
Edited by Nicole Walker, Jul 5 2009, 11:09 PM.
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Thanks for posting Ellie.
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Taelyn


daisy132
Jul 3 2009, 09:48 PM
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Jul 3 2009, 09:31 PM
Taelyn
Jul 3 2009, 09:29 PM
But regardless of those who dont like him, the plain truth lots of people DO like him, and he is not being shoved down our throats
I'm sure, because you love him, that you think that, but to say that Rafe has not been shoved down our throats is just blatantly not true. He has.
[bold]Yes, he has, and I think that's why this couple failed.[/bold] From the very beginning TPTB and Ali just raved and raved about them, and I was sorely disappointed. Poor Ali is still trying, and the more she does, the more it makes me gag.

I started loathing this couple from another "place" where some kept pushing it on others from the moment Rafe walked in throgh the door. I mean I understand people liking GG, but it was like that's it, this is the supercouple of Days, when he just made his appeareance. It was game over for me since then, but I did try. I told myself that it wasn't fair, or right to prejudge like that, so I did try to like them. They just don't do anything for me, and I for one can't wait for them to be over.

Firstly I can understand if you dont like someone that having to watch them may feel like they are being "shoved down your throat".. But frankly whenever you tune in to days or any show every actor is thrown at you, including their story.. so that would apply to every cast member that is on canvas with any regularity.

The only thing I resent being "forced" to watch is the endless soft porn,gag me with a spoon scenes of Dan and Chloe.
Rafe and Sami have a real storyline in progress, YOU and others may not like it because some only want to see Sami with EJ and or Lucas.. But many others outside of this board love the SAFE story and couple.
Also.. I dont know where or how you came up with the notion that "They have failed"
In fact the couple is VERY well recieved. Do you have some insider info that the couple fails, or is it only wishful thinking? Ive not read or seen anything to hint at that is why Im asking, and the ratings have been consistant and while not great certainly better than they were for the year *Before* the Safe storyline.
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Much prefers sweevil, snarky EJ over Father Figure Fucktard Eejiot.

Taelyn
Jul 9 2009, 02:29 PM
daisy132
Jul 3 2009, 09:48 PM
Mason
Jul 3 2009, 09:31 PM

Quoting limited to 3 levels deephe is not being shoved down our throats
[bold]Yes, he has, and I think that's why this couple failed.[/bold] From the very beginning TPTB and Ali just raved and raved about them, and I was sorely disappointed. Poor Ali is still trying, and the more she does, the more it makes me gag.

I started loathing this couple from another "place" where some kept pushing it on others from the moment Rafe walked in throgh the door. I mean I understand people liking GG, but it was like that's it, this is the supercouple of Days, when he just made his appeareance. It was game over for me since then, but I did try. I told myself that it wasn't fair, or right to prejudge like that, so I did try to like them. They just don't do anything for me, and I for one can't wait for them to be over.

Firstly I can understand if you dont like someone that having to watch them may feel like they are being "shoved down your throat".. But frankly whenever you tune in to days or any show every actor is thrown at you, including their story.. so that would apply to every cast member that is on canvas with any regularity.

The only thing I resent being "forced" to watch is the endless soft porn,gag me with a spoon scenes of Dan and Chloe.
Rafe and Sami have a real storyline in progress, YOU and others may not like it because some only want to see Sami with EJ and or Lucas.. But many others outside of this board love the SAFE story and couple.
Also.. I dont know where or how you came up with the notion that "They have failed"
In fact the couple is VERY well recieved. Do you have some insider info that the couple fails, or is it only wishful thinking? Ive not read or seen anything to hint at that is why Im asking, and the ratings have been consistant and while not great certainly better than they were for the year *Before* the Safe storyline.
I agree completely with what Daisy said. It was a foregone conclusion from the moment it was announced that GG was joining the show that he was being brought on to pair with Sami. No build up. No chemistry testing with other actors. Rafe was strapped to Sami's storyline like a vice - and there was no shaking him loose. It's a pity, too. I like GG well enough. I'm not a fan of the character - and I didn't watch Passions - but my impression is we're really not watching this man 'act'. I think he memorizes the lines, and he says the lines. They block the scene and he hits his mark. And that's that. Anything beyond that and he fades in to the background. I get the sense that Ali tries to compensate for his lack of emotion and ends up over doing things. It's a vicious cycle.

Chemistry can't be forced. I realize there are people that like this pairing for whatever reason - but I just don't see great chemistry here. If one's preference is for a cookie cutter, too good to be true 'love' story then it appears that's what they are getting with Safe. For now. But I think once the truth comes out about baby Sydney and Sami realizes that her daughter is alive and well all bets will be off. Rafe, just like GG, will fade in to the background.
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