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Topic Started: Jan 16 2010, 08:29 PM (7,244 Views)
Harmony233


Kenny
Jan 22 2010, 02:39 PM


What a hideous top they had on Carly at the end of today's episode. Do the wardrobe people at this show just not know how to dress women with curves or what? They keep putting Crystal Chappell in these boring, bland, uninteresting car cover tops that completely disguise her shape and cover her up like a Mormon lady. Are they afraid of letting Crystal show a little skin or something? She's a sexy, curvaceous woman. Let her show it!

you know whats interesting is the town of salem going on about what a homewrecker Carly is.Man if Carly is planning on seduction shouldn't she I don't know wear better clothes that show off her skin.
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DrewHamilton
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Kenny
Jan 22 2010, 10:20 PM
I have come to the conclusion that some people will always wear rose colored glasses when it comes to Days of Our Lives and others will simply be more critical. There's no point in arguing points in circles.

For me, as a viewer, Days sucks. For others (like Tim) who tend to look at the show from a producer's business-oriented point of view, even when it sucks there's a good reason for it so all is forgiven, LoL. In the end, it's all a matter of opinion, so whatever. Que sera sera.
That's how I try to look at things, but one can only get his points questioned so many times and be labeled as a certain viewer/fan befoe one bursts. LOL! :lol:
Edited by DrewHamilton, Jan 22 2010, 10:29 PM.
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lysie
Jan 22 2010, 09:39 PM
This is not meant as a slam to Alison Sweeney in any way, shape, or form. In the Turbo Tax commercial, did it sound like she didn't have a voice to anyone else? I haven't seen anyone else mention it, but she didn't sound like herself to me.
I thought it sounded like Ali had a cold. I definitely picked up on it right away.
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lysie


dc cubs
Jan 22 2010, 10:45 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 09:39 PM
This is not meant as a slam to Alison Sweeney in any way, shape, or form. In the Turbo Tax commercial, did it sound like she didn't have a voice to anyone else? I haven't seen anyone else mention it, but she didn't sound like herself to me.
I thought it sounded like Ali had a cold. I definitely picked up on it right away.
I'm used to it happening to various people on Days, but I found it odd that they'd film a commercial like that.
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Even though I don't study every episode, scene for scene, dialogue for dialogue, I'm going to give my opinion on today's show. :lol:

I actually like the way they're bringing Daniel into Carly's storyline. It's slow. Nothing seems forced at all. I can buy Daniel and Carly as friends, with maybe something more in the past to be revealed at a later date.

Carly looked like a damn fool, screaming at and threatening Vivian like that at Java Cafe. A little to much maybe? I think so. And I had to roll my eyes at Carly ruining Melanie's dress. Of course. Even more reason for Melanie to hate Carly. I would've loved to have seen how this whole long lost mother/daughter storyline would've turned out had the writers went an original route and had Carly and Melanie get along at first, and then have the bombshell dropped and let Melanie resent Carly for giving her up and forcing her to live with Trent as a father. Far more compelling for my taste. I feel like we've just been through this. Oh wait, we have with Chelsea and Billie, just five years ago.

Speaking of Melanie, have we ever learned why she has the last name Layton?

We got Phloe scenes today! Be still my beating heart. :wub: Why the writers won't pair these two is beyond me.

The whole fiasco in Arianna's bedroom was a little too much for my taste. I wasn't interested in those scenes at all, despite the chemistry I see between James Scott and Lindsey Hartley.

But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
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Oh, and I forgot to mention the TurboTax commercial. I loved it! Sweeney totally channeled old school Sami for those scenes and it made me smile to think of the character I once called my favorite soap character.
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Harmony233


DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM


Carly looked like a damn fool, screaming at and threatening Vivian like that at Java Cafe. A little to much maybe? I think so. And I had to roll my eyes at Carly ruining Melanie's dress. Of course. Even more reason for Melanie to hate Carly. I would've loved to have seen how this whole long lost mother/daughter storyline would've turned out had the writers went an original route and had Carly and Melanie get along at first, and then have the bombshell dropped and let Melanie resent Carly for giving her up and forcing her to live with Trent as a father. Far more compelling for my taste. I feel like we've just been through this. Oh wait, we have with Chelsea and Billie, just five years ago
IA I feel like there would be more angst if they actually got along then the truth had came out.I mean I feel there is more to work with here like Melanie resenting Carly for giving her up and forcing her to live with Trent and Melanie feeling like Carly chose Lawrence over keeping her ect.This hatred over spilling coffee is boring.
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DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
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lysie


six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
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lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
I remember that! It came out of nowhere, but I wasn't complaining. :biggrin:
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lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
LOL is that how they did it? Melaswen and Jan with her cupie doll drove me away from regular days watching until well into ejate.

Either way, I don't care how ejanna (sorry EJ/Ari fans) happens, as long as it does.
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cassie1013


lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
LOL I don't think Ejate were having sex all along, I'm pretty sure what we saw was their first (and random) hookup.

Ejanna would never be as hot as Ejate. If they were going that route, Kate should have been the Sydnapper.
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lysie


six
Jan 22 2010, 11:24 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
LOL is that how they did it? Melaswen and Jan with her cupie doll drove me away from regular days watching until well into ejate.

Either way, I don't care how ejanna (sorry EJ/Ari fans) happens, as long as it does.
I'm about 98% positive that this was the first clue we even had. Special note: the last few seconds are the most important, IMO...important in an insignificant way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McYzrqk5BBs
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lysie


cassie1013
Jan 22 2010, 11:47 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM
DrewHamilton
Jan 22 2010, 10:51 PM
But screw a EJ and Arianna pairing. Everyday I see Scott perform next to Leann Hunley, everyday I want an EJ and Anna pairing more and more.
They really need to figure out a way to make this happen.
Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
LOL I don't think Ejate were having sex all along, I'm pretty sure what we saw was their first (and random) hookup.

Ejanna would never be as hot as Ejate. If they were going that route, Kate should have been the Sydnapper.
Oh, no I don't guess they were.
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cassie1013


lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:48 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:24 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:03 PM

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Figure out a way? Take a page out of their own book and do what they did with EJ/Kate...pretend like it's been going on all along and decided to let us in on it!
LOL is that how they did it? Melaswen and Jan with her cupie doll drove me away from regular days watching until well into ejate.

Either way, I don't care how ejanna (sorry EJ/Ari fans) happens, as long as it does.
I'm about 98% positive that this was the first clue we even had. Special note: the last few seconds are the most important, IMO...important in an insignificant way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McYzrqk5BBs
Haha, I haven't seen that scene in forever. Will have to re-watch when I have a minute.

Why are the last few seconds of Ejate important?
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lysie


cassie1013
Jan 22 2010, 11:57 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:48 PM
six
Jan 22 2010, 11:24 PM
lysie
Jan 22 2010, 11:13 PM

Quoting limited to 4 levels deep
LOL is that how they did it? Melaswen and Jan with her cupie doll drove me away from regular days watching until well into ejate.

Either way, I don't care how ejanna (sorry EJ/Ari fans) happens, as long as it does.
I'm about 98% positive that this was the first clue we even had. Special note: the last few seconds are the most important, IMO...important in an insignificant way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McYzrqk5BBs
Haha, I haven't seen that scene in forever. Will have to re-watch when I have a minute.

Why are the last few seconds of Ejate important?
Because she pushes the computer off the desk, and it makes me laugh.
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esp13
Jan 22 2010, 05:28 PM
jane1978
Jan 22 2010, 05:05 PM
This is all true, but people needs to realize the show isnīt written for expert fans on MB who not only watch daily but sometime rewatch and disect selected parts and spend hours anylyzing every new bits of info. Maybe it was on SON but I remember some study which said ordinary viewers watch only 3 times per week. They arenīt obsessed with catching every scene and every episode like we are and the pacing is chosen so they still can understand whatīs going on. Thatīs why we see Anna almost daily even when she is not doing anything substantial. Thatīs why the flashbacks important for the plots are repeated so much. There is a whole book of rules and recommendations how to develop and pace the show so people can jump in and stay for the ride with as little effort as possible.
Well, some of us aren't thrilled with the fact that the show has chosen to write for the lowest common demoninator in the audience. I know, we don't matter. Since we read and post on message boards we are insignificant, overly critical, and not representative of the "general audience." So, we have no right to discuss the things that we feel would improve the show or things that are missing from storylines. And god forbid we criticize the poor Days powers that be who are nothing but outstanding professionals who know more about everything in the world than little ol' us. We get it, or at least I get it, loud and clear.

But, even though I don't matter in the least, I will still stay that writing for the lowest common demoninator (i.e. the disinterested viewer who tunes in now and then but doesn't really pay attention to anything) is crap. Going to McDonalds is easier than cooking a healthy meal, but it doesn't make it good. Easier is not better. And those of us who do actually watch and pay attention would like better. It doesn't make us stupid, crazy, or unworthy of the privilege of watching Days.
I haven't watched TV all week (or since Monday), but I do want to say............


:hail: :hail: :rockon: THANK YOU for phrasing so eloquently what I've been thinking. Why not raise the standards? I'm so tired of life being dumbed down. I'm totally serious. ESP, you rock.

On another note.........
Alison Sweeney in a TurboTax commercial? The hell you say? (biting my lip, biting my lip......................)

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esp13
Jan 22 2010, 06:07 PM
jane1978
Jan 22 2010, 05:53 PM
Well, like it or not DAYS is a show on a commerial TV. And is produced to make profit thus lure as many viewers as possible. Thatīs what the writers and producers are paid for. If they have model which seems to work on general audience they will not experiment with it just to satisfy few hardcore people on boards. Ed Scott did that and while people here praised his wonderfull lightings, camera movement and insightfull dialogs people expecting strong story drive and clear direction tuned out.

Yes, I know Days is on commercial television. The ads that I FF through on my DVR remind me of this daily.

I'm not asking the show to "experiment" with some kind of kooky, crazy idea. I'm not talking about bringing vampires to Salem or adding 3-D elements or turning everyone blue and moving Salem to some other planet. I'm talking about simply adding depth to storylines. That's not exactly some out of this world idea. And why is there some kind of choice between good technical things and good writing and storyline direction? Is there a soap manual out there that says you can only have one or the other? Is there some kind of menu, but you only get to pick one item from each category? Under "writing" does it say "character driven storylines with layers and depth" OR "consistent story and plot direction?" Why on earth is it so impossible to have both? I really, really, really don't get it.
I guess there was no reason for "Mad Men" to win a Golden Globe. "Mad Men" is a soap, but of a little higher caliber than Days. Gee, maybe there's a reason cable is kicking broadcast TV's ass?
ESP, it's not impossible to have both. Once upon a time, it happened. It happens on cable. It IS possible. You're not alone.
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If Carly really wanted to keep Vivian off the trail of figuring out Melanie was her daughter, she would act completely oblivious to her. This is so stupid. If Vivian didn't figure it out after today, than she's a freakin idiot. How many times did Melanie say "Why do you care about me when you have absolutely no reason to care about me??" Just in today's episode??? ridiculous.

And Melanie is stupid for carrying her wedding dress around without a garment bag. RMEs.

And I had been enjoying Days for so long lately...
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ladyofthelake
Jan 23 2010, 12:11 AM
esp13
Jan 22 2010, 05:28 PM
jane1978
Jan 22 2010, 05:05 PM
This is all true, but people needs to realize the show isnīt written for expert fans on MB who not only watch daily but sometime rewatch and disect selected parts and spend hours anylyzing every new bits of info. Maybe it was on SON but I remember some study which said ordinary viewers watch only 3 times per week. They arenīt obsessed with catching every scene and every episode like we are and the pacing is chosen so they still can understand whatīs going on. Thatīs why we see Anna almost daily even when she is not doing anything substantial. Thatīs why the flashbacks important for the plots are repeated so much. There is a whole book of rules and recommendations how to develop and pace the show so people can jump in and stay for the ride with as little effort as possible.
Well, some of us aren't thrilled with the fact that the show has chosen to write for the lowest common demoninator in the audience. I know, we don't matter. Since we read and post on message boards we are insignificant, overly critical, and not representative of the "general audience." So, we have no right to discuss the things that we feel would improve the show or things that are missing from storylines. And god forbid we criticize the poor Days powers that be who are nothing but outstanding professionals who know more about everything in the world than little ol' us. We get it, or at least I get it, loud and clear.

But, even though I don't matter in the least, I will still stay that writing for the lowest common demoninator (i.e. the disinterested viewer who tunes in now and then but doesn't really pay attention to anything) is crap. Going to McDonalds is easier than cooking a healthy meal, but it doesn't make it good. Easier is not better. And those of us who do actually watch and pay attention would like better. It doesn't make us stupid, crazy, or unworthy of the privilege of watching Days.
I haven't watched TV all week (or since Monday), but I do want to say............


:hail: :hail: :rockon: THANK YOU for phrasing so eloquently what I've been thinking. Why not raise the standards? I'm so tired of life being dumbed down. I'm totally serious. ESP, you rock.

On another note.........
Alison Sweeney in a TurboTax commercial? The hell you say? (biting my lip, biting my lip......................)

shhhh.......good lady, good. ;)

ETA: is this the infamous Nick Alemain? He needs to return to Salem, STAT.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ITvovmhP3w
Edited by mer4santo, Jan 23 2010, 01:03 AM.
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