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Interesting/Spoilerish Tweets, Week of 7/16; Twitter/FB list in first post
Topic Started: Jul 16 2012, 05:23 AM (38,646 Views)
DiMera87
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Ellie
Jul 19 2012, 11:50 AM
DiMeraFan67
Jul 19 2012, 11:04 AM
Bo was always kind of an anti-hero until they tamed him. He was never a bad guy, but he was always going outside of the law to accomplish what needed to be done and he didn't play by the rules. That is exactly what Shawn D could be. I never envisioned Shawn D as a cop, but Bo's "death" could push him into turning into one to try to follow in his dad's footsteps.

The way I described Bo up there does not remind me in the least of Rafe. Rafe is just a cop. He's always the one saving the day. At least Bo had John, Abe, whoever was in love with the damsel in distress at the time. Rafe is all alone. Bo never really came off as a smug asshole too. He didn't try to pretend he wasn't bending the rules or that he had a higher moral compass than everyone else, like Rafe does. I would love to see Shawn D come in and try to provide some vigilante justice throughout Salem (like Bo). Have Rafe and Roman have to investigate to find out who is doing it. Then when its Shawn he could decide to become a cop to honor Bo. Him clashing heads with Rafe and Roman could be the first time I've ever found them interesting.

Of course he's also in an age range they severely lack in AND he would give Hope more story without forcing her into a romance with someone else.
Oh, I don't disagree with any of this. I was just saying what I think TPTB are thinking, sadly. I hope they see your post!
Oh yeah, well in that case you're right its a lost cause! lol. Rafe is the new Bo, even though he's nothing like the real Bo. Makes sense to them, I guess.
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Jarlena4Eva
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It's funny...when they fired Drake, it was very obvious they were trying to make Rafe into another John Black. It was stupid and you cannot replicate John Black. Same goes for Bo Brady, now that he's leaving, I suppose they are going to try and do the same thing, but it can't be done.
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Ellie
Jul 19 2012, 10:55 AM
DiMeraFan67
Jul 19 2012, 10:27 AM
I totally agree. Bo's "death" or death would always be tough to get through, but Shawn would add so much to it that is truly necessary. Chelsea would add some too, but Shawn D and Bo have a relationship like no father/son on this show.
I think the issue is that there really isn't a place in the current lineup for Shawn D. Like, if they're going to make him "Bo Jr.", they're writing Rafe in that model now.
I see Rafe as Roman Jr, just saying.
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lysie


Geovanne
Jul 19 2012, 12:23 PM
Ellie
Jul 19 2012, 10:55 AM
DiMeraFan67
Jul 19 2012, 10:27 AM
I totally agree. Bo's "death" or death would always be tough to get through, but Shawn would add so much to it that is truly necessary. Chelsea would add some too, but Shawn D and Bo have a relationship like no father/son on this show.
I think the issue is that there really isn't a place in the current lineup for Shawn D. Like, if they're going to make him "Bo Jr.", they're writing Rafe in that model now.
I see Rafe as Roman Jr, just saying.
I totally agree but I don't think it's intentional. They've tried to make him John, Bo, Shane, and Roman. Maybe just make him Rafe.
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justforfun


I think the character of Rafe has a place on the show. Not everyone can be related - lol. The problem for his character has been the writing. They really should have done a storyline about his background or something, like bringing in Emily. They still can do that. I loved SAFE but the writing has really ruined them for me, but I am not opposed to other pairings for him. If the writing is there and there's chemistry, I'm down.
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AllmyDaysatGh
Jul 16 2012, 09:17 PM
The ladies are dressed in the same colors, how strange. :shrug:
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lysie


I really thought that was cow print earlier. I'm so happy to see I was wrong.
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granolagirl
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Dee-anne
Jul 19 2012, 06:18 AM
I agree. It is lazy writing. If all they have to offer, is having two people meet, have sex, say that they love each other, they either marry or don't marry, then they break them up, put them with someone else, they have sex with the new partner, they say they love each other, then they break them up and put them back with the original partner, they have sex, they say they love each, then they break them up again, and put them with someone new, they have sex, they say they have never loved anyone as much, then they break them up, and on, and, on until everyone has slept with everyone; then yes! They would be limited by supercouples and if that is the case these writers should not be writing for a soap. It does not have to be all about musical chairs, I can't call it romance anymore because that is not what they are presenting to us. It is now mostly all about sex and having the characters using the love word as if it means absolutely nothing and the ones that were expressing their undying love to one person is in another sexual relationship at the drop of a hat, saying exactly the same thing to someone else. Even if they were writing proper love stories, the show cannot just be about romance, it has to be a mixture of other things as well. The characters need to be seen that they are living a life outside of these relationships or non relationships.

On GH there is a character named Alexis who has not been in a relationship for a while. She is a lawyer and has two kids, and they show her all the time, working, interacting with her kids, and of course the children get up to all sorts. it is not boring because she is dealing with real life issues. They show her friendship with other characters as well. The character is well develoiped she is intelligent smart, and we are shown that she is this smart, intelligent and ambitious person. We are not just told, We can see this for ourselves. So, they can be on the show and written for without a man being involved and it does not have to be boring. Days just needs good writers.
Part of Alexis' development, though, is that she has been involved with a lot of men -- Sonny and Rick being the most important for the story, but also Lane Davies' Cameron and others. She's not solely defined by those relationships, but they have helped shape her and open up future story for her, whether she's in a romance or not. Even when she's alone, she's still a woman of the world.

The cycle of bad supercouple writing on Days means that most of the characters really haven't been shaped by story/experience in a long time. Jennifer has been with a lot of men, but we can't really talk about how Peter or Colin or Frankie or Dan affect who she is now, because the Days writers don't write for character like that. So Jennifer's story is barer and reduced to something more basic than Alexis', and her reasons for being on the show are fewer. Part of this is who is writing, but part of it is just Days' supercouple writing and management in general, because what is interesting about Alexis has survived some awful regimes at GH.
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JamesScott_19
Jul 17 2012, 06:19 PM
MissLola
Jul 17 2012, 03:58 PM
Supergirlx2
Jul 17 2012, 03:53 PM
Ha!!! Was that a joke for you elope supporters?
I never saw the excitement with them in the beginning but I changed my mind. They could be really hot together but I HIGHLY doubt the writers are going to go there.

I am pulling for Rafe and Hope.
Rafe and Hope? Rape? Rope?

I am quite worried for Miss Hope. Worried that we will very soon see her in a triangle with Dan and Jennifer.

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The Room Stops
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Plus, Alexis is special. Man, I miss Rexis. I really do. Before they ruined Ric.
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Sariah
Jul 19 2012, 01:47 PM
JamesScott_19
Jul 17 2012, 06:19 PM
MissLola
Jul 17 2012, 03:58 PM
Supergirlx2
Jul 17 2012, 03:53 PM
Ha!!! Was that a joke for you elope supporters?
I never saw the excitement with them in the beginning but I changed my mind. They could be really hot together but I HIGHLY doubt the writers are going to go there.

I am pulling for Rafe and Hope.
Rafe and Hope? Rape? Rope?

I am quite worried for Miss Hope. Worried that we will very soon see her in a triangle with Dan and Jennifer.

I think Hope is safe for the moment. Dan seems to be involved in the beginnings of a Dan/Nicole/Rafe triangle.
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DiMera87
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Supergirlx2
Jul 19 2012, 02:43 PM
Sariah
Jul 19 2012, 01:47 PM
JamesScott_19
Jul 17 2012, 06:19 PM
MissLola
Jul 17 2012, 03:58 PM
I never saw the excitement with them in the beginning but I changed my mind. They could be really hot together but I HIGHLY doubt the writers are going to go there.

I am pulling for Rafe and Hope.
Rafe and Hope? Rape? Rope?

I am quite worried for Miss Hope. Worried that we will very soon see her in a triangle with Dan and Jennifer.

I think Hope is safe for the moment. Dan seems to be involved in the beginnings of a Dan/Nicole/Rafe triangle.
Nicole is one of my favorite female characters, but I will gladly deal with that triangle just so I can FF all of those scenes and miss Daniel and Rafe at the same time. I'll sacrifice Nicole if I have to.
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I will def quit watching DAYS if they pair my favorite woman ever on the show Hope, with EJ, whom I am sick and tired of. The show should've killed him when he was thinking about shooting himself in the head a few years back! I wish Peter Reckell(Bo) would stay, but if not I think I would like Rafe paired with Hope over any other man on the show. Noone else on the current canvas would be good for Hope except Rafe. I just hate that Hope has to be paired with anyone, maybe she doesn't a la GH's Alexis, as mentioned earlier!
Edited by Kevin_Buchanan, Jul 19 2012, 03:11 PM.
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Liz<3Days
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The solution is Tami! Throw in Rafe....and its PERFECT! But if Jennifer insists on the Glo, then she can join them!
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Sariah
Jul 19 2012, 01:47 PM
JamesScott_19
Jul 17 2012, 06:19 PM
MissLola
Jul 17 2012, 03:58 PM
Supergirlx2
Jul 17 2012, 03:53 PM
Ha!!! Was that a joke for you elope supporters?
I never saw the excitement with them in the beginning but I changed my mind. They could be really hot together but I HIGHLY doubt the writers are going to go there.

I am pulling for Rafe and Hope.
Rafe and Hope? Rape? Rope?

I am quite worried for Miss Hope.

That's a cool rhyme you did there.
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Kevin_Buchanan
Jul 19 2012, 03:09 PM
I will def quit watching DAYS if they pair my favorite woman ever on the show Hope, with EJ, whom I am sick and tired of. The show should've killed him when he was thinking about shooting himself in the head a few years back! I wish Peter Reckell(Bo) would stay, but if not I think I would like Rafe paired with Hope over any other man on the show. Noone else on the current canvas would be good for Hope except Rafe. I just hate that Hope has to be paired with anyone, maybe she doesn't a la GH's Alexis, as mentioned earlier!
the main difference between Hope & Alexis is that none of Hope's kids (outside of Ciara) are in Salem, but all 3 of Alexis' are in Port Charles. It's the fact that Alexis is Sonny's lawyer (& his ex) along with the fact that she has 3 daughters - all of which are old enough to carry their own stories that gives Alexis stuff to do. In order for Hope to be Days' Alexis, Ciara would need to be SORASed to pre-teen, and any combination of Chelsea, Shawn D, & JT return. (Zack returning from the dead isn't an option since both Peter & Kristian have been very vocal about not wanting that to happen, & so far that's the ONE thing that all the writers since the Zack's death storyline have honored)
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Supergirlx2
Jul 19 2012, 03:42 PM
Kevin_Buchanan
Jul 19 2012, 03:09 PM
I will def quit watching DAYS if they pair my favorite woman ever on the show Hope, with EJ, whom I am sick and tired of. The show should've killed him when he was thinking about shooting himself in the head a few years back! I wish Peter Reckell(Bo) would stay, but if not I think I would like Rafe paired with Hope over any other man on the show. Noone else on the current canvas would be good for Hope except Rafe. I just hate that Hope has to be paired with anyone, maybe she doesn't a la GH's Alexis, as mentioned earlier!
the main difference between Hope & Alexis is that none of Hope's kids (outside of Ciara) are in Salem, but all 3 of Alexis' are in Port Charles. It's the fact that Alexis is Sonny's lawyer (& his ex) along with the fact that she has 3 daughters - all of which are old enough to carry their own stories that gives Alexis stuff to do. In order for Hope to be Days' Alexis, Ciara would need to be SORASed to pre-teen, and any combination of Chelsea, Shawn D, & JT return. (Zack returning from the dead isn't an option since both Peter & Kristian have been very vocal about not wanting that to happen, & so far that's the ONE thing that all the writers since the Zack's death storyline have honored)
They are probably over the whole back from the dead thing. Did not know they were both so against it. It is one of the things I would not mind seeing though. They could actually get good story from this. Maybe Stefano had him and was training him as the next pawn or something with plans to use a Brady to destroy a Brady ( a friend of mine had the idea)
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DiMera87
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Some things are sacred. Its probably the best work Kristian Alfonso has ever done in her career and she probably doesn't want it to be messed with. I don't blame her. If Stefano had JT that could be a good story. Or even just JT coming back. I think Bo being in the equation would have made that story a lot better because he could have been weary of JT and Hope could have been overly accepting. Anyway, that ship has sailed. Still I agree with the point that Hope needs a SORASed Ciara, Shawn, or JT in Salem. She doesn't need it to stay viable, but she definitely needs them to enhance her character.
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Hope is a cop. They give plenty for Rafe Hernandez to do as a cop. There is no way Hope should have nothing to do. She should be a more important cop than Rafe, no ifs ands or buts.
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DesignatedShelley
Jul 19 2012, 04:21 PM
Hope is a cop. They give plenty for Rafe Hernandez to do as a cop. There is no way Hope should have nothing to do. She should be a more important cop than Rafe, no ifs ands or buts.
Agreed! Its time for Roman to step down. He needs to go somewhere. Please fire his ass and promote Hope! She could be the Anna Devane of DAYS. I would love to see her as commissioner running the Salem PD. If Roman must stay he can work under her. I don't ever include Rafe in my wants because he isn't a part of anything I envision for this show, but she can be his boss too considering Roman magically made Rafe a cop over night again.
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