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| Kristen visits John; Airs week of 10/22 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 18 2012, 01:23 PM (5,167 Views) | |
| AFaithL | Oct 18 2012, 06:01 PM Post #41 |
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John isn't being "brainwashed" or "manipulated" now. Kristen didn't plant any memories in his head. He's having these flashbacks (excuse me, nightmares) all on his own, with his own free will. That's all on John, and HIS fault. He shouldn't be thinking back on what he considers happier times with Kristen, period. That's close to emotionally cheating on Marlena --- which is as bad as physically cheating. If you are a happily married man, why would you think back to the "good times" with your ex? It makes you look like an ass. John is responsible for himself. He should have zero desire to think about Kristen, especially since he never really wanted her over Marlena in the first place. Edited by AFaithL, Oct 18 2012, 06:03 PM.
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| tylerbo20 | Oct 18 2012, 06:12 PM Post #42 |
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I bet she's back at yr by next christmas |
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| DiMera87 | Oct 18 2012, 06:14 PM Post #43 |
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Unless they recast Ashley before then, I think you're right. If she's ever given the option of one or the other...she's gone. |
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| DiMera87 | Oct 18 2012, 06:18 PM Post #44 |
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I don't think John wants to remember these things he's dreaming about. Its more like Kristen is haunting his dreams. If dreaming about the past is cheating, then I will venture to say that nearly every person on earth has cheated or been cheated on. I don't think John is doing anything wrong YET. That isn't to say that he won't once he starts interacting with Kristen. It isn't like he is desiring for Kristen and can't stop thinking about her. |
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| AFaithL | Oct 18 2012, 06:28 PM Post #45 |
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Well, they need to make that very clear to the audience then. |
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| Kevc1980 | Oct 18 2012, 06:41 PM Post #46 |
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I want Kristen to go all Emily Thorne style on John and Marlena and get her revenge against them for ruining her life... |
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| JamaicanBeauty7 | Oct 18 2012, 06:43 PM Post #47 |
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I'm interested. John is giving Kristen the benefit of the doubt in spite of what she did to him and Marlena. I completely understand. I'm interested to see how this goes moving forward. It has a lot of potential, IMO. |
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| GatesRhiannon | Oct 18 2012, 06:53 PM Post #48 |
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Not to be argumentative, but this is a woman who believed Stefano could change. Moreover when J&M returned it was hinted at on more than one occasion that John still wasn't quite back to his old self...granted nothing came of those hints. But I tend to agree it would open more doors to go the opposite direction and be less destructive character assassination in the long run if John seemed to be the one who appeared paranoid & unhinged. Dimwits can be paranoid too, that's not necessarily thumbing your nose at history. Besides he is married to a shrink...that's conflict without anyone having to be a complete and utter moron or God forbid an adulterer. |
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| lysie | Oct 18 2012, 06:58 PM Post #49 |
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I'm not surprised by it but I don't understand it. This is a man who couldn't even give two teenagers who'd never done anything to him the benefit of the doubt. He is by nature suspicious and not particularly trusting. |
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| GatesRhiannon | Oct 18 2012, 07:04 PM Post #50 |
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There's a world of difference between being brainwashed and being written as a natural, guilble, idiot. One the audience can conceivably have sympathy for & the other is infuriating and just blatant character destruction. Right now all signs are, unfortunately, pointing to the latter. Edited by GatesRhiannon, Oct 18 2012, 07:17 PM.
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| px780 | Oct 18 2012, 07:08 PM Post #51 |
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I just hope they clarify for the audience whether or not she's reformed. They do not do mystery well, and I am not willing to go along another ride to nowhere with them. |
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| GatesRhiannon | Oct 18 2012, 07:14 PM Post #52 |
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Umm, that's a rather odd statement. You can't hold a person accountable for their nightmares. If I wake up in cold sweat, freaked out, is that some how my fault? Besides it's not the nightmares that are a problem...it's John's reaction to the nightmares. Although the tight lipped, head-in-the-sand reaction is not a new reaction. What is new is a writing staff that has decided that J&M can't be on screen for more than 5 minutes and so everything is superficial and half-assed and we don't get to see Marlena break down John's defenses like we did in the past. |
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| Dreamer | Oct 18 2012, 07:37 PM Post #53 |
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Gone, But Not Forgotten!
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I really don't see this Kristen thing being what DAYS needs, to end the current misery of the show. I do find Kristen intiguing...but how long will that last? I don't want to see John- dumbed down or put under her spell-- I hate the sudden flashbacks he is having of her. Contrived, especially since we haven't see John in a couple of months. |
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| Ellie | Oct 18 2012, 07:48 PM Post #54 |
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Totally agree with this. Kristen only clicked as a character in the 90's when it became clear that she was evil and was trying to destroy J&M. Before that, she was a very bland character. If they don't show us quickly that she has bad intentions behind what she's doing, then I think the viewers might lose interest. |
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| Dreamer | Oct 18 2012, 07:58 PM Post #55 |
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I really think viewers are going to have a hard time understanding the character of kristen / susan if TPTB start changing history. Right now all i see is a strange women with a fascination over Jack Black. -- maybe a little crazy obsessive and with all the crazy women on the show already-- she'll fit right in! |
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| AFaithL | Oct 18 2012, 08:03 PM Post #56 |
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I'm referring to his present-time flashbacks, like why would he think back to almost marrying Kristen/Susan on his "walk"? If he's having any memories, they should be about the bulk of their relationship --- which was shitty. Reminiscing about "good times" you had with someone else (thinking back with positive or longing feelings) is cheating. Like spoilers indicate that being at Horton Cabin in a few weeks are supposed to bring back fond memories of his early days with Kristen. Well why? Why would he give a damn? If Horton Cabin brought back any memories it should bring back memories of Marlena birthing Belle...you know, something positive and monumentous in his life. Not "Gee this is where I had a few dates with a women I barely cared for decades ago." That's on him. |
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| Tammy | Oct 18 2012, 09:44 PM Post #57 |
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To be fair those kids were freaks lmao. (You were talking about Rex and Cassie right? lol) |
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| lysie | Oct 18 2012, 09:59 PM Post #58 |
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Yes, but Rex was beautiful and I will not hear otherwise. I'd give him a chance. I'd give him a lot of chances. |
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| Ellie | Oct 18 2012, 10:42 PM Post #59 |
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He was written in that story the opposite of how he was written in the 90's, where he was quick to find the best in people, including Kristen. If I had to choose JER's characterization or Dena Higley's, I'd pick JER's in a second. |
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| Tammy | Oct 18 2012, 11:01 PM Post #60 |
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From what I can remember John didn't become mistrusting of people until after all the crap Kristen pulled on him. He felt like a gullible fool (and he was). Pretty much ever since then he has taken nothing and no one at face value! So for him to trust that Kristen has changed, just because she says she has, is totally out of character IMO! |
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