WOW! I Have a Difference of Opinion! Now THAT’S a Shocker!

Well, being quiet sure has its advantages. I haven’t read one interestingly spiteful thing about me anywhere lately. Or maybe it’s there and simply went over my head? Aw, who gives a flying leap. What’s more important is that when I’m quiet, the others at EOS stand up, take control of the ‘floor’ and speak like they’ve never spoken before. Okay, yeah, that’s a bit over the top; they stand up and speak all the time. I just wrote that purely for effect. It didn’t work, but tough. I’m leaving it anyway because I’m tired of backspacing on this darn paragraph already!   

What I’m trying to say is… you have done well without my typically negative GH columns because everyone else has done a fine job of providing that commentary.  Except Kathy, who wasn’t necessarily her be-all-live-all-and-encourage-all-Positive, recently, but she certainly wasn’t the winner of the negativity award this past week or so. I’m thinking’ that went to Ms. Sherry for her dazzling column of angst toward GH!!! A good column it was. And most of the time I find myself agreeing, usually whole-heartedly, with Sherry. But alas, not this time.  

I’m really enjoying GH these days. What I get to see of it, that is.  This is the first time in a long, long time (since Carly ‘died’, if my memory is correct) that I’ve actually missed it and thought, “Gee, I sure wish I could tape this darn show because I want to see what’s happening.” Yeah, I have SoapNet but it’s on at 10 PM every night and I’m asleep by then!  

Want to know what I like about GH? Huh, even if you don’t, I’m going to tell you. Maybe it will change your mind if you’re on the other side…maybe it won’t but it doesn’t matter. It’s my opinion and that’s why I get to write this column!  

Here’s my list of likes: 

1. Jax and Courtney: Was it Dayna that mentioned the teeth on that woman? Whoever it was is right. Does she get her teeth bleached daily? They pop out of the screen and blind me when she smiles! Pearly whites aside, I enjoy the banter, I enjoy the chemistry and it’s nice to see Courtney not following Jason and ass-kicking her days away. As for Jax, someone I’ve truly despised, I like that he’s not angry and bitter and that he’s back to being somewhat flirtatious and charming again. Is it another take on a similar story? Sure. But we have to remember this is a soap and there are only so many storylines to be had. Sure, I talk a good talk and I brag that if I were writing the soaps they’d be new and fresh, but the truth is, probably not. You can only do so much with what you’ve got.
2. Jason and Sam: No, I’ve not necessarily fallen for the ‘Sam is really a good person’ thing but it’s better than seeing her dressed in black, boobs hanging’ out, 24/7! She’s developing a personality and I can finally see that she is a person instead of a Brenda wannabe dropped into out TV’s to make us remember the past. I saw absolutely no reason for the relationship between Sam and Sonny…it happened too fast and her personality changed too drastically for it to be even remotely real. It was pushed on me and fake and the chemistry wasn’t there. It wasn’t there with Jax either. (Notice how those “the next super couple” commercials disappeared almost immediately?) BUT…with that being said, Sam and Jason have comical chemistry and real, genuine chemistry and I’m enjoying them. Anyone that can make Jason have an expression works for me. Yeah, I’d like to see him with Carly but that’s just not going to happen so I’ll take Sam for the time being. I’ve given up on Liz and that’s okay since she’s been re-introduced as the new Amy…even making her a nurse to help with the concept. So it’s Jason and Sam for me. Wouldn’t it be funny if little Lila turned out to be a true Quartermaine after all? Now that would be a good storyline! Lot’s of back story and lots of reason for the break up of the main super couple on GH since Luke and Laura! (Yes, I’m talking about Sonny and Jason!)
3. Felicia: I love this woman. She speaks class when she walks in a room. When Frons (or was it Guza, I can’t remember.) said she was matronly I about pee’d my pants. The woman has sex appeal written all over her. She is a fashion statement and I wish I’d not colored my hair this horrible brown color because in looking at some pics, it was the same color as hers and I’ve always loved her hair (except during the Colton days because then it was just fugly!)  Okay, so her storyline is kind of silly but it’s fun and light hearted and it gives a reason for her to be on the show, along with all those missing Quartermaines and the ever-wonderful Alice! More Felicia is a good thing. Now, throw her back in the sack with Mac (that was NOT meant to rhyme, honest!) and take the guy’s shirt off (terrible fire scars and all, I’m sure!!! NOT!) and THEN WE’VE GOT A GREAT STORY! “reunited and it feels so good! Reunited and it’s understood!…” I love those two and hope we see more of them in the coming episodes.
4. No Sonny and Carly: Need I say more?
5. Carly looking for her father: I cracked up when she went to the hospital and in the middle of the floor asked Bobbie to help her find her dad. Didn’t pull her aside, didn’t take her some place private. Simply a total Carly move; it’s all about her and that’s what’s important. And the look on her face when Bobby told her to drop it? Carly acted as though she would but her face said otherwise. Normally I’m not a huge TB fan. I like her and I think she does well as the character, but after all the screen time of all the same characters, it gets old. But when she interacts with other members of the cast I enjoy it and I’m glad to see it! When Bobby turns out to be a liar, I wonder how her daughter will react? Remember, only Carly can lie, no one else is allowed.
6. Ric and Alexis: NG made a comment at her event that when she shuts up, she works more. I’d like to know what she did to shut up so I can educate my kids on it. They’ve been little chatterboxes since school started and frankly, it’s wearing me out. OH, wait. Wrong subject. Ric and Alexis are charming, funny and a joy to watch.  I wonder if the ‘rumors’ of them falling in love will pan out? It would be interesting to see Alexis with someone that gives her strength, like Ric seems to. I wonder if age will ever play into this? We know Alexis isn’t the youngest gal on the show but to me, she seems a bit older than Ric. Hmm…just a thought. I really like the idea of Ric adopting Kristina, but wonder if that’s something Alexis would do because it’s a bit risky for her personality.
7. Helena is back: No more comments necessary.
8. Coleman is back: No more comments necessary.
9. Luke and Skye are coming back: No more comments necessary.
10. Heather is almost done: She’s only on a 6 month contract so I’m watching the calendar closely. It’s not that I don’t like the character, I just think it’s all a bit desparate.
11. Nikolas and Emily are back together: I like them. I don’t care what you say. Yeah, they’re the ‘fairytale’ couple but I like them. I like Tyler Christopher, even when he snots up my tv. And I like Natalia Livingston’s Emily. I dare to say this, but I like her better than Amber Tamblyn’s. Okay, shoot me now. Send me the nasty emails, do whatever you have to, but I stand by my comment. I like her. I like that she is glamorous, self-righteous and holds herself above all. I like that she stands by her man and does whatever’s necessary to be with him. I like the romance and the commitment of their relationship. And I certainly like looking at Tyler Christopher. Believe me, all great acting aside, that man deserves the flipping emmy for his unbelievable ability to make his nose all snotty during an emotional scene. Not one other soap actor can cry like him! All joking aside, sure the story is kind of corny, but the two are doing an excellent job and I really like their acting. I think they do well with what they’re given and I just plain like them.
12. Mary: What a bummer that she’s leaving. Ok so they “won’t confirm her exit” but we know it’s going to happen. At first she bugged the heck out of me, but lately I’ve enjoyed her. She’s funny and crazy and if they could find a way to redeem her then I think she’s be a great addition to the show. Go figure. They always get rid of the good ones.
13. Faith and Justus: I must have missed how incredibly gorgeous this guy is until recently. I like his charm and I like his ability to stand up for what is important to him. And I like that he’s a part of Faith being nice. I like Faith nice or mean (except when she knocked off her grandmother. That was plain heartless). I see a good couple here and if they take Faith into a more, shall we say, friendly direction, this should be even more fun to watch.
14. Did I mention there’s not been a lot of Sonny on lately?
15. Alcazar isn’t pining away for Carly anymore: So he’s into the ever-annoying Lois. Beats the Carly deal. No, I don’t like Lois. I didn’t when she was played by Rena Sofer and I still don’t. It’s not the actor, it’s the character. But she’s much better to watch with Alcazar than Carly. Only because we all know that Carly will never end up with anyone but Sonny so what’s the point?

Okay, now let’s talk about a few other things.

I realize everyone is pretty unhappy with this murder-mystery deal. I am too. It’s silly, but it brings on characters I miss. Besides, it’s just a means to an end, only for the sake of grabbing onto those NBC viewers. Which reminds me…today I heard an ad for a show, not Passions, I don’t think, but one on that network (I don’t know anything about the other networks so I don’t know what channel it’s on).  The ad talked about a woman getting married and being impregnated by her ½ brother. That, in my opinion, is taking things way too far. It’s just sick and wrong. I wouldn’t watch anything like that so if they think that ad is going to gain viewers, I’ve got to think they’re dead wrong.  

I apologize if this isn’t really a column. It’s more of a generalized thought session typed out on my computer. I’ve been busy moving, unpacking, organizing, working, working out and getting my kids homework done. But I couldn’t help but pass up the chance to say that basically I’m enjoying GH and having fun with some of the storylines!  

Have a great week!