Ice Cream Day

11 . 12 . 99

Let me preface this post with a few things: 1) I haven't read the board since Friday morning, before the show aired, so forgive any repeated musings. 2) I did not watch Wednesday or Thursday's shows at all, so some of my questions, though usually rhetorical, may seem somewhat lame, but that's just because I have no clue what's going on, which could make things interesting. 3) These observations, with the exception of the Manny scenes, are being made on the first time, one time viewing, in progress. That being said, let the dancing begin.

CASSIE/SCUM:  Could this guy enunciate his words any more so? "I'm siiiiick and I caaaaan't go ooooon…" Sheesh. Nice kneejerk, Cassie – TO THE HIP. What is this, Miami Vice? Richard could hear Cassie yell through the walls and into the alley? And kicking the door in, Richie? Please, so declasse. You really could've knocked.

RICHARD/DAX: Something really surreal about a guy in the back alley of a strip joint being called "your highness". LOL "Live Girls! ATM Inside!" They really are a full service strip club.

CASSIE/RICHARD: I really couldn't care less about these two together. They don't do anything for me. However, the one aspect of this story that I'm truly appreciating is its perspective on money. I may be projecting too much of my own life into this, as I've known how Cassie feels (to a degree) and in the past I've reacted like she has been. But too often, I watch soaps and there are characters who somehow never have to work and can afford wonderful clothes, wonderful homes and expensive meals out at expensive restaurants. So seeing this is refreshing to me. I'm enjoying it, though I know it's not going to last. It's only being used as a catalyst for their impending courtship/marriage. Speaking of which, can they please come up with a more original idea for a couple getting together? The way it looks, they're going to be somewhat forced into marrying each other. Sound familiar? Let me guess, they'll eventually fall in love with each other right? Yeah, ok, BTDT. Thanks. Next?

PILAR/BEN: Pilar? Where did you read that sneering at the man turns him on? I think the GL writers are taking lessons from the DAYS writers. You know the one – "Whenever possible, leave a character alone (though not mandatory) long enough to allow them to talk to themselves. Always make them explain the current storyline to the audience, because, well, they don't really pay attention". LOL.. I love how Ben was just flat out wrong about the camera/microphone. I miss Hunt Block already.

CARMEN: I care SO little about this that I don't think I can rub my two brain cells together to form even a mild put down. Well, other than the fact that I'd love to know what happened to the poor bird that had to explode to give her those cuffs. Oh Carmen, you're not gonna burst in there like a jealous fool? Why oh why don't I believe you?

DREW/MAX: "Let's get drunk!" Very matronly, Drew. Nice.

ROSS: So, are *you* now the president of Drew's fan club? I can't get this straight. It seems to change every day.

REVA: Just one day. Just ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! *sigh* Ok, it's officially the end of the world. I actually am enjoying this performance today. And regardless of how selective they are in their usage of Reva/Buzz history, I love the fact that they're showing Reva so disturbed over this hitting issue. I mean, we never saw Carmen like this after she beat down Pilar.

BUZZ: Poor Justin Deas. Such immense talent, used to prop up Reva just to give him a day or two at work. Though, from what I understand, this is how he likes it.

MANNY: (again, written after approximately, no, specifically 37 viewings)

• 1st scene: Shallow Candy comments - Mmmm, bigger bed. Mmmmm. Mucho sexo in el bedo? Por favor? I was saying this in chat last night, but I'll reiterate – In my own humble opinion, me thinks Danny looks mui mui hunky in this suit. While her wedding ring is an obvious no-show later in the show, in looking for it during the first scene, I just don't see it. Am I going blind? Or is this yet another moof on the part of Joie and the continuity people? I'm voting on the latter. I bet a monkey could do that job better. Loved the look on Michelle's face when Danny mentions that Ben actually cares for Drew. Mouth agape, eyes wide, pure shock-ridden facial expression. Hilarious. And why is it that Danny looks better in a simple black t-shirt than any other man on the planet does dressed to the nines? Concerned Candy comments - Here's Michelle wah-wah-wahing all about Ben and Drew again. "She's my best friend, she WAS my best friend." Earth to Michelle. Make up your mind. Is it Bill? Is it Drew? Or could it be the guy standing right in front of you? Granted, you two have a lot to learn about each other, but in my book, he's the one who deserves that title. Now what the hell is Danny doing? This is just not the same Danny that threatened to "take care of Ben" only one week ago, that's for sure. I mean, I understand, the guy is horny and wants to get it on with his wife, but the way he seems to have completely forgotten about how much he hates Ben is very sloppy work on the writer's part. And the way he's stifling Michelle's feelings about Ben in the process is very strange to me. I would've liked it if they had a real conversation about this, instead of Danny preventing Michelle from bellyaching in the privacy of her own bedroom. And while Danny said he wasn't, and would never, defend Ben, that's just about all he did with Drew. "She was upset" – yeah, ok, we GOT that Danny.. but why? Did she have a right to be upset? No. Catch up, curly. Give us a call when you get on the same page as all of us. In the meantime, go find your edge. :P All in all however, it was a typical scene of Manny propping up Drew and Ben. Which, as you know, I absolutely despise. And, am I the only one wondering where they went for the last few hours?

   

• 2nd scene: Michelle comes in from her shower/bath. Apparently, they've had sex so much in "their" shower that they broke the water pipe and can't use it anymore. At least, that's what I am *choosing* to believe here, instead of blaming it again on those damned continuity people. Our little horny devil himself is lighting all the candles and providing the nourishment. He's SO whipped. Love those three-wick candles, btw. Wonder what flavor they were? Note the "yes" from Danny after she comes in. I heard that and a little corner of my heart melted. Straight from the back of the throat. "I come in peace" - "Phone home" Whoda thunk? Danny has quite the sense of humor! Maybe his new job offer comes from Shecky, the local comedy club owner. I gushed enough about this scene last night in chat, but I just have to say how much I adored it. Nothing funny to say here, just watching a couple that's hopelessly and madly in love. But I do have to say that these two have sex more than the rest of the entire population Springfield.

   

• 3rd scene: I don't know about anybody else, but I wasn't expecting a big ol' sex scene. And frankly, I'm ok with this. I enjoy their conversations in bed more than I've enjoyed WATCHING a couple I love get it on over the years. Did anyone else get a visual of Danny throwing all the stuffed animals into the closet, jamming them in with his foot when necessary, back when they first moved in? I did, and I couldn't stop laughing. Major foreshadowing going on with Michelle's lines about "clean breaks from your family and Ben", btw. "YesIdo" – adorable. Can I just have one intimate conversation that doesn't include the words "Drew", "Ben" or "your family"?? I wouldn't have been surprised if that ruined every mood imaginable. And here I am wondering if I can have a membership at the Danny Santos Ice Cream Parlor. If so, will I be able to buy stock down there? "Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm" – longest Danny moan ever. "Drive safe" - *sigh* I'm marking this scene down as one of the absolute raunchiest I've ever seen on daytime. Forget bare butts or pseudo-sex, we had a BLATANT PENIS REFERENCE! Put that together with Michelle's, "Damn, it was gonna be such a good night" and I can see this getting more than its share of raised eyebrows when it went to the higher ups for approval.

   

• 4th scene: Ok, first, yay for the "YKW" clock! At least someone put the crack pipe down long enough to remember a thing or two. And I'm sorry, but with Michelle gone so long, the Danny I remember would've been freaking out. I mean, he just got "out" of the mob a few weeks ago and now he's wondering where she is. Isn't his mind racing? Shouldn't he be freaking out? Oh well.

And so it goes. The bigger the bed, the wilder the sex. Nuff said.

Candy