Conotocarious

I think it’s differing interpretations because I never thought he thought his brother was a douche. I know I thought his brother was a douche because he acted like a douche from the second he opened his mouth but to me Lachlan seemed torn between two siblings’ worldviews and “trying out” his big brother’s worldview first.

I actually thought so too (i mean that the writers should make things more clear) but then it became apparent that people were freeze framing shots and looking for stuff with a fine toothed comb beyond just watching the show. I just watched and never thought he spit anything out. But I don’t go over stuff looking for gotcha moments and I think that many people watch so many shows where stuff like that DOES happen so people have been trained to look for moments like this when the White Lotus is not really a show that does that. Lots of Mike White dialogue always feel fairly real to me so I never read into “I’m gonna take you down” as anything other than bro talk which is apparently what was intended. And Saxon was knocked off his douchey pedestal so it also served as foreshadowing…just not Lachlan is a deviant psycho foreshadowing. However, I can see how people would be looking for clues….its part of the fun. But also wildly different than the previous two seasons if Lachlan is a total psychopath and not just a flawed and mixed up person (like everyone tends to be).

In a show like The White Lotus, which is filled with character studies that is nearly impossible. Part of the point of the show is to encourage different interpretations but the actors themselves certainly have special insight into what they were going for and I find that very valuable. I also find it a great relief when an actor shoots down something the internet has seized and gone crazy with….something very black and white like did he take the pill or not. Lots of theories really went out into left field building off that and when you know it is absolutely not what happened the discussion can move on in a more productive direction.

Well, the actor who plays Lachlan would completely disagree with all of this. He definitely took the drugs and his motivation was to try to connect and impress his older brother who was all about debauchery and sex. There are very informative interviews all over the internet. And while they filmed many different takes, the take they went with was the one where Lachlan does not at all remember the night until he gets to the monastery. eta: Also the “I’m going to take you down one day”is specifically asked about and the actor says Lachlan is just trying to talk like his older brother and imitate the dudebro vibes.

This is the most relatable storyline to me by far. I know people, including my sister, which are exactly like this.

I started watching with skepticism because I don’t watch or like any cooking shows or anything like Martha Stewart but here I am now checking on my focaccia bread and showing my husband the one pot pasta episode. So I got something out of it. I didn’t think it was can’t look away TV but I liked some of the ideas and I even looked up that visor she was wearing on the hike because I dug it. If I found the right one online its $400 so I guess I’ll just admire from afar.

I actually think it would fit right in with this show and it’s theme of somewhat absurd deaths.

Well, his career is just taking off and rightly so. He’s just super talented.

USAG isn’t dropping this and I am glad to see it. The last they can do is stand and fight for one their gymnasts given the failures of the past.

Favorite moments: 1. Simone Biles. Everything Biles. And Suni Lee as well. The women’s gymnastics events were great except for one thing. 2. Janja Garnbret winning her second gold in climbing and Brooke Raboutou as the silver medalist. Wholesome friendships in climbing. 3. The star making turn of Pommel Horse Guy, who is the sweetest person.

Christine Brennan says a resolution to this mess could come as early as today. Which to me is an indication that this is an out of court resolution/compromise. Brennan is extremely well-connected, as anyone who is a figure skating fan knows.

And with this CAS current ruling Sabrina still gets nothing so I guess she’s still quitting then? Ana is the one who has been gracious during this mess. Sabrina definitely has not.

I’m so happy that Romania has become such a stickler for rules! When they lied about Daniela Silivas’ age so she could compete underage they seemed not to care about quibbling over one or two years. How lovely that now that they got away with that with no consequences they are now the self-appointed leaders in following the rules right down to the second.

They literally threw everything at a wall in the hopes that Jordan lost third place and then turned around all wide-eyed “who us? We want everyone to get a medal!”

I certainly hope that everyone enjoys the litigious future of gymnastics especially as the scores are often decided by tenths and in a post-Simone world especially. Lawyers all around the world will certainly enjoy being thrust into the Olympic spotlight for the future.

It’s nice to see the other girls on the team on social media calling out the judges and supporting Jordan. Times sure have changed and so much for the better. I

Now everyone in the gymternet is in full meltdown. And to think we all thought beam was the biggest mess of an event final. This floor final is going down in infamy.

FOUR seconds late. Yes, Romania is being petty. Can you imagine the backlash on Simone if the US were in the position of quibbling over four seconds? Romania can go screw.

Being able to go back and do this shit after the event has ended is complete and total trash. THAT’s what makes the sport a joke in some people’s mind….not subjective scoring. Lots of referee calls in sports can be subjective. But if there’s an error and it skates through….well, with humans in charge that happens. This mess has utterly enraged me. Poor Jordan is taking a social media break and she is obviously devastated. Way to ruin the Olympic experience of someone who is always so positive and supportive. This is on top of the abuse she has received online. Romanian can take that bronze medal and cram it straight up their ass. Ana isn’t even the problem….she was extremely gracious. But many others tossed gasoline on this fire and can rot for all I care.

And the queen wins again. What an amazing athletes Janja is. And Congrats to Brooke Raboutou! Also Ai MOri is just amazing at lead but Jessie Pilz really surprised me with her epic performance today.

Not to get too into the weeds but she absolutely did rally herself. She came back in that compulsories meet to make the all-around and edge out Kerri Strug. Her dead-eyed floor was part of the rally, believe it or not. Many people forget Kim’s fall off beam in compulsories was not what killed her medal chances. Then in the all-around she shot herself in the foot by flying out of bounds on one of her passes…maybe the last one. Another exciting double back. Then she started making mistake after mistake especially on beam and was never in contention.

The men’s’ boulder and lead event finals were fantastic. I expected Anraku to win as did most everyone and was so happy for Toby although sad for Colin. He had an incredible boulder round for someone who considers himself a lead specialist. I’m so lonely in here with my popcorn loving the climbing. It’s amazing to watch and very easy to follow for those who don’t climb. I find it so interesting that everyone in Tokyo despised the format and hoped to improve their standings when speed wasn’t part of the equation. But Jacob Schubert finished third in Tokyo and third here, Duffy was fourth in Tokyo and fourth here and Ondra was sixth in Tokyo and sixth here. Things didn’t really change for them.

On the contrary I was deeply deeply entertained by it. it was like an SNL skit.

Maybe here we all do! Everyone else in my life is like what on earth are you watching…

Its funny you bring up Lillia, I was watching her floor routine on YouTube months ago (as you do if you’re….well, me) and I came across comments just ripping her for those “balletic” movements which people with actual ballet experience could see were….not great. But that’s apparently the key….be ballerina…on the ice, in the gym…you get that ballet in there you’re golden. If I wanted to watch ballet, I’d go see Swan Lake.