Jane Tuesday

I imagine the covid protocols played a part as well. In Before Times an actor could potentially pop in and shoot a couple of cameos if the scheduling could be worked out. Now, not so much because of the quarantine periods in effect on most sets.

I'm actually totally okay with Daphne and Simon's story as a couple being concluded. As a romance reader, I'm used to it. HEA and done. But! I am sad that this means Simon won't be playing pall mall. His hilarious asides add so much to that scene. I'm sure they'll slot in Benedict or whoever and they'll be great, but it's a downer for sure. 😞

Edwina has been cast, as well as a new, non-book character. The Featherington heir, perhaps?

Wow, she REALLY looks like her dad! 😮

Plus, doesn't Benedict first see/meet Sophie at a ball, loses track of her, and then looks for her for two years? And then he meets a maid, and can't understand why he's equally attracted to her as he was the girl from the ball? (I haven't read it.) He already knows Madame DLC. So the whole "Cinderella" thing wouldn't work. I liked the actress, and I loved that they included some "middle class" people. But I'd prefer she gets her own side story.

True, but it does matter as far as whether they were able to write to a satisfying ending.

We have Kate! https://deadline.com/2021/02/bridgerton-simone-ashley-cast-female-lead-season-2-kate-sharma-sheffield-netflix-shondaland-anthony-1234693368/

Yes, yes, and yes. I'm not - strictly speaking - in the South. But I'm in a rural Southernish sort of place, and I can't imagine anyone telling me to "have a blessed day" outside the four walls of a church. I'm not denying your experience, @theredhead77. I'd just suggest it's less a regional issue, and more an issue of a shitty company with a bad culture and an HR "professional" who doesn't want to do their job. That would never fly, not even at my family-owned-by-conservatives employer.

Yep. Not that you can pick gender, obviously. But more that - if she had been a boy - having three would be understandable. Since she was another girl, the reaction was more, "omg, so many children!" Basically, in our society you're supposed to have a boy and a girl, spaced three years apart. No children, and you're selfish. One child is going to be a brat. Three is "so many!" If you don't have a boy, that's a commentary on dad's manhood. If you don't have a girl, mom doesn't get to play dress-up. Closer than three years, and you're "crazy!" More than four years apart, and "they'll never really be close." It's insane.

My sister has five kids, so she's on the opposite end of the scale, and you wouldn't believe the things people say to her. It's basically: When they were married, no kids: "don't you want children?" When they had one: "when are you giving her a sibling?" When they had two (girls): "are you going to try for a boy?" When they had three (girls): "don't you know what causes that?" When they had the fourth (boy): "at least (my BIL) finally got a boy!" When they had the fifth (another boy): "Oh, wow, at your age?" Seriously. And it's usually random strangers or super-casual acquaintances. The grandparent co-worker thing... some people just LOVE being grandparents. I think in their hearts, they think their friends are missing out on this magical experience, and can't imagine that somebody could be okay with that. I don't think they're necessarily being judgy, or trying to justify their own lives or whatever. It's just hard for them to believe that something that's so central to their own experience could be completely unnecessary to someone they know. That said, the time to make comments about other people's choices to have or not have children is approximately never. If for no other reason than you never know who has had fertility issues, or miscarriages, or maybe has a genetic condition they don't want to pass on.

Fun fact I learned on a local PBS broadcast one night... the anti-helmet people and the pro-forcing-smoking-out-of-businesses people in Illinois use the same lobbyist. They must be very good at their jobs, because we don't have a helmet law, and our state legislature has no problems trampling over any other "rights" (real or imagined). I'm old enough to remember when people didn't wear seatbelts, and it was definitely a big thing here. I honestly never really wore one until I went through Driver's Ed, where we had to put one on, and it became second nature. That, and they started making all cars with the seatbelt reminder beeps that drive me up a wall. I swear my new car gets louder and more frequent until I buckle it. 😄

I'm sympathetic that Anna Faris hasn't been getting the storylines that she used to, but that's not a new thing. So why sign a two-year contract? That's the part that bothers me. She bailed in the middle of a two-year contract, when the show reportedly was renewed based on her (and AJ) signing said contract(s). It also doesn't sit well that she didn't give the show any notice so that they could write Christy out in a decent way. (Granted, covid-19 may have derailed any plans they made anyway.) But it's really a shame that she's going to have to be written out in some hokey off-screen manner. No matter what they come up with, it's going to be disappointing. Christy is kind of a dull character, and I think AF is not a strong actor, but she's the heart of the show. I've loved watching her and Bonnie come to grips with their past and mend their relationship. And now she's just... poof! Gone? Vanished into thin air like Roscoe? I really hope AF and CL can eventually arrange for Christy to make another appearance, if just a guest role. I want to see closure for her relationships with Bonnie and the other women, and I want to see her finally get to be a lawyer!

I live near the Mississippi River, one of the most dangerous waterways for recreation. I can say that no amount of signage, or news stories about drownings (which happen every year) will keep people from making poor water decisions. Familiarity breeds contempt, as they say. Often those who spend the most time in the water are the least likely to pay attention to safety warnings. I hope her friends and family get all the time and privacy they need to grieve and heal. RIP Ms. Rivera. You and Santana were my very favorite part of Glee.

Same! I grew up in a not exactly progressive area, and yet I feel like I was aware as a child in the 80s that blackface was unacceptable. They get no pass from me. Article about the use of blackface on SNL...

I had a similar experience yesterday. I got my riding lawnmower stuck in the ditch in front of my house. Sadly no hot farmboy or falsely accused fugitive stopped to help me. I've always dreamed of going to Ireland, but I fear it would be too anti-climactic when I don't stumble out of the rain into a cozy pub to find my soul mate crooning a traditional tune in Gaelic. 😄

I watched yesterday for the first time in months, and I haven't even really been following along. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that circle of people condemning Brooke. I don't like Brooke. I was a Taylor fan back in the old OLD days when I used to watch, and even once I started watching again off-and-on several years ago, I still was never a fan. All that "destiny" crap, and the constant inability to control her damned self, is just so incredibly weak. But this? Was gross. Brooke absolutely deserves to be called out by Katie, and even Ridge. (Two wrongs don't make a right, and all that. I'm a firm believer that you should move on, not cheat.) But seeing her stand there crying, pleading, and being judged by all those hypocrites coming at her from every direction filled me with visceral disgust. I mean, I know people like seeing the characters they "love to hate" get torn down. It can even be great for characters you love, because the highest highs come after the lowest lows. But did anyone enjoy that?

This seems very plausible. As soon as I saw that she went first and said no, I assumed he also was going to say no. (Since all the other couples, the "sure bet" went first, for max drama.) And I really love the idea that they did the reception anyway. Their families were so sweet!

Vanessa Lachey confirms those who got engaged were obligated to follow through to the altar.

Photos from Amber and Barnett's wedding. Shocking - I see NO signs of hesitation on Barnett's part, just huge smiles all around from him and his family. http://www.mylesberrio.com/netflix-wedding-2020 (I'm also glad to see the flower girls and wedding party got to actually do something. It seemed so pointless to have them all there, just sitting halfway back in the audience. lol)

From the same photographer, there are galleries of all the weddings, minus Amber and Barnett. (Not sure if someone else did theirs, or they're just not on the site for some reason.) Apparently Kelly/Kenny and Jessica/Mark had sit-down conversations after that weren't shown. And Jessica had a bouquet and belt that vanished between the dressing room and the ceremony. https://www.lajoyphotography.com/

I feel like there is so much to unpack from this show, and it probably fits best in its own thread. 🙂

Damian and Giannina - they were so toxic. He was right to say no, and hopefully she comes to realize that. Maybe they'll get together someday? But I think they need to get to know each other AWAY from the cameras first. Amber and Barnett ❤️ - I can't believe it, but these two grew on me so much and ended up being my favorites. I really think they're perfect for each other in all the ways that matter. I'll be super interested to hear what they have to say in the reunion. I feel like Barnett's feet probably weren't that cold. Kelly and Kenny - the best thing about them continued to be their families. I think they were both going to say no, because with the other couples they put the "sure" one first. Mark and Jessica - I'm feeling so proud of Jessica right now. You have nothing to apologize for, girl. Lauren and Cameron ❤️ - I've loved these two from the beginning, and I'm so glad they got their happy "ending". Just so much joy and happiness radiating out of my screen. Lauren was so beautiful, and Papa Speed melted my heart with his tears.