Getting to Genoa You All Over Again: Y&R Daily Chat

[KLovestoShop]

29 minutes ago, boes said:

Waldo13, with all due respect, I have to think that you've missed the wonder that is the Wisconsin's answer to that pikers parade called New York Fashion Week, the New Glarus Udderly Fabulous Dairy Day?

And the crowds go wild...

Hey, one year, the main advertising campaign for the Wisconsin State Fair was “Come smell our dairy air”.  Maybe someone can come up with a catchy phrase for Marchetti’s Wisconsin fashion line. 
 

What’s with that awful dress Sally was wearing?  It looked like something a weird alien would wear on the old Star Trek TV show.  Those shoulder pads?  

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, KLovestoShop said:

Hey, one year, the main advertising campaign for the Wisconsin State Fair was “Come smell our dairy air”.  Maybe someone can come up with a catchy phrase for Marchetti’s Wisconsin fashion line. 
 

What’s with that awful dress Sally was wearing?  It looked like something a weird alien would wear on the old Star Trek TV show.  Those shoulder pads?  

The purple thing with the zipper? It looked like a throw back to the terrible costuming in the eighties.

[deirdra]

I've worked with a lot of engineers in academia and have been perplexed by ~24 yr old female grad students who, when dressing to give a talk at a conference, choose what looks like a catholic school girl uniform with the waistband rolled to make the skirt hem hit mid-thigh, just like Allie.

Edited June 17, 2022 by deirdra

[Sake614]

Nikki’s dress retails for $1500. I wouldn’t give them $.15 for it!

Today’s show was nice but Allie’s dialogue was incredibly stilted. Since I wasn’t watching when any of the flashbacks took place, it was nice to see and hear what happened.

[deirdra]

35 minutes ago, Sake614 said:

Since I wasn’t watching when any of the flashbacks took place, it was nice to see and hear what happened.

I watched them when they occurred, but the flashbacks reminded me that on Y&R babies are rarely conceived or born as expected and every character has experienced more illness and death than in the average person.

Edited June 17, 2022 by deirdra

[One Tough Cookie]

Sally--we know you have a banging body--but that dress looked like you spray painted a roll of aluminum foil and glued a zipper on it.

Nikki--Tragic.

I liked Lilly's dress, but  not the sparkles.

[Joimiaroxeu]

Great to see John Abbott. He was a real patriarch who didn't protect his ego by playing his kids against each other.

I liked Allie's booties. But goodness gracious, did she get dressed in the dark? Nothing about that outfit matched except the dreaded sparkles on her dress and bag. Bleh.

OMG, as soon as they mentioned Danny Romalotti I was afraid they'd play Rock On. Thankfully, no. 🥵

Traci stays being a Pollyanna. Traci, hon, sometimes giving people "enough time" just lets them keep hurting you longer. Not everyone is safe to be allowed a second or third chance.

Too bad--IMO--they chose to show a scene concerning Ashley's abortion but didn't dare mention the word. And didn't Ashley have to go ino a mental hospital for a while after that? Ehhh.

A watch. Heh, Ashley was bought for cheap, even if it did have microscopic diamond chips on it. Victor probably had his secretary pick it up from Fenmores on her lunch break.

Alrighty then, Brad Carlton. Fine AF. And boy did he get around. Were there any of the main woman characters he didn't sleep with? Even Nate's mommy Olivia got some, tee hee.

Traci didn't bother to tell Allie that Colleen's heart is now in Noah's grandfather's chest. A fate worse than death. Yeah I said it, Victor. Come at me. 😏

Wait, Noah asked Allie to "hang out"? At what point does he come to the Abbott house to pick her up for a proper date? Grrr.

Went in expecting Traci or Ashley to mention Theo when they were discussing Dina. Left disappointed, of course. 😒

All in all, I thought it was a decent retrospective. They even brought out Nadia's Theme at the end. 🏆

[boes]

I loved it.  Every goopy, gloppy moment of it.  There were points where Show drove what felt like a mack truck into my tear ducts but I held out until they started talking about Colleen.  

I didn't start watching Y&R full time until Peter Bergman moved over from All My Children so some of the earlier scenes weren't familiar to me and I appreciated, especially, seeinig Traci dump that banana split on Lauren's head.   I'd sorta like that to be the Genoa City weapon of choice again.  ButtBiscuit covered in a frosty dessert might be the making of the man.

I don't watch B&B, though I've caught a glimpse of Dollar Bill now and again.  The young Brad is still something.  I wish Show hadn't decided that Colleen was acceptable collateral damage, I'd love to see what TIIC would have made of her.  IMO, the Abbotts have always been shortchanged that way.  

Yep.  Today was a really nice change, and a well deserved tribute to two characters and actresses who have made an indelible mark on this show.

Question - all these sparkly dresses - how the hell do they get cleaned?  Does Roto Rooter have a wash and fold option?

Edited June 17, 2022 by boes

[deirdra]

I liked nuSummer, but now she's acting like a 12 year old who wants to control her mommy. Ugh.

Edited June 18, 2022 by deirdra

[Julyolo]

58 minutes ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Great to see John Abbott. He was a real patriarch who didn't protect his ego by playing his kids against each other.

I liked Allie's booties. But goodness gracious, did she get dressed in the dark? Nothing about that outfit matched except the dreaded sparkles on her dress and bag. Bleh.

OMG, as soon as they mentioned Danny Romalotti I was afraid they'd play Rock On. Thankfully, no. 🥵

Traci stays being a Pollyanna. Traci, hon, sometimes giving people "enough time" just lets them keep hurting you longer. Not everyone is safe to be allowed a second or third chance.

Too bad--IMO--they chose to show a scene concerning Ashley's abortion but didn't dare mention the word. And didn't Ashley have to go ino a mental hospital for a while after that? Ehhh.

A watch. Heh, Ashley was bought for cheap, even if it did have microscopic diamond chips on it. Victor probably had his secretary pick it up from Fenmores on her lunch break.

Alrighty then, Brad Carlton. Fine AF. And boy did he get around. Were there any of the main woman characters he didn't sleep with? Even Nate's mommy Olivia got some, tee hee.

Traci didn't bother to tell Allie that Colleen's heart is now in Noah's grandfather's chest. A fate worse than death. Yeah I said it, Victor. Come at me. 😏

Wait, Noah asked Allie to "hang out"? At what point does he come to the Abbott house to pick her up for a proper date? Grrr.

Went in expecting Traci or Ashley to mention Theo when they were discussing Dina. Left disappointed, of course. 😒

All in all, I thought it was a decent retrospective. They even brought out Nadia's Theme at the end. 🏆

I think there is a forthcoming culling of the "talent" coming, hence the flashbacks. IMO they are airing these retros to establish who a character was, maybe before they let them go. The influx of newbies: "New" Chance, Noah, Allie, Diane, Imani, Giancarlo, bringing back Kyle and Summer, are being "tried and tested", and when they see who resonates, will allow for a more youthful and culturally diverse cast. Some oldies are going to be put out to pasture IMO, and could be some of the legacy characters are actually seeking "graceful" exits. I would love them to replace Phyllis with Diane. The actress playing Diane gives a much more nuanced and compelling performance than the 1-note histrionics of Phyllis, IMO. With all that said, I think the PTB are attempting to revitalize Y&R, but it already may be too late.

Edited June 18, 2022 by Julyolo

[SweePea59]

1 hour ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Victor probably had his secretary pick it up from Fenmores on her lunch break.

Wasn't her name Connie?

[ByaNose]

Dark hair and dark mustache Victor looked really good in the rain. Eric Braden was really in his prime there. I’ve been watching Y&R a little before it went to an hour show. I was watching it when Jill (Brenda Dickson) stole Stuart Brooks away from her (real) mother. It was during the my summer vacation because this was before we had a vcr. I remember when the Abbotts arrived (temporary John & Terry Lester) were already there. Then Ashley & Traci showed up. At first, I didn’t like the hour format because they were trying to fill up an hour and it wasn’t  fleshed out enough. After, that got straightened out the Abbotts took over which fans didn’t like because all of the Brooks sister (less Lorie) were written out. Luckily, CBS & the show had Bill Bell at the helm and he figured it all out. The flashbacks were great but unfortunately they had to return home with notBilly there. It was a nice tribute for Eileen & Beth. Eileen Davidson even mentioned in the press to give credit to Brenda Epperson & Shari Shattuck who kept the role going which I thought was nice of her to say. 

[JNavarro]

The Abbotts needed more members, since Nick is required to win every paternity test in town, so I'm happy that Allie can at least count as one.  Hell, throw Diane and the Harrison Ford kid in there too.  

I've always believed it based off the feedback I got here, but after those flashbacks I see how John Abbott was this larger than life character.  He seemed-and looked!- like a stronger, more stalwart version of Jack.  Really wish we could see him in his prime (or even a past it current Victor equivalent) on today's show.  

[deirdra]

5 hours ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Great to see John Abbott. He was a real patriarch who didn't protect his ego by playing his kids against each other.

Though he did always call Ashley "My Beauty" and occasionally called Traci "Pumpkin". He wasn't doing it intentionally to pit them against each other, but it did affect Traci's self image.

[deirdra]

4 hours ago, SweePea59 said:

Wasn't her name Connie?

Her name should have been "Connie-wasn't-at-her-desk" as all and sundry would just barge into the office.

Edited June 18, 2022 by deirdra

[MsMalin]

I was hoping Ashley had been a bit more forthcoming and revealed that she stole Victors super sperm.

[Joimiaroxeu]

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Though he did always call Ashley "My Beauty" and occasionally called Traci "Pumpkin". He wasn't doing it intentionally to pit them against each other, but it did affect Traci's self image.

Meh, Traci might have been a bit oversensitive. I don't think calling someone "pumpkin" is considered an insult or even shade. Plus, John referring to Ashley as My Beauty was the height of irony given that she wasn't "his" at all. Of course that was no comfort to Traci at the time since no one knew yet about Ashley's true paternity, but John's intentions toward both of them was based in love. (And not fear that his children would surpass him in their accomplishments, as with the patriarch on the other side of town.)

[boes]

5 hours ago, MsMalin said:

I was hoping Ashley had been a bit more forthcoming and revealed that she stole Victors super sperm.

LOL!  That's a tough one to tell, I would think, particularly from a great aunt to a recently discovered great niece.  

Just wait till she hears that Diane did basically the same thing, with less, or better luck, depending on your perspective.

Allie might end up demanding a redo on her 23 and Me test results.

[SweePea59]

16 hours ago, ByaNose said:

The flashbacks were great but unfortunately they had to return home with notBilly there.

The only dark spot in the episode. Otherwise it was wonderful. On B&B it's always nice when the idiot Logan sisters get together. It's nice to just see family enjoying each other's company while they talk about what's going on. And this reminded me of that.

Very few characters other than the Abbots were seen in the flashbacks. Danny was and there was mention of him. I wonder if Danny's going to be in an upcoming story arc? It would be nice to see him again, but I can only think that it would have to involve his son's mother.

[babyhouseman]

10 hours ago, MsMalin said:

I was hoping Ashley had been a bit more forthcoming and revealed that she stole Victors super sperm.

Allie, if you feel the urge to steal someone's sperm to impregnate yourself, don't worry. It's hereditary. 

[Sake614]

I don’t get why people consider “pumpkin’ an insult? My parents have always called me that. I’m 62 and my mom still does lol! I’m not, nor have I ever even, heavy. I don’t know where the nickname came from but I alwaw took it as a term of affection, as it was and is, meant. ❤️🎃

[MsMalin]

^  I don't think Pumpkin is an insult either, but when the sister is called My Beauty the optics just aren't that great.

[Chatty Cake]

I thought Traci and Ashley were piling it on a bit thick for Allie. But that’s beside the point because I think for the character of Allie to land we need Keemo to turn up. If they can make Diane Jenkins alive they can certainly undead Keemo.

Speaking of, I’m tired of everyone going off on Diane. Yeah I’m looking at you Abby and Nikki. Nikki’s behavior at the party was gross. No blame at all to her precious Victor who kept marrying Diane.

[Gam2]

I’m happy for the most part with the new Summer. However, today’s hair “style” looked silly, her leather skirt was too short and why does she stomp around like a horse? I’ve seen her do that before and hoped it was a one time deal.

[Gam2]

Just in case you were worried, Nikki wore ANOTHER huge belt today. Whew!!

[peacheslatour]

1 hour ago, Gam2 said:

Just in case you were worried, Nikki wore ANOTHER huge belt today. Whew!!

Why do they do that to her? It makes me uncomfortable just looking at her.

[Joimiaroxeu]

Jill didn't know about Ashland's dirt? I thought it was public knowledge now. 🤔

Oh Jill, no. Taking Lily's side against your own child? Bad mommy!

Yeah, that skirt on Summer today was nine kinds of wrong. She just doesn't have the body for such a look IMO. She has no waist, no hips, and for some reason pants and skirts sit high on her midriff. Not sure what vibe the wardrobe people are going for with her.

Usually I like the ladies' blowouts but Nikki's wasn't working for me. Her outfit was "ladies who lunch" but her hair was "does this make me look younger?" Ehhh.

Imani is shameless. In what universe is the COO of an international conglomerate supposed to be considered sexy? Even Nate knew better.

Whoa, looks like Kyle's been working out. Check out those arms. 💪💪

Lauren's face was frozen again today, lol. Loved the dress though.

Nate = easier to seek forgiveness than permission. Devon = stay in your lane before you get run over. Imani = go with your gut at all possible cost. Lily = but enough about me, how do you feel about me? What a mess.

PR? Diane wants to make a career change into public relations but how would her own baggage not get in the way? Perhaps this is building up to her doing a public mea culpa and asking for forgiveness.

However, I'm thinking it might be interesting if Diane went to work with Sally at Newman Media. They seem like they'd be simpatico as LA expats. Bonus points: Victor and Nikki would blow their stacks.

I don't really watch DAYS but I had it on as background noise and noticed a character mentioned Juneteenth. Meanwhile, over on YR, the best they could do was have Lily, Devon, Nate, and Imani in the same room at the same time. Good job, CBS! 🙄😐

Edited June 20, 2022 by Joimiaroxeu

[Gam2]

I’ve become convinced that the writers or someone over there reads our comments. They’re putting Nikki in those wide belts almost every day now. Just sticking it to us, I guess.

[peacheslatour]

12 minutes ago, Gam2 said:

I’ve become convinced that the writers or someone over there reads our comments. They’re putting Nikki in those wide belts almost every day now. Just sticking it to us, I guess.

Poor MTS. 

[Waldo13]

First of all, did I miss an episode?  Did I miss the one where Summer was wearing leather pants and Olive and Poppin Fresh are settling in NYC?  Today Summer is wearing a leather skirt which I imagine is just as unbecoming as the leather pants. Summer 2.0 is a much better actress than HK, but HK’s figure is more in proportion to Summer 2.0’s figure.  I just realized that this episode was on demand. I will comment on Friday’s episode first which didn’t air on network CBS.  After actually seeing Summer 2.0 in leather pants, I double down in my previous comment about how unbecoming Summer wearing leather is. 

Jill you are a disingenuous SOB in questioning Diane about having ulterior motives. Colin is the King and you are the Queen of ulterior motives.  Yes Jill, Nostrils didn’t grow up thinking his mother was dead but Nostrils grew up knowing that Jill paid very little attention to him. Nostrils basically grew up with his father as a single parent. Diane should have said that Kyle is a better man than Nostrils could ever be. 

Adam, that portrait is a blight on the CEO office. Taking it down improves the decor 100%. Only a narcissist could look at themselves and constantly remind themselves that they are looking good. It would be nice for Adam to put up a landscape of the Kansas farmhouse where he grew up. This would keep him ground it to his roots unlike some characters who have become snobby snobby snobs when they fell into money. 

As I said before, Kyle as CFO, of a fashion house, and Summer 2.0 as creative director is a joke. 

Poppin Fresh and Olive look like they are more in Tuscany than in NYC. That penthouse or a pore excuse for a penthouse looks like one of the bedrooms in the palazzo.  I’m so sick and tired of Poppin Fresh’s rhetoric. His breath must stink from all the 🐂💩 that comes out of his mouth. 

 So Olive wants to start a company to compete with Newman Media and Adam. I got news for Olive, it will be Newman Media and Sally.  Poppin Fresh expects to poach some of his old company affiliates. Sure, easier said than done. 

Summer 2.0, the only dark cloud hanging over them is not really a dark cloud but Rodan’s wings blotting out the sun.  Summer 2.0 wake up and smell the coffee. Your mom is the one who can’t stand your mother and it’s Diane that can actually tolerate her.  

Nice going Adam in making Sally a fixed asset and screwing her on the desk (a little accountant’s humor). 

On to today:  

Jill knows all about despicable men and is not all that surprised that Olive accepted Poppin Fresh’s mea culpa. The difference is that Jill assisted Colin in some of his nefarious acts.  

Nikki, drink some Vodka and leave Diane and therefore Kyle out of your talons. Like the selfish person she is, when it comes to Adam and Diane, they are just 🦮💩 on her shoes or should I say lower than 🐳💩in her world of social climbing. 

Didn’t Hamilton/Winters have their own offices in Newman Tower?  What happened to them?  Not that they were ever used in the past year. 

Why are Summer 2.0 and Amanda spending time on trying to figure out Rodan the Unhinged?  It takes less than a minute to realize Rodan the Unhinged is a vindictive jealous “woman” who thrives on conflict and just can’t leave well enough alone. 

Why shouldn’t Diane ask Kyle to help her get a job?  Everyone else uses family and personal relationships to get a job in GC. 

In a round about way, even Sally used a personal relationship for Summer 2.0 to get a job with Marchetti. 

Why is Amanda not at the meeting?  Is it that she finds gossiping with Summer 2.0 more interesting than discussing business. Why does Imani look more like a paid escort, who works in madam Lauren’s stable, than a lawyer. Imani is not dressed for success unless success to her is bedding Natey Nate Nate. 

So when it comes right down to it, Rodan the Unhinged is top dog in GC.  Almost everyone is scared of Rodan the Unhinged and her wrath.  

There are a few things that I really like about Diane.  First she has a beautiful smile which causes her to also smile with her eyes. The thing I like most about Diane is the fact she’s a thorn in the side of Nikki and Rodan. 

Nikki needs a large mug of STFU!  How many nefarious deeds that she has accomplished that has gone unpunished. Covering up J.T.’s supposed demise and kidnapping Tessa come to mind. Nikki’s vendetta with Diane also has to do about Diane’s relationship with Victor. Nikki cannot be held harmless in her dealing with Diane.  Right now I have absolutely no respect for either Rodan the Unhinged nor Nikki.  Nikki has protection from Victor and Rodan the Unhinged has protection from Summer, Amanda, Lauren, and specially the monkeys with a keyboard because either of them could do no wrong. 

[Gam2]

Waldo, I like the way you think!

[Snaporaz]

^The Hamilton-Winters offices were in the GCAC.

What fires has Diane been lighting?  Aside from daring to go to the only three public places in town, she seems to be minding her own business for the most part.  Nikki and Phyllis, on the other hand...

When Lauren was married to Paul and Diane was married to Andy, weren't they all friends?  I don't remember Lauren and Phyllis being friends at all during the original Diane-Phyllis grudge match, and I've blacked out a good portion of MW's stint as Diane, so I can't think of why Lauren has such strong opinions about her.

Chancellor Park's duck pond is in exactly the same location as Chancellor Pak's soccer pitch.  David Copperfield must be the Chancellor Park Ranger.

3 hours ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Nate = easier to seek forgiveness than permission. Devon = stay in your lane before you get run over. Imani = go with your gut at all possible cost. Lily = but enough about me, how do you feel about me? What a mess.

Okay, *this* made me snort laugh!  

[deirdra]

3 hours ago, Waldo13 said:

Nikki needs a large mug of STFU!  How many nefarious deeds that she has accomplished that has gone unpunished. Covering up J.T.’s supposed demise and kidnapping Tessa come to mind. Nikki’s vendetta with Diane also has to do about Diane’s relationship with Victor. Nikki cannot be held harmless in her dealing with Diane.  Right now I have absolutely no respect for either Rodan the Unhinged nor Nikki.  Nikki has protection from Victor and Rodan the Unhinged has protection from Summer, Amanda, Lauren, and specially the monkeys with a keyboard because either of them could do no wrong. 

Nikki is smug now because she can subtract one death that she's been involved in

Edited June 21, 2022 by deirdra

[SHERMDOG]

On 6/7/2022 at 11:52 AM, tanyak said:

So ugly. 

I am finding I do not care for this actress at all. The way she pronounces her words puts me on edge! It's just me I am pretty sure! Still can't  help it. Ha

[gingerella]

What in the goddamn hell is going on with this show? It's horrid, I mean waaaay beyond bad, comparatively speaking. There isn't one story line I give even a micron of a fuck about. I f/f through so much of it that I'm done in like 10 minutes.

[MsMalin]

Michael's hair is becoming dangerously close to Howard Hughes.

[boes]

4 hours ago, MsMalin said:

Michael's hair is becoming dangerously close to Howard Hughes.

You're right!  and Lauren looks like a dime store Gloria Swanson.

Old Hollywood, relocated to Wisconsin, undoubtedly for the cheese.

[Kemper]

Just when I was in despair over Phyllis being back on my screen….there was Gloria! And I loved it; she also looked fabulous. A bit overdressed but then again - what female on this show isn’t.

Sadly, Gloria’s return was interrupted by the Hearings. And she is the only bright spot, for me, on the show right now.

I do hate to sound like a mean girl; or one of those crazed people who confuse an actor’s role with their real life persona. But. I am finding I cannot stand to look or listen to Phyllis anymore. Cannot.

[gingerella]

20 minutes ago, Kemper said:

I do hate to sound like a mean girl; or one of those crazed people who confuse an actor’s role with their real life persona. But. I am finding I cannot stand to look or listen to Phyllis anymore. Cannot.

Welcome to our club. We are many. And we have endured much. For too long.

[peacheslatour]

36 minutes ago, gingerella said:

Welcome to our club. We are many. And we have endured much. For too long.

Agreed.

[boes]

2 hours ago, Kemper said:

I do hate to sound like a mean girl; or one of those crazed people who confuse an actor’s role with their real life persona. But. I am finding I cannot stand to look or listen to Phyllis anymore. Cannot.

1 hour ago, gingerella said:

Welcome to our club. We are many. And we have endured much. For too long.

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

Agreed.

Really?  

I'm still waiting to see how big the egg she lays will be.

(no, I'm with you, I can't bear to watch her).

Edited June 21, 2022 by boes

[Joimiaroxeu]

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Lauren looks like a dime store Gloria Swanson

But she seems to think she's a 21st century Rita Hayworth.

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I'm still waiting to see how big the egg she lays will be.

Never will I ever be convinced the writers came up with that "caw, caw" thing, or that MS was directed to do it. I believe the reference originated on this forum; she or someone associated with her noticed it; and, the caw cawing was her impromptu attempt to thumb her nose at Phyllis being called a "rabid pterodactyl." Nice try, sweetie. 😏

[Waldo13]

Today is another act of the Theater of The Absurd. 

Yes Kyle GC isn’t Milan but even Milan is definitely no NYC nor most big US cities where street food is a plenty. 

Summers leather skirt is so tight that if she crossed her legs, we could see what color panties she is wearing.  Kyle is 100% correct that Rodan would be more prone to kill Diane than visa versa. Summer it’s not only Diane brings out the worse in your mother. It’s virtually anyone she deems unworthy of being in her purview. 

Rodan’s disguise is laugh out loud absurd. In order to see she has to lift that ridiculous hat unless she can see through it like a sheep dog can see through all that hair in its face.  The hat might cover her face but those droopy “girls” are a dead give away. 

Ashley is the leading chemist in the industry?  WTF?  If that was so, Jabot would be the leading fragrance house in the industry also. Jack, you are confusing a degree in Chemical Engineering with a degree in Chemistry. That’s like comparing apples to orange. Jack, Allie is not a chemist.  Even Jack talks out of both sides of his mouth. Jack tells Allie to form her own opinions about Diane but on the other hand he warns her to be careful that Diane might have her own agenda.  Hey Jack, we all have our own agenda so why don’t you include Rodan in warning Allie. Rodan is the queen of having their own agenda. 

Please tell me how, if Marchetti is now part of Jabot, why would Kyle have to step down as Co-CEO of Jabot?  Kyle could just manage Marchetti as a division under his responsibilities.  Kyle should be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. 

Rodan the Unhinged cried to Jack about wanting to change but does she really want to?  If she did, why would she lie about being back in GC?  No Rodan the Unhinged, changing for you would be like a chameleon changing its colors but it’s still a chameleon.  

Gloria in moderation is a breath of fresh air but is there going to be egg on her face with chatting up Chelsea 2.0 designs before she ever sees them?

And there you have it. Y&R is preempted but the Theater of The Absurd continues. 

I have to admit that I just had to read the day ahead Canadian episode recap because watch the rest of today’s episode, on demand, is painful because you can’t FF through the commercials. 

From the Canadian recap:  I don’t think I need a spoiler tag on this but if you don’t want to know what happened after the preemption, please don’t read on  

Chatting with Lauren about Fenmores becoming the exclusive distributor in the US (all of a sudden the monkeys with a keyboard make it only for the US).  Lauren is worried about Angelina stepping down, like Angelina is the only designer Marchetti employs. So Summer proudly declares that she has Chelsea 2.0 in mind. Has Summer ever seen the schmattas Chelsea 2.0 designed.  WTF?  Changing the branding to Chelsea Lawson for Marchetti?  The fashion world would say, who the fuck is Chelsea Lawson?  Chelsea is hardly know in the US because she hasn’t had any designs in the public for at least 5 years since she ran away stealing Lauren’s money.  Lauren is right telling Summer that Chelsea doesn’t have the right sensibility for Marchetti. Summer counters with assuring Lauren they can tweak the designs if necessary. Who are they going to get to tweak the designs, Sally?  Than the laugh of the day comes from Kyle when he says that Chelsea can pull double duty (designing for Lauren and Marchetti) if she can handle the work load and Summer doesn’t see it as a problem because Chelsea is a force 🙄. 

Lauren tells Summer that she should try to bring Rodan and Diane together with Diane apologizing. I think it should be the other way around with Rodan apologizing since Rodan has been more of the aggressor.  

[Joimiaroxeu]

Not sure if the show was preempted everywhere today but I was able to watch it online at CBS.com.

WTH, Phyllis? Worst incognito outfit ever. The gigantic hat and sunglasses will attract more attention because no one runs around GC dressed like that.

Chelsea was doing her suburban Kabuki mask thing again today, with the extra pale face, dark eyeliner, and ruby lips. Hee.

Surely Chelsea isn't still working on summer designs. By now the fall stuff should be in production and she should be starting on winter clothes.

Gloria!

Must be nice to have your choice of CEO jobs. Nepotism FTW, huh Kyle? I guess the next big party in the Gunky Parrot lobby will be the Marchetti relaunch to introduce Kyle as their new head honcho. Yawn.

Sure hope Phyllis was using a burner phone because if not, Summer is an utter fool. But why was Phyllis lying about her location? She must assume Summer and Daniel don't communicate.

Whee, our girl Gloria swans in and demonstrates a complete misread of the situation with Chloe and Chelsea. But of course she put her special Gloworm spin on it.

I thought Allie's dress today was nicely ordinary, for her anyway. Plus the light purple color matched Grandpa Jack's tie.

CHELSEA AS THE LEAD DESIGNER FOR MARCHETTI???!!!??? Has Summer been snorting peanut butter? Chelsea is flakey with a capital F and she will likely destroy the venerated Marchetti label.

Nah, Summer, you need to mind your own beeswax. Phyllis, Diane, and Jack don't need you all up in their business. Stupid.

Right, Red. You'll never run into anybody who might recognize you at the one coffeehouse everybody you know goes to. I can't. 🙄

[MsMalin]

3 hours ago, Waldo13 said:

The fashion world would say, who the fuck is Chelsea Lawson?  Chelsea is hardly know in the US because she hasn’t had any designs in the public for at least 5 years

Yes, and now she sits in Society designing her crappy fashions. I'm really getting sick of the lack of professional settings on this show. Its laughable.

[tanyak]

15 hours ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Surely Chelsea isn't still working on summer designs. By now the fall stuff should be in production and she should be starting on winter clothes.

This! She absolutely should be working on the winter collection now. Chloe said they had missed a couple of deadlines "for the season's line." Which I assume HAD to be fall because  summer stuff will start going on clearance July 5 (get your swimsuits now!). Even Old Navy will begin bringing in early fall items in less than four weeks.

And that whole conversation was stupid, with Chelsea blowing off production deadlines? What? Even creatives understand their stuff won't get seen/made if you miss enough deadlines. I guess her head is in the clouds thinking about Marchetti. 

[MollyB]

15 hours ago, MsMalin said:

Yes, and now she sits in Society designing her crappy fashions. I'm really getting sick of the lack of professional settings on this show. Its laughable.

If I remember correctly, she got her 'professional training' by shopping thrift stores while she and her mother were on the grift.  She self-described how she would remake old clothes into new fashions, (and how gifted she was at doing this!). No school of design, no experience in an actual clothing company or any long term experience selling clothes since she and mom were on the move a lot.  Does not surprise me at all that she does not have her own studio and drawing board.  A box of crayons is probably as far as she goes professionally.

[Joimiaroxeu]

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Does not surprise me at all that she does not have her own studio and drawing board.  A box of crayons is probably as far as she goes professionally.

Crayons, lol. She probably steals them from Connor.

On another soap forum someone posted that Chloe and Chelsea should be paying Society rent since they're using it for their office. They probably nurse one measly drink for hours too. Yeah, handing the fate of Marchetti to Chelsea is a winning move! 🙄

[boes]

8 minutes ago, Joimiaroxeu said:

Crayons, lol. She probably steals them from Connor.

On another soap forum someone posted that Chloe and Chelsea should be paying Society rent since they're using it for their office. They probably nurse one measly drink for hours too. Yeah, handing the fate of Marchetti to Chelsea is a winning move! 🙄

You laugh, but just look at what Chelsea has designed to keep the Marchetti brand alive and still looking all YouRopeeeAnn.

So Continental - Divide!

This is going to take Gay's Mills and Peosta by STORM!!

Edited June 22, 2022 by boes

[mjt626]

I wonder if Chloe realizes how her career was on the upswing when she was working with Sally and now it's in the toilet with her bestie?