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Old 13-09-2010, 15:10
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Word. It's actually quite amazing to think that this character was developed well over 10 years ago now (*is refusing to contemplate possibility of it being more like 15 years as that would mean I'm getting old* ). Zoe was fantastic. I hate storylines like Sonia's in EE that belittle the experience of gay men/women, reducing it to I Kissed A Girl syndrome
'Hmmm we have a girl character, need to have a storyline that will get some publicity. I know lets make her a lesbian! What do you mean she has never shown any interest in girls before, we can overlook that. Pick a name out of a hat to decide who she will go with. They wont care about the no chemistry with her supposed new love interest. People who love soaps love to be patronised, we will ignore that most of them have lesbian friends or family members and find this story completely unrealistic.'

And bisexuality is a dirty word in soaps.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:10
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Weirdly, with Simon and Tony, the lack of chemistry didn't bother me. I was still obsessed with the storyline and totally shouted for them to get together. Even though their one kiss was about as exciting as watching Dot kissing Jim.
I can't speak for Simon and Tony, but the problem with Sonia and Naomi wasn't just a total lack of chemistry (seriously, the two girls, particularly Natalie Cassidy actually looked uncomfortable with each other) and charisma, but terrible storytelling and a complete lack of anything compelling. I think a storyline can still manage to hold the interest of the viewer if the couple have no chemistry or there's bad writing, but not both.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:11
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bib1 - line of the month.

bib2 - what i always loved about chryed, what made me adore them over any other gay storyline, was that their 'issues' were not the traditional coming out pains. coming out is tough for many, and at any age that first relationship is huge, but the fact syed was coming out within a pakistani muslim context, and that the two men were adults, made it so special from the offset. the overwhelming force of the obstacle and the maturity of their age (christian in particular) makes it so much more powerful than any other.

bib3 - be a lot if it makes you happy, be all the way you, lovely funny glowbot

bib4 - zoe tate from ED, only ever brilliant lesbian in soap as far as i remember. not defined by her sexuality, but not wavering either (she just hadn't met the right man yet or what's known as 'sonia fowler' syndrome, discovered her current man was a tit)...and certainly not created for the joy of straight men.
BIB 1: ah thanks

BIB 2: Oh yes she was good, a strong character and I think, a positive role model with a tinge of evil to make her appealing and rounded. I didn't see a lot of her but enough to know who she was.
I saw her as a female less slutty Christian

BIB 3 : THIS. I think that's why I don't like S&S.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:17
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I can't speak for Simon and Tony, but the problem with Sonia and Naomi wasn't just a total lack of chemistry (seriously, the two girls, particularly Natalie Cassidy actually looked uncomfortable with each other) and charisma, but terrible storytelling and a complete lack of anything compelling. I think a storyline can still manage to hold the interest of the viewer if the couple have no chemistry or there's bad writing, but not both.
I only saw a few clips from YT and i have to agree the chemistry was dull as a dishcloth there was nothing. it didn't interested me,the writtng was poor it looked like the writers couldn't deciced we they were heading woth this s/l i just didn't like.

than with chryed the chemistry is of the harts , the writing good , the plot was really good the character were strong they were adults they changed each other for the better man, it tackcled sensitive/conservertal issues. it wowed and intrested me and I liked it. (even at the start i hated it)
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:18
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'Hmmm we have a girl character, need to have a storyline that will get some publicity. I know lets make her a lesbian! What do you mean she has never shown any interest in girls before, we can overlook that. Pick a name out of a hat to decide who she will go with. They wont care about the no chemistry with her supposed new love interest. People who love soaps love to be patronised, we will ignore that most of them have lesbian friends or family members and find this story completely unrealistic.'

And bisexuality is a dirty word in soaps.
LOL! Genius post!

Only decent bisexual character I can think of in a soap was Kris from Holloyaks...however they didn't really give him any decent storylines ....I liked him however because Gerard McCarthy who played him is a fab actor.....plus really hot and has an Irish accent...*swoon*
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:19
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Oh god...that ep...after SBM being so amazingly heartbreaking the following ep was SUCH a let down...and the duff duffs before the kiss......still angry about that...at least the episode after that had perfect moment
Yeah it was but I do like that sofa kiss now...minus the stupid ending. It was yummy!
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:22
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BIB 1: ah thanks

BIB 2: Oh yes she was good, a strong character and I think, a positive role model with a tinge of evil to make her appealing and rounded. I didn't see a lot of her but enough to know who she was.
I saw her as a female less slutty Christian

BIB 3 : THIS. I think that's why I don't like S&S.
S/S are still teens expercing high school love(if you know what i mean) in my eyes its just a pssing thing IMO but mabye its not a passing thing mabye its reall but it dosn't feel reall to me.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:22
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Yeah it was but I do like that sofa kiss now...minus the stupid ending. It was yummy!
oh me too it took ,me a while to like but i love it now
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:23
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Yeah it was but I do like that sofa kiss now...minus the stupid ending. It was yummy!
At the time I was like 'what was that?!' but now when I watch it you can just tell how damn horny they are for each other and Syed just attacks Christian's lips...oh to be a fly on the wall for that night of passion
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:24
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At the time I was like 'what was that?!' but now when I watch it you can just tell how damn horny they are for each other and Syed just attacks Christian's lips...oh to be a fly on the wall for that night of passion
yes i can see it. it was raw and passionate and hungry(wrong word but hey) adn you can just tell what that night was all about
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:25
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guys there have been some awsome posts all day.

i am loggging off now. Maybe on later, or tommorrow.

you guys are just awsome

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Old 13-09-2010, 15:28
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Are there any Zainab/Masood in the episodes this week? I miss the Masoods
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:28
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guys there have been some awsome posts all day.

i am loggging off now. Maybe on later, or tommorrow.

you guys are just awsome

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Old 13-09-2010, 15:29
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Are there any Zainab/Masood in the episodes this week? I miss the Masoods
me too
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:30
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:30
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'Hmmm we have a girl character, need to have a storyline that will get some publicity. I know lets make her a lesbian! What do you mean she has never shown any interest in girls before, we can overlook that. Pick a name out of a hat to decide who she will go with. They wont care about the no chemistry with her supposed new love interest. People who love soaps love to be patronised, we will ignore that most of them have lesbian friends or family members and find this story completely unrealistic.'

And bisexuality is a dirty word in soaps.


You should work for a soap. You've got the mentality down.

At the time I was like 'what was that?!' but now when I watch it you can just tell how damn horny they are for each other and Syed just attacks Christian's lips...oh to be a fly on the wall for that night of passion
LOL, you don't mince your words.

Are there any Zainab/Masood in the episodes this week? I miss the Masoods
I checked the cast lists earlier, and I don't think so.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:31
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'Hmmm we have a girl character, need to have a storyline that will get some publicity. I know lets make her a lesbian! What do you mean she has never shown any interest in girls before, we can overlook that. Pick a name out of a hat to decide who she will go with. They wont care about the no chemistry with her supposed new love interest. People who love soaps love to be patronised, we will ignore that most of them have lesbian friends or family members and find this story completely unrealistic.'

And bisexuality is a dirty word in soaps.
Caz, you are a shoe in for a job at ITV/BBC!
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:32
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Hey LMB

Bye susan
Are there any Zainab/Masood in the episodes this week? I miss the Masoods
Theyre not in this week
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:37
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'Hmmm we have a girl character, need to have a storyline that will get some publicity. I know lets make her a lesbian! What do you mean she has never shown any interest in girls before, we can overlook that. Pick a name out of a hat to decide who she will go with. They wont care about the no chemistry with her supposed new love interest. People who love soaps love to be patronised, we will ignore that most of them have lesbian friends or family members and find this story completely unrealistic.'

And bisexuality is a dirty word in soaps.

ROFL!!! soapfans love being underestimated

yes pick them out of a hat, or maybe a game of "lesbian roulette".

This along with the "who is the daddy this time" dartboard of boring plot devices is how they write most soap episodes these days.
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:39
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you know how you are trying to fin a song but don't know the band/name but only a few lyrics yes i have that roght now it has been bugging me for days
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:41
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ROFL!!! soapfans love being underestimated

yes pick them out of a hat, or maybe a game of "lesbian roulette".

This along with the "who is the daddy this time" dartboard of boring plot devices is how they write most soap episodes these days.
Ha ha i bet they flipped a coin to decide who the father of sam's baby should be
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:42
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you know how you are trying to fin a song but don't know the band/name but only a few lyrics yes i have that roght now it has been bugging me for days
Type the lyrics into google. Thats what i do
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:44
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ROFL!!! soapfans love being underestimated

yes pick them out of a hat, or maybe a game of "lesbian roulette".

This along with the "who is the daddy this time" dartboard of boring plot devices is how they write most soap episodes these days.
Do you know if they are writing Patsy Palmer's pregnancy into the Ricky / Bianca storyline or will she just be wearing baggy clothes and carrying big bags for the next few months? Cos if Bianca does have another baby, that will be baby number ??? on the Square this year?
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Old 13-09-2010, 15:46
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Do you know if they are writing Patsy Palmer's pregnancy into the Ricky / Bianca storyline or will she just be wearing baggy clothes and carrying big bags for the next few months? Cos if Bianca does have another baby, that will be baby number ??? on the Square this year?
Good point...lets see Ronnie was pregnant but lost the baby...now is pregnant again, Zainab, Heather, ATO, Sam, Kat, Lucy had an abortion, Stacey....gah....sooooo many pregnancy storylines
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Type the lyrics into google. Thats what i do
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