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Factory owner goes into self destruct mode- who did it better Corrie or Emmerdale?


View Poll Results: Which factory owner in self destruct mode was better?
Coronation Street: Carla gambles her life away 20 60.61%
Emmerdale: Jai is in love with the coco 13 39.39%
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Old 13-10-2015, 13:41
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Corrie had Factory Owner Carla go into self destruct mode after she believed she caused the Victoria Court fire, she started gambling and blowing all her money which put the factory in danger of closing and also put herself in danger with her constant drinking and even a suicide attempt.

Emmerdale has Factory owner Jai who is in self destruct mode after all his schemes were exposed and lost access to his son he started snorting cocaine and has been letting the factory fall o hard times.

So which soap did this story better? Personally I have to go with Corrie, the Jai story just doesn't ring true and for a soap that had a very successful addiction story with Laurel earlier this year its hard to believe they've thrown this crap cocaine addiction story together so poorly.
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Old 13-10-2015, 15:51
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I agree, Corrie's was so much better, the ED one is unbearable, I can't stand either Jai or Kirin, the acting from them is appalling and the storyline doesn't make sense. Unfortunately I think it's going to last a while though with Nikhil returning.
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Old 13-10-2015, 15:57
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I agree, Corrie's was so much better, the ED one is unbearable, I can't stand either Jai or Kirin, the acting from them is appalling and the storyline doesn't make sense. Unfortunately I think it's going to last a while though with Nikhil returning.
I completely agree, last night was just awful with Jai and Kirin acting all hyped up and why didn't they even show them taking the drugs?
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Old 13-10-2015, 16:13
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I completely agree, last night was just awful with Jai and Kirin acting all hyped up and why didn't they even show them taking the drugs?
Too scared to show it maybe? I did see some people complain about it on twitter, when what they really need to be complaining about is the so called 'acting'.

And like you said before, there's such a huge difference between the quality of this storyline and Laurel's alcohol addiction, which is a real shame.
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Old 13-10-2015, 16:30
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Too scared to show it maybe? I did see some people complain about it on twitter, when what they really need to be complaining about is the so called 'acting'.

And like you said before, there's such a huge difference between the quality of this storyline and Laurel's alcohol addiction, which is a real shame.
I don't see why they'd be afraid to show them snorting cocaine, didn't they show Holly Barton doing it? Plus they've showed Laurel drinking herself till she throws up, Adam and Robbie taking drugs and worst of all showing Jimmy's bare ass
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Old 13-10-2015, 17:07
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I would say Corrie because I could relate to Carla's story.

Jai has been sly and devious for so long, his self-destruction feels more like him just deciding to continue being a selfish idiot.
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Old 13-10-2015, 18:45
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I'm saying Emmerdale because I don't watch Corrie. I never liked Carla when I did watch it though.

I loved the way Kirin just dumped Jai on the grass at the hospital!
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Old 13-10-2015, 18:56
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Neither, both are awful. Jai's just point blank terrible and the story is really crap, and Carla literally got addicted overnight after a quick game in the pub!
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Old 13-10-2015, 19:21
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Neither, both are awful. Jai's just point blank terrible and the story is really crap, and Carla literally got addicted overnight after a quick game in the pub!
Well neither are very strong, but I find Carla's more believable, there was a clear cut reason for her to dive into gambling suddenly. Jai's addiction came out of nowhere. I know they mentioned him dealing drugs in the past but they never said anything about him being an addict.
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Old 13-10-2015, 19:59
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I don't watch Emmerdale, but Carla's meltdowns and constant problems are boring. Actually, anything to do with the factory apparently going under has been dull for years.
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Old 13-10-2015, 20:00
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The Jai storyline is just a bit too random and not well thought through

Carla's gambling makes more sense
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Old 13-10-2015, 20:19
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I vote Emmerdale because Jai in love with the coco is hilarious.
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Old 13-10-2015, 21:36
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Neither, both are awful. Jai's just point blank terrible and the story is really crap, and Carla literally got addicted overnight after a quick game in the pub!
I think I could get addicted that quickly.

I don't watch Emmerdale, but Carla's meltdowns and constant problems are boring. Actually, anything to do with the factory apparently going under has been dull for years.
I agree. Alison thingy (sorry I can't be bothered looking up her name) is a good actor though and the guy who plays Jai is pretty wooden, so from that point of view Corrie do that story better. However, it seems to happen on a rinse, wash, repeat cycle. Surely she would have given up and sold the factory by now? In fact, how has such a small operation survived so many crisies?
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Old 13-10-2015, 23:04
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Both storylines have been rubbish, IMO. Carla became a gambling addict overnight and then was seemingly cured of her addiction, once again overnight. And the Jai storyline is terrible by default because it involves Jai.
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Old 13-10-2015, 23:48
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I think I could get addicted that quickly.


I agree. Alison thingy (sorry I can't be bothered looking up her name) is a good actor though and the guy who plays Jai is pretty wooden, so from that point of view Corrie do that story better. However, it seems to happen on a rinse, wash, repeat cycle. Surely she would have given up and sold the factory by now? In fact, how has such a small operation survived so many crisies?
Really? So if you had a few drinks with some friends one night, you could get addicted to booze within the next day or two? Or after playing a game of cards with some mates, you could wake up next morning with such an addiction you couldn't stay away from the casinos and online gambling sites despite never having used them in your life up to that point?
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Old 14-10-2015, 00:07
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That whole gambling story was naff, Jai's was way better
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Old 14-10-2015, 00:38
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Neither was very good. Jai is just a joke and the actor is fist-chewingly awful.
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Old 14-10-2015, 00:44
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Really? So if you had a few drinks with some friends one night, you could get addicted to booze within the next day or two? Or after playing a game of cards with some mates, you could wake up next morning with such an addiction you couldn't stay away from the casinos and online gambling sites despite never having used them in your life up to that point?
I could have the occasional flutter like the Grand National or something, but I wouldn' t go into a casino or use their websites. They' re designed to give you a high and that can be very addictive. Alcohol' s not a stimulant I don' t think. I get the impression people get a real rush from gambling if they' re susceptible.

I' ve got a bad caffeine addiction
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Old 14-10-2015, 01:03
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Really? So if you had a few drinks with some friends one night, you could get addicted to booze within the next day or two? Or after playing a game of cards with some mates, you could wake up next morning with such an addiction you couldn't stay away from the casinos and online gambling sites despite never having used them in your life up to that point?
There was a bit more to it with Carla though lol. She was consumed with guilt and was desperately looking for an outlet. That is why she became hooked on gambling "overnight". For her, it wasn't about winning money (she didn't care about losing it). The only time she could stop thinking about Kal and Maddie was when she was taking these big risks - whether that involved going to a casino or spending all day online gambling.
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Old 14-10-2015, 03:15
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I'm not keen on either storyline, but I'm going with Carla's. She was more bearable to watch and at least she had a genuine reason for her behaviour as we knew she was crumbling under the misplaced guilt of the fire that killed Maddie and Kal, plus she's also been through a lot in the past. With Jai, he's just an arrogant and selfish (insert choice of expletives here. ) Everything that's led to him abusing cocaine has been down to his own stupidity, there's nothing to emphasize for in him and he only cares about himself. In fact, I'm not convinced he's even physically addicted to coke, he's just taking it because he doesn't care about anyone else to stop and the only thing on his mind is just doing whatever the hell he feels like doing, if anyone has a problem with it then they can get out of his way. I hate that they're making Kirin go along with it all, they should have had him push Jai out of the car while speeding in the middle of nowhere and left him to OD all alone.
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Old 14-10-2015, 07:51
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I'd say Corrie maybe though it's just because I can't stand Jai can't relate to him at all.
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Old 14-10-2015, 11:16
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I could have the occasional flutter like the Grand National or something, but I wouldn' t go into a casino or use their websites. They' re designed to give you a high and that can be very addictive. Alcohol' s not a stimulant I don' t think. I get the impression people get a real rush from gambling if they' re susceptible.

I' ve got a bad caffeine addiction
Gambling can become very addictive very quickly I agree. A close family member has been a gambling addict for years and it's been awfully destructive. I didn't like the storyline though as Carla being a misery wasn't enjoyable to watch. Jai on the other hand has made me laugh and I agree that dumping Jai on the grass and honking the car horn was funny when you put it like that! Why oh why did Kirin say Jai's coke was his? That was so frustrating! Now they've both been in trouble over it. I'm wondering if this coke storyline leads to Rakesh telling Kirin the truth about Johnny to get him back on the straight and narrow?
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