Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fuego, Wed., Feb. 18: What have I done to deserve this?
Hey, are any of you Gloria Trevi fans? This past weekend I saw her in Chicago for her birthday/Valentine's day concert--it was amazing!
And to think it took over 218 episodes for Sofia to hit up the 80’s vintage rack at the Goodwill. Oh, and Sarita even took off her fake glasses. How sweet.
So, Gabi is, yet again, the hapless victim of her own drug-induced circumstances, and envisions green gases emerging from the mirrors and tea cups—just like Alice in Wonderland. Well, whoever said you can’t take it [wealth] with you was sadly mistaken because clearly Gabi’s stuffing the dough in the sides of the casket will serve as a fine offering to her mythological higher gods, and will probably get her a pretty good seat at God’s table… unless she goes to the other place, in which case she would still probably eat in the company of the head honcho. Anyway, all the “new-attitude” girls are freakin’ out about Mommy locking herself in her cabin again. Ok, who left the borderline sociopath alone in a locked room with alcohol and sharp objects? You know what the color scheme does to her… So before the boomerang family physician can pop out another unmarked bottle of “medication,” the girls bust down the door, only to find mother dearest lying in a pool of what we hope is her own filth. Sure, no one here will ever be able to put two and two together, but let’s just take the gray face as a sign of a rapid, soul-less death. And I thought we only used partial-color body parts in senior portraits…
Outside is just like any other day on Bonanza—except the diabetes supplies guy is probably doing commercials. The big, bad Fernie and his valiant steed circle the strong-willed, do-gooders on their respective ponies. For many narco-traffickers, this is merely child’s play. For a civilization that just discovered the heretic ways of gun powder, this is a battle reminiscent of the Alamo—which would have gone much smoother had they used their own company minivans.
The 218th meeting of Self-righteous Hypocrites is now in session. “I was never your daughter, but I always loved you like a mother,” wines Sofia. The other two are floating in a river of their own tears and pity. That’s funny: Isn’t this the same woman you labeled hopelessly crazy and you did everything in your power to escape her wrath? I guess (multiple) attempted (and successful) murders mitigate themselves in the dying hours of someone who always despised us. Then again, I wouldn’t know because I don’t belong to this upstanding organization. Oh, I see, now it’s time to blame ourselves. Of course, now we will deny that she’s really dead. Boy, we’re gonna go full circle in the recovery process before the next commercial break.
So, little Eva can officially join the circle of devoted housewives and mothers because Sofia officially recognized her as her legitimate mother. Somehow I doubt DNA testing was ever involved, but it’s still a nice gesture. And to think, Eva had all this confidence even before she knew Gaby kicked the bucket. Poor Fatima, an aspiring member of the aforementioned organization, is crying cats and dogs herself because her constant source of verbal abuse and physical assault has bit the dust. Whoever will chastise her for braiding her hair with green ribbons? The only one who doesn’t have her own breakdown is Eva, who is surely doing a silent cheer on the inside because Lifetime Competitor Numero Uno is out of the way, facilitating Eva’s acquisition of two more “daughters she never had.”
Now, while our beloved characters are wallowing in self pity (which may appear to the untrained eye to be reverence and remorse), I will mention that the bitch got off way too easy, but that doesn’t even surprise me because God knows that if the Televisa team had another brain, it’d be lonely. All I can say is thank you for not surprising me. Oh, and girlies, don’t even attempt to play the “mother never loved us” part, your sister’s been doing that her entire life.
So I’m not really sure why it took Eva all night to get over to the mansion if she “came as soon as she found out” in the middle of the day. And for that matter, if your beloved, beloved mother just died minutes ago, would you change and freshen up to hug your boyfriend? And if the Reyes really operate in a trio-terrific team, why would they leave their eternal role model alone to take on evil incarnate? Well, the point is, they did, and sure enough Fernie has Juan at gun point, again (yawn), but a fist always beats a gun—at least that’s what they taught the children at the dispensary—and a man’s worth is determined by his ability to remain conscious under water. Because I’m on the verge of falling asleep, I’ll briefly relate that Juan, in his brutish glory, punched-out Fernie while repeating “you killed my sister.” Then Juan thought that holding Fernie under water for 15 seconds was long enough to kill him several times over, so he stood up, pounded his peckers, and belted out the “Libia” song, which ended with a blow to his head from a curious Mexican peasant-farmer. Leave it to the disgruntled proletariat to knock off the good guys. Of course, Fernie is not dead yet, and at this rate I’m beginning to think he’s basically Mexico’s Tuck Everlasting. So, naturally, Fernie picks up a shovel to kill the already (probably) dead brute, but his ego is only surpassed by his incompetence and Team Good-guys arrives and, like the pussies they are, politely warns that, if pushed, they might kill Fernie. Well, that was enough to get Fernie packing and in “un dos por tres,” he was outta there.
Right, so before the bitch is even in the ground, let’s pull out the will and start dividing up the assets. At least Slow-fia has the decency to give the devil’s corpse a proper burial. Stiffy Paddy Taddy has been robo-tized and parrots everything the dyed-hair woman mumbles. No, Jimena, Mommy’s diamond studs are mine!
I really don’t understand why everyone on this show has a disability. Sally had God-knows-what going on with her forehead and eyes; the obsequious peasant-farmer has some weird shit goin’ on with his eyes, too. And I won’t even begin to list the mental incapacities of our protagonists… I know they do this so people can relate, but next time I want a show where people can operate cell phones and spell their names.
Well, no time is wasted to get Crabi in the ground and out of the way of the family fortune. Lucky the family has a personalized servant-priest at their beck and call. These funerals are always the most intimate of reunions. Though, I for one would have been dancing on the casket and serving party cocktails by the gallons. I guess we all have our ways of “mourning.” Because the Hypocrite club never convened, it’s only appropriate that Eva, too, initiate herself and ask Gabi to forgive and accept her. Ok, honey, Gabi can’t hear you, and do you really think that just because she died she would suddenly like you? NO. You’re not allowed to have friends, remember? I swear they shot the scene from the first episode I recapped (Bernie’s death) and this one on the same day. Would these people really pay for two caskets, and would the actors really be able to cry twice? “Lo dudo muchisimo.”
Of course, Juan couldn’t attend the funeral with everyone else, so he goes to the after party the next morning. You see, that’s the custom in Mexico to leave the dead corpse in a hot room for days until the magic angels return the body to Jesus. In case you care (and I know all you “I’m looking for a Spanish teacher” people care), Juan tells Gabi that she doesn’t deserve to be forgiven, but he’s a good Christian boy so he knows that God and Jesus and he should forgive her.
Ok, these people are drugged. One scene is day, one scene is night, the next day, etc. You’d think that by the last show they could maybe get the technical crew up to a community-theater level, but apparently we’re still stuck with lighting for basements and industrial areas. So, if you thought that it was day, it was just the tweaked-out lighting guy’s trippin’ imagination. Back to the story; the now seven living people on this show gather at the midnight burial of Gabi the Great. Now, I’ve never had a pretend abusive mother die, but if I did, I would never, never, never, burry her ass in the middle of the night with a Frankenstein-ish priest and a handicapped peasant-farmer sleeping on the graves. Oh, I lied, there are only three people present at this funeral; Fernie and sidekick are watching from afar, and therefore not in attendance.
I really don’t understand these people. If Sofia breaks a nail, she contemplates the gravity of the situation and carries on for days. If her supposed “love of her life” pretend mother dies, she’s as giddy as a school girl the next day. New-mom Eva and new-daughter Sofia go out for a drive. Their trip is interrupted as the idiotic driver takes them to a sheep pasture (in Caribbean Mexico?), where instead of turning, he wants to go straight and therefore gets out to do whatever it is he thinks he can do. Meanwhile, mother and daughter are just a bunch of chatty Cathies until said driver is pounded to a pulp by Fernie (Who the hell knows how no one saw him in a wide-open pasture.), and then Fernie holds the girlies at gunpoint. Given his history of gun-points, I am confident that these girls are actually safer with Fernie at gunpoint than in the empty hands of the rage-full husband/boyfriend/son-in-law Mighty Joe Juan. Of course, I’ve been wrong before. Well, I told Eva “don’t be a hero.” But, she just got too much confidence too fast, and that’s why she put herself between Fernie and Sofia, and ended up shot. Because it’s painfully obvious that she has to die according to telenovela custom, don’t be surprised when they burry her tonight.
Because it wasn’t enough that mommy dearest #2 just got shot, Sofia had to play the hero (it’s a serious trend on this show), but only ended up in the back of Fernie’s truck. Naturally, Juan instantly had the premonition that “Sofia is in danger.” If he could only direct his premonition powers into finding her and being able to kill the enemy… Just as Fernie pulls away, the driver comes to, and assists Eva.
Ok, Sofia, you were slapped on the face, not crushed by a Mack Truck—don’t pretend to have amnesia. And don’t even start to pretend to love/need/depend on your pretend mother.
Oh, here’s a great scene. PaddyTaddy: “When will Fernie ever stop?” It’s a question the greatest intellectual minds and philosophical gods have pondered for millennia. No, actually, you blithering moron—it stops whenever you open your goddamn mouth, you stupid idiot. Here’s my question: “How many murder confessions does it take for PadTad to consider doing something about women who are continually raped and killed on his watch and conscience?”
Great, Sofia, the man has you at gunpoint and you have the balls to tell him that you hate him. Fernie is going to show her a good time tonight. Jail/bondage scenes are always better than abandoned barn scenes, so I’ve got money that Sofia will end up loving Fernie after tonight.
Good going, Juan. Your mother-in-law is on her death bed, and you have to tell her that you can’t find her daughter, who is probably already dead. It wasn’t the bullet that killed her, it was Juan’s ignorance. Which only proves that being that stupid is not only debilitating to oneself, but deathly detrimental to others.
And so, our story ends.
Well, I never expected anything from this telenovela, so I’m sure as hell not disappointed. What, if anything, just happened? Where’s Gramps? All I can say is; if these people are supposed to be average, maybe even above-average in their region, does that mean that half of the people operate at a level below them? If so, I suddenly understand the entire Welfare System of the U.S.A.
Over-arching theme: A family that eats, sleeps, bathes, and thinks together, attempts revenge, murder, and false marriages together—even when they’re not sure why.
Lastly, and most importantly, I want you to know that I was only able to write these recaps because I was writing them for each and every one of you, who consistently and loyally demonstrated your kindness, support, and friendship. If one good thing came from the triple wedding, it is this here FELS family. I will always remember fondly the hilarious times we shared on the Caray website, and I wish you all the very best of health, wealth, and happiness.
Your friend,
Nickster
So, Gabi is, yet again, the hapless victim of her own drug-induced circumstances, and envisions green gases emerging from the mirrors and tea cups—just like Alice in Wonderland. Well, whoever said you can’t take it [wealth] with you was sadly mistaken because clearly Gabi’s stuffing the dough in the sides of the casket will serve as a fine offering to her mythological higher gods, and will probably get her a pretty good seat at God’s table… unless she goes to the other place, in which case she would still probably eat in the company of the head honcho. Anyway, all the “new-attitude” girls are freakin’ out about Mommy locking herself in her cabin again. Ok, who left the borderline sociopath alone in a locked room with alcohol and sharp objects? You know what the color scheme does to her… So before the boomerang family physician can pop out another unmarked bottle of “medication,” the girls bust down the door, only to find mother dearest lying in a pool of what we hope is her own filth. Sure, no one here will ever be able to put two and two together, but let’s just take the gray face as a sign of a rapid, soul-less death. And I thought we only used partial-color body parts in senior portraits…
Outside is just like any other day on Bonanza—except the diabetes supplies guy is probably doing commercials. The big, bad Fernie and his valiant steed circle the strong-willed, do-gooders on their respective ponies. For many narco-traffickers, this is merely child’s play. For a civilization that just discovered the heretic ways of gun powder, this is a battle reminiscent of the Alamo—which would have gone much smoother had they used their own company minivans.
The 218th meeting of Self-righteous Hypocrites is now in session. “I was never your daughter, but I always loved you like a mother,” wines Sofia. The other two are floating in a river of their own tears and pity. That’s funny: Isn’t this the same woman you labeled hopelessly crazy and you did everything in your power to escape her wrath? I guess (multiple) attempted (and successful) murders mitigate themselves in the dying hours of someone who always despised us. Then again, I wouldn’t know because I don’t belong to this upstanding organization. Oh, I see, now it’s time to blame ourselves. Of course, now we will deny that she’s really dead. Boy, we’re gonna go full circle in the recovery process before the next commercial break.
So, little Eva can officially join the circle of devoted housewives and mothers because Sofia officially recognized her as her legitimate mother. Somehow I doubt DNA testing was ever involved, but it’s still a nice gesture. And to think, Eva had all this confidence even before she knew Gaby kicked the bucket. Poor Fatima, an aspiring member of the aforementioned organization, is crying cats and dogs herself because her constant source of verbal abuse and physical assault has bit the dust. Whoever will chastise her for braiding her hair with green ribbons? The only one who doesn’t have her own breakdown is Eva, who is surely doing a silent cheer on the inside because Lifetime Competitor Numero Uno is out of the way, facilitating Eva’s acquisition of two more “daughters she never had.”
Now, while our beloved characters are wallowing in self pity (which may appear to the untrained eye to be reverence and remorse), I will mention that the bitch got off way too easy, but that doesn’t even surprise me because God knows that if the Televisa team had another brain, it’d be lonely. All I can say is thank you for not surprising me. Oh, and girlies, don’t even attempt to play the “mother never loved us” part, your sister’s been doing that her entire life.
So I’m not really sure why it took Eva all night to get over to the mansion if she “came as soon as she found out” in the middle of the day. And for that matter, if your beloved, beloved mother just died minutes ago, would you change and freshen up to hug your boyfriend? And if the Reyes really operate in a trio-terrific team, why would they leave their eternal role model alone to take on evil incarnate? Well, the point is, they did, and sure enough Fernie has Juan at gun point, again (yawn), but a fist always beats a gun—at least that’s what they taught the children at the dispensary—and a man’s worth is determined by his ability to remain conscious under water. Because I’m on the verge of falling asleep, I’ll briefly relate that Juan, in his brutish glory, punched-out Fernie while repeating “you killed my sister.” Then Juan thought that holding Fernie under water for 15 seconds was long enough to kill him several times over, so he stood up, pounded his peckers, and belted out the “Libia” song, which ended with a blow to his head from a curious Mexican peasant-farmer. Leave it to the disgruntled proletariat to knock off the good guys. Of course, Fernie is not dead yet, and at this rate I’m beginning to think he’s basically Mexico’s Tuck Everlasting. So, naturally, Fernie picks up a shovel to kill the already (probably) dead brute, but his ego is only surpassed by his incompetence and Team Good-guys arrives and, like the pussies they are, politely warns that, if pushed, they might kill Fernie. Well, that was enough to get Fernie packing and in “un dos por tres,” he was outta there.
Right, so before the bitch is even in the ground, let’s pull out the will and start dividing up the assets. At least Slow-fia has the decency to give the devil’s corpse a proper burial. Stiffy Paddy Taddy has been robo-tized and parrots everything the dyed-hair woman mumbles. No, Jimena, Mommy’s diamond studs are mine!
I really don’t understand why everyone on this show has a disability. Sally had God-knows-what going on with her forehead and eyes; the obsequious peasant-farmer has some weird shit goin’ on with his eyes, too. And I won’t even begin to list the mental incapacities of our protagonists… I know they do this so people can relate, but next time I want a show where people can operate cell phones and spell their names.
Well, no time is wasted to get Crabi in the ground and out of the way of the family fortune. Lucky the family has a personalized servant-priest at their beck and call. These funerals are always the most intimate of reunions. Though, I for one would have been dancing on the casket and serving party cocktails by the gallons. I guess we all have our ways of “mourning.” Because the Hypocrite club never convened, it’s only appropriate that Eva, too, initiate herself and ask Gabi to forgive and accept her. Ok, honey, Gabi can’t hear you, and do you really think that just because she died she would suddenly like you? NO. You’re not allowed to have friends, remember? I swear they shot the scene from the first episode I recapped (Bernie’s death) and this one on the same day. Would these people really pay for two caskets, and would the actors really be able to cry twice? “Lo dudo muchisimo.”
Of course, Juan couldn’t attend the funeral with everyone else, so he goes to the after party the next morning. You see, that’s the custom in Mexico to leave the dead corpse in a hot room for days until the magic angels return the body to Jesus. In case you care (and I know all you “I’m looking for a Spanish teacher” people care), Juan tells Gabi that she doesn’t deserve to be forgiven, but he’s a good Christian boy so he knows that God and Jesus and he should forgive her.
Ok, these people are drugged. One scene is day, one scene is night, the next day, etc. You’d think that by the last show they could maybe get the technical crew up to a community-theater level, but apparently we’re still stuck with lighting for basements and industrial areas. So, if you thought that it was day, it was just the tweaked-out lighting guy’s trippin’ imagination. Back to the story; the now seven living people on this show gather at the midnight burial of Gabi the Great. Now, I’ve never had a pretend abusive mother die, but if I did, I would never, never, never, burry her ass in the middle of the night with a Frankenstein-ish priest and a handicapped peasant-farmer sleeping on the graves. Oh, I lied, there are only three people present at this funeral; Fernie and sidekick are watching from afar, and therefore not in attendance.
I really don’t understand these people. If Sofia breaks a nail, she contemplates the gravity of the situation and carries on for days. If her supposed “love of her life” pretend mother dies, she’s as giddy as a school girl the next day. New-mom Eva and new-daughter Sofia go out for a drive. Their trip is interrupted as the idiotic driver takes them to a sheep pasture (in Caribbean Mexico?), where instead of turning, he wants to go straight and therefore gets out to do whatever it is he thinks he can do. Meanwhile, mother and daughter are just a bunch of chatty Cathies until said driver is pounded to a pulp by Fernie (Who the hell knows how no one saw him in a wide-open pasture.), and then Fernie holds the girlies at gunpoint. Given his history of gun-points, I am confident that these girls are actually safer with Fernie at gunpoint than in the empty hands of the rage-full husband/boyfriend/son-in-law Mighty Joe Juan. Of course, I’ve been wrong before. Well, I told Eva “don’t be a hero.” But, she just got too much confidence too fast, and that’s why she put herself between Fernie and Sofia, and ended up shot. Because it’s painfully obvious that she has to die according to telenovela custom, don’t be surprised when they burry her tonight.
Because it wasn’t enough that mommy dearest #2 just got shot, Sofia had to play the hero (it’s a serious trend on this show), but only ended up in the back of Fernie’s truck. Naturally, Juan instantly had the premonition that “Sofia is in danger.” If he could only direct his premonition powers into finding her and being able to kill the enemy… Just as Fernie pulls away, the driver comes to, and assists Eva.
Ok, Sofia, you were slapped on the face, not crushed by a Mack Truck—don’t pretend to have amnesia. And don’t even start to pretend to love/need/depend on your pretend mother.
Oh, here’s a great scene. PaddyTaddy: “When will Fernie ever stop?” It’s a question the greatest intellectual minds and philosophical gods have pondered for millennia. No, actually, you blithering moron—it stops whenever you open your goddamn mouth, you stupid idiot. Here’s my question: “How many murder confessions does it take for PadTad to consider doing something about women who are continually raped and killed on his watch and conscience?”
Great, Sofia, the man has you at gunpoint and you have the balls to tell him that you hate him. Fernie is going to show her a good time tonight. Jail/bondage scenes are always better than abandoned barn scenes, so I’ve got money that Sofia will end up loving Fernie after tonight.
Good going, Juan. Your mother-in-law is on her death bed, and you have to tell her that you can’t find her daughter, who is probably already dead. It wasn’t the bullet that killed her, it was Juan’s ignorance. Which only proves that being that stupid is not only debilitating to oneself, but deathly detrimental to others.
And so, our story ends.
Well, I never expected anything from this telenovela, so I’m sure as hell not disappointed. What, if anything, just happened? Where’s Gramps? All I can say is; if these people are supposed to be average, maybe even above-average in their region, does that mean that half of the people operate at a level below them? If so, I suddenly understand the entire Welfare System of the U.S.A.
Over-arching theme: A family that eats, sleeps, bathes, and thinks together, attempts revenge, murder, and false marriages together—even when they’re not sure why.
Lastly, and most importantly, I want you to know that I was only able to write these recaps because I was writing them for each and every one of you, who consistently and loyally demonstrated your kindness, support, and friendship. If one good thing came from the triple wedding, it is this here FELS family. I will always remember fondly the hilarious times we shared on the Caray website, and I wish you all the very best of health, wealth, and happiness.
Your friend,
Nickster
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Oh Dear Nickster, We are going to miss you but I know you will go on delighting readers and listeners on many more occasions in your life. You are a natural writer already in possession of skills that many people never attain. I wish you such good luck but I also know that you are the type to make your own luck by good choices in an exciting life that is rolling our in front of you. Be well my friend and go in peace.
Looks like the Mañana is going to be full of cell phones and a famous cell phone thrower from Destilando Amor days. Fernando also always plays smart characters although once he played a simple peasant yet he was still wise beyond his nominal IQ rating. Check in if you have time to breath between now and June which I assume is when you are issued your get out of jail (er high school) free card.
I laughed as always at your historical and literary asides. Espeacially chuckle worthy was: "Leave it to the disgruntled proletariat to knock off the good guys."
Buen viaje amigo...
Looks like the Mañana is going to be full of cell phones and a famous cell phone thrower from Destilando Amor days. Fernando also always plays smart characters although once he played a simple peasant yet he was still wise beyond his nominal IQ rating. Check in if you have time to breath between now and June which I assume is when you are issued your get out of jail (er high school) free card.
I laughed as always at your historical and literary asides. Espeacially chuckle worthy was: "Leave it to the disgruntled proletariat to knock off the good guys."
Buen viaje amigo...
How fitting was it that Sofia was the one to close Gabi's eyes? Gabriela Acevedo De Elizondo Descanse en paz. Unless she is miraculously resurrected. Things are moving quickly and this time the useless Commisario was on hand for a second save. This time saving Juan's ass from being pummelled to death by a shovel. The bad part about that is that they let him get away. Again...
Fernando is some one man gang, the whole town has a very hard time killing this guy. Now he kidnaps sofia and shoots at Eva after declaring that "you will not get my daughter over my dead body". He was more than happy to oblige to this. Why she tried to taunt Fernando with this is beyond me. no need for beanie hats...I'm just saying if she did not say that, Feo would not have shot her. I was thinking to myself that I may have to add another body to his tally sheet.
It is obligatory in all forms of tv shows for the protagonist to rescue the damsel in distress. In this case Juan has to rescue Sofia. We see this all the time but it makes for good story telling even in whacked out Mexiloon. The full moon is out again and Gabi is buried at night. WTF?!?! I missed something here. I don't understand why she was buried at midnight. There are ravens perched atop the cross while Padre Tadeo blesses the casket. Gabriela did love reading about Edgar Alan Poe. Just in case you guys forgot. And just to throw it out there, Bernardo's casket was brown, while Gabi's is black. You would think that they would bury Dona Gabriela in the mausoleum with Don Bernardo. Oh and I wanted to say that Gabi was hallucinating about Bernie. It was not his ghost. And while he was a good guy, he was no saint. He most definitely had his faults.
Eva seems to be recovering fine in the dispensario. I think only a few people did not spend time there. Juan's gunshot wound was just a grazing on his arm. Remember Fernando shot him at the battle of Xochitlan.
So what else did Fernando confess to Sofia? Did he just say that he killed his parents too? If so, I will update the bodycount on thursday's recap and Comments.
I thought that close up of Gabi in the casket after she was buried was creepy. What was up with that?
I can't wait for Capitulo 206,Gran Final part 1.
Ibarramedia
Fernando is some one man gang, the whole town has a very hard time killing this guy. Now he kidnaps sofia and shoots at Eva after declaring that "you will not get my daughter over my dead body". He was more than happy to oblige to this. Why she tried to taunt Fernando with this is beyond me. no need for beanie hats...I'm just saying if she did not say that, Feo would not have shot her. I was thinking to myself that I may have to add another body to his tally sheet.
It is obligatory in all forms of tv shows for the protagonist to rescue the damsel in distress. In this case Juan has to rescue Sofia. We see this all the time but it makes for good story telling even in whacked out Mexiloon. The full moon is out again and Gabi is buried at night. WTF?!?! I missed something here. I don't understand why she was buried at midnight. There are ravens perched atop the cross while Padre Tadeo blesses the casket. Gabriela did love reading about Edgar Alan Poe. Just in case you guys forgot. And just to throw it out there, Bernardo's casket was brown, while Gabi's is black. You would think that they would bury Dona Gabriela in the mausoleum with Don Bernardo. Oh and I wanted to say that Gabi was hallucinating about Bernie. It was not his ghost. And while he was a good guy, he was no saint. He most definitely had his faults.
Eva seems to be recovering fine in the dispensario. I think only a few people did not spend time there. Juan's gunshot wound was just a grazing on his arm. Remember Fernando shot him at the battle of Xochitlan.
So what else did Fernando confess to Sofia? Did he just say that he killed his parents too? If so, I will update the bodycount on thursday's recap and Comments.
I thought that close up of Gabi in the casket after she was buried was creepy. What was up with that?
I can't wait for Capitulo 206,Gran Final part 1.
Ibarramedia
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: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:23:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:23:00 AM EST
Nickster: Your last Fuego recap and it was everything we've come to expect from you. Brillant.
"Tuck Everlasting" :)
“How many murder confessions does it take for PadTad to consider doing something about women who are continually raped and killed on his watch and conscience?” One of the more disturbing aspects of this show as evidenced by the lengthy (and growing) number of casualties noted on Ibarramedia's "death list".
Ibarramedia, I thought the close up shot of Gabi in the casket may be a forshadowing that she is indeed still alive as Karen and others predicted yesterday.
I thought Feo told Sophia that Crabi was behind her child's abduction but wasn't sure myself what else he confessed to her.
Best of luck, love, happiness and health Nickster. Diana in MA.
"Tuck Everlasting" :)
“How many murder confessions does it take for PadTad to consider doing something about women who are continually raped and killed on his watch and conscience?” One of the more disturbing aspects of this show as evidenced by the lengthy (and growing) number of casualties noted on Ibarramedia's "death list".
Ibarramedia, I thought the close up shot of Gabi in the casket may be a forshadowing that she is indeed still alive as Karen and others predicted yesterday.
I thought Feo told Sophia that Crabi was behind her child's abduction but wasn't sure myself what else he confessed to her.
Best of luck, love, happiness and health Nickster. Diana in MA.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:23:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:23:00 AM EST
Thank you Nickster. Well done. I can't believe you are leaving us but your education must come first.
Did anyone notice that the moon turned red a couple of times?
When they showed Crabi in the casket I was watching behind my hands because I thought sure her eye was going to pop open. Creepy.
Another TN rule: Never say "over my dead body" because it really will be over your dead body.
Did anyone catch what the letter said. I was having a hard time last night hearing what they were saying.
Did anyone notice that the moon turned red a couple of times?
When they showed Crabi in the casket I was watching behind my hands because I thought sure her eye was going to pop open. Creepy.
Another TN rule: Never say "over my dead body" because it really will be over your dead body.
Did anyone catch what the letter said. I was having a hard time last night hearing what they were saying.
sshhhh...it's me, Maggarita. don't tell.
Nickster, had to sneak in to say THANKS for your incredible wit & snark. You are a master.
Gotta go before i get caught. Love you guys!!!!
:-0
Nickster, had to sneak in to say THANKS for your incredible wit & snark. You are a master.
Gotta go before i get caught. Love you guys!!!!
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Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:27:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:27:00 AM EST
Thank you for a great recap, you always make me laugh. I kept wondering, where is Fernando? Wasn't he supposed to dig Gaby up? It looks like FELS is going out a style all it's own. I'll miss all the funny comments.
Liena, FL
Liena, FL
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:01:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:01:00 AM EST
Great recrap! And to think this is all about to end! I'm glad it was Rosendo who was driving. At least he has a lick of sense as to getting Eva to the dispensaria.
I think that when Sophia read Gabi's letter aloud that Gabi specified that her burial was to be at night and in the cemetary and not in the mausoleum with Bernie.
I think that Fernie did tell Sophia that Gabi was behind the kidnapping. I think he said something else about his sainted mother but in my inexperienced Spanish I didn't quite understand. If someone would clarify this I would appreciate it.
This blog (and all the others) has been fantastic and muchas gracias to all those great recappers who contribute their time to this so we the Spanish-challenged can know and love our telenovelas.
I think that when Sophia read Gabi's letter aloud that Gabi specified that her burial was to be at night and in the cemetary and not in the mausoleum with Bernie.
I think that Fernie did tell Sophia that Gabi was behind the kidnapping. I think he said something else about his sainted mother but in my inexperienced Spanish I didn't quite understand. If someone would clarify this I would appreciate it.
This blog (and all the others) has been fantastic and muchas gracias to all those great recappers who contribute their time to this so we the Spanish-challenged can know and love our telenovelas.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:13:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:13:00 AM EST
Nickster, you gotta come back to us. This one was a grand slam. Surely Gab is going to wake up in her coffin and pound with her tiny hands on the lid?
Nickster--For all the hours you spent for our reading pleasure (and they were many) thank you. We will miss your snarkle.
It sounded like Sofia was begging Feo to let her go, and then mentioning his mother, and he said don't mention my mother...she was a saint or something like that. Anyone catch that exchange? I was having trouble understanding.
Connie: I too was watching behind my hands when they zoomed in on Gab in the coffin. Well, in this case, manana really will be para siempre at least for Gabi.
(shudder)
"Creemelo"
It sounded like Sofia was begging Feo to let her go, and then mentioning his mother, and he said don't mention my mother...she was a saint or something like that. Anyone catch that exchange? I was having trouble understanding.
Connie: I too was watching behind my hands when they zoomed in on Gab in the coffin. Well, in this case, manana really will be para siempre at least for Gabi.
(shudder)
"Creemelo"
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:33:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:33:00 AM EST
I think Gabriela wrote in her letter that she wanted to be buried that night and that was her last wish. Sofia was not reading her will.
Sofia begged Fernando in the name of his mother to let her go and he told her not to say anything about his mother because she adored him and would do anything for him.
I guess we'll never find out where Ruth is, and I guess Fernando will never find out that Gabriela was behind the ruination of his family because Ricardo was the only one who knew that and he's dead.
Sofia begged Fernando in the name of his mother to let her go and he told her not to say anything about his mother because she adored him and would do anything for him.
I guess we'll never find out where Ruth is, and I guess Fernando will never find out that Gabriela was behind the ruination of his family because Ricardo was the only one who knew that and he's dead.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:39:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:39:00 AM EST
OK everyone, let's review the first rule of Telenovelas: If a character states and especially if that character repeats that they dread something, it is sure to happen. Gabriella is gonna wake up in that box. Prepare your hands if necessary.
I found out from otra abuela last week that one of our (formerly) favorite Spanish restaurants has changed its name to .. Don Fernando's. I plan on asking for a table where I can keep my back to a wall.
Abuelo P
I found out from otra abuela last week that one of our (formerly) favorite Spanish restaurants has changed its name to .. Don Fernando's. I plan on asking for a table where I can keep my back to a wall.
Abuelo P
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:55:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:55:00 AM EST
Nickster, FANTASTIC recap!!! Thank you so much for bringing such hilarity to such stupidity. Dee2
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:57:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:57:00 AM EST
Anon: Could you explain how Crabi was behind Feo's family's ruination? I thought that was Ricky only. I'd love to know how Crabi was involved. Thanks. Diana in MA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM EST
Thank you for the fine recrap, Nickster. To reward you for all your labors, I hereby knight you "Sir Snarkalot." Enjoy the last months of your senior year. Love it or hate it, there will never be another time quite like it in your life.
We all need to nominate and vote for Gabi and Feo as the BEST villains in the Golden Victor Awards over on Telenovela-World foros. (lobbying heavily here) While this telenovela has been the cheesiest of cheesy (Cheetos Award), worst of the worst, these two have excelled in the interpretations of their roles and made it worth my time to watch. JMO.
I wonder if Feo will get killed off tonight (Thurs) or will they wait until the gran Por Fin to do the deed?
Looks like tomorrow will be a 1-hour episode(thank heavens not TWO hours), so perhaps it will be an hour of blissful touchy-feely happiness para siempre. (gag) Maybe Eva will run off with Paddy Taddy.
I hope Capricio is best man...er ... horse at the triple-wedding. Mariachi can be ring-bearer.
A 'swan song' shower scene of the Bros Reyes preparing for the wedding in their communal bathroom would be very nice.
I can only hope Quinti and The Village People will ***NOT*** be wedding attendants or worse, the wedding singers. (ack)
Can I stand the excitement?
We all need to nominate and vote for Gabi and Feo as the BEST villains in the Golden Victor Awards over on Telenovela-World foros. (lobbying heavily here) While this telenovela has been the cheesiest of cheesy (Cheetos Award), worst of the worst, these two have excelled in the interpretations of their roles and made it worth my time to watch. JMO.
I wonder if Feo will get killed off tonight (Thurs) or will they wait until the gran Por Fin to do the deed?
Looks like tomorrow will be a 1-hour episode(thank heavens not TWO hours), so perhaps it will be an hour of blissful touchy-feely happiness para siempre. (gag) Maybe Eva will run off with Paddy Taddy.
I hope Capricio is best man...er ... horse at the triple-wedding. Mariachi can be ring-bearer.
A 'swan song' shower scene of the Bros Reyes preparing for the wedding in their communal bathroom would be very nice.
I can only hope Quinti and The Village People will ***NOT*** be wedding attendants or worse, the wedding singers. (ack)
Can I stand the excitement?
Nickster, you never disappoint. This is a gem. Like all the others, I too shall miss my weekly dose of Nickster. Study hard and drop by often.
I think with this masterpiece winding down, I'd like to offer up some awards for categories that may not be addressed in the next Premios show.
Best Jacket Collection: Fernando
Worst Jacket Collection: A tie,Ricky and Ricky Jr.
Best Death Scene: el Toro(murdered by pretty, Dancing with the Stars, horse guy)
close runner up: bad Indigeno guy with his death by puking
Best Corpse: a tie, Raquel and aforementioned el Toro
close runners up: foxes on Coyote's jacket and serpents on Ricky's jacket
Best In Depth Analysis by a nonrecapper: Abuelo P with a delicate timely amalgam of poetry and BS
Best Spot Analysis by a nonrecapper: Agnes for pointing out the lack of need for post-mortem embalming of Gabriella
Best Legs: a tie, Rosario and Capricho
Best Conflicted Minx: Ruth
Best Argument for Scratch and Sniff TV: Ruth
Best Argument Against Scratch and Sniff TV: Fernando
Least Well Considered Response: a tie, Eva,"¡Sobre mi cadaver!" and Gabriella, (not actually shown on screen)OK
Least Well Considered Use of an Oven: a tie, Oscar and Pablito
I could go on and on but the Girl's are insisting that I go see some pts.
Thanks again, Nick.
Carlos
I think with this masterpiece winding down, I'd like to offer up some awards for categories that may not be addressed in the next Premios show.
Best Jacket Collection: Fernando
Worst Jacket Collection: A tie,Ricky and Ricky Jr.
Best Death Scene: el Toro(murdered by pretty, Dancing with the Stars, horse guy)
close runner up: bad Indigeno guy with his death by puking
Best Corpse: a tie, Raquel and aforementioned el Toro
close runners up: foxes on Coyote's jacket and serpents on Ricky's jacket
Best In Depth Analysis by a nonrecapper: Abuelo P with a delicate timely amalgam of poetry and BS
Best Spot Analysis by a nonrecapper: Agnes for pointing out the lack of need for post-mortem embalming of Gabriella
Best Legs: a tie, Rosario and Capricho
Best Conflicted Minx: Ruth
Best Argument for Scratch and Sniff TV: Ruth
Best Argument Against Scratch and Sniff TV: Fernando
Least Well Considered Response: a tie, Eva,"¡Sobre mi cadaver!" and Gabriella, (not actually shown on screen)OK
Least Well Considered Use of an Oven: a tie, Oscar and Pablito
I could go on and on but the Girl's are insisting that I go see some pts.
Thanks again, Nick.
Carlos
Carlos- thanks for the nomination. An honor to be mentioned in the same paragraph with the recappers. I understand that the cast will appear on Christina after the Gran Final. Does anyone know when? I'd also like to see an Animal Planet special on the FELS animal cast. They certainly added a lot to this saga.
Abuelo P
Abuelo P
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:30:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:30:00 AM EST
CARLOS! Your list is beyond magnificent. Don't you want to be a recapper! In my opinion your list makes this dreary disaster of a show - nearly having been worth watching.
I judge a show by the 1-hand/2 hand scale. One hand over the eyes--might be scary but not so much. 2-hands--Whoa Nellie! You'd better not look but if you just have to you can take a little peak through your fingers but be ready to close them really fast. :P
Thanks Melinama. I suspect that it is easier to lurk and snipe than it is to recap. Unfortunately my typing and computer skills are somewhere. near 0. Perhaps I could sub sometime with the help of my secretary or nurse.
Carlos
Carlos
Thanks for your final, snarkful recrap, Nick. You certainly have a way with words, use that gift for the good of humanity in the future. Buena suerte con tus estudios, y futuro.
Seems to be some confusion about Crabi's burial. As I undrstand it, Her instructions (as read by Sofia), were that she be buried that same night, in the cemetary. This was so that Feo and his new friend could dig her up the next day, as planned. Feo did NOT dig her up, it went from the burial to daytime, to night again, if I'm not mistaken. I think that Feo assumes that the tea/brandy/ether goofball did her in, and that she's dead already, (or that he doesn't care, of course), and will dig her and the pesos up in his own good time. That being after he has a final dalliance with Sofia, and gets his vengance against Juan by doing so, since he wasn't able to kill Juan at the river. (How did he get away from Muttonhead?!) Also, as I understood it, Feo confessed to kidnapping Sofia's baby, but Crabi planned it. He admitted to killing Bernie and Libia, if I remember correctly. He could have added to the list, of course. It surprised me his reaction to the mention of his mother, odd that they would bring this up now, as there won't be time to develop what might have been an explantion as to the reason behind his evil.
Of couse, Crabi is going to awwke from her nap in the ataud, but what are they going to do with her then?Feo and friend are the only ones that have any reason to dig her up; maybe they get caught in the act, and she is saved from death, only to be sent to the big house. It will be intersting, to say the least. I'm not answering my phone between 9 and 10 for the next two nites...
Seems to be some confusion about Crabi's burial. As I undrstand it, Her instructions (as read by Sofia), were that she be buried that same night, in the cemetary. This was so that Feo and his new friend could dig her up the next day, as planned. Feo did NOT dig her up, it went from the burial to daytime, to night again, if I'm not mistaken. I think that Feo assumes that the tea/brandy/ether goofball did her in, and that she's dead already, (or that he doesn't care, of course), and will dig her and the pesos up in his own good time. That being after he has a final dalliance with Sofia, and gets his vengance against Juan by doing so, since he wasn't able to kill Juan at the river. (How did he get away from Muttonhead?!) Also, as I understood it, Feo confessed to kidnapping Sofia's baby, but Crabi planned it. He admitted to killing Bernie and Libia, if I remember correctly. He could have added to the list, of course. It surprised me his reaction to the mention of his mother, odd that they would bring this up now, as there won't be time to develop what might have been an explantion as to the reason behind his evil.
Of couse, Crabi is going to awwke from her nap in the ataud, but what are they going to do with her then?Feo and friend are the only ones that have any reason to dig her up; maybe they get caught in the act, and she is saved from death, only to be sent to the big house. It will be intersting, to say the least. I'm not answering my phone between 9 and 10 for the next two nites...
Hey Nickster, m'ijo...add me to the list of those who will miss you mucho and hope you drop by now and then. Love your turns of phrase and will even forgive your describing Pad Tad as a "blithering idiot" just 'cause "blithering" is one of my favorite words. (But you know I have a thing for the Padre so I can't be critical of the old dear).
Continue to blast your way through high school with wit and style and we'll look forward to when you're famous and we can say we knew you!
Continue to blast your way through high school with wit and style and we'll look forward to when you're famous and we can say we knew you!
Doris: Feo and Crabi are the best (and most evil) villans. Ever.
Carlos: Add my thanks for the great list. You would make an excellent recapper.
Dave: You always add such insightful comments and fill in the question marks.
Judy, have fun with the grandchildren, you and your comments will be missed. Diana in MA
Carlos: Add my thanks for the great list. You would make an excellent recapper.
Dave: You always add such insightful comments and fill in the question marks.
Judy, have fun with the grandchildren, you and your comments will be missed. Diana in MA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM EST
Thanks for the recap.
I was hoping that someone would break down what that letter said. There was a lot of dialogue that was unfamiliar. It had to say something more than bury me at night.
I couldn't believe how many shots every one of these guys got off, yet NONE hit anything. Perhaps they should install a shooting range at the hacienda and engage in some target practice.
I have a feeling Feo is going to be doing a lot of confessing, since there are crimes aplenty that no one even knows about yet.
I was hoping that someone would break down what that letter said. There was a lot of dialogue that was unfamiliar. It had to say something more than bury me at night.
I couldn't believe how many shots every one of these guys got off, yet NONE hit anything. Perhaps they should install a shooting range at the hacienda and engage in some target practice.
I have a feeling Feo is going to be doing a lot of confessing, since there are crimes aplenty that no one even knows about yet.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:48:00 AM EST
Nickster~~Thanks so much for your funny, faithful recapping.Best of luck to you in whatever path you choose to pursue. Judging from your writing skills and your sense of humor, your future is so bright that you're gonna need shades. Abuelo P. and Carlos~~You guys rock. I love your sense of humor. You would both make great recappers. Reading the recaps and comments here has given me some giggles every day. Thanks to all.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:58:00 AM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11:58:00 AM EST
One thing I'll miss (besides the hunky men and Capricho)is the beautiful scenery with the waterfall and the jungle and everything. And of course the bathing and swimming. Ok, well maybe there is more than one thing I'll miss. :}
Abuelo P -- The cast of FELS will be on Cristina this Monday, Feb. 23 for the first of 2/3 shows.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:28:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:28:00 PM EST
This show has ended up having so many fabulous male commenters that I would love to see as recappers too. Carlos your list is the best, my personal favorite: Ruth for Best Conflicted Minx. That deserves to go on the top or side panel of great sayings on CarayCaray. It always makes me smile to see a very dippy plot draw such wonderful writing out of so many smart people. Obviously the FELS writers are doing something right.
I'm not sure how Gabriela was part of the ruination of Fernando's family but I remember Ricardo mentioning to Gabriela that she wouldn't like it if he told Fernando that she was his accompliance in the ruination of Fernando's family. I guess it was a plot point that was never explored again. I'd like to know how Gabriela was involved but I guess we'll never know since Ricardo is dead.
Gabriela's involvement probably had something to do with Fernando's mother. Maybe she wanted Mr. Escandon and got jealous of Mrs. Escandon and convinced Ricardo to ruin Mr. Escandon for revenge. Since they were all in that snake society and what not.
Gabriela's involvement probably had something to do with Fernando's mother. Maybe she wanted Mr. Escandon and got jealous of Mrs. Escandon and convinced Ricardo to ruin Mr. Escandon for revenge. Since they were all in that snake society and what not.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:35:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 12:35:00 PM EST
The hombre that bonked Juan on the head was the sepultero (gravedigger).
Fer is going to give him a lot of money from Gabi's estate. I don't understand this at all & where is Fer getting his money now since Pad Tad has it? He gave the sepultero a wad of bills before
I got the impression that Gabi didn't want be be with Bernardo. She requested that she be buried before the day ended, so Fer can dig her up. Otra pregunta, how would a person know they would die before morning unless it's a suicide & no one has mentioned suicide.
Anyone understand this frase?
cumpla al pie I think Gabi was writing to complete the instructions at the bottom of the letter, Also Gabi didn't want a velada (vigil, watch) which could mean wake.
I sure hope Fer can find that river or lake the Reyes swim in before his night of pleasure.
I caught one of Fer's worst looks as he was telling the sepulter to bury Gabi, so I have a feeling that he has no intention of digging her up. Damn, all that money!
Fer is going to give him a lot of money from Gabi's estate. I don't understand this at all & where is Fer getting his money now since Pad Tad has it? He gave the sepultero a wad of bills before
I got the impression that Gabi didn't want be be with Bernardo. She requested that she be buried before the day ended, so Fer can dig her up. Otra pregunta, how would a person know they would die before morning unless it's a suicide & no one has mentioned suicide.
Anyone understand this frase?
cumpla al pie I think Gabi was writing to complete the instructions at the bottom of the letter, Also Gabi didn't want a velada (vigil, watch) which could mean wake.
I sure hope Fer can find that river or lake the Reyes swim in before his night of pleasure.
I caught one of Fer's worst looks as he was telling the sepulter to bury Gabi, so I have a feeling that he has no intention of digging her up. Damn, all that money!
Nickster, once again a terrific, funny, insightful recap. By not watching everyday, you pick up lots more patterns and themes than we nuts who somehow couldn't free ourselves from watching the endless Juan/Sofia/Eva/Gabriella wordfests.
I also thought it was funny how many shots Feo and Juan got off (about 25) before Feo's gun ran out, just when he was going to put that last bullet in Juan's head.
I also think that cemetery caretaker is a fool for helping Feo. Does he really think Feo's going to pay him? More likely Feo will have to tie up one more loose end.
Definitely hope Crabi wakes up in the coffin. :)
I also thought it was funny how many shots Feo and Juan got off (about 25) before Feo's gun ran out, just when he was going to put that last bullet in Juan's head.
I also think that cemetery caretaker is a fool for helping Feo. Does he really think Feo's going to pay him? More likely Feo will have to tie up one more loose end.
Definitely hope Crabi wakes up in the coffin. :)
Variopinta- Inoticed that phrase, too. I took it to mean "Do this without hesitation" REmember, she thinks that she was to be dug up in the morning, and did not want to be waking before or during her burial.
Long time skulker, first time poster. :-)
Excellent recap Nickster.
So is Crabi dead or not? I don't know if those eyes will open or stay closed. And, is she actually buried? Could be that Feo has already had her dug up and left her in the casket.
How about that Feo, faster than a speeding Capricho. Earlier, Capricho was able to run down Feo's truck, but by golly, he can't catch him when Feo's on foot. :-)
Must be getting close to election time? Muttonchops doing his job again (even though not sure if saving Crabi was a good thing) and arriving in time with Oscar to save Juan's head. Even though, Feo was going about it wrong, hitting Juan in the head wouldn't have caused too much harm! :-) I don't know if the Commisario's job is an elected position, but sure seems like he may be running for reelection and doing his job now. :-)
At Crabi's service, I was wondering how many people were just trying to suppress big grins. LOL And that big hole, how many people were they planning to put there? Maybe going to pour in the cement to try and seal her in forever so that she can't get out? :-)
Wonder if Feo will tell Sofia where Root is? Seems like she should be found before this all ends? He sure want's to tell everything.
Jeff in MN
Excellent recap Nickster.
So is Crabi dead or not? I don't know if those eyes will open or stay closed. And, is she actually buried? Could be that Feo has already had her dug up and left her in the casket.
How about that Feo, faster than a speeding Capricho. Earlier, Capricho was able to run down Feo's truck, but by golly, he can't catch him when Feo's on foot. :-)
Must be getting close to election time? Muttonchops doing his job again (even though not sure if saving Crabi was a good thing) and arriving in time with Oscar to save Juan's head. Even though, Feo was going about it wrong, hitting Juan in the head wouldn't have caused too much harm! :-) I don't know if the Commisario's job is an elected position, but sure seems like he may be running for reelection and doing his job now. :-)
At Crabi's service, I was wondering how many people were just trying to suppress big grins. LOL And that big hole, how many people were they planning to put there? Maybe going to pour in the cement to try and seal her in forever so that she can't get out? :-)
Wonder if Feo will tell Sofia where Root is? Seems like she should be found before this all ends? He sure want's to tell everything.
Jeff in MN
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 1:30:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 1:30:00 PM EST
I think Cumpa al pie means to fulfill or to comply with her instructions.
Velado is guarded ro like a vigil in a wake. Strange thing is they di have a short vigil. People were praying the hail mary.
It was hard hearing Juan's dialogue when he was speaking to Gabriela. I think he was saying he did not want her to rest in peace. Speaking to ill of the 'dead' is not too favorable even for his enemies. Unless it was Ricardo or Fernando...
Ibarramedia
Velado is guarded ro like a vigil in a wake. Strange thing is they di have a short vigil. People were praying the hail mary.
It was hard hearing Juan's dialogue when he was speaking to Gabriela. I think he was saying he did not want her to rest in peace. Speaking to ill of the 'dead' is not too favorable even for his enemies. Unless it was Ricardo or Fernando...
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 1:33:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 1:33:00 PM EST
Nick, baby, you done it again! I'm a fan forever; wherever you're ultimate career takes you, you will always be a writer. I am overwhelmed by jealousy, but I join everyone else in wishing you the very best.
Who'dathunk this crappy piece of drama would bring so much talent, energy and good will out of the woodwork? I can't wait for it to be over, but I will miss mi familia FELS. I've been watching Cuidado from the start and I'm afraid I can't give 2 hours a night to television anymore, so, not even Fernando Colunga will get me on board for Mañana. I'll keep up with the recaps though because you guys are all so cool!
Who'dathunk this crappy piece of drama would bring so much talent, energy and good will out of the woodwork? I can't wait for it to be over, but I will miss mi familia FELS. I've been watching Cuidado from the start and I'm afraid I can't give 2 hours a night to television anymore, so, not even Fernando Colunga will get me on board for Mañana. I'll keep up with the recaps though because you guys are all so cool!
Nickster: May you have a great future and success in whatever you do.
Feo told Sofia that he killed her parents - Bernardo and Eva (he didn't realize she had survived)and that he kidnapped the baby at Gabriela's direction.
Nice guy for clearing that up.
Feo told Sofia that he killed her parents - Bernardo and Eva (he didn't realize she had survived)and that he kidnapped the baby at Gabriela's direction.
Nice guy for clearing that up.
Cumplir al pie is to complete, comply, fulfill to the last letter or exactly word for word. Ghoulish set of wishes though. Even drunk as she was, it is hard to imagine the formerly mean but astuter than anyone else- Gabi agreeing to such madness. The unwinding of Feo and Gabi's sanity has been a pleasure to watch these last few weeks of episodes. Feo is especially glittery eyed and believable.
cumplirse al pie de la letra is the full phrase, see above meaning. I just listened again and this is the way reverso lists the modismo
Everybody ALWAYS says: "I'm not going to watch the next novela" but little by little they creep back. I know, y'all, that FELS held your heart and nothing else can ever compare, of course...
Nickster, you really brought the snark on this one. Felicidades! Hard to believe you're still in high school. I join other posters in wishing you the very best!
Oh, yes, Crabi ain't dead yet. They left out the scene where Feo GIVES her the herbal nighty-night, a la Romeo and Juliet, but we saw her drink it. I kinda hope she gets dug up and has some other end. I don't think I want even Crabi to end up beating her fists on the lid of the ataud.
Feo clearly said that he was the one who stole Sofía's niña, but that he did it at Crabi's behest.
I was kind of surprised that Feo still has a yen for Sofía. He tried to poison her pan once, so I thought the bloom was off the rose. But then I remembered his clearly jealous reaction when our guapo bullfighter came to call on Sofía at the hacienda.
This has been quite a ride. It's amazed me how much fun it is to read all the sterling comments. You guys are great!
Oh, yes, Crabi ain't dead yet. They left out the scene where Feo GIVES her the herbal nighty-night, a la Romeo and Juliet, but we saw her drink it. I kinda hope she gets dug up and has some other end. I don't think I want even Crabi to end up beating her fists on the lid of the ataud.
Feo clearly said that he was the one who stole Sofía's niña, but that he did it at Crabi's behest.
I was kind of surprised that Feo still has a yen for Sofía. He tried to poison her pan once, so I thought the bloom was off the rose. But then I remembered his clearly jealous reaction when our guapo bullfighter came to call on Sofía at the hacienda.
This has been quite a ride. It's amazed me how much fun it is to read all the sterling comments. You guys are great!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 3:16:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 3:16:00 PM EST
For a minute it looked like Juan was going to break the telenovela rule about the hero not killing the villain. In any case, he sure wanted to! If he does comply with the rule, it will be against his will!
With so many plot points that could have been interesting like the question about Fernando's mother or the resolution of Rosario's past, it's too bad they spent so much time on stupid lines like the jungle/bull-fighter interludes and everything Quintina has ever done.
With so many plot points that could have been interesting like the question about Fernando's mother or the resolution of Rosario's past, it's too bad they spent so much time on stupid lines like the jungle/bull-fighter interludes and everything Quintina has ever done.
Juan says in front of Gabi's picture, that they always hated her, never will forgive her & don't wish that she rest in peace.
Thanks, Cheryl for coming up with a better translation, and thanks, Pasofino for clearing up any confusion that i might have caused by recalling (incorrectly) that Feo admitted to having killed Libia. He did indeed say that he had killed Sofia's parents.
That brings up something that I really appreciate about this blog. My hearing/understanding is a bit untrustworthy, and often, someone can offer a translation or understand, or insight that differs from mine,but is more accurate. This blog, for me really is an educational endeavor, as well as an entertainment. Keep it up, gang. I think that I'll tag along for "Manana". I've been an admirer of Lucero forever, and this Sylvia (Navarro?) isn't too bad on my old eyes, either. Colunga is so easy for me to understand, and Sergio is always fun to watch, especially if there are any extra phones around. Let's get thru FELS, and on with it!
That brings up something that I really appreciate about this blog. My hearing/understanding is a bit untrustworthy, and often, someone can offer a translation or understand, or insight that differs from mine,but is more accurate. This blog, for me really is an educational endeavor, as well as an entertainment. Keep it up, gang. I think that I'll tag along for "Manana". I've been an admirer of Lucero forever, and this Sylvia (Navarro?) isn't too bad on my old eyes, either. Colunga is so easy for me to understand, and Sergio is always fun to watch, especially if there are any extra phones around. Let's get thru FELS, and on with it!
Thanks, Cheryl for coming up with a better translation, and thanks, Pasofino for clearing up any confusion that i might have caused by recalling (incorrectly) that Feo admitted to having killed Libia. He did indeed say that he had killed Sofia's parents.
That brings up something that I really appreciate about this blog. My hearing/understanding is a bit untrustworthy, and often, someone can offer a translation or understand, or insight that differs from mine,but is more accurate. This blog, for me really is an educational endeavor, as well as an entertainment. Keep it up, gang. I think that I'll tag along for "Manana". I've been an admirer of Lucero forever, and this Sylvia (Navarro?) isn't too bad on my old eyes, either. Colunga is so easy for me to understand, and Sergio is always fun to watch, especially if there are any extra phones around. Let's get thru FELS, and on with it!
That brings up something that I really appreciate about this blog. My hearing/understanding is a bit untrustworthy, and often, someone can offer a translation or understand, or insight that differs from mine,but is more accurate. This blog, for me really is an educational endeavor, as well as an entertainment. Keep it up, gang. I think that I'll tag along for "Manana". I've been an admirer of Lucero forever, and this Sylvia (Navarro?) isn't too bad on my old eyes, either. Colunga is so easy for me to understand, and Sergio is always fun to watch, especially if there are any extra phones around. Let's get thru FELS, and on with it!
Nick, you saved the best for last! Wonderful!
"I really don’t understand why everyone on this show has a disability. Sally had God-knows-what going on with her forehead and eyes; the obsequious peasant-farmer has some weird shit goin’ on with his eyes, too. And I won’t even begin to list the mental incapacities of our protagonists… I know they do this so people can relate, but next time I want a show where people can operate cell phones and spell their names."
"Now, I’ve never had a pretend abusive mother die, but if I did, I would never, never, never, burry her ass in the middle of the night with a Frankenstein-ish priest and a handicapped peasant-farmer sleeping on the graves. Oh, I lied, there are only three people present at this funeral; Fernie and sidekick are watching from afar, and therefore not in attendance."
I will be laughing about those the rest of the day.
Dorado Dave...Muttonhead is also a new favorite.
I will be sad it is over only for this board and all of you! Okay maybe the swimming and shower scenes too, but I have been robbed of those lately.
If I don't get to watch the next one, I will still read the recaps, they are the best part of my lunch hour!
Thank you to all the fantasic recappers that spent so much time slogging through this crazy show!
Creemelo...we still have to meet in Corvallis!
"I really don’t understand why everyone on this show has a disability. Sally had God-knows-what going on with her forehead and eyes; the obsequious peasant-farmer has some weird shit goin’ on with his eyes, too. And I won’t even begin to list the mental incapacities of our protagonists… I know they do this so people can relate, but next time I want a show where people can operate cell phones and spell their names."
"Now, I’ve never had a pretend abusive mother die, but if I did, I would never, never, never, burry her ass in the middle of the night with a Frankenstein-ish priest and a handicapped peasant-farmer sleeping on the graves. Oh, I lied, there are only three people present at this funeral; Fernie and sidekick are watching from afar, and therefore not in attendance."
I will be laughing about those the rest of the day.
Dorado Dave...Muttonhead is also a new favorite.
I will be sad it is over only for this board and all of you! Okay maybe the swimming and shower scenes too, but I have been robbed of those lately.
If I don't get to watch the next one, I will still read the recaps, they are the best part of my lunch hour!
Thank you to all the fantasic recappers that spent so much time slogging through this crazy show!
Creemelo...we still have to meet in Corvallis!
After watching my tape of this episode and seeing how upset Rosendo was over Eva's injury, I wonder if they might end up together. We need happy endings for all the good guys.
:-D
:-D
I thought Rosendo had a family, but I also thought he was taking the shooting of Eva very hard. I also think Bernardo's horse is going to find Sofia, why would he be in a scene all of a sudden. Does anyone remember his name?
Renee~~~I, too, thought that Juan was going to break telenovela canon and kill Ferd for reallyreal. Juan is one really big , scary dude when provoked. Novelera~~~Like you, I was surprised that Ferd was still randy for Sofia , but then again, a lot of his lovers are out of commission due to him or Ricky.....Rosario, Raquel, Crabby...They're either dead and buried ...or just buried . Then again, I think it's more about getting revenge on Juan than lusting after Sofia. And what was up with all the leather on this show???? Were all those leather garments that many of the cast sported some kind of product placement. How'd you like Sofia's purple leather jacket...yes, Girl, you walk on the wild side. What's next for Sofia , Root's half gloves and her fringed vests ??? Maybe Sof inherited them all.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:58:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 4:58:00 PM EST
Doris~~~I think Rosendo is Married with Children. I guess he's just a really nice guy who has a strong bond to Eva after all their years working for the crazy Elizonda clan.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:01:00 PM EST
Nickster, the Snarkster, you will be missed. Thanks for the fun and the best to you in your bright future. I'm sure college will be more to your liking than high school... you're much too sophisticated for high school, my lad.
Very effective fighting between Feo and Juan. It looked like Juan had his head bashed on the bank. Where is poor Root's burial site.?GinCA
Very effective fighting between Feo and Juan. It looked like Juan had his head bashed on the bank. Where is poor Root's burial site.?GinCA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:27:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:27:00 PM EST
How about Eva and Tio Elf as a pair. That would be better for him than one/half of the Marias. And Eva hasn't had any in 30 years. GinCA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:30:00 PM EST
Sorry to barge in as I have not watched this novella - I stopped at Pasion and could not get into Fuego. I was told that Fuego is ending this week. What is taking its place? I am sorry I missed Nick's recaps. Those last ones were stellar. I missed all my amigos and amigas from La Fea, Rod and Gabi and Pasion. You all are great!
Barbara in Pembroke, MA
Barbara in Pembroke, MA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:16:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:16:00 PM EST
Manana es para Siempre starring Fernando Colunga will begin on Monday in Fuego's timeslot.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:22:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:22:00 PM EST
Nickster, what a pleasure it has been to see your talents in action. Buena suerte in your undoubtedly stellar future.
La Paloma
La Paloma
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:54:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:54:00 PM EST
Susanlynn: Unless I misunderstood Cantú's fine acting in the shed or wherever he's got Sofía, I think he really does love her - as much as he can love anyone. He was babbling that everything would have been different if she'd only loved him, and he said that he loved her. Of course, revenge against Juan would just make it sweeter. And he probably plans to bash her head in after he has his way with her, but I still think all he ever wanted was Sofía and Crabi's money to go with.
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:58:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:58:00 PM EST
Molly I hope you plan on watching the next one! I will be, unless Comcast yanks Uni out of the Basic Cable package, which I can't get a clear answer on yet.
Anyway, let's do dinner when you come for volleyball...call me (you know my area code) my daytime/work # is 754-4504.
Okay, how gruesome are they going to make Crabi's awakening in the bowels of the earth?
"Creemelo"
Anyway, let's do dinner when you come for volleyball...call me (you know my area code) my daytime/work # is 754-4504.
Okay, how gruesome are they going to make Crabi's awakening in the bowels of the earth?
"Creemelo"
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:19:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:19:00 PM EST
If all of you are correct in predicting that Gabriela is still alive and will wake up in the coffin still buried, she will have a heart attack and end up dying clawing her way through the top of the casket while clutching at her chest. All this complete with a very gruesome facial expression. she will thus have to stay as she is. In. A. Coffin.
This is one of those instances where 'you would not wish it upon your enemy'. I would not wish it for Gabriela. Fernando, no problem. I may be a little kinder in that I would rather see her looked up in a looney bin with a straight jacket.
No need for beanies since there is no need to think about it logically. I mean it is so obvious.
Ibarramedia
This is one of those instances where 'you would not wish it upon your enemy'. I would not wish it for Gabriela. Fernando, no problem. I may be a little kinder in that I would rather see her looked up in a looney bin with a straight jacket.
No need for beanies since there is no need to think about it logically. I mean it is so obvious.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:29:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:29:00 PM EST
ibarramedia - given the incompetence of authorities in this lost part of Mexico, putting Gabi in a loony bin, as much as she deserves it, would be a sure invitation to escape and further crazy/criminal antics - the show would never be able to end!
someone asked why the writers couldn't have finished up loose ends instead of giving the extra time to Quintana and other useless episodes. La fea was the same. The romance thing was so awesome, but we had intermittent bull ....t with the office women, which was actually degrading to women. Why do the writers fill spots with trash instead of delving into other parts of the novela that would be interesting and give meaning to the plot, such as the suggestion of knowing more about feo's mother????? Ret from PA
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:07:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:07:00 PM EST
Amen, Ret!
The Quintina/Marias subplot would have been equally annoying if it had started six months ago... the difference is that it wouldn't be annoying me during ultimas semanas (and even ultimos capitulos!).
The Quintina/Marias subplot would have been equally annoying if it had started six months ago... the difference is that it wouldn't be annoying me during ultimas semanas (and even ultimos capitulos!).
Speaking of Betty La Fea, they are showing it on Telefutura,ch.9 10 pm on my comcast cable. So after Fuego, I go there. Telemundo is 7 and Univision is 14. So far I like the story in La fea.
Ibarramedia
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:38:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:38:00 PM EST
I'm glad you decided to hang in there with us right to the bitter end, Nick. :-)
Good luck with school! Who knows - maybe you can get "independent study" course credit for recapping!
Good luck with school! Who knows - maybe you can get "independent study" course credit for recapping!
1. Sueltame—Let me go
2. Por el amor del dios—For the love of God
3. nunca jamas—Never ever
4. maldita sea—damn it
5. malhaya—a curse word
6. No me toque—don’t touch me
7. para siempre—for always or always
8. Chirrion--a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; a chat between lovers
9. Larguese - Go away! Or get out!
10. vete- leave.
11. Dejeme en paz-Leave me alone
12. No Moleste- Don't be a pest
13. Descanse en paz-rest in peace
14. Mira me- Look at me.
15. Te lo suplico—I beg you
16. ¡me las va a pagar-you’ll pay for it
17. maldito desgraciado-damn loser
18. desgraciado muerto de hambre
19. maldito infeliz--
20. no te angusties¡-don’t get upset
21. calmate—calm down
22. no te alteres! (always from sofia to gabi)
23. como te atreves-how dare you?
24. Tranquilo-calm down
25. Maldito Perro!-damn dog!
26. No te precupes—don’t worry
27. no puede ser—It can’t be
28. Donde esta mi hija?—Where is my daughter
29. Bien Muerte—Deader than dead
30. Que haces aqui? What are you doing here?
31. Nada y Nadie Nothing and no one
Now regarding profanity and curse words, I always thought that Puñeta is the same as Maldita Sea.
It literally means let it be damned (by God). i will add more after the show.
Ibarramedia
2. Por el amor del dios—For the love of God
3. nunca jamas—Never ever
4. maldita sea—damn it
5. malhaya—a curse word
6. No me toque—don’t touch me
7. para siempre—for always or always
8. Chirrion--a farm dumpcart for carrying dung; a chat between lovers
9. Larguese - Go away! Or get out!
10. vete- leave.
11. Dejeme en paz-Leave me alone
12. No Moleste- Don't be a pest
13. Descanse en paz-rest in peace
14. Mira me- Look at me.
15. Te lo suplico—I beg you
16. ¡me las va a pagar-you’ll pay for it
17. maldito desgraciado-damn loser
18. desgraciado muerto de hambre
19. maldito infeliz--
20. no te angusties¡-don’t get upset
21. calmate—calm down
22. no te alteres! (always from sofia to gabi)
23. como te atreves-how dare you?
24. Tranquilo-calm down
25. Maldito Perro!-damn dog!
26. No te precupes—don’t worry
27. no puede ser—It can’t be
28. Donde esta mi hija?—Where is my daughter
29. Bien Muerte—Deader than dead
30. Que haces aqui? What are you doing here?
31. Nada y Nadie Nothing and no one
Now regarding profanity and curse words, I always thought that Puñeta is the same as Maldita Sea.
It literally means let it be damned (by God). i will add more after the show.
Ibarramedia
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:57:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:57:00 PM EST
I'm placing my money on Tio Elf as a last minute romance interest of Eva.
He put his hand on her arm once and told her everything is going to be alright.
That's enough for me.
"Creemelo"
He put his hand on her arm once and told her everything is going to be alright.
That's enough for me.
"Creemelo"
Permalink posted by : Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EST
: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EST
Thanks Nick for loads of the snarkiest snark that I've ever read. I'm going to give the new novela a chance. But the minute it starts drawing this type of snark, I'm outta there. This was such a bad novela that it earned a bit too much snark for my taste.
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: Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:42:00 PM EST
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