Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Gancho Tuesday March 9, 2010 The Return Of Dreaded Interloper Tano
Alright you guys, enough! It's a good thing dear, sweet, lovable little Tano reappeared on my watch. I'm not going to savage him the way some of you heartless- forever- to -remain- nameless folks have. Nopis. Throwing down the gauntlet.
Still, Tanecito wasn't a real big part of the action tonight. Most of the drama centered around three main couples: Mauricio/Monita; Connie/Beto; and Ximena/Rolu. Isabel was a lethal bit player, working around the edges continuing to slowly drip poison into every relationship Monita has ever had. There was our usual assortment of hilarious bits, combined with chilling deceptions.....all part of the Gancho ecosystem, as Carlos says. Never a dull moment.
We start the episode with a little ex-marital spat. Jacqui's still steamed about Marcos' infidelities....and with such naco types! He dismisses it as ancient history, and to drive the shaft in even deeper, adds that their marriage was doomed to failure practically from the moment they exchanged "argollas"(rings). Jeez, Marcos, would it have hurt to say you'd only loved Jacqui and the rest were just passing fancies? Guess not. But our pro gets her revenge. She knows about Marcos' plans to change the custody agreement but will only keep her mouth shut if he gives over (dinero...what were you thinking?) and a fancy dinner at an even fancier restaurant. Round I to Jacqui.
Beto, meanwhile, is planning a cut-rate Mauricio seduction of Connie, who's intensely training at the gym. He can't hoist her in his arms, so he carries her off piggyback. There's no lush park outside, so he drags her off to a scrubby little wasteland. And they step in dog doo. But hey, he's brought doves of peace. DOVES OF PEACE!!!DOVES OF PEACE!!!. Finally, Costeño releases the little buggers who promptly drop more doo-doo. On Connie's shoulder and Beto's forehead. It's a pooporama. But she laughs. And he apologizes. And they kiss. And it's absolutely great. Both tender and passionate.
The end.
Oh man, I wish the episode had stopped right there but it didn't.
Here's what else happened. Jeronimo, in addition to dismissing Rolu as a pathetic er..."twit", goes on to give him some truly deplorable love advice. You had Ximena in the palm of your hand when you despised her and mistreated her, says big bro'. Dump this corny, pleading approach and go back to being a brute with her. She'll fall for you all over again. Rolu appears to be giving this deep thought.
Mientras tanto, tender smooching and a few ant bites later, Beto and Connie have completely reconciled. He's happy to be back in her thrall, especially since she frightened off the friendly dog that was scaring him. "Domar a las bestias, tu eres domadora"he gasps, entranced. And our favorite dominatrix proceeds to do a number on him, resulting in his eventual agreement to help her train for her boxing bout with Monita. Ay Beto, how little we knew thee.
Meanwhile, a telenovela staple: Our main couple, heartbroken, apart and distraught, amble down Memory Lane, complete with sound track. For Monita: the clown skit, her Charlie Chaplin number, slow, sexy dancing with Furia Enmascadora in the ring. For Mauricio: Romantic evening in Meridia saying "te amo"in indigenous lingo, cruising on the love boat while pink flamingos swirl about , and our personal favorite, hot lovin' in the cenote. Told ya' water scenes were all about passion. She's crying; he's gloomy. It's so sad. Breaking up is hard to do.
So thank God we have a comedy scene with Beto. The money wasn't enough to cover mariachis (who were off-key anyway) so he had to settle for a serenade from Costeño and some luchadores. They're off-key as well...but cheaper. Kudo's to Connie on this one. She's horrified, she's trying not to laugh or not to hurl. Grimacing wildly, biting her lip, chewing her fingers. Fortunately Beto interprets this as a sign of passion. Hilarious scene.
On to the vecindad and poisoned apple Isabel. She's snagged Estrella (In another mismatched outfit. Liked the top but not with the leggings) and is running her devoted mama number on her. Estrella listens, wide-eyed, then jumps up and applauds the acting. Really, she could learn a lot from Isabel! What skill! Almost had her believing it. Let me take some tips from you, lady, çause you really know how to bring it. And out goes Estrella. Leaving Isabel looking mega-lethal. Methinks our pregnant little actress doesn't have long to live, with a look like that. Scary, scary, scary. ( As a child I had nightmares after seeing Snow White and the Wicked Queen. Think I may have some more nightmares tonight.)
Our lovers Connie and Beto are finally back ringside, dreamily reminiscing about the first time they did the deed....in the ring, where else? And she's all over him now that he's agreed to be her trainer. Heck, if I'd known you'd be that grateful, I'd had offered earlier, smiles Beto. Not good. Not good.
Okay. Here it comes. Certain people may want to skip this paragraph. It's about you know who. He's reassuring Estrella that she did the right thing canceling the wedding. Aldo needs to grow up some more. When he does, he'll understand it was for the best. Mebbe so, but Estrella's still worried about her little cub.
And well she should be. He's back at the drug lair and his supplier is no longer Santa Claus. He wants money, he wants Oscar and if he doesn't get both, he wants revenge. No drugs for Aldo but trouble a'plenty.
Okay. More of my favorite guy. He's suggesting a funny movie to lift Estrella's spirits. She's not in the mood, but Paula invites herself along( once she sees Christian arriving ) Off she trots, arm in arm with Tano, while our distraught policeman gears up for Operativo Cuernos Paula. We're rollin'. Tano and Paula are gaily traipsing through the mall with Christian in glum pursuit. Once he has to pose like a mannequin to avoid detection. Then forced to crouch behind a woman with a large popcorn bucket, crawl underneath, lurch into the movie theatre, watch in horror (and through binoculars) as our pair share popcorn, giggles and ye gods! Tano appears to have put his arm across the back of Paula's chair. What new intimacies await!? Next episode.
Meanwhile, Isabel is weaving her spell with Monita. She's overheard the conversation between Estrella and Moni in the courtyard and knows that her daughter has broken up with Mauricio. Again, that lethal look. But it all changes in an instant when Monita enters her room. Tender, compassionate, warm motherly love and understanding await. Isabel knows something is wrong. A mother always does, you know. Little by little, she coaxes what she already knows out of Monita and pretends to reassure her that true love will win in the end. (But not if Mom has anything to do with it!) Then she gently probes for details on Monita's friendship with Estrella. Really tight, right? Like uña y mugre (thick as thieves). How wonderful. Isabel's so happy she has a good friend like that. (not!) And now excuse her, she just has to go out for a minute. The reason? to talk to someone about renting the house in Moreleon. We'll soon see that it's actually for some skullduggery with arch-evil Connie, but why rush into that part?
Let's check back with hermanos de alma, Mauricio and Beto. Our naco galan can't wait to share all the juicy details of his pigeon poop reconciliation with Connie. Her fleshy lips, her waves of hotness, her...Mauricio's looking nauseated...okay, on to the bottom line. He's agreed to be her trainer for the boxing match. Now Mauricio's looking outraged, furious...or at least trying to. Beto outlines his plan. He's not working against Monita; in fact he's going to persuade Connie, little by little, that she's outmatched and should give up the whole idea of a fight. Mauricio knows her better. She's "terca"(stubborn) and relentless. She'll never change. For once, Mau's looking like the smarter of the two.
Now, back to the dark side. Connie, ravishing in a well-fitted, scoop-necked black sheath, silvery rose at neckline, silverly earrings in her lovely lobes (there! are ya' happy, Carlos?) is hatching up some hellish plans with Isabel. They exchange a few insults before Isabel drops the happy bomb that Mau and Monita are broken up for good.
And speaking of insults, Rolu has taken Jerry's advice to heart and once Ximena arrives home, he's on her case, yelling, berating, insulting, demeaning and....oh no, tell me it isn't true...seemingly winning back Ximena's mixed up heart. After that barrage of abuse, she's suddenly thinking he looks more attractive than ever. Not that Rolu hears this. He's literally tuned her out by turning on his ipod and rocking out to the music. Let's hope Arny clears up this misunderstanding soon. Poor Ximena!
And poor Monita! Really ugly plans are afoot as Isabel lays out her plan and her need for Connie's alliance. Long slow windup. Connie wants to win the bout, right? But Monita's a national champion. No chance. Unless she joins with Isabel in her guerilla warfare. Okay. Losing's not an option so Connie's on board. What's the deal? Beto and Nieves are an enormous problem. You must keep Beto away from Monita. That's Job One. Estrella's also an obstacle. But I'll destroy her, concludes Isabel.
Said Beto is indeed with Monita and trying to make her see the light, but it's futile. How could she break up with Mauricio?! And why do you suppose all the people who love you are warning you about your perfidious (okay, he didn't say that!) mother? Connect your hormones! (I think he was supposed to say Connect your neurones. But that's Beto for you.) Figure it out! I'm not gonna shut up. Even if you try and beat me up. No use. Moni won't stand for any such talk about her mama. And no way will she ever accept Connie as her half-sister or Marcos as her father. Punto. Beto makes one last try. Marcos has to be a great guy. Look at what he created. Two luscious, sexy, gorgeous, adorable women. Hey, he's another Leonardo da Vinci. An artist! Not like that wicked Snow White of a mother you've got. Still no headway. She thinks his love for la Momia has made him blind and stupid. He thinks her love for her mother has had the same effect. Okay. Enough. He heads out. Brotherly advice over. But think about it.
Meanwhile, la Momia and Wicked Witch are still sparring. Connie is chuckling at the plan Isabel has outlined. Our cobra is suprised...didn't know Constanza had a sense of humor. Imagine! a woman like Connie, eaten up with rancor, can still laugh. Sure, Connie can laugh. But let's get one thing straight. She's on board for the plan but no messing with Beto, leave him alone. My, how you defend him, Isabel coos. Is it love? Aren't you suffocated by his stench? Keep him out of my way, she adds, or I''ll send him back to you, embalmed and in a coffin. And by the way, Oscar sends his regards. He has a few asuntos pendientes with you. Dulces sueños. Connie's smile fades as Isabel's widens. And there we end.
Previews:
Aldo and Oscar are meeting. Aldo's threatening to spill the beans about the country house, Lorenza and Salvador unless Oscar helps him. Oscar threatens him back.
The lawyer, Marcos and Mauricio meet in order for our galan to regain custody of his children. Mauricio smiles!
Vocabulary:
un dechado de perfecciones, de virtudes = a paragon of virtues
argollas = rings (as in wedding rings)
se hizo en mi brazo = he (it) pooped on my arm
me van a reventar los timpanos = they're going to bust my eardrums (Constanza, appreciating
the luchador mariachi serenade
ni pichas ni cachas ni dejas batear = you don't take a stand. Estrella, criticizing Christian for his reluctance to commit to Paula
capcioso= cunning, artful (Arny, talking about Rolu)
metiendo las patotas = messing up (Beto talking to Monita)
asuntos pendientes = unfinished business
dulces sueños = sweet dreams
domar a las bestias = dominate (train) animals
domadora =dominatrix
uña y mugre = lit. nail and dirt....thick as thieves
terca = stubborn
Operative Cuernos Paula = Cheatin'Paula Mission
Dicho of the Day
Nunca está más oscuro que cuando va a amanecer.
It's always darkest before the dawn.
And things look dark indeed for our little Monita. But fear not, it's a telenovela. There's gotta be a happy ending.
Still, Tanecito wasn't a real big part of the action tonight. Most of the drama centered around three main couples: Mauricio/Monita; Connie/Beto; and Ximena/Rolu. Isabel was a lethal bit player, working around the edges continuing to slowly drip poison into every relationship Monita has ever had. There was our usual assortment of hilarious bits, combined with chilling deceptions.....all part of the Gancho ecosystem, as Carlos says. Never a dull moment.
We start the episode with a little ex-marital spat. Jacqui's still steamed about Marcos' infidelities....and with such naco types! He dismisses it as ancient history, and to drive the shaft in even deeper, adds that their marriage was doomed to failure practically from the moment they exchanged "argollas"(rings). Jeez, Marcos, would it have hurt to say you'd only loved Jacqui and the rest were just passing fancies? Guess not. But our pro gets her revenge. She knows about Marcos' plans to change the custody agreement but will only keep her mouth shut if he gives over (dinero...what were you thinking?) and a fancy dinner at an even fancier restaurant. Round I to Jacqui.
Beto, meanwhile, is planning a cut-rate Mauricio seduction of Connie, who's intensely training at the gym. He can't hoist her in his arms, so he carries her off piggyback. There's no lush park outside, so he drags her off to a scrubby little wasteland. And they step in dog doo. But hey, he's brought doves of peace. DOVES OF PEACE!!!DOVES OF PEACE!!!. Finally, Costeño releases the little buggers who promptly drop more doo-doo. On Connie's shoulder and Beto's forehead. It's a pooporama. But she laughs. And he apologizes. And they kiss. And it's absolutely great. Both tender and passionate.
The end.
Oh man, I wish the episode had stopped right there but it didn't.
Here's what else happened. Jeronimo, in addition to dismissing Rolu as a pathetic er..."twit", goes on to give him some truly deplorable love advice. You had Ximena in the palm of your hand when you despised her and mistreated her, says big bro'. Dump this corny, pleading approach and go back to being a brute with her. She'll fall for you all over again. Rolu appears to be giving this deep thought.
Mientras tanto, tender smooching and a few ant bites later, Beto and Connie have completely reconciled. He's happy to be back in her thrall, especially since she frightened off the friendly dog that was scaring him. "Domar a las bestias, tu eres domadora"he gasps, entranced. And our favorite dominatrix proceeds to do a number on him, resulting in his eventual agreement to help her train for her boxing bout with Monita. Ay Beto, how little we knew thee.
Meanwhile, a telenovela staple: Our main couple, heartbroken, apart and distraught, amble down Memory Lane, complete with sound track. For Monita: the clown skit, her Charlie Chaplin number, slow, sexy dancing with Furia Enmascadora in the ring. For Mauricio: Romantic evening in Meridia saying "te amo"in indigenous lingo, cruising on the love boat while pink flamingos swirl about , and our personal favorite, hot lovin' in the cenote. Told ya' water scenes were all about passion. She's crying; he's gloomy. It's so sad. Breaking up is hard to do.
So thank God we have a comedy scene with Beto. The money wasn't enough to cover mariachis (who were off-key anyway) so he had to settle for a serenade from Costeño and some luchadores. They're off-key as well...but cheaper. Kudo's to Connie on this one. She's horrified, she's trying not to laugh or not to hurl. Grimacing wildly, biting her lip, chewing her fingers. Fortunately Beto interprets this as a sign of passion. Hilarious scene.
On to the vecindad and poisoned apple Isabel. She's snagged Estrella (In another mismatched outfit. Liked the top but not with the leggings) and is running her devoted mama number on her. Estrella listens, wide-eyed, then jumps up and applauds the acting. Really, she could learn a lot from Isabel! What skill! Almost had her believing it. Let me take some tips from you, lady, çause you really know how to bring it. And out goes Estrella. Leaving Isabel looking mega-lethal. Methinks our pregnant little actress doesn't have long to live, with a look like that. Scary, scary, scary. ( As a child I had nightmares after seeing Snow White and the Wicked Queen. Think I may have some more nightmares tonight.)
Our lovers Connie and Beto are finally back ringside, dreamily reminiscing about the first time they did the deed....in the ring, where else? And she's all over him now that he's agreed to be her trainer. Heck, if I'd known you'd be that grateful, I'd had offered earlier, smiles Beto. Not good. Not good.
Okay. Here it comes. Certain people may want to skip this paragraph. It's about you know who. He's reassuring Estrella that she did the right thing canceling the wedding. Aldo needs to grow up some more. When he does, he'll understand it was for the best. Mebbe so, but Estrella's still worried about her little cub.
And well she should be. He's back at the drug lair and his supplier is no longer Santa Claus. He wants money, he wants Oscar and if he doesn't get both, he wants revenge. No drugs for Aldo but trouble a'plenty.
Okay. More of my favorite guy. He's suggesting a funny movie to lift Estrella's spirits. She's not in the mood, but Paula invites herself along( once she sees Christian arriving ) Off she trots, arm in arm with Tano, while our distraught policeman gears up for Operativo Cuernos Paula. We're rollin'. Tano and Paula are gaily traipsing through the mall with Christian in glum pursuit. Once he has to pose like a mannequin to avoid detection. Then forced to crouch behind a woman with a large popcorn bucket, crawl underneath, lurch into the movie theatre, watch in horror (and through binoculars) as our pair share popcorn, giggles and ye gods! Tano appears to have put his arm across the back of Paula's chair. What new intimacies await!? Next episode.
Meanwhile, Isabel is weaving her spell with Monita. She's overheard the conversation between Estrella and Moni in the courtyard and knows that her daughter has broken up with Mauricio. Again, that lethal look. But it all changes in an instant when Monita enters her room. Tender, compassionate, warm motherly love and understanding await. Isabel knows something is wrong. A mother always does, you know. Little by little, she coaxes what she already knows out of Monita and pretends to reassure her that true love will win in the end. (But not if Mom has anything to do with it!) Then she gently probes for details on Monita's friendship with Estrella. Really tight, right? Like uña y mugre (thick as thieves). How wonderful. Isabel's so happy she has a good friend like that. (not!) And now excuse her, she just has to go out for a minute. The reason? to talk to someone about renting the house in Moreleon. We'll soon see that it's actually for some skullduggery with arch-evil Connie, but why rush into that part?
Let's check back with hermanos de alma, Mauricio and Beto. Our naco galan can't wait to share all the juicy details of his pigeon poop reconciliation with Connie. Her fleshy lips, her waves of hotness, her...Mauricio's looking nauseated...okay, on to the bottom line. He's agreed to be her trainer for the boxing match. Now Mauricio's looking outraged, furious...or at least trying to. Beto outlines his plan. He's not working against Monita; in fact he's going to persuade Connie, little by little, that she's outmatched and should give up the whole idea of a fight. Mauricio knows her better. She's "terca"(stubborn) and relentless. She'll never change. For once, Mau's looking like the smarter of the two.
Now, back to the dark side. Connie, ravishing in a well-fitted, scoop-necked black sheath, silvery rose at neckline, silverly earrings in her lovely lobes (there! are ya' happy, Carlos?) is hatching up some hellish plans with Isabel. They exchange a few insults before Isabel drops the happy bomb that Mau and Monita are broken up for good.
And speaking of insults, Rolu has taken Jerry's advice to heart and once Ximena arrives home, he's on her case, yelling, berating, insulting, demeaning and....oh no, tell me it isn't true...seemingly winning back Ximena's mixed up heart. After that barrage of abuse, she's suddenly thinking he looks more attractive than ever. Not that Rolu hears this. He's literally tuned her out by turning on his ipod and rocking out to the music. Let's hope Arny clears up this misunderstanding soon. Poor Ximena!
And poor Monita! Really ugly plans are afoot as Isabel lays out her plan and her need for Connie's alliance. Long slow windup. Connie wants to win the bout, right? But Monita's a national champion. No chance. Unless she joins with Isabel in her guerilla warfare. Okay. Losing's not an option so Connie's on board. What's the deal? Beto and Nieves are an enormous problem. You must keep Beto away from Monita. That's Job One. Estrella's also an obstacle. But I'll destroy her, concludes Isabel.
Said Beto is indeed with Monita and trying to make her see the light, but it's futile. How could she break up with Mauricio?! And why do you suppose all the people who love you are warning you about your perfidious (okay, he didn't say that!) mother? Connect your hormones! (I think he was supposed to say Connect your neurones. But that's Beto for you.) Figure it out! I'm not gonna shut up. Even if you try and beat me up. No use. Moni won't stand for any such talk about her mama. And no way will she ever accept Connie as her half-sister or Marcos as her father. Punto. Beto makes one last try. Marcos has to be a great guy. Look at what he created. Two luscious, sexy, gorgeous, adorable women. Hey, he's another Leonardo da Vinci. An artist! Not like that wicked Snow White of a mother you've got. Still no headway. She thinks his love for la Momia has made him blind and stupid. He thinks her love for her mother has had the same effect. Okay. Enough. He heads out. Brotherly advice over. But think about it.
Meanwhile, la Momia and Wicked Witch are still sparring. Connie is chuckling at the plan Isabel has outlined. Our cobra is suprised...didn't know Constanza had a sense of humor. Imagine! a woman like Connie, eaten up with rancor, can still laugh. Sure, Connie can laugh. But let's get one thing straight. She's on board for the plan but no messing with Beto, leave him alone. My, how you defend him, Isabel coos. Is it love? Aren't you suffocated by his stench? Keep him out of my way, she adds, or I''ll send him back to you, embalmed and in a coffin. And by the way, Oscar sends his regards. He has a few asuntos pendientes with you. Dulces sueños. Connie's smile fades as Isabel's widens. And there we end.
Previews:
Aldo and Oscar are meeting. Aldo's threatening to spill the beans about the country house, Lorenza and Salvador unless Oscar helps him. Oscar threatens him back.
The lawyer, Marcos and Mauricio meet in order for our galan to regain custody of his children. Mauricio smiles!
Vocabulary:
un dechado de perfecciones, de virtudes = a paragon of virtues
argollas = rings (as in wedding rings)
se hizo en mi brazo = he (it) pooped on my arm
me van a reventar los timpanos = they're going to bust my eardrums (Constanza, appreciating
the luchador mariachi serenade
ni pichas ni cachas ni dejas batear = you don't take a stand. Estrella, criticizing Christian for his reluctance to commit to Paula
capcioso= cunning, artful (Arny, talking about Rolu)
metiendo las patotas = messing up (Beto talking to Monita)
asuntos pendientes = unfinished business
dulces sueños = sweet dreams
domar a las bestias = dominate (train) animals
domadora =dominatrix
uña y mugre = lit. nail and dirt....thick as thieves
terca = stubborn
Operative Cuernos Paula = Cheatin'Paula Mission
Dicho of the Day
Nunca está más oscuro que cuando va a amanecer.
It's always darkest before the dawn.
And things look dark indeed for our little Monita. But fear not, it's a telenovela. There's gotta be a happy ending.
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JudyB:
You are amazing. Just when I think the Gancho recap team can do no more, you write another brilliant recap, with allusions to our little inside jokes on Gancho; to fashion; to dichos that I could actually use—such as "un dechado de perfecciones, de virtudes = a paragon of virtues" and asuntos pendientes = unfinished business; and a great commentary on the glories of naco boyfriends.
You are a wonderful writer, Judy, and a fine thinker to boot. I hope to be a fellow recapper with you on the next interesting TN, because you, and all the Gancho recappers are, to repeat myself, truly inspirational.
Un abrazo de tu amiga de California,
EJ
EJ
You are amazing. Just when I think the Gancho recap team can do no more, you write another brilliant recap, with allusions to our little inside jokes on Gancho; to fashion; to dichos that I could actually use—such as "un dechado de perfecciones, de virtudes = a paragon of virtues" and asuntos pendientes = unfinished business; and a great commentary on the glories of naco boyfriends.
You are a wonderful writer, Judy, and a fine thinker to boot. I hope to be a fellow recapper with you on the next interesting TN, because you, and all the Gancho recappers are, to repeat myself, truly inspirational.
Un abrazo de tu amiga de California,
EJ
EJ
JudyB.
You really captured it. This was in so many ways a delightful episode. Beto's cut rate seduction scene was as you said tender and hlarious. You did a great job of pointing out the comparisons between Mao's sweet doves of peace and mariachis and Beto's funnier but still sweet version. The reconciliation was touching as well as witty. This show has wonderful writers -- not to mention the wonderful recappers. But once again what is with the censors and their aversion to poop. Once again they blurred it out when it hit Coni and Beto.
You also did a great job with my other favorite scene --Christian following Palua & Tano. He was hilarious when he turned himself into a mannequin. Thanks for not trashing Tano.
I hate to see our girls falling for the manipulative tricks of Isabel and Rolu. We know Moni has to fall even farther under this evil witch's spell because this is TN land. But why oh why does it look like Xime may actually fall for Rolu's abuse. I don't want to think that of her.
Thanks again for a masterful recap. You write so well.
Güera
You really captured it. This was in so many ways a delightful episode. Beto's cut rate seduction scene was as you said tender and hlarious. You did a great job of pointing out the comparisons between Mao's sweet doves of peace and mariachis and Beto's funnier but still sweet version. The reconciliation was touching as well as witty. This show has wonderful writers -- not to mention the wonderful recappers. But once again what is with the censors and their aversion to poop. Once again they blurred it out when it hit Coni and Beto.
You also did a great job with my other favorite scene --Christian following Palua & Tano. He was hilarious when he turned himself into a mannequin. Thanks for not trashing Tano.
I hate to see our girls falling for the manipulative tricks of Isabel and Rolu. We know Moni has to fall even farther under this evil witch's spell because this is TN land. But why oh why does it look like Xime may actually fall for Rolu's abuse. I don't want to think that of her.
Thanks again for a masterful recap. You write so well.
Güera
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: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:54:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:54:00 PM EST
Judy,
Thanks for yet another tasty recap. I felt for you as it began because of the initial lack of recaps then the relentless cascading of them across the screen. The did tame down after a while. Clearly, you were unfazed. What another beautiful job.
Like her or loathe her, Coni has magical chemistry with Beto. What fun Beto's seduction was in contrast to the flawless execution of Mao's. The things I was wishing for yesterday, you got in spades and you wrote it up perfectly. I'm still awed how effortless and smooth you make it seem.
So now Tano moves in on Paula. Just great. I'm glad that you and Emelia can support him because he makes my skin crawl. He's like a scavenger, "Hey, were you going to finish that?"
Carlos
Thanks for yet another tasty recap. I felt for you as it began because of the initial lack of recaps then the relentless cascading of them across the screen. The did tame down after a while. Clearly, you were unfazed. What another beautiful job.
Like her or loathe her, Coni has magical chemistry with Beto. What fun Beto's seduction was in contrast to the flawless execution of Mao's. The things I was wishing for yesterday, you got in spades and you wrote it up perfectly. I'm still awed how effortless and smooth you make it seem.
So now Tano moves in on Paula. Just great. I'm glad that you and Emelia can support him because he makes my skin crawl. He's like a scavenger, "Hey, were you going to finish that?"
Carlos
Carlos,
So sorry you are so annoyed by Tano. I still think he's sweet and am hoping for true love to land in his lap. I'm just not sure it should be our Estrella.
Güera
So sorry you are so annoyed by Tano. I still think he's sweet and am hoping for true love to land in his lap. I'm just not sure it should be our Estrella.
Güera
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:24:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 9:24:00 PM EST
Judy, Judy, definitely a delicious recap.
Beto and Coni were just hilarious. All of the stuff I thought might happen yesterday happened today with Beto. But.. true love, Coni still liked it. Now if he can train her to just keep her hands down. :) She did look better today, moving around. I still can't see her standing a chance against Moni when the time comes.
Just loved Estrella and Hissy. Just what I was saying, "boy, you're a great actress. I could really learn from you." Heh.
Elna June, made your way out of Minnesota yet? :)
Beto and Coni were just hilarious. All of the stuff I thought might happen yesterday happened today with Beto. But.. true love, Coni still liked it. Now if he can train her to just keep her hands down. :) She did look better today, moving around. I still can't see her standing a chance against Moni when the time comes.
Just loved Estrella and Hissy. Just what I was saying, "boy, you're a great actress. I could really learn from you." Heh.
Elna June, made your way out of Minnesota yet? :)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:07:00 PM EST
: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:07:00 PM EST
Loved the recap JudyB. I've said it once and I'll say it again, you've got a way with words amiga! There were some fantastic scenes in tonight's episode but the ones with Coni and Beto were especially stimulating to say the least. Isn't it silly how the censors blur and mute out the poopy bits?
Pooperama...hahahaa!!
Carlos, "Hey, were you going to finish that?" definitely made me crack up, however didn't Paula make the move on Tano this time? Oh well, better than macking on our Estrella and she seemed a bit relieved to get rid of him.
Got home late (for me) and gotta go to bed so more later, but I just wanted to say how much I adore the recap. You really outdid yourself on the vocab this week and hey, I learned a useful new word, domadora!
Pooperama...hahahaa!!
Carlos, "Hey, were you going to finish that?" definitely made me crack up, however didn't Paula make the move on Tano this time? Oh well, better than macking on our Estrella and she seemed a bit relieved to get rid of him.
Got home late (for me) and gotta go to bed so more later, but I just wanted to say how much I adore the recap. You really outdid yourself on the vocab this week and hey, I learned a useful new word, domadora!
Gosh, how great to wake up in the morning and find these loving notes from my Gancho family. I'm ready to adopt you all!
EJ...I'm glad you liked those two phrases. I'm always on the lookout for things I can use, things I might actually say. I'm not likely to use telenovela staples like "suelteme"! "te odio" or even "que haces aqui?" althouth I suppose the latter might come up. (Old beau showing up at door?)
And looking forward to having you as a fellow recapper!
EJ...I'm glad you liked those two phrases. I'm always on the lookout for things I can use, things I might actually say. I'm not likely to use telenovela staples like "suelteme"! "te odio" or even "que haces aqui?" althouth I suppose the latter might come up. (Old beau showing up at door?)
And looking forward to having you as a fellow recapper!
Güera, fellow bball fan and Tano supporter....I have a theory about Ximena's confusion about Rolu. (Feel free to shoot this theory full of holes, though EJ)
Anyhu...we learn our love language in our family. How our parents and sibs treat us, well...we make it work if at all possible. It's what we know and we accept it.
Rolu, in his unredeemed state, is very much like Jeronimo. He insults Xime in the same way, dismisses her qualities in the same way, ignores her in the same way. Nevertheless, she adores her brother. And she adored Rolu.
This is the only reasoning that makes sense to me. Now....Arny to the rescue!
Anyhu...we learn our love language in our family. How our parents and sibs treat us, well...we make it work if at all possible. It's what we know and we accept it.
Rolu, in his unredeemed state, is very much like Jeronimo. He insults Xime in the same way, dismisses her qualities in the same way, ignores her in the same way. Nevertheless, she adores her brother. And she adored Rolu.
This is the only reasoning that makes sense to me. Now....Arny to the rescue!
Carlos, Carlos...I just can't get mad at you. Maybe because you are like MY brother. (He's terribly witty, funny as hell, has a great way with words and could be a professional standup comedian) BUT he can be very hard on people. Still, your "Are you going to finish that" is sooooo funny, I forgive you.
I think Tano is just a nice, reasonable guy. A loyal supportive friend to Mauricio, a quiet soul who does seem to be on the fringes of the boisterous, passionate Gancho community, but a guy with needs after all, who repeatedly strikes out with women.
OR...he's just a foil. A device by the writers to move the plot along at various times or to serve as a sounding board for the main stars. But I like him. His simple even-nebbishy qualities I find very endearing.
I think Tano is just a nice, reasonable guy. A loyal supportive friend to Mauricio, a quiet soul who does seem to be on the fringes of the boisterous, passionate Gancho community, but a guy with needs after all, who repeatedly strikes out with women.
OR...he's just a foil. A device by the writers to move the plot along at various times or to serve as a sounding board for the main stars. But I like him. His simple even-nebbishy qualities I find very endearing.
Hi Jeff. I thought Connie looked pretty good punching that bag at the gym. But what do I know? I punched one of those bags once and it didn't move an inch!
Yesterday's episode was just delightful and it was great sharing it with you all in our virtual family room. I do fear that Isabel has some wretched plan that will ensure Monita's defeat, the loss of the neighborhood and further misery before the sun finally begins to shine. Her bleak, souless face last night really scared me...as well as her ability to switch gears and exude pseudo motherly warmth. She turns on a dime!
Yesterday's episode was just delightful and it was great sharing it with you all in our virtual family room. I do fear that Isabel has some wretched plan that will ensure Monita's defeat, the loss of the neighborhood and further misery before the sun finally begins to shine. Her bleak, souless face last night really scared me...as well as her ability to switch gears and exude pseudo motherly warmth. She turns on a dime!
Dear Chronically Sleep Deprived Sylvia. Don't know how you do it, but it's great. Keep goin', little Energizer Bunny.
I find the poop censors equally mystifying. We have decolleté cut so deep even the underside of the breasts is shown (and hey, I'm talking about the newscasters!) and then they blur the bird doo to spare our tender sensibilities!?WTF
You're like me...Carlos absolutely cracks us up. In my next life, I want to be part of his office staff. Sounds like they have a ball together.
I find the poop censors equally mystifying. We have decolleté cut so deep even the underside of the breasts is shown (and hey, I'm talking about the newscasters!) and then they blur the bird doo to spare our tender sensibilities!?WTF
You're like me...Carlos absolutely cracks us up. In my next life, I want to be part of his office staff. Sounds like they have a ball together.
Judy: I burst out laughing the second I saw the title. Excellent!
You created a masterpeice - every word was a soft whisper of the brush and the vocabulary and dicho were the final brushstsrokes, creating this magnificent portrait.
I particularly enjoyed "cut rate Mauricio seduction" and, "pigeon poop reconcilation". However, your comment, pointing out that Ximena loves/loved Jero and Rolu, despite their similar treatment, (mocking and ridiculing) was genius.
I'm glad Jacqui hasn't lost sight of her priorities - money and lavish lifestyle. I believe she has a good heart until she gets distracted by either of the above.
So Paula is getting creative and is going to play the jealousy card. I think it's a great idea! Like you Sylvia, I was relieved Tano was distracted and not " macking on our Estrella".
While I don't dislike Tano, there's something there that I'm not comfortable with. It's simply an intuition, a feeling that something is "off". However, whether you are on Team Tano or not, Carlos your comment had me in stitches. Excellent!
Jeff and Güera, Isabel frightens me. Period. Now that I see she's going after our beloved Estrella, she must be stopped. Basta!
EJ, I'm glad you will be recapping. Your comments are always insightful and fun to read.
Wonderful recap. Wonderful comments. What a way to start the day!
Diana
You created a masterpeice - every word was a soft whisper of the brush and the vocabulary and dicho were the final brushstsrokes, creating this magnificent portrait.
I particularly enjoyed "cut rate Mauricio seduction" and, "pigeon poop reconcilation". However, your comment, pointing out that Ximena loves/loved Jero and Rolu, despite their similar treatment, (mocking and ridiculing) was genius.
I'm glad Jacqui hasn't lost sight of her priorities - money and lavish lifestyle. I believe she has a good heart until she gets distracted by either of the above.
So Paula is getting creative and is going to play the jealousy card. I think it's a great idea! Like you Sylvia, I was relieved Tano was distracted and not " macking on our Estrella".
While I don't dislike Tano, there's something there that I'm not comfortable with. It's simply an intuition, a feeling that something is "off". However, whether you are on Team Tano or not, Carlos your comment had me in stitches. Excellent!
Jeff and Güera, Isabel frightens me. Period. Now that I see she's going after our beloved Estrella, she must be stopped. Basta!
EJ, I'm glad you will be recapping. Your comments are always insightful and fun to read.
Wonderful recap. Wonderful comments. What a way to start the day!
Diana
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:40:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:40:00 AM EST
Karen, are you still out there? We miss you. Please let us know how you are doing!
Diana
Diana
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:43:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:43:00 AM EST
Good morning Diana. Your words were so nice. I just wanted to wrap them around me.
Your reservations about Tano intrigue me. But since I've already floated my theory on family background and whom we connect with, it's possible that I like Tano because he reminds me of someone in my family.
Not my brother, who's a high-energy, take the room by storm presence. Probably my son...who always ends up being the friend his lovesick gal friends confide in, rather than the romantic hero.
Isabel has become the scariest character ever. Worse than the harpy mom in FELS, worse than crazy Carlota in ENDA. But oh my, how telenovelas love to portray female love gone wrong! Still seem to be back in the Garden of Eden where all bad stuff can be traced back to the Woman.
Your reservations about Tano intrigue me. But since I've already floated my theory on family background and whom we connect with, it's possible that I like Tano because he reminds me of someone in my family.
Not my brother, who's a high-energy, take the room by storm presence. Probably my son...who always ends up being the friend his lovesick gal friends confide in, rather than the romantic hero.
Isabel has become the scariest character ever. Worse than the harpy mom in FELS, worse than crazy Carlota in ENDA. But oh my, how telenovelas love to portray female love gone wrong! Still seem to be back in the Garden of Eden where all bad stuff can be traced back to the Woman.
Good morning everyone. Judy, I forgot to say I really liked your title too. It reminded me of The Dead Prate Roberts although I don't find Tano terribly romantic like The Dread Pirate Roberts. Well, and Tano's not a pirate so I guess the comparison's not fair. But I digress, I like the title, 'nuff said.
One thing about the women in this show, they may be good, they may be bad, they may be both but they are NEVER boring. Even Alicia with her sadistic nattering is a hoot.
One thing about the women in this show, they may be good, they may be bad, they may be both but they are NEVER boring. Even Alicia with her sadistic nattering is a hoot.
Judy- This recap was the perfect complement to Carlos' recap yesterday (your dinner looked fantastic by the way Carlos). We had Mau's perfect romantic seduction on Mon, that only yielded temporary success. And then yesterday we had Beto's cut-rate version, which, surprise (!) was phenomenally successful. Mau's was sweet. But Beto's was more satisfying and complex- tangy, salty and sweet.
Hissbabel must be stopped, but it looks like she'll have some more successes (helping Connie win the fight; getting everyone kicked out of the vecinidad; alienating Monita from all her friends) before she is caught and vanquished. I am not looking forward to that.
Judy, I am also totally on board with your theory about Xime and the "love language" she has become accustomed to. Maybe this will be an opportunity for Arnie to teach her about real love and emotional intimacy, the same way she has been teaching him about physical intimacy?
Hissbabel must be stopped, but it looks like she'll have some more successes (helping Connie win the fight; getting everyone kicked out of the vecinidad; alienating Monita from all her friends) before she is caught and vanquished. I am not looking forward to that.
Judy, I am also totally on board with your theory about Xime and the "love language" she has become accustomed to. Maybe this will be an opportunity for Arnie to teach her about real love and emotional intimacy, the same way she has been teaching him about physical intimacy?
Hi Sylvia. See you're up and at 'em after another late night.
They've really ramped up Alicia's nattering (LOVE that word!)
She was much gentler in her portrayal early on in the story, when Monita and Mauricio visited her in the home she shared with Isabel. And with Tere and Estrella, she remains warm and relational. But with Nieves and Isabel, they've got her on über-metiche chatter mode. Instantly irritating. (Like Luisa when she's shrieking.)
They've really ramped up Alicia's nattering (LOVE that word!)
She was much gentler in her portrayal early on in the story, when Monita and Mauricio visited her in the home she shared with Isabel. And with Tere and Estrella, she remains warm and relational. But with Nieves and Isabel, they've got her on über-metiche chatter mode. Instantly irritating. (Like Luisa when she's shrieking.)
Tangy, salty and sweet! Perfect description of the rough and tumble, yet deeply tender relationship of Constanza and Beto. I love it, Vivi.
Let's face it, Mau and Monita are sweet too, but that's it. In fact maybe we should pass the "blandandull" sobriquet on to them. No complaints about how cute they are though.
You're on board with me...well, I'm on board with you. The writers seem to love contrasts so I agree it would be lovely to see Arnie teach Ximena what real true accepting love is....while she tunes up his physical skills.
Let's face it, our rainbow sprite has a lot of experience in bed, but none at all in love (at least that we've seen.)
Let's face it, Mau and Monita are sweet too, but that's it. In fact maybe we should pass the "blandandull" sobriquet on to them. No complaints about how cute they are though.
You're on board with me...well, I'm on board with you. The writers seem to love contrasts so I agree it would be lovely to see Arnie teach Ximena what real true accepting love is....while she tunes up his physical skills.
Let's face it, our rainbow sprite has a lot of experience in bed, but none at all in love (at least that we've seen.)
Good morning Judy, Güera, Diana, Elna June, Sylvia, and Jeff,
I'm perplexed by the interest that Tano has generated here. The character is one that from first glance would seem to be almost irrelevant, and yet anytime he appears on the scene, no matter how fleetingly, we find ourselves discussing him. Judy, I think the description nebbishy fits perfectly. If you recall, when this show first began, he was chasing after Ximena, and I recall being in his corner, hoping that she would finally notice his qualities... well, I think she did, and found nothing there to hold her interest. I think that Diana's assessment is very close to mine, something about him just seems off. I did not like his condescending treatment of Aldo, but that is the only tangible thing I have against him, yet he, for some reason, makes me uncomfortable with the character.
Did you notice that the woman helping with Connie's training was the real boxeadora from whom Moni won her title in the first place. Now there is one fearsome lady. I actually find her attractive, but in a rough, scary way. I forget her name but I believe her nickname is la Guerrera.
Elna June,
Today's basketball fan lesson:
A fun feature of the NCAA tournament is the phenomenon of the Cinderella team. Invariably, one of the lesser and less-likely teams will show unusual success in the early rounds, knocking off a higher ranked better known team, then becoming a sentimental favorite for fans and sportswriters and reporters. Syracuse, Kentucky, Ohio State, Kansas, because so much is expected of them, don't qualify as Cinderellas. It will be a team like Butler, East Tenn. St.,Siena, Murray St, Cornell, etc. that emerges as Cinderella. Usually, just as in the story, the clock will strike midnight and one of the higher ranked (seeded) teams will end up winning the tournament. However we can always hope because, since they have to play the games, anything is possible.
Carlos
I'm perplexed by the interest that Tano has generated here. The character is one that from first glance would seem to be almost irrelevant, and yet anytime he appears on the scene, no matter how fleetingly, we find ourselves discussing him. Judy, I think the description nebbishy fits perfectly. If you recall, when this show first began, he was chasing after Ximena, and I recall being in his corner, hoping that she would finally notice his qualities... well, I think she did, and found nothing there to hold her interest. I think that Diana's assessment is very close to mine, something about him just seems off. I did not like his condescending treatment of Aldo, but that is the only tangible thing I have against him, yet he, for some reason, makes me uncomfortable with the character.
Did you notice that the woman helping with Connie's training was the real boxeadora from whom Moni won her title in the first place. Now there is one fearsome lady. I actually find her attractive, but in a rough, scary way. I forget her name but I believe her nickname is la Guerrera.
Elna June,
Today's basketball fan lesson:
A fun feature of the NCAA tournament is the phenomenon of the Cinderella team. Invariably, one of the lesser and less-likely teams will show unusual success in the early rounds, knocking off a higher ranked better known team, then becoming a sentimental favorite for fans and sportswriters and reporters. Syracuse, Kentucky, Ohio State, Kansas, because so much is expected of them, don't qualify as Cinderellas. It will be a team like Butler, East Tenn. St.,Siena, Murray St, Cornell, etc. that emerges as Cinderella. Usually, just as in the story, the clock will strike midnight and one of the higher ranked (seeded) teams will end up winning the tournament. However we can always hope because, since they have to play the games, anything is possible.
Carlos
JudyB:
What an insightful look at Xime's ability to tolerate the general "dissing" that comes her way. I agree completely. I also agree tha tfor her health and well being, the worshipful respect that Arnie provides her would be a nice change of pace.
Cap'n: "Alicia's sadistic nattering" gave me my morning hot coffee douche up the nose. Honestly, almost every day one of you guys cracks me up as I am taking my first sips, and BAM, the familiar feeling of coffee inthe sinus passages reminds me that I am back here in Gancholandia, laughing with my ever so snarky amigos.
Diana, so nice to hear from you. Your write beautifully. Do you recap or write books?
ITA agree with Gancholandia that Hissabel is an adder.The woman's gaze is mesmerizing to all but Estrella, who can tolerate that basilisk stare. Beware, Estrella! Isabel has already made one woman lose her child and she could do it again. I agree, Judy, she is truly an arch villain. The actress is knocking my socks off.
What an insightful look at Xime's ability to tolerate the general "dissing" that comes her way. I agree completely. I also agree tha tfor her health and well being, the worshipful respect that Arnie provides her would be a nice change of pace.
Cap'n: "Alicia's sadistic nattering" gave me my morning hot coffee douche up the nose. Honestly, almost every day one of you guys cracks me up as I am taking my first sips, and BAM, the familiar feeling of coffee inthe sinus passages reminds me that I am back here in Gancholandia, laughing with my ever so snarky amigos.
Diana, so nice to hear from you. Your write beautifully. Do you recap or write books?
ITA agree with Gancholandia that Hissabel is an adder.The woman's gaze is mesmerizing to all but Estrella, who can tolerate that basilisk stare. Beware, Estrella! Isabel has already made one woman lose her child and she could do it again. I agree, Judy, she is truly an arch villain. The actress is knocking my socks off.
Hi Carlos. Good to hear from you again, amigo. I think the reason Tano generates a lot of discussion is simply because we diasagree. And on this site, we are usually on board with each others' assessments of character and plot line. So we're uncomfortable with this divide. Are we one of those "enmeshed families"?! Oh dear, oh no, oh crap...ah phoeey, I love the way we connect and agree on most things. Feels good to me. Tano is a phenomena not because of the character but because we process him differently.
And yes, I did notice our fearsome training partner Guerrera but wasn't flat out sure, so just left that aside. If I were in the same ring with that lady, I'd wet my pants and faint before landing a blow. Too much information?
And yes, I did notice our fearsome training partner Guerrera but wasn't flat out sure, so just left that aside. If I were in the same ring with that lady, I'd wet my pants and faint before landing a blow. Too much information?
Good Lord! Elna June!!!! "Hot coffee douche up the nose". Diana's not the only one who's got a way with words. Man, I'm reeling.
But also, agree with you and have from the beginning. Diana is an incredible writer. Her reactions to a recap are always so beautifully put, in addition to being supportive.
If she had a DVR and a little more time, she would be an incredible recapper. No recorder, demanding job, long commute. It's not gonna happen, I fear.
But she's the universe's generous gift to those of us who do recap and who bask in her praise and thrive on her encouragement.
I agree with you 100%. She IS a writer.
But also, agree with you and have from the beginning. Diana is an incredible writer. Her reactions to a recap are always so beautifully put, in addition to being supportive.
If she had a DVR and a little more time, she would be an incredible recapper. No recorder, demanding job, long commute. It's not gonna happen, I fear.
But she's the universe's generous gift to those of us who do recap and who bask in her praise and thrive on her encouragement.
I agree with you 100%. She IS a writer.
Vivi,
Coni and Beto in love scenes... tangy, salty, sweet... perfect.
may I add, M&M love scenes... cloying, predictable, borrrring.
Carlos
Coni and Beto in love scenes... tangy, salty, sweet... perfect.
may I add, M&M love scenes... cloying, predictable, borrrring.
Carlos
Good morning JudyB, as usual you nailed it.This is by far my favorite time of the day.For about an hour I am left alone with my green mountain top tea and my friends from gancho. There is always laughter here.Beto and "Cornstarch" had me in stitches. Talk about a shoe string budget. Judy, you really have a wonderful way with words.The scenes take on a life of their own and somehow become funnier. I don't get to watch as much as I used to, but the recaps keep me in stitches.
Thank you and even though there is no redemption for la mommia, I will keep hoping that Carlos' faith in her is not in vain.
choa for now.
Hanna,Md
Thank you and even though there is no redemption for la mommia, I will keep hoping that Carlos' faith in her is not in vain.
choa for now.
Hanna,Md
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:37:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:37:00 AM EST
Vivi,
Spot on with your comparison of Arnie teaching Xime about emotional intimacy while she teaches him about physical intimacy. I love the way the writers build in these contrasts.
EJ,
my morning hot coffee douche up the nose! Well if I'd had coffee in my hand at the time you would have given me one too. Wonderful phrase
Güera
Spot on with your comparison of Arnie teaching Xime about emotional intimacy while she teaches him about physical intimacy. I love the way the writers build in these contrasts.
EJ,
my morning hot coffee douche up the nose! Well if I'd had coffee in my hand at the time you would have given me one too. Wonderful phrase
Güera
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:53:00 AM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:53:00 AM EST
Hi Hanna. Good to hear from you. "Cornstarch" for Constanza! Now that's a new one. Cornstarch with arsenic. But maybe she IS redeemable. We have to hope for Carlos' sake.
Tell me more about your Green Mountaintop Tea. Actually I'm supposed to give up both tea and coffee (and sugar) to see if it will help with my long-running case of roasacea. But Green Mountaintop Tea sounds sooooo healthy!
Glad you're with us in Gancholand. I find the comments every bit as amusing as the recaps we grind out, and it sure makes it all worth it.
Tell me more about your Green Mountaintop Tea. Actually I'm supposed to give up both tea and coffee (and sugar) to see if it will help with my long-running case of roasacea. But Green Mountaintop Tea sounds sooooo healthy!
Glad you're with us in Gancholand. I find the comments every bit as amusing as the recaps we grind out, and it sure makes it all worth it.
Thanks, Judy, for another terrific recap, with your usual teasing mini-summary at the start, breezy and fun style, and huge amounts of vocab at the end.
I think Coni is the key to everything. She's on the knife's edge. We tend to think of her as totally evil, but she has that love of Beto. And it's not just sex, there's some real tenderness there. Despite the fact that she once asked Oscar and Jero to kill Moni in the hospital, at least two other times, she was opposed (and even horrified) by violence or murder. Once was when Salvador was writhing from his heart attack, she wanted to call the ambulance but Oscar prevented her from doing it. There was another time way back where I felt she was bad, but her feelings prevented her from going too far (can't remember the specifics).
Anyway, Jacqui keeps saying Coni has to hit bottom before she'll see the light, and I think that's precisely what will eventually happen. Isabel touched a raw nerve when she threatened Coni if Coni doesn't control Beto. One day (I think), Coni's love for Beto will finally pull her to the side of good. And if it does, watch out, Isabel, because with Coni on their side, you're no match for Moni, Mau, Beto and the rest of the gang.
Or I could be totally wrong, Coni is evil, she'll end up in jail, etc. But I don't think so.
I think Coni is the key to everything. She's on the knife's edge. We tend to think of her as totally evil, but she has that love of Beto. And it's not just sex, there's some real tenderness there. Despite the fact that she once asked Oscar and Jero to kill Moni in the hospital, at least two other times, she was opposed (and even horrified) by violence or murder. Once was when Salvador was writhing from his heart attack, she wanted to call the ambulance but Oscar prevented her from doing it. There was another time way back where I felt she was bad, but her feelings prevented her from going too far (can't remember the specifics).
Anyway, Jacqui keeps saying Coni has to hit bottom before she'll see the light, and I think that's precisely what will eventually happen. Isabel touched a raw nerve when she threatened Coni if Coni doesn't control Beto. One day (I think), Coni's love for Beto will finally pull her to the side of good. And if it does, watch out, Isabel, because with Coni on their side, you're no match for Moni, Mau, Beto and the rest of the gang.
Or I could be totally wrong, Coni is evil, she'll end up in jail, etc. But I don't think so.
hi, I've been MIA for a little while but I'm slowly catching up. So far I've gotten as far as Capn' hysterical recap and title and cataloging of familial relationships, or lack there of. I've also gotten to some of Hombre's incredibly hysterical ines, but I have to go back to rember all of the ones, there were so many this time.
I'm working on Carlos and of course this one...so far the titles are just a riot and I know the insides will be masterpieces as always. Hope all is well and sorry for being a bit of a flake.
Glad you are feeling better Capn, and glad Julia is STILL not sick!!! :)
I'm working on Carlos and of course this one...so far the titles are just a riot and I know the insides will be masterpieces as always. Hope all is well and sorry for being a bit of a flake.
Glad you are feeling better Capn, and glad Julia is STILL not sick!!! :)
"you’re my Luisa, I want to get into your camisa" and the "Vibora Choice Awards" were at least two of my favorites from Hombre... :0) Hee!!!! There are more...oh yes..
Hi Kris. Glad you're back from Gancho furlough. We missed you.
Yes, savor every word of Sylvia, Hombre and Carlos' recaps because they were all clever, juicy fun. Like the show itself!
Hombre, I agree...Connie will eventually be redeemed. But I'm afraid we're in for more tough times and dark shenanigans before that happens.
Actually, she quite won me over with her tender response to Beto's lame street pigeon/luchador serenade courtship attempt.
Pigeon poop, ant bites, Beto stench...none of it mattered. She loves him! All is not lost.
Yes, savor every word of Sylvia, Hombre and Carlos' recaps because they were all clever, juicy fun. Like the show itself!
Hombre, I agree...Connie will eventually be redeemed. But I'm afraid we're in for more tough times and dark shenanigans before that happens.
Actually, she quite won me over with her tender response to Beto's lame street pigeon/luchador serenade courtship attempt.
Pigeon poop, ant bites, Beto stench...none of it mattered. She loves him! All is not lost.
Mike and I are still kickin'. Sorry to be AWOL. Stuff, y' know?
Loved the recap Judy, and Carlos, and Hombre, and Sylvia, and Kris..... Plus all the wonderful comments. Y'all are the greatest.
Coni definitely looks less evil when compared to Oscar and Isabel, who would have black belts in pure unadulterated evil, but where does a snake tie a belt?
I loved the Coni/Beto scene. The writers probably guessed that we would expect the bird poop, so they threw in the dog dookey also to surprise us.
And, and, and... I still like Tano. He just seems like a genuine, 'real' person. Maybe since he's the only one, he sticks out. I'm still hoping there is someone for him, even if it isn't Estrella. He and Paula seemed to be having a good time running all over the mall. Cristian was excellent as a mannequin! (Cristian for her, there can be no other...)
I'm tired of seeing Monita lash out at everybody who casts doubt on her mother. She was downright mean to Nieves. Penalty box!! Wonder how many friends she will drive away - or Issy will - before she sees the light. Dust off your beanies, guys, it could be a bumpy ride!
Loved the recap Judy, and Carlos, and Hombre, and Sylvia, and Kris..... Plus all the wonderful comments. Y'all are the greatest.
Coni definitely looks less evil when compared to Oscar and Isabel, who would have black belts in pure unadulterated evil, but where does a snake tie a belt?
I loved the Coni/Beto scene. The writers probably guessed that we would expect the bird poop, so they threw in the dog dookey also to surprise us.
And, and, and... I still like Tano. He just seems like a genuine, 'real' person. Maybe since he's the only one, he sticks out. I'm still hoping there is someone for him, even if it isn't Estrella. He and Paula seemed to be having a good time running all over the mall. Cristian was excellent as a mannequin! (Cristian for her, there can be no other...)
I'm tired of seeing Monita lash out at everybody who casts doubt on her mother. She was downright mean to Nieves. Penalty box!! Wonder how many friends she will drive away - or Issy will - before she sees the light. Dust off your beanies, guys, it could be a bumpy ride!
Judy, Coni was looking better yesterday, moving around more. The other day, she was just to flat-footed, hands to low. Just why Moni knocked her out. May end up being a good fight when it happens.
I would perhaps be more scared of Carlota. Carlota was crazy and would do physical harm. Just not sure if Hissy would do that. Oh, but she is scary. She's so scary.. it's scary.
Carlos.. So that was the fighter Moni fought. I thought she sort of looked like she wanted to take on Coni and teach her a thing or two.
I would perhaps be more scared of Carlota. Carlota was crazy and would do physical harm. Just not sure if Hissy would do that. Oh, but she is scary. She's so scary.. it's scary.
Carlos.. So that was the fighter Moni fought. I thought she sort of looked like she wanted to take on Coni and teach her a thing or two.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:03:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:03:00 PM EST
What mi esposa said.
- Carlos, I thought Coni's sparring partner looked Monita's first opponent. OK - glad that's settled.
- Coni looks like she might have gained maybe ten much-needed pounds. Looking pretty svelte now.
- Luisa would make a great non-lethal area denial weapon system. Point her mouth at the bad guys and whisper in her ear, "you've got this huge zit on your nose." Now where did those bad guys go.
- Furthermore, reverting to my old aerial delivery days, I can easily envision using a 3 or 4 inch treble hook to attach a ring slot parachute near Isabel's and Oscar's respective centers of gravity and then a sequential extraction over a territory that practices Sha'ria law.
Sylvia, Hombre, Carlos and Judy! Thanks guys! We had a busy few days w/ company visiting and SOMEONE having a bad chest cold.
- Carlos, I thought Coni's sparring partner looked Monita's first opponent. OK - glad that's settled.
- Coni looks like she might have gained maybe ten much-needed pounds. Looking pretty svelte now.
- Luisa would make a great non-lethal area denial weapon system. Point her mouth at the bad guys and whisper in her ear, "you've got this huge zit on your nose." Now where did those bad guys go.
- Furthermore, reverting to my old aerial delivery days, I can easily envision using a 3 or 4 inch treble hook to attach a ring slot parachute near Isabel's and Oscar's respective centers of gravity and then a sequential extraction over a territory that practices Sha'ria law.
Sylvia, Hombre, Carlos and Judy! Thanks guys! We had a busy few days w/ company visiting and SOMEONE having a bad chest cold.
Judy, wow, not only are you recapping Gancho, you manage to weave in tidbits of our discussions from the previous day...a twit, no doubt. All your descriptions of the many Hissy conversations were so accurate..”weaving her spell,” “mega lethal,” pretends to reassure her,” and simply “I'll destroy her”! Hissy has that uncanny ability to be lurking in the background just like the phone booth scene in ”Kramer vs Kramer,” but she has Meryl Streep beat by a mile. I think if I accidently saw the actress on the street, I’d forget myself and curse her....you tw*t! Maybe I shouldn’t go to Mexico for awhile.
I did see something heartening last night. As Rolu was playing bad guy and yelling, I saw Xime glance in Arnie’s direction a couple of times...she was looking at him for reassurance. I’d hate to waste one of my lemon meringue pies, but if I had one, Rolu needs it right in the face!
Carlos, I was reading the comments quickly and saw the b’ball lesson for EJ. It began with her name and I thought at first that it was a post from EJ. I couldn’t believe how much she had learned in such a short time! Too funny!
I did see something heartening last night. As Rolu was playing bad guy and yelling, I saw Xime glance in Arnie’s direction a couple of times...she was looking at him for reassurance. I’d hate to waste one of my lemon meringue pies, but if I had one, Rolu needs it right in the face!
Carlos, I was reading the comments quickly and saw the b’ball lesson for EJ. It began with her name and I thought at first that it was a post from EJ. I couldn’t believe how much she had learned in such a short time! Too funny!
Hello JudyB, There is a wonderful tea shop here in Rockville,Md and they carry all sorts of teas from around the globe. Green mountain tea is my favorite and it comes in numbers. no kidding, 519,913,916 etc. Each # has a different flavor,it is very light and no sugar needed.After a heavy meal it really settles my stomach nicely.I didn't know tea or coffee could affect rosacea.
What are we going to do when gancho ends. I am sure you will all think of something.
woops! I am late for a meeting.
Later, Hanna
What are we going to do when gancho ends. I am sure you will all think of something.
woops! I am late for a meeting.
Later, Hanna
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:54:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:54:00 PM EST
Mike, I KNEW you wouldn't be able to resist that music. (Our son 'tro-lo-lo'd it all weekend. Try getting that out of your head!)
Mike, Emilia...glad all is well. I've been so busy watching telenovelas and b'ball, I've forgotten about the Colbert report. Must get back to that show. It is so funny. Loved the clip.
Noooooo...don't throw that lemon meringue pie at anybody, Sandy. They're too precious. Still, the meringue would be perfect. How about just spritzing him with one of those cheesy aerosol cans of fake whipped cream? (my mom always made her own so I'm spoiled).
Noooooo...don't throw that lemon meringue pie at anybody, Sandy. They're too precious. Still, the meringue would be perfect. How about just spritzing him with one of those cheesy aerosol cans of fake whipped cream? (my mom always made her own so I'm spoiled).
Hanna, it's good to hear from you again. I'm glad you're pulling for Coni even though you don't have a lot of confidence in her.
Mike and Emilia, glad that you guys are back. Mike, I thought about you as I was reading USA Today this morning. Michael Vick was voted by his teammates to get some kind of courage award. Then there was an article about the disgraceful sport of finch fighting, I wonder if any NFL stars are involved in illegal finch breeding and fighting. Talk about depravity.
Jeff, I agree that Coni is making progress. I truly think that this may be the path for her redemption. She really seems dedicated and doesn't that exercise induced glow and sweat look good on her?
Kris, so glad that you're back as well. Be sure to check out Julia's assessment of Rolu yesterday. I laughed all the way home yesterday.
Carlos
Mike and Emilia, glad that you guys are back. Mike, I thought about you as I was reading USA Today this morning. Michael Vick was voted by his teammates to get some kind of courage award. Then there was an article about the disgraceful sport of finch fighting, I wonder if any NFL stars are involved in illegal finch breeding and fighting. Talk about depravity.
Jeff, I agree that Coni is making progress. I truly think that this may be the path for her redemption. She really seems dedicated and doesn't that exercise induced glow and sweat look good on her?
Kris, so glad that you're back as well. Be sure to check out Julia's assessment of Rolu yesterday. I laughed all the way home yesterday.
Carlos
Hmm...that tea shoppe sounds really interesting. We do have a specialized one here, and I remember they made a wonderful tea for people who had colds.
Anyway, the rosacea deal is speculative. But one theory is that stimulants like acidic coffee and tea and sugar promote inflammation (the latter sure as hell has provoked a lot of cavities in yours truly)so I'm giving it a try since nothing else has worked.
Of course I'm thinking of Sandy's lemon meringue day and night! With a nice big cup of coffee.
Anyway, the rosacea deal is speculative. But one theory is that stimulants like acidic coffee and tea and sugar promote inflammation (the latter sure as hell has provoked a lot of cavities in yours truly)so I'm giving it a try since nothing else has worked.
Of course I'm thinking of Sandy's lemon meringue day and night! With a nice big cup of coffee.
Emilia...I'm still laughing about "where does a snake put a belt?".
Take it that the SOMEONE who had a chest cold was you. Hope Mike was a good nurse.
Jeff/Minn., I'd be interested to know more about the training they gave Monita and Connie. Seems to be that Carlos said Monita looked pretty genuine in the way she was punching. That must have been some trainer.
Take it that the SOMEONE who had a chest cold was you. Hope Mike was a good nurse.
Jeff/Minn., I'd be interested to know more about the training they gave Monita and Connie. Seems to be that Carlos said Monita looked pretty genuine in the way she was punching. That must have been some trainer.
Thank you for the recap Judy, It was excellent as always.
I admire your defense of Tano. I don't think he is such a bad guy but I don't consider him atractive. I feel that Tano is a very judgamental person and that's what turns me off about him. But he is a good guy and he can find a nice girl that will accept him as he is or that will help him mature. Every other character on this show has evolved in some way or another yet Tano has remained static because he doesn't see a wrong thing about himself (he also doesn't get enough screentime to do it). I think the right girl will come along one day, he just needs to look around in another barrio :).
I liked Coni and Beto's scenes. They have a unique tenderness about them that makes them feel so much more special. I think their faults as individuals actually help to make us recognize how intense and pure their feelings are. Plus, the chemistry between the actors is out of this world.
Judy, about the dicho, you missed the last part: "Ni cachas, ni pichas, ni dejas batear". It means that not only you are not taking a stand or doing anything, you also don't allow (or in this case you don't like) other people doing what you can't :).
Jarocha
I admire your defense of Tano. I don't think he is such a bad guy but I don't consider him atractive. I feel that Tano is a very judgamental person and that's what turns me off about him. But he is a good guy and he can find a nice girl that will accept him as he is or that will help him mature. Every other character on this show has evolved in some way or another yet Tano has remained static because he doesn't see a wrong thing about himself (he also doesn't get enough screentime to do it). I think the right girl will come along one day, he just needs to look around in another barrio :).
I liked Coni and Beto's scenes. They have a unique tenderness about them that makes them feel so much more special. I think their faults as individuals actually help to make us recognize how intense and pure their feelings are. Plus, the chemistry between the actors is out of this world.
Judy, about the dicho, you missed the last part: "Ni cachas, ni pichas, ni dejas batear". It means that not only you are not taking a stand or doing anything, you also don't allow (or in this case you don't like) other people doing what you can't :).
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:48:00 PM EST
: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:48:00 PM EST
Judy, great storytelling. Reliving that low-budget seduction had me nearly in tears laughing.
I so hope that Mauricio really gets the kids back, for good. I think the Constanza-has-the-kids story arc is pretty much played out. Or maybe I'm just ready to move on because those poor children have suffered too much already. It would be funny to see them all living in the one-room batcave, though.
I'll clarify my position on Tano: I don't dislike him. In many ways, I do like him. However, I think he needs to find a future apart from Estrella, because she's just not interested, and he tends to be very judgey about her decisions. She already is suffering the consequences and she doesn't need him telling her what to do and insulting Aldo.
I so hope that Mauricio really gets the kids back, for good. I think the Constanza-has-the-kids story arc is pretty much played out. Or maybe I'm just ready to move on because those poor children have suffered too much already. It would be funny to see them all living in the one-room batcave, though.
I'll clarify my position on Tano: I don't dislike him. In many ways, I do like him. However, I think he needs to find a future apart from Estrella, because she's just not interested, and he tends to be very judgey about her decisions. She already is suffering the consequences and she doesn't need him telling her what to do and insulting Aldo.
- Tano: seems to me to be a good guy, one I could drink a beer with, talk cars with, etc. PERO, he needs to remember that old definition of insanity about trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. What he really needs is to move on and forget Estrella. I had to see a good guy debase himself.
- Rolu: ummm..., not necessarily a tw@t, more like a bottom feedin' turdfish. Damn wuss of a pretty boy. Hope he never has to go earn an honest living.
- Rolu: ummm..., not necessarily a tw@t, more like a bottom feedin' turdfish. Damn wuss of a pretty boy. Hope he never has to go earn an honest living.
Carlos, "Finch Fighting?" That's a new low. I saw the Vick story and apparently it's a question of who a team thinks is their most studly player or some such.
Really, when one thinks about the animal abuse of the last two nights, one wonders if it's not time to make a stand and join PETA.
Carlos, imagine the lovely Constanza in one of PETA's "I'd rather wear NOTHING than wear fur!" ads.
Really, when one thinks about the animal abuse of the last two nights, one wonders if it's not time to make a stand and join PETA.
Carlos, imagine the lovely Constanza in one of PETA's "I'd rather wear NOTHING than wear fur!" ads.
Mike,
Shame on me, but I pretty much imagine that every evening as it is. Your music for today is a little frightening, he sort of reminds me of the Burger King.
I'm intrigued by the finch fighting. Imagine tough guys with their birds decked out in spike collars and tethered on chains.
Carlos
Shame on me, but I pretty much imagine that every evening as it is. Your music for today is a little frightening, he sort of reminds me of the Burger King.
I'm intrigued by the finch fighting. Imagine tough guys with their birds decked out in spike collars and tethered on chains.
Carlos
Hi Jarocha...thanks for giving me the rest of the dicho. I'll add it. And I agree, the chemistry between the actors playing Beto and Connie is out of this world. The best I've seen.
Mike and Carlos--you two crack me up. Keep on keepin' on.
Julia...glad you enjoyed the cut-rate romancing as much as the rest of us did. What a great scene.
FINALLY...I believe the vote is in! Tano needs to move on from Estrella. Next!
Mike and Carlos--you two crack me up. Keep on keepin' on.
Julia...glad you enjoyed the cut-rate romancing as much as the rest of us did. What a great scene.
FINALLY...I believe the vote is in! Tano needs to move on from Estrella. Next!
Carlos:
Thanks so much for my bball lessons.
On Cinderella Teams... after perusing some sport's pages (and I thought Trig was complex!!) I have decided on Cornell. HOW did I make my choice? Well, I reflected on my memories of statistics and probability (poor) and considered the Team's record (quite good, I think) and then added in a MOST scientific variable; was there a school in the group that I had visited.
I ended up with Cornell as my pick, because my friend went there and because red has always been a favorite color of mine.
How am I doing?
Thanks so much for my bball lessons.
On Cinderella Teams... after perusing some sport's pages (and I thought Trig was complex!!) I have decided on Cornell. HOW did I make my choice? Well, I reflected on my memories of statistics and probability (poor) and considered the Team's record (quite good, I think) and then added in a MOST scientific variable; was there a school in the group that I had visited.
I ended up with Cornell as my pick, because my friend went there and because red has always been a favorite color of mine.
How am I doing?
Elna June, GOOD PICK! Okay, I know nothing about basketball leagues, but I know Cornell and I wholeheartedly approve. Can't say they're really known for their basketball prowess, though...I never went to or heard about a single game while I was there.
Go Big Red.
Go Big Red.
Elna June,
Excellent choice. Scientifically done, well thought out, and my favorite color. Now, let's hope they're not pitted against Baylor right off the bat. I would love to see Cornell knock off one of the top seeded teams in the first round.
Carlos
Excellent choice. Scientifically done, well thought out, and my favorite color. Now, let's hope they're not pitted against Baylor right off the bat. I would love to see Cornell knock off one of the top seeded teams in the first round.
Carlos
Mike, what in the hell did you just put in my head? Trolololo indeed! Do you know where I can get the lyrics? They're so catchy. Oh, and if I could pick up a replica of his toupee that would be cool too.
Ah, Sylvia, isn't it delightful? Here's more info on The Artist, Eduard Hill.
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