Monday, April 23, 2012
Abismo de pasión #31 4/23/12: The Sleazel knows Gab is a weasel
Another tough episode. I swear I have more trouble with the funeral/mourning episodes than the death episodes.
I sort of borrowed Blue Lass' organization. Big stories first and detailed. Not so super important stuff at the end.
Oh, and who knows how this is going to look when I hit "publish" and whether I will be able to edit it or not.
Dear New Blogger,
I hate you.
Love and kisses,
me
El Refrito Compliments of Cynderella's recap
Enrique and his sister discuss the death and explosion. Enrique asks his sister to call the Arango house and ask for Florencia. His sister tells him that she is insane, but she agrees to do it. Right before she calls, Dr. Whipped walks in and she is able to make her escape. He asks his son to sit down. His father asks how he likes his job. He tells him that his mother got him the job by asking Alfonsina to hook him up. He wants to know why his father is so against his mother. He had a battle getting jobs in Guadalajara. (I don’t know the rest of what Whipped says) Whipped tells his son that he wants to get along with him and be is friend. Paolo is waiting at the bottom of the stairs as Elisa exits the house. He wants to make is move at her most vulnerable moment. He wants to accompany her to the big funeral party. He heard the party is really jumping there! She finally agrees. Nemo pulls out her dead sister’s jewelry and tries it on. We flashes back to Blanca calling her everything except a child of God. Nemo is happy that whatever Blanca discovered went with her to the grave.
Lo Nuevo
Iglesia
Horacio loiters at the church. Lola notices him and comes over. He tells her he noticed the coffin going in and was curious. He asks if Lola knew the deceased. She sings Blanca’s praises. Blanca was like part of the family; Everyone loved and respected her; she never hurt anyone; she would help anyone. Lola hugs Horacio (just as Braulio exits the church and he sees it.) Horacio says he is sorry and Lola wants to know what he’s apologizing for. He claims it’s for being rude and making her cry. Lola says it’s ok. She really needed to get everything off her chest anyway. She asks him to come into the church with her. I’m sure he tinkled in his pants a little. He asks her to forgive him, but he can’t go in. No one knows him.
Cocina Harangue-o ™
Alfabitch comes into the kitchen for a midnight snack. Tonia wasn’t able to sleep and decided peeling beans would help. Alfie wants to know if they know yet how the fire started. Tonia tells Alfie that according to the authorities it was arson. Alfie wants to know who would want to burn a second-rate business like Blanca’s. Tonia thinks it was Gabino. Alfie doesn’t think Gabino would do such a thing, and besides even if he hates Lucio, why hurt Blanca? Alfie tells Tonia it’s the authorities' business and not Tonia’s. Tonia asks if she can take the day to go to Blanca’s burial. Alfie says no and that really pithes me off! To steal from 5ft Latina: TACKY with a capital T, which rhymes with B and that stands for BEECH! (With my apologies to Meredith Wilson)
Iglesia/Cemetery
Elisa flashes back to a childhood fitting. Sad, but at least we get to see Steffie again. In the church. Ave Marias, chanting and tsuris. Oh Elisa, you are a dear…but please throw away those pirate boots. Paolo and Damian exchange stink-eyes. Dam asks Flo why Unkahunk is there. Obviously he’s escorting Elisa, she explains. Hail Holy Queen and funeral procession with a side order of macking Unkahunk and stink-eyeing Dam and Gael. Brualio does a little stink-eyeing of Lola. Boys, boys! This is a funeral! Show some respect! Rest in peace beloved Blanca.
Pro Ce Sa Do Ra ™
I really hate Gabino’s bandana hand and stupid-big ring on his pointer finger. Akshully I just hate Gabino in general. I know I should hate Horacio for what he did to Blanca but he was so upset outside the church and now he’s freaking out about the investigation into the fire. Horacio is scared of being discovered. Gabino tells him to chill. No one will connect Horacio to the fire since no clues point to him. Horacio knows that, but you never know. Gabino has to help him 'cause he's not going to jail! Gag (at first a typo, but hey, it works) manhandles Horacio and I kind of feel bad for the guy. Horacio has every right to tell Gabino that it’s Gag’s fault and if Horacio goes down, so will Gag. Gag tells him he may have told him to kill Lucio, but not Blanca. POP! Goes the Sleazel ™! (This is getting to be a fun game!) Nem-ho says she knew Gag was scum, but no idea he was a murderer. Pause for the theme song... Holy crap, Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight which has completely distracted me so I missed most of the dialogue. Fill in please. She takes note of Horacio and thinks he's going to be the one to intercept the paternity results. Poor Horacio doesn't know what the demented cheet-ho is talking about. Gag dismisses Horacio and tries to convince Cheet-ho that she misunderstood things. Gag wants to know why she's there. She says she *was* going to offer him the love shack, but it seems that now he will be paying her to keep her fish lips shut. Gag says no way since he knows all her secrets. Cheet-ho tells him about Blanca's appointment with Assusto and Alfie. Gag thinks that's great! He didn't say a word to Blanca, but if she knew the truth about Steffie, then Cheet-ho will be blamed for Blanca's death! Fight fight fight. Rapid fire mush mouth Spanish. Tickets to New York in your name. Lie! Gab says if you get me in trouble I’m telling everyone you were Rosie’s lover. Gag throws the Cheet-ho out on her self-tan keester. Horacio returns and he's worried about loose (fish)lips. Gag tells him Hem-ho is easy enough to handle. Keep her happy and she isn't a problem and to keep her happy they need to keep the paternity messenger from making his delivery.
Ha Ci En Da
Princess Poop returns to Hacieanda Harangue-o alone. Even though she told Dam he looked tired, Dam ignored her, dropped her Poopy-butt at the door and went to do some things at the Pro Ce. She tells Alfie all about Paolo sticking to Elisa and the Gab/Lucio confrontation at the wake.
Pro Ce
Gabino fusses at a security guy about the Sleazel popping in. Security guy reminds him Dam is the primer perro now, not Gab. A phone call from Alfie interrupts them. She wants to see Gab *snap snap* immediately.
La Casa de Lucio y Blanca
Elisa takes Lucio home. She makes him promise to call if he needs anything. She leaves, he cries. Paolo is waiting hoping to take Elisa home. He says he noticed that Gael and Dam were not too keen on Paolo’s attention to her. Elisa pops his ego balloon and tells him in light of the circumstances, she doesn’t think anyone was paying attention to him.) She leaves and he smarms on her (I know this because the “Paolo is smarming” theme started to play.)
Office of the Alphabitch
Alfie asks Gag why Lucio accused him of killing Blanca. Gab tells her he has witnesses that saw him at the Pro Ce…including her own son. Alfie tells Gag about Blanca’s visit and the accusation that she had been wrong about Steffie all these years. Alfie wants to know what Gag knows. He was the one who paid the rent on the love shack; he was the one that confirmed Steffie was the other woman; He blabbed about Rosendo leaving her. Gag swears he is her most loyal servant. Alfie agrees that Gag had no reason to kill Blanca but Lucio, yes. She saw how he reacted to Dam being back in charge and wanting Lucio back. Ok, Gag says that ticked him off, but to accuse him of murder is really too much. Alfie says if she finds out he had anything to do with the death of Blanca, she will wash her hands of him. Gag whines a little more and Alfie reminds him he’s been well paid. She then throws him out of her office.
Casa del Capón
Elisa comes home and she and Assusto almost share a moment when he tells her how much it hurt when her mother died. Then he goes on with the same “she betrayed me” baloney. Elisa reminds him how Padre Lupe, Ramona and Blanca always defend Steffie. Assusto still insists Steffie betrayed him. Assusto says Blanca wanted to talk to him and Alfie before she died. Did Elisa know anything? She didn't but suggests maybe Lucio did? Assusto says he's already asked and Lucio didn't know anything. Cheet-ho eavesdrops.
Cemetery
Ramona cleans Steffie's grave and tells her not to worry about Blanca being gone. Ramona will personally take care of Elisa AND do everything in her power to bring the truth to light.
Pro Ce
Gag apologizes to Maru about overworking her and mentions hiring a secretary. Maru spills the beans to Gag about Blanca's pre-death visit. Maru finds it mighty odd that Blanca came to see him and then ended up in the cemetery. Anvils for Maru? Gag uses "tú" with Damián (who notes the use and says he doesn't care.) Gag explains he was talking to Alfie about the funeral fuss in the church and whether Gag had anything to do with it. Gag reminds Dam that he was with him when the explosion happened. Dam asks Gag if indeed the fire was set on purpose, does Gag know anything about it. Gag does seem to know most of the folks in town. Gag says after Lucio's scene everyone thinks it's him. Dam asks why Gag came to the wake. Bandanahand claims it was just a social nicety.
Harangue-o Stables
Cheet-ho asks Lola to find out info about Horacio (who Cheet-ho thinks works at the Pro-ce.) Later Lola goes to the Harangue-o to warn Horacio about Cheet-ho. While there she runs into Braulio, who tells her he wishes he had been the one to comfort her at the church. Lola warns Horacio about Alfie and Gag. Horacio has to talk fast to convince Lola he doesn't know Gag or has never met the Cheet-ho. Horacio has no idea why Cheet-ho was at the Pro Ce. Horacio pets Lola's face. Lola gives him a quick kiss good-bye (sort of on the lips?)
Other Scenes
Padre comforts Elisa. Time heals wounds and God doesn't give us more than we can take.
Irritatin Ingrid comes looking for Gag about a job. They make plans to "talk" later at the only inn in La Ermita. Gabino convinces Dam to hire a new secretary to help Maru.
Paloma fusses at Ramona for doing weird stuff like talking to Estefania's grave. (vocab: majadera-fool;idiot.)
Assusto offers to take Lola's fixin's to Don Lucio's. Elisa is so sad about Don Lucio, but wait! She has a fab idea and she's going to talk to Gael about it! (Music suggests it has to do with the Habanero fields)
Flo daydreams about her kiss from Quique when Sabrina barges in. Bro is so bummed about the kiss and feels terrible! Flo tells Sabrina to tell Bro ('cause you know, they are in Jr. High) to me her at the only inn in La Ermita at 7. Dam comes in and aks why Quique is freaking and why Flo is sneaking.
I sort of borrowed Blue Lass' organization. Big stories first and detailed. Not so super important stuff at the end.
Oh, and who knows how this is going to look when I hit "publish" and whether I will be able to edit it or not.
Dear New Blogger,
I hate you.
Love and kisses,
me
El Refrito Compliments of Cynderella's recap
Enrique and his sister discuss the death and explosion. Enrique asks his sister to call the Arango house and ask for Florencia. His sister tells him that she is insane, but she agrees to do it. Right before she calls, Dr. Whipped walks in and she is able to make her escape. He asks his son to sit down. His father asks how he likes his job. He tells him that his mother got him the job by asking Alfonsina to hook him up. He wants to know why his father is so against his mother. He had a battle getting jobs in Guadalajara. (I don’t know the rest of what Whipped says) Whipped tells his son that he wants to get along with him and be is friend. Paolo is waiting at the bottom of the stairs as Elisa exits the house. He wants to make is move at her most vulnerable moment. He wants to accompany her to the big funeral party. He heard the party is really jumping there! She finally agrees. Nemo pulls out her dead sister’s jewelry and tries it on. We flashes back to Blanca calling her everything except a child of God. Nemo is happy that whatever Blanca discovered went with her to the grave.
Lo Nuevo
Iglesia
Horacio loiters at the church. Lola notices him and comes over. He tells her he noticed the coffin going in and was curious. He asks if Lola knew the deceased. She sings Blanca’s praises. Blanca was like part of the family; Everyone loved and respected her; she never hurt anyone; she would help anyone. Lola hugs Horacio (just as Braulio exits the church and he sees it.) Horacio says he is sorry and Lola wants to know what he’s apologizing for. He claims it’s for being rude and making her cry. Lola says it’s ok. She really needed to get everything off her chest anyway. She asks him to come into the church with her. I’m sure he tinkled in his pants a little. He asks her to forgive him, but he can’t go in. No one knows him.
Cocina Harangue-o ™
Alfabitch comes into the kitchen for a midnight snack. Tonia wasn’t able to sleep and decided peeling beans would help. Alfie wants to know if they know yet how the fire started. Tonia tells Alfie that according to the authorities it was arson. Alfie wants to know who would want to burn a second-rate business like Blanca’s. Tonia thinks it was Gabino. Alfie doesn’t think Gabino would do such a thing, and besides even if he hates Lucio, why hurt Blanca? Alfie tells Tonia it’s the authorities' business and not Tonia’s. Tonia asks if she can take the day to go to Blanca’s burial. Alfie says no and that really pithes me off! To steal from 5ft Latina: TACKY with a capital T, which rhymes with B and that stands for BEECH! (With my apologies to Meredith Wilson)
Iglesia/Cemetery
Elisa flashes back to a childhood fitting. Sad, but at least we get to see Steffie again. In the church. Ave Marias, chanting and tsuris. Oh Elisa, you are a dear…but please throw away those pirate boots. Paolo and Damian exchange stink-eyes. Dam asks Flo why Unkahunk is there. Obviously he’s escorting Elisa, she explains. Hail Holy Queen and funeral procession with a side order of macking Unkahunk and stink-eyeing Dam and Gael. Brualio does a little stink-eyeing of Lola. Boys, boys! This is a funeral! Show some respect! Rest in peace beloved Blanca.
Pro Ce Sa Do Ra ™
I really hate Gabino’s bandana hand and stupid-big ring on his pointer finger. Akshully I just hate Gabino in general. I know I should hate Horacio for what he did to Blanca but he was so upset outside the church and now he’s freaking out about the investigation into the fire. Horacio is scared of being discovered. Gabino tells him to chill. No one will connect Horacio to the fire since no clues point to him. Horacio knows that, but you never know. Gabino has to help him 'cause he's not going to jail! Gag (at first a typo, but hey, it works) manhandles Horacio and I kind of feel bad for the guy. Horacio has every right to tell Gabino that it’s Gag’s fault and if Horacio goes down, so will Gag. Gag tells him he may have told him to kill Lucio, but not Blanca. POP! Goes the Sleazel ™! (This is getting to be a fun game!) Nem-ho says she knew Gag was scum, but no idea he was a murderer. Pause for the theme song... Holy crap, Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight which has completely distracted me so I missed most of the dialogue. Fill in please. She takes note of Horacio and thinks he's going to be the one to intercept the paternity results. Poor Horacio doesn't know what the demented cheet-ho is talking about. Gag dismisses Horacio and tries to convince Cheet-ho that she misunderstood things. Gag wants to know why she's there. She says she *was* going to offer him the love shack, but it seems that now he will be paying her to keep her fish lips shut. Gag says no way since he knows all her secrets. Cheet-ho tells him about Blanca's appointment with Assusto and Alfie. Gag thinks that's great! He didn't say a word to Blanca, but if she knew the truth about Steffie, then Cheet-ho will be blamed for Blanca's death! Fight fight fight. Rapid fire mush mouth Spanish. Tickets to New York in your name. Lie! Gab says if you get me in trouble I’m telling everyone you were Rosie’s lover. Gag throws the Cheet-ho out on her self-tan keester. Horacio returns and he's worried about loose (fish)lips. Gag tells him Hem-ho is easy enough to handle. Keep her happy and she isn't a problem and to keep her happy they need to keep the paternity messenger from making his delivery.
Ha Ci En Da
Princess Poop returns to Hacieanda Harangue-o alone. Even though she told Dam he looked tired, Dam ignored her, dropped her Poopy-butt at the door and went to do some things at the Pro Ce. She tells Alfie all about Paolo sticking to Elisa and the Gab/Lucio confrontation at the wake.
Pro Ce
Gabino fusses at a security guy about the Sleazel popping in. Security guy reminds him Dam is the primer perro now, not Gab. A phone call from Alfie interrupts them. She wants to see Gab *snap snap* immediately.
La Casa de Lucio y Blanca
Elisa takes Lucio home. She makes him promise to call if he needs anything. She leaves, he cries. Paolo is waiting hoping to take Elisa home. He says he noticed that Gael and Dam were not too keen on Paolo’s attention to her. Elisa pops his ego balloon and tells him in light of the circumstances, she doesn’t think anyone was paying attention to him.) She leaves and he smarms on her (I know this because the “Paolo is smarming” theme started to play.)
Office of the Alphabitch
Alfie asks Gag why Lucio accused him of killing Blanca. Gab tells her he has witnesses that saw him at the Pro Ce…including her own son. Alfie tells Gag about Blanca’s visit and the accusation that she had been wrong about Steffie all these years. Alfie wants to know what Gag knows. He was the one who paid the rent on the love shack; he was the one that confirmed Steffie was the other woman; He blabbed about Rosendo leaving her. Gag swears he is her most loyal servant. Alfie agrees that Gag had no reason to kill Blanca but Lucio, yes. She saw how he reacted to Dam being back in charge and wanting Lucio back. Ok, Gag says that ticked him off, but to accuse him of murder is really too much. Alfie says if she finds out he had anything to do with the death of Blanca, she will wash her hands of him. Gag whines a little more and Alfie reminds him he’s been well paid. She then throws him out of her office.
Casa del Capón
Elisa comes home and she and Assusto almost share a moment when he tells her how much it hurt when her mother died. Then he goes on with the same “she betrayed me” baloney. Elisa reminds him how Padre Lupe, Ramona and Blanca always defend Steffie. Assusto still insists Steffie betrayed him. Assusto says Blanca wanted to talk to him and Alfie before she died. Did Elisa know anything? She didn't but suggests maybe Lucio did? Assusto says he's already asked and Lucio didn't know anything. Cheet-ho eavesdrops.
Cemetery
Ramona cleans Steffie's grave and tells her not to worry about Blanca being gone. Ramona will personally take care of Elisa AND do everything in her power to bring the truth to light.
Pro Ce
Gag apologizes to Maru about overworking her and mentions hiring a secretary. Maru spills the beans to Gag about Blanca's pre-death visit. Maru finds it mighty odd that Blanca came to see him and then ended up in the cemetery. Anvils for Maru? Gag uses "tú" with Damián (who notes the use and says he doesn't care.) Gag explains he was talking to Alfie about the funeral fuss in the church and whether Gag had anything to do with it. Gag reminds Dam that he was with him when the explosion happened. Dam asks Gag if indeed the fire was set on purpose, does Gag know anything about it. Gag does seem to know most of the folks in town. Gag says after Lucio's scene everyone thinks it's him. Dam asks why Gag came to the wake. Bandanahand claims it was just a social nicety.
Harangue-o Stables
Cheet-ho asks Lola to find out info about Horacio (who Cheet-ho thinks works at the Pro-ce.) Later Lola goes to the Harangue-o to warn Horacio about Cheet-ho. While there she runs into Braulio, who tells her he wishes he had been the one to comfort her at the church. Lola warns Horacio about Alfie and Gag. Horacio has to talk fast to convince Lola he doesn't know Gag or has never met the Cheet-ho. Horacio has no idea why Cheet-ho was at the Pro Ce. Horacio pets Lola's face. Lola gives him a quick kiss good-bye (sort of on the lips?)
Other Scenes
Padre comforts Elisa. Time heals wounds and God doesn't give us more than we can take.
Irritatin Ingrid comes looking for Gag about a job. They make plans to "talk" later at the only inn in La Ermita. Gabino convinces Dam to hire a new secretary to help Maru.
Paloma fusses at Ramona for doing weird stuff like talking to Estefania's grave. (vocab: majadera-fool;idiot.)
Assusto offers to take Lola's fixin's to Don Lucio's. Elisa is so sad about Don Lucio, but wait! She has a fab idea and she's going to talk to Gael about it! (Music suggests it has to do with the Habanero fields)
Flo daydreams about her kiss from Quique when Sabrina barges in. Bro is so bummed about the kiss and feels terrible! Flo tells Sabrina to tell Bro ('cause you know, they are in Jr. High) to me her at the only inn in La Ermita at 7. Dam comes in and aks why Quique is freaking and why Flo is sneaking.
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What a great read, Sara. I laughed all the way through and it was painful. I agree it is easier to take the deaths than the funerals and mourning after. Especially with this snotty crew who have too many reasons to be glad Blanca is gone or to feel way too superior to attend this beloved angelic woman's wake. For shame but then shame and treachery make the telenovela engine rev up. Thanks amiga.
Such a frustrating episode but you made it so funny and enjoyable! Thanks for that Sara. I found myself zoning out a few times with all the incessant blabbing back and forth. Wayyyyyyy too much talking last night about the same old same old.
I'm with you on the boots. What is with wardbrobe and dressing the heroine in these crazy funeral outfits. Shades of Cuando. It was really distracting and frankly, that outfit sort of feeds into the bad rap Elisa gets. She wears skirts all the time...why not at her beloved godmother's funeral? Kind of ticked me off.
Paolo--normally I enjoy his slimy charm but last night was too much. That little shoulder rub at the grave-site. Blech. Sure got both Dam and Gael's attention, which I'm sure was the idea.
Gab Gab Gab...
TACKY with a capital T, which rhymes with B and that stands for BEECH! " you said it!!! Alfi, That was just so unnecessary. That stick up her a** has to be so uncomfortable.
Was that an omen of doom I sensed heading to Ramona?? NOOOOOOO. Threw me a little with her being the one to keep Steff's grave clean, but her vow to get at the truth. Oh, darn that made me shiver for her.
Can one of the sweet ladies in this TN please make it to the end?
Alas, poor Horacio, we knew him well. He will do the evil deeds, but I'm still seeing him somehow redeeming all these deeds before the end.
Previews: Looking forward to Elisa's "idea". But I see Assgusto goes back to being a dredge again. (What, noone can just kiss someone? I'll have to see the whole scene, but if he goes off the deep end for one kiss--- Hey, Horn-rimmed, go stand next to Gab over there. There's an extra large anvil coming. )
I'm with you on the boots. What is with wardbrobe and dressing the heroine in these crazy funeral outfits. Shades of Cuando. It was really distracting and frankly, that outfit sort of feeds into the bad rap Elisa gets. She wears skirts all the time...why not at her beloved godmother's funeral? Kind of ticked me off.
Paolo--normally I enjoy his slimy charm but last night was too much. That little shoulder rub at the grave-site. Blech. Sure got both Dam and Gael's attention, which I'm sure was the idea.
Gab Gab Gab...
TACKY with a capital T, which rhymes with B and that stands for BEECH! " you said it!!! Alfi, That was just so unnecessary. That stick up her a** has to be so uncomfortable.
Was that an omen of doom I sensed heading to Ramona?? NOOOOOOO. Threw me a little with her being the one to keep Steff's grave clean, but her vow to get at the truth. Oh, darn that made me shiver for her.
Can one of the sweet ladies in this TN please make it to the end?
Alas, poor Horacio, we knew him well. He will do the evil deeds, but I'm still seeing him somehow redeeming all these deeds before the end.
Previews: Looking forward to Elisa's "idea". But I see Assgusto goes back to being a dredge again. (What, noone can just kiss someone? I'll have to see the whole scene, but if he goes off the deep end for one kiss--- Hey, Horn-rimmed, go stand next to Gab over there. There's an extra large anvil coming. )
Thanks, ladies.
I went back and changed the title and added a little bit to the Horacio/Sleazel/Weasel scene.
I went back and changed the title and added a little bit to the Horacio/Sleazel/Weasel scene.
Sara, ITA with Cheryl and daisy, your excellent recap made the sad and bitter aftertaste of last night's events dissipate all together.
I love your humor, especially when it emerges quietly and unexpectedly. "Akshully I just hate Gabino in general" had me laughing out loud as did "Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight which has completely distracted me so I missed most of the dialogue." Wonderful.
Had another actor been cast as Horacio, I am sure I would hold him in the lowest esteem along with Gabino. Yet, Horacio's torment and conflict is palpable. He looked really stricken after Lola told him how much and why everyone loved Blanca. Armando Azaria is outdoing himself here. He's mesmerizing.
I had hoped there might be a tender moment between Elisa and Augusto, but no. Once again, he turns the situation back on himself and how he has been wronged and suffered so. I literally cannot stand watching him any longer.
Dear Ramona, a strong, intelligent woman with a heart. My heroine.
Diana
I love your humor, especially when it emerges quietly and unexpectedly. "Akshully I just hate Gabino in general" had me laughing out loud as did "Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight which has completely distracted me so I missed most of the dialogue." Wonderful.
Had another actor been cast as Horacio, I am sure I would hold him in the lowest esteem along with Gabino. Yet, Horacio's torment and conflict is palpable. He looked really stricken after Lola told him how much and why everyone loved Blanca. Armando Azaria is outdoing himself here. He's mesmerizing.
I had hoped there might be a tender moment between Elisa and Augusto, but no. Once again, he turns the situation back on himself and how he has been wronged and suffered so. I literally cannot stand watching him any longer.
Dear Ramona, a strong, intelligent woman with a heart. My heroine.
Diana
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: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:26:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:26:00 AM EDT
"Dear Ramona, a strong, intelligent woman with a heart. My heroine."
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Eeek! Don't call attention to those qualities! Those are the sort of things that the Anvil notices.
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Eeek! Don't call attention to those qualities! Those are the sort of things that the Anvil notices.
OH, and it really chaps me that Blanca knows a truth and bites the dust.
Sleazel now knows a truth and she will be given free reign for the next 80 episodes.
Grrrr.
Sleazel now knows a truth and she will be given free reign for the next 80 episodes.
Grrrr.
"Gag throws the Cheet-ho out on her self-tan keester."
Now you've got me wondering if her butt is orange, too. Thanks for the visual. :p
Now you've got me wondering if her butt is orange, too. Thanks for the visual. :p
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 9:13:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 9:13:00 AM EDT
P.S. Love your attention to the music, Sara -- I'll have to pay more attention. I didn't realize there was a "smarmy Italian" theme, as well as one for "chili-shaped light bulb."
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 9:16:00 AM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 9:16:00 AM EDT
Good work, Sara. The anvils lie in wait and here's hoping Ramona can dodge them.
The music in this series is excellent and moody, a perfect match. A good novela can be ruined by bad music and a mediocre one can be rescued by really good music. I think Televisa understands this well. I have a dissertation on this in one of my comments today on LQNPA, which last night hit the midpoint of the series.
"Fish-lips" -- right on the money with that! Maybe we should find goldfish words for Carmeeeeeeena.
The music in this series is excellent and moody, a perfect match. A good novela can be ruined by bad music and a mediocre one can be rescued by really good music. I think Televisa understands this well. I have a dissertation on this in one of my comments today on LQNPA, which last night hit the midpoint of the series.
"Fish-lips" -- right on the money with that! Maybe we should find goldfish words for Carmeeeeeeena.
Urban:
I like to think of Carmeeeena more as a Guppy. They eat their young if you don't get them out of the tank fast enough after being born.
Hey, and we could then call her assets Guppy's Puppies. Ok--- I seriously need to get back to work.
I like to think of Carmeeeena more as a Guppy. They eat their young if you don't get them out of the tank fast enough after being born.
Hey, and we could then call her assets Guppy's Puppies. Ok--- I seriously need to get back to work.
Sara, what a fantastic recap! I wondered how you were going to save the dreary mood but you had me snorting (in a good way) all the way through. I was amazed at all the stink-eyeing that was going on at poor Blanca's funeral.
Damian was bugging me last night. He gets all bent out of shape whenever he sees someone else with Elisa, yet he is still prancing around town with his arm candy firmly attached. Then he gets bent out of shape when he overhears said arm candy talking about another guy. Joven's got to make some decisions. (But I ain't holding my breath.)
Sara, I love that you pay attention to the music. It really does a good job of telling us how we are supposed to feel.
Diana, you did a great job describing how I feel about Armando Araiza. Horacio could easily be a one-dimensional character, but it is hard to hate him.
At this point I am afraid to point out anyone's good qualities for fear the telenovela gods will drop an anvil on them. Team Elisa can't afford to lose anymore players.
Speaking of...I am ready for those tierras to start growing habaneros. Go Elisa!!
Sara, what a fun and joyful recap this is. I started laughing at the title and didn't stop once. Great job!
Damian was bugging me last night. He gets all bent out of shape whenever he sees someone else with Elisa, yet he is still prancing around town with his arm candy firmly attached. Then he gets bent out of shape when he overhears said arm candy talking about another guy. Joven's got to make some decisions. (But I ain't holding my breath.)
Sara, I love that you pay attention to the music. It really does a good job of telling us how we are supposed to feel.
Diana, you did a great job describing how I feel about Armando Araiza. Horacio could easily be a one-dimensional character, but it is hard to hate him.
At this point I am afraid to point out anyone's good qualities for fear the telenovela gods will drop an anvil on them. Team Elisa can't afford to lose anymore players.
Speaking of...I am ready for those tierras to start growing habaneros. Go Elisa!!
Sara, what a fun and joyful recap this is. I started laughing at the title and didn't stop once. Great job!
Great job, Sara. I was expecting something super somber so this is indeed a real treat.
I think that Ramona is probably bulletproof. She is like a supernatural protector for Elisa and Damien and will stick around until the end of the show. Then she will probably morph into a bird and fly away once she's fulfilled her destiny.
Besides, I think that Gabino is afraid that she'll zap him into a toad.
Carlos
I think that Ramona is probably bulletproof. She is like a supernatural protector for Elisa and Damien and will stick around until the end of the show. Then she will probably morph into a bird and fly away once she's fulfilled her destiny.
Besides, I think that Gabino is afraid that she'll zap him into a toad.
Carlos
Cap'n said...
"...but it is hard to hate him."
daisynjay said...
"Alas, poor Horacio, we knew him well. He will do the evil deeds, but I'm still seeing him somehow redeeming all these deeds before the end."
Diana said...
"Had another actor been cast as Horacio, I am sure I would hold him in the lowest esteem along with Gabino. Yet, Horacio's torment and conflict is palpable. He looked really stricken after Lola told him how much and why everyone loved Blanca. Armando Azaria is outdoing himself here. He's mesmerizing.
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I'm glad I am not alone. Intellectually I know that I am supposed to dislike Horacio. He killed a complete innocent. But he is so conflicted and seems so earnest about wanting to change his ways.
I think it accents how evil Gabino is, since he is the one that ordered the hit. Clearly Gabino has the power and uses it for evil. I got the impression that Gabino lured Horacio to La Ermita with the promise of a legit job...and then used his knowledge of Horacio's past crime to get him to do something I suspect is the worst thing Horacio has ever done. (Am I the only one that thinks this is Horacio's first murder? Or am I naïve?)
I don't see a happy ending for him a la Antolin in LFDD, but surely he can be redeemed somehow?
"...but it is hard to hate him."
daisynjay said...
"Alas, poor Horacio, we knew him well. He will do the evil deeds, but I'm still seeing him somehow redeeming all these deeds before the end."
Diana said...
"Had another actor been cast as Horacio, I am sure I would hold him in the lowest esteem along with Gabino. Yet, Horacio's torment and conflict is palpable. He looked really stricken after Lola told him how much and why everyone loved Blanca. Armando Azaria is outdoing himself here. He's mesmerizing.
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I'm glad I am not alone. Intellectually I know that I am supposed to dislike Horacio. He killed a complete innocent. But he is so conflicted and seems so earnest about wanting to change his ways.
I think it accents how evil Gabino is, since he is the one that ordered the hit. Clearly Gabino has the power and uses it for evil. I got the impression that Gabino lured Horacio to La Ermita with the promise of a legit job...and then used his knowledge of Horacio's past crime to get him to do something I suspect is the worst thing Horacio has ever done. (Am I the only one that thinks this is Horacio's first murder? Or am I naïve?)
I don't see a happy ending for him a la Antolin in LFDD, but surely he can be redeemed somehow?
Sylvia is all comes from having the need to either punch something this morning or try to find the humor in the situation after having to reboot my work laptop three times in a 20 minute interval (system password resets aren't working correctly). Since I don't want to be fired for punching the local IT guy, I went on Caray and let my "sick" sense of humor take over.
Laptop has been working fine now, so I'll behave.
I do ask one thing. Maybe I missed something, but what is Paolo's endgame on Elisa? Is this strictly a thrill of the chase, encouraged by said Guppy and his niece. I mean, the girl has no money at this point.
Laptop has been working fine now, so I'll behave.
I do ask one thing. Maybe I missed something, but what is Paolo's endgame on Elisa? Is this strictly a thrill of the chase, encouraged by said Guppy and his niece. I mean, the girl has no money at this point.
OOOO, Pasofino I could stand a wet Paolo scene. That would be nice.
He's slippery and slimy. It fits. (He's another character I'm sure I'm supposed to be reviled by, but I like him...probably more than I should.)
He's slippery and slimy. It fits. (He's another character I'm sure I'm supposed to be reviled by, but I like him...probably more than I should.)
"I do ask one thing. Maybe I missed something, but what is Paolo's endgame on Elisa? Is this strictly a thrill of the chase, encouraged by said Guppy and his niece. I mean, the girl has no money at this point."
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I assume it's the chase or a case of the unmentionable appendage doing the thinking.
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I assume it's the chase or a case of the unmentionable appendage doing the thinking.
Sara- I so agree that you did a great job of turning a somber episode into a fun ride.
Those were some major stink eye looks being passed at the funeral. But Paolo deserved it. It's just twisted to mack on someone at a feneral-- especially if the person is so directly affected by the death.
Horacio is getting deeper into a huge pile of horse poop. Carmeany now knows who he is; Carmeany and Gag want more favors; and Lolita is becoming more a part of his life, meaning he has to lie more often to keep his shadowy life a secret. None of this bodes well for him.
Those were some major stink eye looks being passed at the funeral. But Paolo deserved it. It's just twisted to mack on someone at a feneral-- especially if the person is so directly affected by the death.
Horacio is getting deeper into a huge pile of horse poop. Carmeany now knows who he is; Carmeany and Gag want more favors; and Lolita is becoming more a part of his life, meaning he has to lie more often to keep his shadowy life a secret. None of this bodes well for him.
I've also wondered about Paolo's motives. I think it's the chase thing for him. He did it with his ex Kenia. She resisted until he convinced her he loved her and promised to meet her mother. Then she finally gave in and he dumped her. I think he is attracted to young, virginal types who put up a good fight. It is the chase and the conquest. I think he really believes he is gaga for Elisa and the most beautiful woman in the world, but if she were to give it up he would probably lose interest. That unmentionable appendage theory works too, lol!
Pasofino, great idea about the cenotes. Paolo would have to wear his swimming togs or maybe a shortie wetsuit right? Ooh la la.
Sara, I want to find out more about Horacio's past. I think he's done some pretty bad things. Other murders in his past? Dunno, we'll have to wait and see.
Pasofino, great idea about the cenotes. Paolo would have to wear his swimming togs or maybe a shortie wetsuit right? Ooh la la.
Sara, I want to find out more about Horacio's past. I think he's done some pretty bad things. Other murders in his past? Dunno, we'll have to wait and see.
Stuff we learned in this episode:
Gabino tutear'd Damian when he should have been usted-ing him. Damian brushed him off. Bad move, Damian.
Ramona vows to bring the truth about Steffi to light.
Disgusto has a small sliver of a heart.
Florencia is attracted to Enrique.
Observations:
Disgusto seems to be softening just a little towards Elisa. I'm sure that will go bye-bye once the test results are faked.
Disgusto also knows how it feels to lose a beloved wife, that's why he wanted to take the food to Lucio.
Irritating Ingrid needs to cover her freckled boobs up.
Florencia is giving Dam the ammo he needs to kick her @$$ to the curb.
Carmina & Gabino can now keep each other in check with their respective secrets.
Lolita & Horacio will not end well/
Gabino tutear'd Damian when he should have been usted-ing him. Damian brushed him off. Bad move, Damian.
Ramona vows to bring the truth about Steffi to light.
Disgusto has a small sliver of a heart.
Florencia is attracted to Enrique.
Observations:
Disgusto seems to be softening just a little towards Elisa. I'm sure that will go bye-bye once the test results are faked.
Disgusto also knows how it feels to lose a beloved wife, that's why he wanted to take the food to Lucio.
Irritating Ingrid needs to cover her freckled boobs up.
Florencia is giving Dam the ammo he needs to kick her @$$ to the curb.
Carmina & Gabino can now keep each other in check with their respective secrets.
Lolita & Horacio will not end well/
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:11:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:11:00 PM EDT
"I want to find out more about Horacio's past. I think he's done some pretty bad things. Other murders in his past? Dunno, we'll have to wait and see.
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Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I just don't think he's killed before. Surely he would be more hard-hearted and not so affected by the death of Blanca? I don't think it's just a case of he messed up.
Or maybe I'm wrong since most of his lines were about getting caught not the poor dead woman.
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Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I just don't think he's killed before. Surely he would be more hard-hearted and not so affected by the death of Blanca? I don't think it's just a case of he messed up.
Or maybe I'm wrong since most of his lines were about getting caught not the poor dead woman.
Anon207-Thank you for your observations. Very astute and sadly quite true.
"Lolita and Horacio will not end well." Is a bitter pill for me to swallow.
Why yes, I do have the day off. Why do you ask? :-)
"Lolita and Horacio will not end well." Is a bitter pill for me to swallow.
Why yes, I do have the day off. Why do you ask? :-)
Thinking more about Horacio's past, if he had never killed someone before, (either deliberately or accidentally), why would he have so quickly agreed to firebomb Lucio?
So Sara is home hitting the Refresh Button? This is a super recap. Thank you.
I appreciate the Hail Holy Queen link.
Loved
- Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight
and
-"Paolo is smarming" theme
And Blue's comment to you "now you've got me wondering if her butt is orange too"
Why didn't Elisa wear one of Blanca's handmade dresses?
Do you think Paolo will point his toe and flex his quad when he emerges from the celote?
R la O
I appreciate the Hail Holy Queen link.
Loved
- Nem-ho is doing fish lips tonight
and
-"Paolo is smarming" theme
And Blue's comment to you "now you've got me wondering if her butt is orange too"
Why didn't Elisa wear one of Blanca's handmade dresses?
Do you think Paolo will point his toe and flex his quad when he emerges from the celote?
R la O
Elisa is beautiful, young, rumored to be the town slut and not interested in Paolo. She's very intriguing to him. She is not falling for his games, has 2 admirers always running to her rescue and he notices that Damian always has a scowl on his face anytime Paolo gets near Elisa. Since they don't like each other conquering Elisa would be an extra "plus."
Paolo is NOT interested in Sabrina, who would eagerly let him have his way with her the minute he paid attention to her. So we all see where this is going:
Elisa ignores Paolo, who ignores Sabrina, who'll then start some rumor about Elisa & Paolo for revenge. You don't need Ramona to see this. LOL
Paolo is NOT interested in Sabrina, who would eagerly let him have his way with her the minute he paid attention to her. So we all see where this is going:
Elisa ignores Paolo, who ignores Sabrina, who'll then start some rumor about Elisa & Paolo for revenge. You don't need Ramona to see this. LOL
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 12:30:00 PM EDT
"why would he have so quickly agreed to firebomb Lucio?"
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Damn you and your logic.
*pout*
"So Sara is home hitting the Refresh Button?"
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It's true. Please don't judge me. And another *pout* out for the comment about Horacio hiding from someone. Can't a girl dream that he's just running from a trumped up vandalism charge?
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Damn you and your logic.
*pout*
"So Sara is home hitting the Refresh Button?"
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It's true. Please don't judge me. And another *pout* out for the comment about Horacio hiding from someone. Can't a girl dream that he's just running from a trumped up vandalism charge?
And indeed why *didn't* Elisa wear one of Blanca's dreses?!
Anon207: Perfect assessment! Be-gone-ya's ™ genes are strong in that one.
Anon207: Perfect assessment! Be-gone-ya's ™ genes are strong in that one.
Oh Sara...bless you for "Gag", "Nem-ho", "demented Cheet-ho", "dropped her Poopy butt at the door" and Casa del Capón". Your outrageous irreverence made this sad episode bearable.
Much as I love our Padre, those wretched platitudes like "God knows what He's doing" (killing Blanca!!!????) and "He only sends what you can bear" just make me froth at the mouth and hit someone. Padre, you can do better than that...Jeez!
Agree that Elisa's skin-tight black pants and knee-high boots were a poor choice. She does indeed need a mother's advice.
Now let's get that habañero field planted!
Much as I love our Padre, those wretched platitudes like "God knows what He's doing" (killing Blanca!!!????) and "He only sends what you can bear" just make me froth at the mouth and hit someone. Padre, you can do better than that...Jeez!
Agree that Elisa's skin-tight black pants and knee-high boots were a poor choice. She does indeed need a mother's advice.
Now let's get that habañero field planted!
Sorry Sara, I'm also home supposed to be doing something else but instead I'm thinking way too much about this telenovela, hee.
I think Horacio is wanted by the police. He had to escape from wherever he was to avoid jail.
I think Horacio is wanted by the police. He had to escape from wherever he was to avoid jail.
"Much as I love our Padre, those wretched platitudes like "God knows what He's doing" (killing Blanca!!!????) and "He only sends what you can bear" just make me froth at the mouth and hit someone. Padre, you can do better than that...Jeez!
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Verily I say unto thee: AMEN!!!
Cap'n- He's running to avoid jail time for jaywalking or vandalism. That is what I am telling myself.
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Verily I say unto thee: AMEN!!!
Cap'n- He's running to avoid jail time for jaywalking or vandalism. That is what I am telling myself.
Awwww c'mon, Sylvia, can't we indulge Sara for the moment and pretend that Horacio's just running from a jealous husband or two? ;}
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1:09:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1:09:00 PM EDT
Thanks for your recap Sara. I understand your wanting Horacio not to be a murderer. If I hadn't read Sylvia's great musings on the subject I would have been there with you; his crime may have been theft or bldg damage b/c of arson but not DEATH.
Yes Judy Padre's words of comfort would not have brought out the good Christian virtues in me. Listening to bad logic like this gets me vexed too ;)
Yes Judy Padre's words of comfort would not have brought out the good Christian virtues in me. Listening to bad logic like this gets me vexed too ;)
OK sure fine. Horacio can be running away from an illicit love affair. Maybe the husband was the chief of police?
Lunchtime at last! Today’s favorite lines:
“Dear New Blogger, I hate you.”
“Ave Marias, chanting and tsuris.”
“Funeral procession with a side order of macking Unkahunk and stink-eyeing Dam and Gael.”
“POP! Goes the Sleazel ™! (This is getting to be a fun game!)”
And top o' the comments:
"That stick up her a** has to be so uncomfortable. " (Daisy)
"Eeek! Don't call attention to those qualities! Those are the sort of things that the Anvil notices." (Sara)
"Joven's got to make some decisions." (Sylvia)
"Irritating Ingrid needs to cover her freckled boobs up." (Anon207)
“Dear New Blogger, I hate you.”
“Ave Marias, chanting and tsuris.”
“Funeral procession with a side order of macking Unkahunk and stink-eyeing Dam and Gael.”
“POP! Goes the Sleazel ™! (This is getting to be a fun game!)”
And top o' the comments:
"That stick up her a** has to be so uncomfortable. " (Daisy)
"Eeek! Don't call attention to those qualities! Those are the sort of things that the Anvil notices." (Sara)
"Joven's got to make some decisions." (Sylvia)
"Irritating Ingrid needs to cover her freckled boobs up." (Anon207)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 1:21:00 PM EDT
All Hail Queen of Snark! That was amazing Sara!
I haven't been able to watch much, because I can't handle Fish-lips Cheet-ho (and a few other characters). But I sure read the recaps!
I haven't been able to watch much, because I can't handle Fish-lips Cheet-ho (and a few other characters). But I sure read the recaps!
Verily I say unto thee: AMEN!!!
OMG!! Too funny.
My productivity meter is on "Danger Will Robinson!" today with this recap and comments! You guys know how to perk up a frustrating day.
I'll support the "running from an bad affair" plot for Horacio. He could be more like Zeke in Cuando who was hiding from his criminal past, and was blackmailed by Augustin to do nasty stuff, but was a good guy at heart. Of course, he got hung....so that may not be the best analogy. Sorry Sara.
OMG!! Too funny.
My productivity meter is on "Danger Will Robinson!" today with this recap and comments! You guys know how to perk up a frustrating day.
I'll support the "running from an bad affair" plot for Horacio. He could be more like Zeke in Cuando who was hiding from his criminal past, and was blackmailed by Augustin to do nasty stuff, but was a good guy at heart. Of course, he got hung....so that may not be the best analogy. Sorry Sara.
Eeeeeek! I almost forgot about Zeke! Boo hoo, I still hate that story line. I hope Horacio's fate includes somehow atoning for his sins.
Ya know. I think I actually caught the swinging Zeke episode and I didn't even follow the show! Poor Horacio. Methinks he is doomed.
But let's have Horacio go out in a blaze of glory, at least..."Tis a far, far better thing I do..."
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:14:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:14:00 PM EDT
But let's have Horacio go out in a blaze of glory, at least..."Tis a far, far better thing I do..."
And take Gab with him!!!
And take Gab with him!!!
Especially apropos considering the crime. Passively swinging on the end of a rope is not a fitting end for Horacio.
Pour moi, I think loincloths are highly underrated.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:25:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 2:25:00 PM EDT
Gabino’s bandana hand and stupid-big ring on his pointer finger.
I have been dreading that bandana wrapped around his hand.. I still say he got bad burns off the invernadero incident…
Gag and Nem-Ho… perfect!
Alfie interrupts them. She wants to see Gab *snap snap* immediately.
Is this a Yo soy Betty La Fea Patricia character legacy? …
(I know this because the “Paolo is smarming” theme started to play.) LOL!!
Paloma comes looking for Gag about a job. .. you mean Irritable Ingrid?
She has a fab idea and she's going to talk to Gael about it! (Music suggests it has to do with the Habanero fields) … I agree, that had the ‘invernadero’ notion written all over. I like the team: Lucio/Gael/Elisa…
Carlos, Perfect depiction of Ramona, complete with having powers to zap Gag into a toad… ROFLOL!! I LOVE HER!!
I am TOTALLY in the group that finds it hard to hate Horacio… AA is doing a MARVELOUS job at giving this character 300 gray tones…
I am also on the thought wagon of Paolo seeing Elisa as the thrill of the chase = have her once and add her to your trophy list, then drop her like a bad apple/habanero.
Thanks Sara for a wonderful recap of another nasty episode… have to say I LOVED when Braulio told Lola that he would have wanted to be the one to comfort her at the wake (when he saw her hugging Horacio).
Also thought the padre/Elisa scene was a weak one on the Padre..
so lets think of what he REALLY meant to say... shall we?
"God knows what He's doing" (we all know he did it, we just have to wait for him to fly a kite in a storm with a key in the hand end of the string and REALLY see a God-sent fireworks show worth watching)
"He only sends what you can bear" (we have to deal with the junk/stinky day by day and keep space open in the mailbox...)
I have been dreading that bandana wrapped around his hand.. I still say he got bad burns off the invernadero incident…
Gag and Nem-Ho… perfect!
Alfie interrupts them. She wants to see Gab *snap snap* immediately.
Is this a Yo soy Betty La Fea Patricia character legacy? …
(I know this because the “Paolo is smarming” theme started to play.) LOL!!
Paloma comes looking for Gag about a job. .. you mean Irritable Ingrid?
She has a fab idea and she's going to talk to Gael about it! (Music suggests it has to do with the Habanero fields) … I agree, that had the ‘invernadero’ notion written all over. I like the team: Lucio/Gael/Elisa…
Carlos, Perfect depiction of Ramona, complete with having powers to zap Gag into a toad… ROFLOL!! I LOVE HER!!
I am TOTALLY in the group that finds it hard to hate Horacio… AA is doing a MARVELOUS job at giving this character 300 gray tones…
I am also on the thought wagon of Paolo seeing Elisa as the thrill of the chase = have her once and add her to your trophy list, then drop her like a bad apple/habanero.
Thanks Sara for a wonderful recap of another nasty episode… have to say I LOVED when Braulio told Lola that he would have wanted to be the one to comfort her at the wake (when he saw her hugging Horacio).
Also thought the padre/Elisa scene was a weak one on the Padre..
so lets think of what he REALLY meant to say... shall we?
"God knows what He's doing" (we all know he did it, we just have to wait for him to fly a kite in a storm with a key in the hand end of the string and REALLY see a God-sent fireworks show worth watching)
"He only sends what you can bear" (we have to deal with the junk/stinky day by day and keep space open in the mailbox...)
Oh my goodness! Yes, Marta, you are correct. It was Ingrid not Paloma. I will go back and fix that now. I just keep thinking of her as Paloma in this one. doh!!!
My my, you folks were busy while I was out for a stroll. Horacio in a wet, loinclothed blaze of glory...Absofrigginlutely!!!
i don't want to be a wet blanket for anyone, but i have been following the novela and look to this blog to help understand the characters/names. I also understand that many of u have been doing this for a long time and would have reason to give the characters nick names but it really is diffacult to try and put the name with the face. i will leave the blog so as not to offend anyone more. sorry
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:17:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:17:00 PM EDT
Sorry, Anon -- are you watching the actual episodes or just reading the recaps? The names & faces are matched nicely on the official website:
http://televisa.esmas.com/entretenimiento/telenovelas/abismo-de-pasion/elenco/
...and also in the second post on this TN, with the elenco.
http://televisa.esmas.com/entretenimiento/telenovelas/abismo-de-pasion/elenco/
...and also in the second post on this TN, with the elenco.
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:26:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:26:00 PM EDT
Hi Anon, I can understand that our plethora of nicknames could make things difficult to understand. To us they are obvious, but unless you have been following along with all the comments it could definitely be confusing. I don't think we want to stop with the nicknames because they are so much fun for us. Would it help if we put a name guide at the beginning of the recap? Like Carmina = Orangina. I will give you a big hint though, if the nickname has anything to do with the color orange it will be Carmina.
Now as for that wet blanket stuff, letting us know all the nicknames are confusing is not being a wet blanket. Leaving the blog because of it...hmmm, what do you think?
Now as for that wet blanket stuff, letting us know all the nicknames are confusing is not being a wet blanket. Leaving the blog because of it...hmmm, what do you think?
I admit that I love the nicknames, but I was a newcomer here not too long ago. (Soy tu Dueña was my first TN.)
PLease feel free to ask questions Anon! Everyone is very friendly and would be more than happy to help and explain how we got the nicknames.
PLease feel free to ask questions Anon! Everyone is very friendly and would be more than happy to help and explain how we got the nicknames.
Nickname Guide (feel free to add on):
Disgusto, Assgusto = Augusto, Estefania's husband and Elisa's father
Stef, Steffie = Estefania, Elisa's mother & Assgusto's wife
Rosie = Rosendo, Alphonsina's husband and Damian's father
Alfabitch, Alfie, ALF, Fina = Alfonsina
Padre, Loopy = Padre Lupe (Guadalupe)
Dam = Damian
(Currently I don't think there are nick names for Elisa, Gael or Paloma)
Planet of the Apes = Ramona (Paloma's grandma)
Orangina, Nemo, Orange Crush, Tangerine, Tangelo, anything referring to something orange = Carmina
Carmeana, Carmeany, Pop Goes the Sleazel = Carmina
Gag = Gabino
Lolita = Delores (an actual nickname used on the show)
Irritating Ingrid = Ingrid, Gael's mom
Princess Poop, Flo = Florencia, Damian's fiancee
Unkapunk, Unkahunk = Paolo, Florencia's uncle
Useless Vicente = Vicente, Antonia (Toña, Tonita) and Braulio's teenage delinquent son
Gossip Girl, Be-Gone-Ya = Begoña, the town gossip
Dr. Toofar = Dr. Edmundo Tovar, Begoña's husband, Sabrina & Enrique's father and Carmina's amante
Disgusto, Assgusto = Augusto, Estefania's husband and Elisa's father
Stef, Steffie = Estefania, Elisa's mother & Assgusto's wife
Rosie = Rosendo, Alphonsina's husband and Damian's father
Alfabitch, Alfie, ALF, Fina = Alfonsina
Padre, Loopy = Padre Lupe (Guadalupe)
Dam = Damian
(Currently I don't think there are nick names for Elisa, Gael or Paloma)
Planet of the Apes = Ramona (Paloma's grandma)
Orangina, Nemo, Orange Crush, Tangerine, Tangelo, anything referring to something orange = Carmina
Carmeana, Carmeany, Pop Goes the Sleazel = Carmina
Gag = Gabino
Lolita = Delores (an actual nickname used on the show)
Irritating Ingrid = Ingrid, Gael's mom
Princess Poop, Flo = Florencia, Damian's fiancee
Unkapunk, Unkahunk = Paolo, Florencia's uncle
Useless Vicente = Vicente, Antonia (Toña, Tonita) and Braulio's teenage delinquent son
Gossip Girl, Be-Gone-Ya = Begoña, the town gossip
Dr. Toofar = Dr. Edmundo Tovar, Begoña's husband, Sabrina & Enrique's father and Carmina's amante
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:59:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:59:00 PM EDT
Anon207 you absolutely rock!! Talk about instant gratification, wow.
OK Anon 04:17, there you have it. A complete nickname guide for this telenovela. I hope you decide to keep watching the show, reading the recaps, and joining in on the conversation.
OK Anon 04:17, there you have it. A complete nickname guide for this telenovela. I hope you decide to keep watching the show, reading the recaps, and joining in on the conversation.
And if you think our recaps are confusing you should read the La Que No Podia Amar recaps, with names like
Cupcake
Lady Sneerwell
Skeletor
Lord ShadyDeal
Tia MentiRosa
Cupcake
Lady Sneerwell
Skeletor
Lord ShadyDeal
Tia MentiRosa
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:06:00 PM EDT
Excellent work, Anon207! It's lucky we don't have a ridiculous villain on the order of the crazy doc in CME -- I think we compiled about 100 nicknames for him by the end of the show (but almost all of them started with "Doc", so it wasn't too confusing.)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:09:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:09:00 PM EDT
I think it says a lot that Elisa, Gael and Paloma do not have nicknames.
For me that means:
It doesn't take a lot of effort to type their names (Srsly, one of the reasons I come up with nicknames; Flo, Dam and Fina are examples.)
But it also means:
They have (so far) shown no overwhelmingly annoying behaviors/looks/costuming which make me willing to make the extra effort to type. Yeah. I'm *that* lazy. (Alfabitch, Gag, all the iterations of Orange, Assgusto, Princess Poop etc.)
For me that means:
It doesn't take a lot of effort to type their names (Srsly, one of the reasons I come up with nicknames; Flo, Dam and Fina are examples.)
But it also means:
They have (so far) shown no overwhelmingly annoying behaviors/looks/costuming which make me willing to make the extra effort to type. Yeah. I'm *that* lazy. (Alfabitch, Gag, all the iterations of Orange, Assgusto, Princess Poop etc.)
Oops. I didn't mean to imply I came up with the Dam, Flo, Fina nicknames. Just that I went with them because they required less effort.
"I think we compiled about 100 nicknames for him by the end of the show (but almost all of them started with "Doc", so it wasn't too confusing.)"
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Having not been part of the CME crew and having seen what everyone is doing to Carmina, I can't wait to see how things evolve for the run of this one.
Y'all are seriously funny and quick-witted.
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Having not been part of the CME crew and having seen what everyone is doing to Carmina, I can't wait to see how things evolve for the run of this one.
Y'all are seriously funny and quick-witted.
We knew what you meant and I agree completely. I get sick and tired of spelling out full and/or accented names.
I get sick and tired of spelling out full and/or accented names.
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Verily I say unto thee AMEN!!
For some reason I had a lot of trouble at the beginning with Alfonsina. Her name was too long; as was Estefania's.
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Verily I say unto thee AMEN!!
For some reason I had a lot of trouble at the beginning with Alfonsina. Her name was too long; as was Estefania's.
And it doesn't make it any easier that many of us are watching/have watched several TNs with the same character names! (Really, what is the fascination with Florencia, Paloma, Genoveva, Brigitte? Aren't there lots of names we haven't used?)
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:26:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 5:26:00 PM EDT
I still chuckle at the last two on the list
Be-Gone-Ya , as good a job as Nailea is doing here, i want her character gone... SERIOUSLY!
and Dr. Toofar as in I stuck my hand in the cookie jar too far and can't get it out now...
Loopy is another good one...
i was just watching some scenes of Canaveral de Pasiones for episodes of AdeP coming up in next couple weeks and i can tell Fran Gattorno (Braulio here, Gael there) did a great job... but i can't wait to see what Mark T and Rene C can do with those scenes... those two have such a gift for facial expression and Rene C is playing such a FUN OUT OF THE BOX LOOPY padre (but with a giant heart) here that i can't wait to see what drama magic they will give us on screen...
Be-Gone-Ya , as good a job as Nailea is doing here, i want her character gone... SERIOUSLY!
and Dr. Toofar as in I stuck my hand in the cookie jar too far and can't get it out now...
Loopy is another good one...
i was just watching some scenes of Canaveral de Pasiones for episodes of AdeP coming up in next couple weeks and i can tell Fran Gattorno (Braulio here, Gael there) did a great job... but i can't wait to see what Mark T and Rene C can do with those scenes... those two have such a gift for facial expression and Rene C is playing such a FUN OUT OF THE BOX LOOPY padre (but with a giant heart) here that i can't wait to see what drama magic they will give us on screen...
Sara, thank you for the great recap.
Sorry you got such a heavy episode. This novela and its funerals.
Thanks for the list of nicknames Anon207.
Jarocha
Sorry you got such a heavy episode. This novela and its funerals.
Thanks for the list of nicknames Anon207.
Jarocha
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 6:14:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 6:14:00 PM EDT
Sara - Thank you (in advance) for the recap. I haven't even had time to watch this episode and never will, and shall sit down soon, to read (and savor) your recap. Since there are 72 comments already, which I haven't had a chance to read either, it was either a bang-up episode (pun intended) or your recap is so stellar that it has generated fun comments. ;o)
Doris- I think it has more to do with me being home and hitting refresh. Lol. There may have been some loincloth talk as well.
Sara,
I may be too late to weigh in here but LOVED the Nem-ho, Cheet-ho nicknames. You are sooooo funny. And I liked how you kept shortening pro ce sa dora each time!!! Also, the recap of that crazy, fast paced exchange between Carmeana and Gabino where he's all "airplane tickets to NYC. Liar!". Was perfect! Like you recapped in high speed real time.
I think you said before that you are a Spanish teacher--your students are soooo lucky!
Katy
I may be too late to weigh in here but LOVED the Nem-ho, Cheet-ho nicknames. You are sooooo funny. And I liked how you kept shortening pro ce sa dora each time!!! Also, the recap of that crazy, fast paced exchange between Carmeana and Gabino where he's all "airplane tickets to NYC. Liar!". Was perfect! Like you recapped in high speed real time.
I think you said before that you are a Spanish teacher--your students are soooo lucky!
Katy
Permalink posted by : Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EDT
: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EDT
previews seem to tell us i will have a kick a)) episode tomorrow night! Go Gael and Damian!! Knock his teeth out!!
Anon 4:17 here, Thank u for the list of nicknames. i can totally see the comparisons. i do not follow the recaps too closely anymore. but daily watch the novelas. i will be back. Thank u again for the list. anon 4:17
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: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:10:00 PM EDT
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