Saturday, July 14, 2012
Abismo de pasión #88 7/13/12: If Whuppin' A$$ Was an Olympic Sport, Agosto Brought Home the Gold-Which Will Be Awarded Posthumously, Of Course.
Casa de Castanon Home Office: Agosto recalls the conversation between Gabby and himself in the cemetery. Gabby told him not to feel so sad about the baby. Agosto replies that Gabby doesn’t know what it’s like to lose a child. Gabby informs Agosto that that the baby wasn’t his.
Casa de Tovar Living Room: A hearty welcome to the newest member of the Dumb Chick List, Sabrina Tovar. Sabrina is encouraging her “amor” (Paolo) to ask for her parents for her hand. She wants to get hitched before she becomes noticeably pregnant. Paolo gently caresses her face and encourages her to relax. He doesn’t want to rush things; they have a couple of weeks left before her belly gets big. Cautiously, Paolo looks around, making sure that no one hears their conversation. He wants her to travel to Merida with him in the morning. He has a surprise for her. Mrs. Kravitz (Begona) bounces down the stairs and into the living room. She seems overjoyed that the only eligible child molester/rapist and part-time extortionist in La Ermita has taken an interest in her nubile daughter. Gleefully, she takes the seat across from canoodlers and tells Paolo that he has her support. Sabrina and Paolo cuddle on the pink paisley love seat while Mrs. Kravitz asks Paolo about his intentions, his hopes and his goals for the future. Does he plan on expanding into serial killing anything time soon? Paolo, still holding Sabrina’s hands, charms Mrs. Kravitz by answering her eager questions. She asks Paolo to call her by her first name since they are practically the same age. Sabrina protests, but Paolo diffuses the situation by telling Mrs. Kravitz that he appreciates her confidence. Mrs. Kravitz says that he hopes that he won’t abuse it. Paolo asks permission to take Sabby out for breakfast. Mrs. Kravitz hints that she would like to go with them. Sabrina shuts her mother down and tells her to call one of her own friends for breakfast. Paolo salutes Mrs. Kravitz with a kiss on the cheek. She insists that he call her, Begona. Paolo is so dessssspicable. Mrs. Kravitz rushes to the phone and dials.
Casa de Castanon Foyer: Destituted, Carmina, dressed only in a dirty grey robe with her pants around her ankles, is walking towards the front door. I don’t need you and I don’t need anything! Except this! I need this ashtray, and this paddle game and this remote control and these matches and this magazine and this chair and this lamp and that’s all I need too! I don’t need one other thing! I need my dog (the dog growls). Well I don’t need my dog. What are you looking at? What do you think I am some kind of jerk or something? *
Carmina heads toward the door, pulling two pink suitcases behind her, when the phone rings. She opens the door, but decides to turn around and answer the phone instead. She walks past the discarded shot gun standing in the corner. Mrs. Kravitz invites her out to breakfast. At first, Carmina turns her down, but agrees to go for coffee at the Casa de Tovar.
Case de Mickey and Mallory: Gabino has bought Ingrid her favorite gift (and mine) which is an enormous roll of Benjamins fresh off the press. This is totally against the pimp code. Is Gabino slipping? She wants to know if Gabby is going to give her the rest of her money. Hell no! If I do that, you’ll bounce. She assures him that she will not leave until the Castanon’s are destroyed, but she doesn’t like being locked up in the little blue house. He tells her that everything is about to change because he is going to buy Cielo Abierto. He suggests that she take the money and go buy something for herself. She agrees. Even when he pushes her back on the bed, Ingrid keeps a death lock on her greenbacks whilst Gabby attempts to get his freak on. He kisses her neck, he rubs her legs, but she does not let go of those bills; not one single one. He’s interrupted when someone bangs on front door. Gabby begrudgingly gets up to answer. Agosto bursts through the door and marches into the house. Ingrid eavesdrops from the bedroom. Agosto demands to know if Gabby told the truth about Carmina’s son not being his. Gabby tells him that he was just joshing with him. Agosto demands to know if the baby belonged to Rosendo. Gabby pauses, so Agosto grabs his shirt and tries tossing him around a bit. Ingrid steps out of the bedroom and tells Gabby to answer Agosto. Gabby doesn’t answer quickly enough for Ingrid, so she confirms the story. Carmina was indeed the lover of Rosendo. Agosto turns to Gabby again and asks him to confirm the story. Gabby confirms it. Agosto rushes towards the door, then stops when Gabby asks how found out. Agosto tells him that it doesn’t matter how he found out. Gabby growls at Ingrid. She tells him that Agosto might be able to kill Carmina since he couldn’t. Gabby’s upset because he just destroyed Agosto’s life.
Casa de Castanon Elisa’s Bedroom: Elisa is taping the torn picture of her mother and godmother back together. Dolores attempts to cheer Elisa up as a dead, stuffed and mounted yellow bird looks on at the conversation. What chick who loves pastels would decorate her room with taxidermy? Dolores tells her to look at the bright side; the picture can be fixed. Elisa reminds Dolores that it’s the only picture that she has of her mother and her godmother. Carmina had no right to rip it up. Dolores tells Elisa that she doesn’t have to worry about Carmina anymore because her suitcases are packed and at the door. Elisa tells Dolores that the amulet is beyond repair. Dolores suggests that Elisa ask Ramona to fix it. Elisa complains that the necklace has only brought her bad luck. Elisa finally gives in and the two women leave the bedroom.
Casa de Mickey and Mallory: See what happens when you don’t follow the pimp code/manual? Your woman gets out of line and talks too much. Gabby, who has been driven to drink from all of the honesty and forthrightness that occurred today, opens up bottle of Tequila and pours himself a double shot. Ingrid wants to know how Carmina got knocked up from Rosendo. Gabby says the baby is dead, so it doesn’t matter. Ingrid demands that he tells her the truth. He tells her that it doesn’t matter because they don’t even know if the baby belonged to Rosendo. Ingrid wants to know why he keeps defending that nut. She points out that he has kept Carmina’s affair with Rosendo secret for years. She wants to know what he owes Carmina. He says that he doesn’t owe Carmina anything. He’s kept quiet because she scares the bejeebers out of him and he doesn’t want her as his enemy. Gabby, please turn in your pimp card to the corporate office immediately, if not sooner. You don’t deserve it. Gabby’s concerned that Agosto may not be willing to sell him the property anymore. Ingrid says that she wouldn’t sell it to him either. The two sit at a little table. Ingrid twirls her hair. There’s another knock at the door. Ingrid, wearing a pair of fabu black Christian Loubotain shoes, opens the door for Gael, who has come to escort her to Kenia’s funeral. Sidebar: Gabby was trying to get his freak on with a woman who is about to attend her daughter’s funeral.
Casa de Arango Damien’s Bedroom: Alfonsina is trying to play a Jedi Mind Trick on Damien and it looks like she’s succeeding. She wants to know when he wants the wedding to take place. He tells her within a couple of weeks. She tells him that she is going to throw an incredible shindig. He doesn’t want a big party. He just wants to get this death sentence over with. He’ll pull the electric chair lever on himself. She asks if he’s concerned about Elisa. He says yes. She tells him that everyone is responsible for their own happiness. He says he’s trying to do that by getting married to someone who’s second best and then their moving to Mexico. She says that he’ll break her heart if he moves to Mexico. His mother knows that he doesn’t have to live with her, but at least stay in La Ermita. She tells him that she will give him a great gift and asks if they can talk about it later. Commercial.
Theme Song: While I’m waiting for the show to resume. I wonder what the singers are thinking about Elisa. Geez, in every other shot she’s making out anywhere and everywhere with either Gael or half- naked Damien. She’s a little vixen and an exhibitionist. Virgin my big fat fanny!
Casa de Castanon Foyer: Dolores spots the shotgun in the foyer. Agosto returns from speaking with Gabby and Ingrid. He asks about Carmina's whereabouts. Dolores tells him that Carmina left with her pink suitcases. He then asks about Elisa. She went to visit Paloma. Agosto looks as if he’s been crying. He tells Dolores to go find Elisa; he needs to talk to her. It’s very important. Dolores rushes out of the house. Stricken, Agosto walks into his office and opens the liquor cabinet. Quick! Someone call his AA sponsor! He pours himself a big glass of whiskey while waiting for his daughter to arrive. He almost puts the glass to his lips, but throws it to the floor instead. The whiskey bottle follows. Soon, he returns to the liquor cabinet, decides to get rid of his entire stash and tosses all of the bottles to the ground! He determined to stay on the wagon! Hurray! Sponsor not needed after all. I bet his office looks and smells like Times Square on New Year’s Day. He walks out.
Casa de Tovar: Mrs. Kravitz gives Carmina a napkin for her tea. Mrs. Kravitz asks about Agosto and Carmina breaks down in tears; her marriage is falling apart. She blames Elisa for Agosto asking her to leave the house. Carmina tells Mrs. Kravitz that she has no one and nowhere to go and Agosto doesn’t care. Mrs. Kravitz tells her that someone is selling their property and suggests that Carmina buy it. I don’t have any money, Begona. Carmina asks if she can stay with Mrs. Kravitz, her dear friend (who doesn’t know that Carmina slept with her husband). It will just be until she solves the problem with Agosto. Mrs. Kravitz agrees and the two embrace. Carmina runs home to get her things. This is not going to be good. I can tell.
Witch Mountain: Sitting at the kitchen table, Ramona is holding her head in her hands when there is a knock at the door. Elisa steps in without so much as an "andalante" from Ramona. Ramona tells her that Paloma isn’t there. Elisa asks her to fix the amulet. She informs Ramona that Carmina broke it. Ramona says that she’ll fix it and send it back with Paloma when she arrives. Elisa notices Ramona depression and asks her what’s up. She asks Elisa if she has spoken with Agosto yet. Elisa says no. Ramona tells Elisa that once she speaks to her father, her life will completely change.
Cemetery Kenia’s FUNeral: Padres conducts the burial service. Only Gael and Ingrid are in attendance. Gael thanks her for not inviting Gabby. Ingrid thanks him for not inviting the riff raff from La Ermita. Padre says that Gael’s friends should be there. Ingrid blames one of the families for Kenia’s death. Padre believes that Kenia killed herself and blames Ingrid for her suicide. He says that Ingrid sucked as a mother. Ingrid tells Padre not to make her cuss him out at her daughter’s FUNeral. Padre says that they all know what type of mother she is. I’m not putting you down for abandoning your son (I’m just rubbing it in); however, I’m talking about how you treated Kenia. He tells her that Kenia told him everything about how she was raised and Singrid should be ashamed of herself. Gael tells them that the FUNeral is not the time to argue. Four men lower the coffin into the ground. Um, normally I’m on Lupe’s side, but at her daughter’s graveside is not the time to kick Singrid when she’s down. She looks as if she would like to hit Padre Lupe with the flowers she’s holding, but she tosses them into the gravesite instead. She’s had it with the conversation. She tells them that the person responsible for her daughter’s death will pay. She leaves. How convenient! Dr. Tovar is waiting in jeans and a t-shirt with a bouquet of yellow flowers. She acts surprised that he came. He’s disappointed that he arrived late to the FUNeral and sighs. She tells him that they’ve already buried Kenia and acts appalled that no one came (she's evilicious). He gives her his condolences along with a bouquet of yellow flowers. He wants her to go with him to lay the flowers on the grave. She says no because that little angry priest is there and he’ll blab about her abandoning her child and being an unfit mother. Hell, he told the pallbearers and she don’t even know them. They embrace and get into his car. Those Loboutains are not made for walking; they are made for looking fabu. Commercial. P.S. This is not going to be good. I can already tell.
Casa de Castanon Elisa’s Bedroom: Agosto is searching Elisa’s room. He finds the picture in her night-stand where she usually keeps it. I really don’t know why he didn’t look there first; he’s found it there before and threatened to destroy it. He takes the taped up photo of Estefania and Blanca and walks out of the room. Next, he takes the picture into his room and lays it at the foot of his bed. He gets down on his knees in front of the photo and tearfully begs his dead wife for forgiveness.
Restaurant: Our newest inductee is having lunch with her “SSSsssssamor”. Their having a glass of milk since she can’t legally drink yet. She asks how long he and Kenia dated. He’s says a couple of months. She wants to know why they broke up. He wants to know why she cares about that. She tells him that she knows that he knocked up Kenia too. SsssPaolo denies paternity and says that Kenia was trying to trap him. She wants him to swear; he’s a good Christian. He doesn’t swear. He tells her to stop comparing his relationship to her with his relationship with Kenia. He gets a little testy and she tells him not to get all worked up. She won’t bring it up again (this is how she earned her spot on the list). Kenia has been on her mind since her body was identified floating in the cenote. He’s totally stunned.
Cemetary: Damien stops by the cemetery to pay his last respects as well. The four men have finished manually filling in the grave since there are no backhoes available in all of La Ermita. Damien brings in the headstone, a large cross. He had it made. Her full name was Kenia Jasso Navarro. Gael asks how Damien knew. He hadn’t even told Elisa. Padre Lupe Kravitz told him. He felt it was important that Damien knew. Padre walks off, and Damien and Gael lay the headstone down flat on the pile of dirt. Damien looks at the grave and recalls his father’s funeral. Young Damien is hugging his father’s casket. Gael walks in and touches him on the shoulder, they fist bump and Gael hugs Damien. Young Damien had tears in his eyes. Now in the present, they both have tears in their eyes and this time, Damien hugs Gael.
Bench: Dr. Tovar and Ingrid are sitting on a bench talking. She is holding the pretty yellow flowers and intently listening to him. Little Dr. Tovar really enjoys this attention because he normally can’t say anything when his wife’s around. Dr. Tovar has to leave; he has patients waiting for him. She realizes he’s a very busy man and asks to see his bank statements. You must make a lot of money, says the Gold or Grave Digger. Yeah, I do pretty well. She thanks him for coming and hanging out with her. Dr. Tovar walks away but returns to the bench. He asks can he see her later on. She agrees and kisses him on the lips, grabs her flowers and walks away. He touches his mouth and smiles. This man is a diabolically insane chick magnet. We may have to add Dr. Tovar to the Dumb Chick List as well. Just in case, someone please draft an orientation letter.
Casa de Castanon Guest Bedroom: Agosto is still down on his knees begging Estefania to forgive him when Psy-Car-Tic walks in. Seeing him down on his knees, she walks over and wants to know what’s going on. She tells him that she’s leaving now and that she’s come back for her things. Agosto calmly rises to his feet and slaps her into a nearby wall. Didn’t she learn anything from the Don’t Never Accept her word incident? Agosto continues to stare at her as if she were a bug.
Procesadora: Maru is leaving when Don Lucio calls her name. He tips his hat to her and tells her that he has been waiting to walk her home. The two walk off arm and arm together. Instead of going home, he ask her to go to the “Inn” for dinner. Hmmmmmm She’s going to a hotel to eat dinner. Tramp. She’s old enough to know where that will lead.
Casa de Castanon Guest Bedroom: Carmina is sitting on the floor holding her cheek and wants to know why she’s been slapped. Where should I start? There’s so many reasons… Oh, she wasn’t talking to me. Agosto tells her that she’s busted and the jig is up. He knows that she was the one boinking Rosendo. He grabs her by the hair and pushes her into a wall. She begs for forgiveness and tells him that she loves him. He kinda sorta shoves her onto the bed (more like she voluntarily jumped. The stunt coordination team didn’t work that out as well as they could have). Anyways, he climbs on top of her and chokes her. Agosto pauses to reflect on the accident. He tells her that she’s the one who should have died in the accident. She jumps off of the bed and runs out of the room. He runs after her, but finds her in the hallway (conveniently, right outside of his bedroom door). He grabs her by her hair and shoves her against the wall again. He tells her that he isn’t finished killing her yet. He knows that the baby belonged to Rosendo. Sueltame! Basically, he was just knocking her butt down the hallway. How dare you falsify the Don’t Never Accept it test. He takes a break (he must be worn out from all of the physical exertion), and grabs a Gatorade before starting round two. While his is rehydrating, she admits that during the marriage, she might have done a few things wrong like preparing to run off with Rosendo. She blames that on Agosto for not loving her. He adored her sister and she couldn’t stand it. She did it for love. Ding Ding! He does a couple of quick stretches, cracks his neck, grabs her hair again and slams her into a wall. Sueltame! She frees herself and runs into the office, but she’s just not quick enough. “You are going to take this whuppin like a man!” They struggle into another room. Ohhhh there it is. Just what were waiting for…another crotch shot. Once again, she is on her knees and her face firmly planted in his boy bits section. She begs his boy bits to release her. She tells him that she has never lied about loving him. She wants a chance to explain! I know what you’re thinking, but I can’t add her on list because she’s technically deranged. She’s the only one with a legitimate excuse. The others really are dumb. He tells her that she is going to leave the house with nothing. He is going to tell everyone what she did to Estefania and Elisa. Everyone will know that she was Rosendo’s true lover. He keeps trying to choke her but he can’t get a good grip on her neck. Geez, I really wish she would quit squirming and let him get her well-deserved murder over with. He throws her to the ground, but he didn’t think the logistics through. She falls in front of the shot gun, grabs it and cocks it. He looks shocked and tells her to drop the shotgun. He tells her that she is responsible for Estefania’s death and she will pay for what she did to her. Well, this just may prove to be the last psychotic chick that Agosto ever beats up. Commercial.
Casa de Castanon Kitchen: Horacio has never looked like the kind of guy that is concerned about his hygiene, but OK I’ll take the leap. Anyways, Horacio is in the kitchen washing his hands when he FINALLY hears all of the commotion in the foyer. Anywho, Horacio peeks into the foyer and sees Carmina sitting on the floor pointing the shotgun at Agosto . He steps towards her and tells her that she will pay for what she did to Estefania and demands that she get up so he can expose and beat her a$$ again. She pulls the trigger and kills him. Well, I hate to say it, but he had it coming for whuppin’ her like it was an Olympic sport. Personally, if it were me, I would have shot him twice.
Witch Mountain: Meanwhile, over a Witch Mountain, Ramona drops a water pitcher after feeling a sharp pain in her chest. She picks up the pieces of the broken pitcher from the floor.
Casa de Castanon Foyer: Carmina has dropped the gun. Horacio steps into the foyer, walks around and surveys the body. Hmmm Horacio could have saved the day, but I guess he had other things to do (like hide) behind the door. He asks why she did it. Sprinkled with her husband’s blood, Carmina picks the gun back up and points it at Horacio. You murdered Don Agosto! says Horacio. Carmina continues to point the gun and shakes her head. She says that she didn’t want to do it. Technically, I think she can claim self-defense, but then I’m not a lawyer. Horacio wants to call the police; he looks towards the office. She cocks the gun again. Maybe we won’t call the police. She tells him that if he calls the police, she will tell them that he was involved in Blanca’s murder and that he killed Agosto. He points out that she is the one holding the shotgun. She will tell the cops that she took it from him as soon as she saw him kill Agosto. He says it will be his word against hers. She says that they will believe her over him because she’ll say that he killed Agosto to prevent him from going to the police about Blanca’s murder. He asks her not to do that to him. She thinks it will be better for her if she kills him too. It will prove that she acted in self-defense. She keeps the gun pointed on him. Blood is still on her face.
Cemetary: Damien and Gael are walking towards their horses. Damien asks Gael to break up with Paloma and hook up with Elisa. He tells Gael that he is going to marry Florencia to get over Elisa. He admits that he has been using Florencia’s body to make him forget wanting to boink is faux sister (gross again! Man she's your faux sister, get over her!). Gael tells him that he’s already dumped Paloma and begins to tell Damien that he has made a big mistake by sleeping with Florencia. Well, somebody had to say it.
Casa de Castanon Foyer: Psy-Car-Tic still has the gun on Horacio, but he slowly inches up to her and wrestles the gun away from her. He is not going to let her pin this whack on him. She tells him that she has a way out of this, but they both have to agree not to bust one another out. Carmina notices a paper lying beside Agosto. She kicks his arm, reaches down and grabs the bloody document. Horacio gives the gun back. He says that he doesn’t know how they can get out of this one. She says she does, but they have to work quickly before anyone arrives.
*Steve Martin (The Jerk)
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What an episode!!! How perfect this fell into the capable hands of our Cynderella. How you took some of those difficult to stomach scenes and made them bearable to read about, I bow to you.
So Asshat is no more. Strangely indifferent I'm afraid. I mean we knew it was coming, but so did we with Kenia, and I still teared up when Carmina did her in. Maybe it was Asshat's marathon of trying to do whatever it was he was trying to do with Carmina. Babbling about ruining her reputation when you're doing your utmost to kill her, man couldn't do anything right.
Carmina may be a lying, manipulating ( and we know murderous) nutjob, but being Asshat didn't know about her killing Kenia, I found it rather upsetting how violent he got with her. That all went on entirely too long for me.
So now Horacio's is digging his hole deeper. Talk about a guy who is always in the wrong place at the wrong time. He always starts wanting to do the right thing, but his past is never going to let him find that life he wants. Alas, Horacio, we knew him well. (Another one who won't make it to the end of this thing.)
Ok, I admit, I've hated the character of Irritating from the moment she brought her badly dressed body and tendrils to La Ermita. But this woman needs to go, and very soon. She is not only jacking Gael around ( and frankly, I wasn't sorry Lupe told her off), but now she's going to make a play for our Doc. I am hopeful that smile and slight shake of his head after her inappropriate kiss was more like " oh brother, that was silly". If the writers have him taken in by ANOTHER town b****, and heck he's still married to one of the most worthless of the town females, I'll lose it. What did this guy do to deserve the writer's loathing. Argh!!
Loved seeing the kiddies again during the Gael/Dam Stoopid moments. And their scene was sweet too.
Now we know what Ramona really is. She's one of the last of the Jedi's. I mean, shades of Obi-Wan, feeling the death of another being. Fascinating.
Well, I guess we brace for Monday--let the Weepsa #1 and company wailing begin. My head is hurting at the thought.
So Asshat is no more. Strangely indifferent I'm afraid. I mean we knew it was coming, but so did we with Kenia, and I still teared up when Carmina did her in. Maybe it was Asshat's marathon of trying to do whatever it was he was trying to do with Carmina. Babbling about ruining her reputation when you're doing your utmost to kill her, man couldn't do anything right.
Carmina may be a lying, manipulating ( and we know murderous) nutjob, but being Asshat didn't know about her killing Kenia, I found it rather upsetting how violent he got with her. That all went on entirely too long for me.
So now Horacio's is digging his hole deeper. Talk about a guy who is always in the wrong place at the wrong time. He always starts wanting to do the right thing, but his past is never going to let him find that life he wants. Alas, Horacio, we knew him well. (Another one who won't make it to the end of this thing.)
Ok, I admit, I've hated the character of Irritating from the moment she brought her badly dressed body and tendrils to La Ermita. But this woman needs to go, and very soon. She is not only jacking Gael around ( and frankly, I wasn't sorry Lupe told her off), but now she's going to make a play for our Doc. I am hopeful that smile and slight shake of his head after her inappropriate kiss was more like " oh brother, that was silly". If the writers have him taken in by ANOTHER town b****, and heck he's still married to one of the most worthless of the town females, I'll lose it. What did this guy do to deserve the writer's loathing. Argh!!
Loved seeing the kiddies again during the Gael/Dam Stoopid moments. And their scene was sweet too.
Now we know what Ramona really is. She's one of the last of the Jedi's. I mean, shades of Obi-Wan, feeling the death of another being. Fascinating.
Well, I guess we brace for Monday--let the Weepsa #1 and company wailing begin. My head is hurting at the thought.
How wonderful to tie in the Olympics with Augusto's dramatic exit, Cynderella! The timely title was just the start of another ravingly funny recap.
Some of my faves:
"What chick who loves pastels would decorate her room with taxidermy?" Never noticed that poor stuffed bird but will have to take a gander (no pun intended) next time.
"Please turn in your pimp card at the corporate office." Oh Lordy, you were at the funniest castigating Gabino for his pimp code failures. I must say he always seems to bring out the best in you.
And Witch Mountain...great tag for Ramona's hut. Wish she would be a little more forthcoming and a little less portentous but that will never happen. Clearly Elisa will now allow Carmaniac to stay in the hacienda. Ugh.
Thanks too for the Steve Martin quote. Always appreciated.
Well, I knew once Augusto asked Estefania for forgiveness that he was good to go. All his earthly duties were wrapped up...reconciliation with daughter, amends duly made, and now the highway to heaven (provided someone with a little juice intercedes for him).
Tough moments for me: Seeing Dr. Co-Dependent fall for another treacherous female. Begoñia is a ditz, but I'm not sure she deserves two betrayals back to back.
Second tough moment: Watching that physical tussle between Augusto and Carmina, simply because I know about the actresses' illness and I kept thinking that couldn't have been good for her ailing body. Gotta give Sabine props for her work ethic.
Third tough moment: Like you, I was appalled at Padre Lupe's tirade at the gravesite. Neither the time nor the place. Por favor! Okay, he's not perfect. He's human. But.....
On the flip side: What a practical and resourceful gal is our Ingrid! A little from Gael, a little from Gabino, and now about to score big with the doc. Man, this lady knows how to land on her feet. And in retrospect, while I thought her grief at Kenia's death was very well acted, turns out it was ACTED. Ingrid was just setting up her next chump by acting the grief-stricken mother with Tovar. Very astute. Very forward-thinking. This lady has a real survivor IQ.
All in all, an exciting episode and, as always, a wonderfully funny recap. You do "world weary and wry" very well.
Some of my faves:
"What chick who loves pastels would decorate her room with taxidermy?" Never noticed that poor stuffed bird but will have to take a gander (no pun intended) next time.
"Please turn in your pimp card at the corporate office." Oh Lordy, you were at the funniest castigating Gabino for his pimp code failures. I must say he always seems to bring out the best in you.
And Witch Mountain...great tag for Ramona's hut. Wish she would be a little more forthcoming and a little less portentous but that will never happen. Clearly Elisa will now allow Carmaniac to stay in the hacienda. Ugh.
Thanks too for the Steve Martin quote. Always appreciated.
Well, I knew once Augusto asked Estefania for forgiveness that he was good to go. All his earthly duties were wrapped up...reconciliation with daughter, amends duly made, and now the highway to heaven (provided someone with a little juice intercedes for him).
Tough moments for me: Seeing Dr. Co-Dependent fall for another treacherous female. Begoñia is a ditz, but I'm not sure she deserves two betrayals back to back.
Second tough moment: Watching that physical tussle between Augusto and Carmina, simply because I know about the actresses' illness and I kept thinking that couldn't have been good for her ailing body. Gotta give Sabine props for her work ethic.
Third tough moment: Like you, I was appalled at Padre Lupe's tirade at the gravesite. Neither the time nor the place. Por favor! Okay, he's not perfect. He's human. But.....
On the flip side: What a practical and resourceful gal is our Ingrid! A little from Gael, a little from Gabino, and now about to score big with the doc. Man, this lady knows how to land on her feet. And in retrospect, while I thought her grief at Kenia's death was very well acted, turns out it was ACTED. Ingrid was just setting up her next chump by acting the grief-stricken mother with Tovar. Very astute. Very forward-thinking. This lady has a real survivor IQ.
All in all, an exciting episode and, as always, a wonderfully funny recap. You do "world weary and wry" very well.
Cynderella, I loved everything! Adding Dr. Tovar to the “Dumb Chick List” was hilarious. I thought he was a little over the top with his condolences the other day, hope he doesn’t go to the cheatn’ side of town again! On Elisa, “She’s a little vixen and an exhibitionist.” You know, I think you’re right about that! Thanks, the recap was fabulous. Cynderella, you are a really funny girl, have you ever done standup? You should.....
Now that the Augusto Support Group table is officially over, I have two observations, (1) Wearing a paper bag on your head is good, you never have to do your hair and makeup. (2) Wearing a paper bag on your head is bad, you can’t talk and drink with your table mate! Cynderella, I agree with you, the shooting looked like justifiable homicide to me too!
Father Lupe has had enough of holding in his feeling, he was really letting “Singrid” have it during the service. That’s the thing about novelas, you are never really satisfied with the comeuppances, II had it coming, but not during the service......please.
Judy, I worried about Sabine’s illness as well!
Is there any room at the bingo table? No more novela character tables for me....ever!
Now that the Augusto Support Group table is officially over, I have two observations, (1) Wearing a paper bag on your head is good, you never have to do your hair and makeup. (2) Wearing a paper bag on your head is bad, you can’t talk and drink with your table mate! Cynderella, I agree with you, the shooting looked like justifiable homicide to me too!
Father Lupe has had enough of holding in his feeling, he was really letting “Singrid” have it during the service. That’s the thing about novelas, you are never really satisfied with the comeuppances, II had it coming, but not during the service......please.
Judy, I worried about Sabine’s illness as well!
Is there any room at the bingo table? No more novela character tables for me....ever!
WOW!!! I have been a strong supporter of the great acting of Susana Gonzalez over in "La Que No Podia Amar" but I would have to say that last night, Ms. Sabine Moussier was every bit an equivelent. I had to put my seat belt on. OMG!!! I know that there are tricks and special techniques that are used in filming but I couldn't help but wonder if Ms. Moussier/Carmina had any bruses or required any medical attention after filming had been completed on this very realistic scene.
Has anyone nominated Ms. Moussier for an Oscar or it's equivalent yet?
Has anyone nominated Ms. Moussier for an Oscar or it's equivalent yet?
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: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 12:25:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 12:25:00 PM EDT
Although I don't agree with Agosoto beating her, I can understand the rage that he felt. She's made a fool out of him continuously for years and others in the town knew it. She mentally tortured him for years and stood by and let him destroy his life and his daughters. Carmina is selfish because she wanted another woman husband (both Agosto and Rosendo) and life and didn't care how she got it or how it affected him or his children. She just cared that she got what she wanted.
1. She was screwing Rosendo.
2. His wife died "because of her".
3. She lied and told him that his child was not his AND reminded him of this constantly. Anyone would believe your spouses sibling. Why would a sibling lie?
4. Because of her, he abused his child and sometimes allowed her to abuse his child.
5. Because her of, he went to jail for attempted murder.
6. Because of her, his daughter might lose her land.
7. He believed that "his son" died.
8. He became an alcoholic.
9. She had an affair with his best friend.
10. She falsified the DNA documentation.
Again, I think that he deserved to be shot; however, I truly understand why he went beyond the call of duty.
1. She was screwing Rosendo.
2. His wife died "because of her".
3. She lied and told him that his child was not his AND reminded him of this constantly. Anyone would believe your spouses sibling. Why would a sibling lie?
4. Because of her, he abused his child and sometimes allowed her to abuse his child.
5. Because her of, he went to jail for attempted murder.
6. Because of her, his daughter might lose her land.
7. He believed that "his son" died.
8. He became an alcoholic.
9. She had an affair with his best friend.
10. She falsified the DNA documentation.
Again, I think that he deserved to be shot; however, I truly understand why he went beyond the call of duty.
Cyn. What an excellent recap of an eventful capitulo. I laughed with and agreed with all of your observations. I am glad Assgusto is gone. I think the actor did a good job, but the character was totally unlikable and creepy (sorry, Assgusto table.) It is ironic that, with all Carmeany has done, I agree that shooting Assgusto was justifiable self defense. It looks from the avances, however, like it is going to be staged as suicide due to remorse over Kenia.
One more thing- a plea to incredibly stupid L’il Miss Chiles. Now that her mother’s picture has miraculously survived, she needs to go to kinko’s and make some copies!! This should have been done when she first got it. It has been bugging me for weeks, but I know it is so that, when it is destroyed/damaged, Elisa can cry and play the victim again. Another character that is hard to like!
Mod Ant
One more thing- a plea to incredibly stupid L’il Miss Chiles. Now that her mother’s picture has miraculously survived, she needs to go to kinko’s and make some copies!! This should have been done when she first got it. It has been bugging me for weeks, but I know it is so that, when it is destroyed/damaged, Elisa can cry and play the victim again. Another character that is hard to like!
Mod Ant
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2:29:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 2:29:00 PM EDT
Cynderella - Thank you! You had a difficult episode to recap.
This was quite a brutal episode for me to watch. A lot of you had the same reactions that I did.
I was disturbed by Padre Loopy chewing out Ingrid AT THE CEMETERY! of all places. There is a time and a place for this and the burial was not it. First time I am truly disappointed in PadLoop.
The level of violence with which Augusto beat Carmina was disturbing to me. While watching, I knew he could easily cross an invisible line and kill her. As much as I despise Carmina, she shot him in self defense. Violence is a choice. (you can tell I answered crisis lines at a battered women's shelter for years!) Maybe he simply snapped, and went mental (or postal) in that moment.
From a production standpoint, it was an interesting fight to watch. "Carmina" is still limping, so that had to work around Moussier's lingering injury *and* her hair extensions. He had to grab her hair very carefully. I kept watching for a handful of extensions to come out.
So what is Edmundo going to say when Carmina moves into his house at Begonia's invitation? This should be interesting…
Seriously, my fellow residents of Viewerville, how does Paolo think he's going to get Sabrina away from her family and make the baby magically disappear? Even if they never tell her parents she is preggers, they'll want to visit her, etc. Seems like the monkey writers have commandeered Telerisa's workrooms again.
Why on earth hasn't Carmina hired a good divorce attorney? Even in a bad divorce settlement, she would get a share of the assets, right? Oh, wait, this is a telenovela…..
That Ramona knew the moment Agosto was killed interesting it was. If she has "The Sight" or ESP, I've always wondered. Our "yoda" she is.
Also disturbing was that little smile of Doc Tovar's, after Ingrid kissed him.
This was quite a brutal episode for me to watch. A lot of you had the same reactions that I did.
I was disturbed by Padre Loopy chewing out Ingrid AT THE CEMETERY! of all places. There is a time and a place for this and the burial was not it. First time I am truly disappointed in PadLoop.
The level of violence with which Augusto beat Carmina was disturbing to me. While watching, I knew he could easily cross an invisible line and kill her. As much as I despise Carmina, she shot him in self defense. Violence is a choice. (you can tell I answered crisis lines at a battered women's shelter for years!) Maybe he simply snapped, and went mental (or postal) in that moment.
From a production standpoint, it was an interesting fight to watch. "Carmina" is still limping, so that had to work around Moussier's lingering injury *and* her hair extensions. He had to grab her hair very carefully. I kept watching for a handful of extensions to come out.
So what is Edmundo going to say when Carmina moves into his house at Begonia's invitation? This should be interesting…
Seriously, my fellow residents of Viewerville, how does Paolo think he's going to get Sabrina away from her family and make the baby magically disappear? Even if they never tell her parents she is preggers, they'll want to visit her, etc. Seems like the monkey writers have commandeered Telerisa's workrooms again.
Why on earth hasn't Carmina hired a good divorce attorney? Even in a bad divorce settlement, she would get a share of the assets, right? Oh, wait, this is a telenovela…..
That Ramona knew the moment Agosto was killed interesting it was. If she has "The Sight" or ESP, I've always wondered. Our "yoda" she is.
Also disturbing was that little smile of Doc Tovar's, after Ingrid kissed him.
A very disturbing episode and a job well done, Cynderella.
I completely agree that Singrid has got to go. She has outlived her usefulness here and she is of no value to Gael or the story. Maybe Gabino will kill her during sex.
If Edmundo figures out that Sabina is embarazada he won't let her leave town. Paolo would have to figure out how to shanghai her out of town.
Ii can't see Florencia's little scheme working if that is not possible.
I completely agree that Singrid has got to go. She has outlived her usefulness here and she is of no value to Gael or the story. Maybe Gabino will kill her during sex.
If Edmundo figures out that Sabina is embarazada he won't let her leave town. Paolo would have to figure out how to shanghai her out of town.
Ii can't see Florencia's little scheme working if that is not possible.
DAVID LYNCH - that's who is actually producing this telenovela. I knew it as as soon as Carnita had that blood sprayed across her face. That explains all the livid violence, the twisted relationships and the prurient flavor to it all.
Now off to enjoy Cynder's recap.....
Now off to enjoy Cynder's recap.....
Cynderella thanks for the recap w/such an appropriate title. The whole beat down left me conflicted b/c I don't condone violence (particularly men hitting women) yet its not leap to see how the Toad got to this point (and see Cyn's post for the ways Agent Orange manipulated him). Unfortunately he only has himself to blame for believing all those lies. He could have had a DNA test long ago and realized that was a lie - but then no TN.
I don't know what happened to poor Padre to allow him to act so inappropriately at a funeral but I'm horrified with Horacio's actions. He knows the Orange-ho is crazy, he repeatedly threatened to expose him, and has killed before. But he gave her back the GUN and trusts her to not cross him. And he's a bad guy; shouldn't he have more sense?
And Dr. Tovar - as Cyn noted he's a magnet for psycho chicks. While II is a survivor/con artist, poor Ed needs help.
I don't know what happened to poor Padre to allow him to act so inappropriately at a funeral but I'm horrified with Horacio's actions. He knows the Orange-ho is crazy, he repeatedly threatened to expose him, and has killed before. But he gave her back the GUN and trusts her to not cross him. And he's a bad guy; shouldn't he have more sense?
And Dr. Tovar - as Cyn noted he's a magnet for psycho chicks. While II is a survivor/con artist, poor Ed needs help.
Karen - Horacio is a bad guy, but he is also not the brightest bulb on the string. I also think he's a little on the nut-job/crazy end of the spectrum. He is a loose cannon, in my opinion.
What we learned last night:
1. Dr. Tovar has Cap'n Save A Ho complex
2. Augusto learned he's been a dumb @$$ for the past 15 years blaming and hating Estefania when he should have been blaming & hating Carmina
3. Also, he learned he was NOT the father
4. Ingrid learned she has a new mark in town
5. Augusto learned what Damian felt like a few weeks earlier, and then some
6. Carmina learned what an a$$-whipping feels like
1. Dr. Tovar has Cap'n Save A Ho complex
2. Augusto learned he's been a dumb @$$ for the past 15 years blaming and hating Estefania when he should have been blaming & hating Carmina
3. Also, he learned he was NOT the father
4. Ingrid learned she has a new mark in town
5. Augusto learned what Damian felt like a few weeks earlier, and then some
6. Carmina learned what an a$$-whipping feels like
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: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM EDT
Also, I learned last night was the Univision Murder Double Header
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM EDT
So what is Edmundo going to say when Carmina moves into his house at Begonia's invitation? This should be interesting…
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Carmina really doesn't need to move into Begoña's house now. If anyone will need to move, it will be ELISA who has to pack up and go, not Carmina.
Carmina is now Augusto's widow and as such will surely inherit Cielo Abierto and the quinta (or at least have to split it with Elisa). I can see Carmina telling Elisa to get the hell up out of her house.
Plus, I don't think Augusto signed the for sale documents over to Gabino and I doubt seriously Carmina will do it now.
I can see Gabino using the Cielo Abierto money Alfonsina gave him to buy that other house instead.
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Carmina really doesn't need to move into Begoña's house now. If anyone will need to move, it will be ELISA who has to pack up and go, not Carmina.
Carmina is now Augusto's widow and as such will surely inherit Cielo Abierto and the quinta (or at least have to split it with Elisa). I can see Carmina telling Elisa to get the hell up out of her house.
Plus, I don't think Augusto signed the for sale documents over to Gabino and I doubt seriously Carmina will do it now.
I can see Gabino using the Cielo Abierto money Alfonsina gave him to buy that other house instead.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 5:02:00 PM EDT
: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 5:02:00 PM EDT
UA - I caught Refugio last night. Aye yi yi Max. I guess we'll see Monday if it's a definite triple header or not.
Doris: What I got a little distrubed about was Paolo wanting Sabrina to go with him to Merida. And making sure noone knows. Heaven help us, is he planning on making her captive there until the baby is born?? I think my head went there because there's a similiar plot going on in daytime TV that someone at work watches. He wouldn't go that far...would he?
Doris: What I got a little distrubed about was Paolo wanting Sabrina to go with him to Merida. And making sure noone knows. Heaven help us, is he planning on making her captive there until the baby is born?? I think my head went there because there's a similiar plot going on in daytime TV that someone at work watches. He wouldn't go that far...would he?
Wow, Cynderella, who would have guessed that a young girl's funeral, a wife-beating, and a murder by shotgun could be so much fun? I'm ashamed of myself, but I lay (or Dr. Judy, would that be lie?) all the blame at your feet for causing me to laugh so hard.
Well Augusto fans, he was severely flawed but at least he threw off this mortal coil without once committing incest or child-rape. He made up with his daughter, begged forgiveness from the innocent Steffy, and made his peace with God.
Let us hoist the Tequila bottles that he didn't smash up as we drink one last toast to our favorite much misunderstood shaggy squinter. No more will we have to ask ourselves, "Paper or plastic?" He will be missed.
Carlos
Well Augusto fans, he was severely flawed but at least he threw off this mortal coil without once committing incest or child-rape. He made up with his daughter, begged forgiveness from the innocent Steffy, and made his peace with God.
Let us hoist the Tequila bottles that he didn't smash up as we drink one last toast to our favorite much misunderstood shaggy squinter. No more will we have to ask ourselves, "Paper or plastic?" He will be missed.
Carlos
And Anon207, I still don't think that Damien has learned that Elisa is not his sister. I'll bet that he will have a few regrets when you get around to telling him.
Carlos
Carlos
Cynderella, great work. I always love your recaps.
I will admit that I was surprised by Augusto's death. I never thought that would happen. Now I'm worried for Ramona.
Doc, Doc, don't go there. She's trouble, but I guess he likes the bad girls. I hope Ingrid doesn't let up on trying to nail Carmina.
Am I the only one who can't wait until Damian finds out he's not related to Elisa? Maybe Flo will be 3 for 3 in the 'left at the wedding shower.'
I will admit that I was surprised by Augusto's death. I never thought that would happen. Now I'm worried for Ramona.
Doc, Doc, don't go there. She's trouble, but I guess he likes the bad girls. I hope Ingrid doesn't let up on trying to nail Carmina.
Am I the only one who can't wait until Damian finds out he's not related to Elisa? Maybe Flo will be 3 for 3 in the 'left at the wedding shower.'
Cynderella, what can I say? Another shot way BACK BACK BACK out of the ballpark! Awesome description of the goings on at Castanon and Mickey and Mallory households.
Of course my fav:
See what happens when you don’t follow the pimp code/manual? Your woman gets out of line and talks too much….Gabby, please turn in your pimp card to the corporate office immediately, if not sooner. You don’t deserve it.
More of my favs:
I bet his office looks and smells like Times Square on New Year’s Day.
I believe the family Ingrid referred to as responsible for Kenya’s death are the Castanon.
I too was taken a bit aback at Padre Loopy’s bashing II at the gravesite in front of Gael. And felt Gael was right in trying to stop Padre by squeezing his shoulder, not the time or place to do that, even if Loopy is right. Esp when Loopy kept saying ‘And MI GAEL knows that!’.. if you are going to bash her, leave Gael out of it… don’t speak for him.
Damien and Gael at the gravesite. Damian came telling Gael that his presence and his hug at his father’s funeral made all the difference for him and he was there to do the same for Gael so he was thanking Padre Loopy for letting him know. I believe Gael is the one with the memory of the funeral once Damian told him this, and Gael with tears in his eyes accepts the hug from Damian at that time.
Did II really say this? If so, thanks! I missed the bank statement references…
She realizes he’s a very busy man and asks to see his bank statements. You must make a lot of money, says the Gold or Grave Digger…
He touches his mouth and smiles. This man is a diabolically insane chick magnet.
And at the Castanon house… here are my fav lines of your mahvelous descriptions…
Carmina …wants to know why she’s been slapped. Where should I start? There’s so many reasons… Oh, she wasn’t talking to me. Agosto tells her that she’s busted and the jig is up.
Ding Ding! He does a couple of quick stretches, cracks his neck, grabs her hair again and slams her into a wall.
“You are going to take this whuppin like a man!”
Just what we were waiting for…another crotch shot.
Geez, I really wish she would quit squirming and let him get her well-deserved murder over with.
He throws her to the ground, but he didn’t think the logistics through.
Well, this just may prove to be the last psychotic chick that Agosto ever beats up.
She pulls the trigger and kills him. Well, I hate to say it, but he had it coming for whuppin’ her like it was an Olympic sport.
Of course my fav:
See what happens when you don’t follow the pimp code/manual? Your woman gets out of line and talks too much….Gabby, please turn in your pimp card to the corporate office immediately, if not sooner. You don’t deserve it.
More of my favs:
I bet his office looks and smells like Times Square on New Year’s Day.
I believe the family Ingrid referred to as responsible for Kenya’s death are the Castanon.
I too was taken a bit aback at Padre Loopy’s bashing II at the gravesite in front of Gael. And felt Gael was right in trying to stop Padre by squeezing his shoulder, not the time or place to do that, even if Loopy is right. Esp when Loopy kept saying ‘And MI GAEL knows that!’.. if you are going to bash her, leave Gael out of it… don’t speak for him.
Damien and Gael at the gravesite. Damian came telling Gael that his presence and his hug at his father’s funeral made all the difference for him and he was there to do the same for Gael so he was thanking Padre Loopy for letting him know. I believe Gael is the one with the memory of the funeral once Damian told him this, and Gael with tears in his eyes accepts the hug from Damian at that time.
Did II really say this? If so, thanks! I missed the bank statement references…
She realizes he’s a very busy man and asks to see his bank statements. You must make a lot of money, says the Gold or Grave Digger…
He touches his mouth and smiles. This man is a diabolically insane chick magnet.
And at the Castanon house… here are my fav lines of your mahvelous descriptions…
Carmina …wants to know why she’s been slapped. Where should I start? There’s so many reasons… Oh, she wasn’t talking to me. Agosto tells her that she’s busted and the jig is up.
Ding Ding! He does a couple of quick stretches, cracks his neck, grabs her hair again and slams her into a wall.
“You are going to take this whuppin like a man!”
Just what we were waiting for…another crotch shot.
Geez, I really wish she would quit squirming and let him get her well-deserved murder over with.
He throws her to the ground, but he didn’t think the logistics through.
Well, this just may prove to be the last psychotic chick that Agosto ever beats up.
She pulls the trigger and kills him. Well, I hate to say it, but he had it coming for whuppin’ her like it was an Olympic sport.
Daisynjay,
Ita with the carmina/asshat scene being too long and silly, like you said, this guy can’t even do THAT right.
Also ITA on
Loved seeing the kiddies again during the Gael/Dam Stoopid moments. And their scene was sweet too.
I too thought of Obi-Wan and Jedis when Ramona had her chest pains when AssHat died.
Also on the II and Dr Tovar scene… ita that the writers are being really unfair to his character.
Anon207, ROFLOL on no. 3.. learned he was NOT the father (Maury moment?)
Ita with the carmina/asshat scene being too long and silly, like you said, this guy can’t even do THAT right.
Also ITA on
Loved seeing the kiddies again during the Gael/Dam Stoopid moments. And their scene was sweet too.
I too thought of Obi-Wan and Jedis when Ramona had her chest pains when AssHat died.
Also on the II and Dr Tovar scene… ita that the writers are being really unfair to his character.
Anon207, ROFLOL on no. 3.. learned he was NOT the father (Maury moment?)
i agree that refugio might have made it 3 out of 3 novela eps with a murder if Max really 'outed' Vicky. I was surprised at that scene.
Cynderella- How did you do that? How did you make a mostly hideous episode into a completely hilarious masterpiece? From the title, to the last word.
Yes, last night's three shows on Uni were filled with disturbing violence. I am holding out hope that Vicky in Refugio made it out alive, unlike Augie and Effer (LQNPA).
I think Doc Tpvar and his son Quique are just alike. They can't resist a damsel in distress. Remember, it was Carmina playing the helpless victime card that snagged him, not her sexy moves. Quique fell for Flor the same way. I have hope that the good Doc has learned from his mistakes and won't let things with Ingrid take a romantic turn. Otherwise, I blame the writers.
Yes, last night's three shows on Uni were filled with disturbing violence. I am holding out hope that Vicky in Refugio made it out alive, unlike Augie and Effer (LQNPA).
I think Doc Tpvar and his son Quique are just alike. They can't resist a damsel in distress. Remember, it was Carmina playing the helpless victime card that snagged him, not her sexy moves. Quique fell for Flor the same way. I have hope that the good Doc has learned from his mistakes and won't let things with Ingrid take a romantic turn. Otherwise, I blame the writers.
Thanks Cynderella. Really great humorous handling of an otherwise difficult episode. Nice to have lots of laughs. I can't believe they killed off Assgusto. So his "reward" for finally getting all the truth was to be killed by the very woman who had made his life hell on earth for the past 15+ years? Horrible. And now who will tell Elisa the truth or out Carnita? Just horrible!
She seems overjoyed that the only eligible child molester/rapist and part-time extortionist in La Ermita has taken an interest in her nubile daughter.
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What a masterful recap of a doozie of an episode!! Thank you, Cyn!!
I do not condone violence, but I will admit (and risk a Teresa style shunning) that it did my black heart good to see Cheat-ho get slapped around a bit.
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What a masterful recap of a doozie of an episode!! Thank you, Cyn!!
I do not condone violence, but I will admit (and risk a Teresa style shunning) that it did my black heart good to see Cheat-ho get slapped around a bit.
Thanks for your comments everyone. I'm glad that I could make you laugh.
Marta, Ingrid does not asks to see the bank statements, but since she's a gold digger, I simply said what she was thinking.
Thanks for the list Anon207
Carlos, I will miss Agosto too. Mainly because Elisa is about to have a monumental sobfest. Luckily, I'm not up again for 5 days and she should be dried up by then.
Marta, Ingrid does not asks to see the bank statements, but since she's a gold digger, I simply said what she was thinking.
Thanks for the list Anon207
Carlos, I will miss Agosto too. Mainly because Elisa is about to have a monumental sobfest. Luckily, I'm not up again for 5 days and she should be dried up by then.
I wonder how many guys with top billing get killed this far from the end in novelas. It would be an interesting statistic, but I don't remember many!
Wow, between this and LQNPA, I am really annoyed at the vilanas currently. I guess they are doing their job.
Wow, between this and LQNPA, I am really annoyed at the vilanas currently. I guess they are doing their job.
@Sara..you're right..that quip is "sidebar worthy". Send it to Melinama. If she agrees, she'll put it over there.
Cynderella - "sobfests" are good for everyone except the poor, unlucky recapper of the episode. Sobfests allow me to FFWD--> and get through watching much faster.
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BTW, everyone, we only get 4 episodes this week because of Premios Juventud on Thursday. So I guess everyone with Thursday duty gets a night off.
Cynderella - "sobfests" are good for everyone except the poor, unlucky recapper of the episode.
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Yeah. I'm looking forward to Monday. I don't drink... But I'm thinking about it.
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Yeah. I'm looking forward to Monday. I don't drink... But I'm thinking about it.
Carmina's evil force is extremely strong, just think about it:
She shortened the life of her sister, Estefania, and then ruined her reputation.
She killed Augusto and now plans to destroy his reputation.
Rosendo didn't really want to leave his family, she made him.
She used Paulo, an impossible feat, and threw him away.
The married Dr. Tovar couldn't resist her "charms."
Horacio, the murderer, is afraid of her.
Gabino, a murder co-conspirator, can't conquer her.
She killed Kenia and will pin the blame on Augusto.
Anything I've forgotten? Of course, this just the big stuff, she has stolen, tampered with or lied to everyone in town!
I'm sick of her and ready for her to be gone!!!
She shortened the life of her sister, Estefania, and then ruined her reputation.
She killed Augusto and now plans to destroy his reputation.
Rosendo didn't really want to leave his family, she made him.
She used Paulo, an impossible feat, and threw him away.
The married Dr. Tovar couldn't resist her "charms."
Horacio, the murderer, is afraid of her.
Gabino, a murder co-conspirator, can't conquer her.
She killed Kenia and will pin the blame on Augusto.
Anything I've forgotten? Of course, this just the big stuff, she has stolen, tampered with or lied to everyone in town!
I'm sick of her and ready for her to be gone!!!
Sandy in TN: You have listed many reasons why I had no problems watching her get slapped. I have no pity for her. She's killed two people and shows no signs of remorse.
Sara, I was sad about the man-handling, not so much for Carmina, a "child" murderer, but for Augusto, who had deep regrets for his actions and was making important changes, and therefore deserved better from the Pit writers!
I never watched En Nombre del Amor, but of course, I've heard so much about Carlotta, how does our Carmina compare to her? Which *itch wins the baddest evildoer prize?
Sandy, Carlota still has her beat by miles. See Controlling Mothers for the data on Carlota's crimes. Carlota was BSC, but could pass for normal to strangers.
BTW, I have the weekend discussions tagged with "weekend" so you can find past ones more easily. The only one that doesn't come up this weekend is the first one with all the great shirtless photos of our favorite men.
BTW, I have the weekend discussions tagged with "weekend" so you can find past ones more easily. The only one that doesn't come up this weekend is the first one with all the great shirtless photos of our favorite men.
...but for Augusto, who had deep regrets for his actions and was making important changes...
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I was just talking to hubs about that today (we go out walking...I yammer and he makes random sounds that make it appear he's listening lol.) I felt very bad for ToadHead Thursday/Friday. Finding out after all these years how wrong, wrong, wrong he had been.
I really wish he had made it to the end of this show. He didn't get nearly enough time to REALLY start making up for his crimes.
It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison, but she will get to do it at the quinta (which she will surely inherit.) Karmageddon better be particularly harsh for her.
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I was just talking to hubs about that today (we go out walking...I yammer and he makes random sounds that make it appear he's listening lol.) I felt very bad for ToadHead Thursday/Friday. Finding out after all these years how wrong, wrong, wrong he had been.
I really wish he had made it to the end of this show. He didn't get nearly enough time to REALLY start making up for his crimes.
It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison, but she will get to do it at the quinta (which she will surely inherit.) Karmageddon better be particularly harsh for her.
Sara, "[Hubs] makes random sounds that make it appear he's listening." Oh yeah.....translating the "random sounds" language is something I'm still working on! I think Spanish is easier!
"It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison, but she will get to do it at the quinta (which she will surely inherit.) Karmageddon better be particularly harsh for her." That is just how I feel, Augusto made mistakes, but Carmina's sins dwarf his, and she has won yet again, he's dead, and she's in control.
"It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison, but she will get to do it at the quinta (which she will surely inherit.) Karmageddon better be particularly harsh for her." That is just how I feel, Augusto made mistakes, but Carmina's sins dwarf his, and she has won yet again, he's dead, and she's in control.
Yep - to me this show is all about Carmina spreading her poison and hurting/corrupting as many people as she can. Alfonsina does harmful things out of her overwhelming need to control and always be right/vindicated. Carmina just does it out of the pure pleasure of being mean and playing with people's heads/making them unhappy. She thrives on other people's misery.
This recap had me laughing from start to finish. Thanks, from the fan club.
Yolk
Yolk
Permalink posted by : Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 9:35:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 9:35:00 PM EDT
Yep - to me this show is all about Carmina spreading her poison and hurting/corrupting as many people as she can.
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One of the reasons I had to bail on LQNPA was that Vainy and Sin were running around spreading poison and there was never any sort of consequence. I know that REAL consequence comes at the end, but it's nice if every one and a while the antagonist hits a brick wall.
So while Augusto's attack on Carmina was not her ultimate punishment, at least I got some satisfaction until the real comeuppance happens.
Another example (for me) are the numerous scenes when Dam stands up to Alfonsina. Not her ultimate "punishment", but I get a little satisfaction that she can't freely spread her poison.
Am I making sense?
Speaking of Fina...is she one of our redeemable characters?
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One of the reasons I had to bail on LQNPA was that Vainy and Sin were running around spreading poison and there was never any sort of consequence. I know that REAL consequence comes at the end, but it's nice if every one and a while the antagonist hits a brick wall.
So while Augusto's attack on Carmina was not her ultimate punishment, at least I got some satisfaction until the real comeuppance happens.
Another example (for me) are the numerous scenes when Dam stands up to Alfonsina. Not her ultimate "punishment", but I get a little satisfaction that she can't freely spread her poison.
Am I making sense?
Speaking of Fina...is she one of our redeemable characters?
I think Alfonsina has the potential to be redeemed. I cannot remember, but don't think she has killed anyone directly or indirectly.
"It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison..."
This is why I (and the rest of the world) love telenovelas; because the baddies get their due 99.9% of the time. In real life, not so much. Many ... most ... of the baddies continue to make the lives of their "loved ones" a living hell. I have a family member like this.
While these people usually don't commit out-right murder, they do it in a longer, more subtle and not-readily-visible manner, by murder/destruction of spirit, sanity, relationships, and family structure.
"It also annoys me to bits that not only does Carmina get to keep living and spreading poison..."
This is why I (and the rest of the world) love telenovelas; because the baddies get their due 99.9% of the time. In real life, not so much. Many ... most ... of the baddies continue to make the lives of their "loved ones" a living hell. I have a family member like this.
While these people usually don't commit out-right murder, they do it in a longer, more subtle and not-readily-visible manner, by murder/destruction of spirit, sanity, relationships, and family structure.
Ahoy everyone. OMG this recap was pure brilliance! I didn't watch the episode until this morning and thank goodness I had Cynderella's recap to read along with it. I needed the comic relief.
I think first thing in the a.m. is not the best time to watch wife-beating, husband shooting and blood spattering, gah. I guess it's also too early to pour myself a shot of mescal to celebrate Augusto's demise. I hope I don't have to see his ugly mug in too many flashbacks. I cringed for Sabine Moussier during the beating scene; she was very believable.
All my favorite lines have been mentioned so I'll just say again how much I enjoyed the recap. Only our Cynderella could make wife-beating an olympic sport, retract someone's pimp licence, and turn such dreadful happenings into pure comic genius.
Oh no, if they make Augusto's death look like suicide just think how Elisa will wail. I don't think I can take it. I guess CSI La Ermita is too much to hope for?
Thanks Cynderella! You rocked with this one.
I think first thing in the a.m. is not the best time to watch wife-beating, husband shooting and blood spattering, gah. I guess it's also too early to pour myself a shot of mescal to celebrate Augusto's demise. I hope I don't have to see his ugly mug in too many flashbacks. I cringed for Sabine Moussier during the beating scene; she was very believable.
All my favorite lines have been mentioned so I'll just say again how much I enjoyed the recap. Only our Cynderella could make wife-beating an olympic sport, retract someone's pimp licence, and turn such dreadful happenings into pure comic genius.
Oh no, if they make Augusto's death look like suicide just think how Elisa will wail. I don't think I can take it. I guess CSI La Ermita is too much to hope for?
Thanks Cynderella! You rocked with this one.
I believe that believe that Agosto went above and beyond the call of duty. It's only my theory, so bear with me, please. You can disagree or agree with me.
I am obsessed with true crime, especially when lovers or spouses kill. I love shows like Snapped, American Justice and anything on the ID channel. OK, I'm rambling, but here goes my theory.
I think that most people are hurt when they hear of that their lover has been deceptive. They can deal with that, if it were only that. What makes them crazy enough to kill or become violent is the mental torture that has been inflicted up them. When I watch all of these "true crime" television shows, they seem to have common themes.
1. The killer suspects the cheater has been unfaithful (or deceptive....you fill in the blank). But the deceptive spouse denies everything and makes the killer feel crazy. The killer goes around thinking that they are in the wrong for feeling the way they do. They feel paranoid or guilty for not trusting the other person.
2. Then when the killer gets absolute proof that the lover is being deceptive, the lover does not immediately apologize and admit any fault. The lover blames the killer for their actions. Carmina blamed her actions on Agosto. She cheated on him, and lied about his "kids" (dead baby and Elisa), and smeared Saint Estefania reputation because he loved Estefania more than her. They try to take on the roll of the victim.
3. Then the lover continues to torture the killer until they snap. For instance, he beat her butt last week and told her to leave. She doesn't leave, she hangs around a little longer. She comes into his office because she has more to say. She goes to his bedroom. It's like they have no sense of shame. They don't realized how far they have pushed the person.
Real life examples are like the dentist who ran her husband over in the parking lot after he had taken his lover to the same hotel where he and his wife had their wedding reception. When the wife found out about it, he told her she needed to lose weight and plastic surgery. She tries to comply, but still she finds him cheating on her at her wedding reception venue like there were no other hotels in that town.
Another one is Betty Broderick. Yeah, she was insane, but she had four kids and put him through law school and medical school. As soon as he gets rich (off of her back), she dumps her for her younger twin...his secretary. The secretary sends Betty weight loss materials in the mail.
And did anyone read the articles written about Senator John Edwards trial testimony. OMGosh! If Elizabeth became violent, that would have been understandable.
Sorry, I'm on a soap box, but I don't agree with murder, but sometimes, people "ask" to die. Does that make sense?
I am obsessed with true crime, especially when lovers or spouses kill. I love shows like Snapped, American Justice and anything on the ID channel. OK, I'm rambling, but here goes my theory.
I think that most people are hurt when they hear of that their lover has been deceptive. They can deal with that, if it were only that. What makes them crazy enough to kill or become violent is the mental torture that has been inflicted up them. When I watch all of these "true crime" television shows, they seem to have common themes.
1. The killer suspects the cheater has been unfaithful (or deceptive....you fill in the blank). But the deceptive spouse denies everything and makes the killer feel crazy. The killer goes around thinking that they are in the wrong for feeling the way they do. They feel paranoid or guilty for not trusting the other person.
2. Then when the killer gets absolute proof that the lover is being deceptive, the lover does not immediately apologize and admit any fault. The lover blames the killer for their actions. Carmina blamed her actions on Agosto. She cheated on him, and lied about his "kids" (dead baby and Elisa), and smeared Saint Estefania reputation because he loved Estefania more than her. They try to take on the roll of the victim.
3. Then the lover continues to torture the killer until they snap. For instance, he beat her butt last week and told her to leave. She doesn't leave, she hangs around a little longer. She comes into his office because she has more to say. She goes to his bedroom. It's like they have no sense of shame. They don't realized how far they have pushed the person.
Real life examples are like the dentist who ran her husband over in the parking lot after he had taken his lover to the same hotel where he and his wife had their wedding reception. When the wife found out about it, he told her she needed to lose weight and plastic surgery. She tries to comply, but still she finds him cheating on her at her wedding reception venue like there were no other hotels in that town.
Another one is Betty Broderick. Yeah, she was insane, but she had four kids and put him through law school and medical school. As soon as he gets rich (off of her back), she dumps her for her younger twin...his secretary. The secretary sends Betty weight loss materials in the mail.
And did anyone read the articles written about Senator John Edwards trial testimony. OMGosh! If Elizabeth became violent, that would have been understandable.
Sorry, I'm on a soap box, but I don't agree with murder, but sometimes, people "ask" to die. Does that make sense?
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:55:00 PM EDT
Thanks Sylvia! Also thanks to Sara and Judy B for thinking my comment is sidebar material.
Anonymous, that is an interesting theory.
Anonymous, that is an interesting theory.
anon, that makes a lot of sense to me, there was no real reason for Carmina to keep insisting in her role of victim and her innocence, but since she realized no matter what she has done all along, she can't get him to love her, she gives up on trying for it, that is why she grabbed the shotgun. she did not go on suicidal mode, but certainly if one must die it was not going to be her.
He doesn't get a headstone until Steffie does. I'm still mad about that. Hell, Kenia has more than Steffie.
Cynderella la Novia:
Sorry to be so late to the party. Just returned from a weekend away for a funeral.
Cynderella, you have written some fine recaps, but this was your best ever, and it was a wild episode. I am so glad you got this episode to recap and only you could have done it justice. Brilliant. This is just a terriffic piece of writing, Cynderella la Novia de Gabino Mendoza.
Thanks from one of your admiring fans and colleagues,
Elna June
Sorry to be so late to the party. Just returned from a weekend away for a funeral.
Cynderella, you have written some fine recaps, but this was your best ever, and it was a wild episode. I am so glad you got this episode to recap and only you could have done it justice. Brilliant. This is just a terriffic piece of writing, Cynderella la Novia de Gabino Mendoza.
Thanks from one of your admiring fans and colleagues,
Elna June
Querida Cynderella,
Hahahahahahahaha. You crack me up. (My head is so hot that I can't remember if I already posted this comment.)
Sara:
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Why am I picturing Damian showing up at the funeral, with a cross slung over each shoulder? (Then pouring bottled water on his head to cool down -- which, if I remember correctly, is how he spent his time in Elisa's greenhouses.)
Maybe this'll be his new *thing* . . . he's the guy who shows up with a headstone, like the dude who always brings dip to the party.
And speaking of Kenia's funeral, Dr. Tovar arrives late wearing PLAID (who wears plaid to a funeral? Let's put this cast on Plaid Probation right now) and then picks up the mother of the deceased. WTF?
Hahahahahahahaha. You crack me up. (My head is so hot that I can't remember if I already posted this comment.)
Sara:
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Why am I picturing Damian showing up at the funeral, with a cross slung over each shoulder? (Then pouring bottled water on his head to cool down -- which, if I remember correctly, is how he spent his time in Elisa's greenhouses.)
Maybe this'll be his new *thing* . . . he's the guy who shows up with a headstone, like the dude who always brings dip to the party.
And speaking of Kenia's funeral, Dr. Tovar arrives late wearing PLAID (who wears plaid to a funeral? Let's put this cast on Plaid Probation right now) and then picks up the mother of the deceased. WTF?
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2012 at 5:19:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2012 at 5:19:00 PM EDT
Thanks Anonymous. I meant to say Dr. Tovar was wearing Plaid and blue jeans. Yeah, who does that? That disturbed me from the giddyup, but then I got distracted by the he asked Ingrid out. Also, don't you think he could have waited a day or two after the funeral to hit on her? He was tacky for hitting on her and she (well she's Ingrid the Gold Digger and he admitted that he has some gold) was tacky for accepting.
he's the guy who shows up with a headstone, like the dude who always brings dip to the party.
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Oh this is comment GOLD!!!
Am I the only one who thought "Heavy symbolism: Dam comes bearing his cross..."?
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Oh this is comment GOLD!!!
Am I the only one who thought "Heavy symbolism: Dam comes bearing his cross..."?
OT: Univision will be re-running Sortilegio "muy pronto." I assume it will be in the afternoons since Corazon Apasionado end July 27 and I saw the ad during Amorcito Corazon.
My suggestion for Augusto’s tombstone (from a Kenny Chesney song):
I Wish.....I’d Done a Lot of Things Different
I Wish.....I’d Done a Lot of Things Different
Oh Lordy...Damian shows up bearing his cross, Heavy Symbolism indeed. Sara, you're cracking me up.
And yeah, I agree with you all that hitting on someone at a funeral.... while wearing plaid..... while married.... is tacky to the nth degree. Miss Manners would blow a gasket.
And yeah, I agree with you all that hitting on someone at a funeral.... while wearing plaid..... while married.... is tacky to the nth degree. Miss Manners would blow a gasket.
Yes Cynderella,
It was disturbing that El Doctor didn't wait a bit to pick up Ingrid, but for some reason, that didn't bother me as much as the disrespect of wearing a PLAID SHIRT and Western-wear jeans with decorative pocket stitching. I almost levitated off the couch at that point. Plus, Ingrid kept sticking her nose into that bouquet of what looked like Stop 'n' Shop daisies, which as far as I know are not fragrant.
And, Sara, the symbolism of Damian bearing his own cross didn't occur to me until you mentioned it. Good catch!
Marie from Natick
It was disturbing that El Doctor didn't wait a bit to pick up Ingrid, but for some reason, that didn't bother me as much as the disrespect of wearing a PLAID SHIRT and Western-wear jeans with decorative pocket stitching. I almost levitated off the couch at that point. Plus, Ingrid kept sticking her nose into that bouquet of what looked like Stop 'n' Shop daisies, which as far as I know are not fragrant.
And, Sara, the symbolism of Damian bearing his own cross didn't occur to me until you mentioned it. Good catch!
Marie from Natick
Permalink posted by : Monday, July 16, 2012 at 7:28:00 PM EDT
: Monday, July 16, 2012 at 7:28:00 PM EDT
somehow the words that come to my mind for the headstone are the lyrics to 'you were always on my mind'... addressed to Elisa and Stefie...
'maybe i should have loved you quite as good as i should have...
little things i should have said and done... i just never took the time ...'
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'maybe i should have loved you quite as good as i should have...
little things i should have said and done... i just never took the time ...'
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