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El Clamor Público

This is the next to last edition of El Clamor Público©. There are rumors that Jeff Bezos is interested in aquiring it (supposedly aimed at expanding opportunities for a certain study group of the Spanish language found somewhere on the internet). This one does not include Weekend Edition Headlines. There is a Patio Chatter from the Past, Re-Quotable Quotes, Balzac (heh heh) Highlights, The Collected Wisdom of Diana, and Cristina’s Death Notice. Ed. Note: Most all portions of the content have appeared elsewhere.

 

The editorial staff is aware there is competition for attention over on La Tempestad, but as yet they have not begun any publications in the Pueblo de La Lay-Dee del Mar.

 Patio Chatter From the Past

 

Nikki’s lapel and collar is made up of the carcasses of several multi-colored road-kill rabbits. [Cynderella’s episode #98]

 

Fashion police wanted! What was up with Nikki's dead animal vest…[Anon]

 

Do the circus clowns know that Nikki stole the shag rug out of their van? What was that thing she was wearing, Yikes! [MC]

 

MC--You'll soon find all kinds of shag rug pieces at Meta*Mart (hemmed, sanitized and brushed). We predict they are going to be a best seller item this Spring with Miss Nikki as the fashion pace-setter. [Anita]

 

Oy! I was blocking that shag rug shrug/shawl shoulder wrap thing out of my memory bank, and y'all had to mention it... I won't be ordering one because I know our dog would attack it or think its a toy and rip it to shreds. [Doris]

 

We also have the same shaggy merchandise for sale in the Pet Dept. (Hint--they are cheaper there because they are seconds. After all, they are going to get peed on and ripped up right away.) [Anita]

 

The vest or whatever it was looked like roadkill hit by paintballs. [GinCA]

 

I could not take my eyes off of Nikki's furry vest thingy. I kept wondering what it was made out of. Who would purchase and buy such a thing? And if I would be seeing it soon in a store near me, like so many other tn fashion statements. [Vivi]

 

Bring on the Balzac! [NovelaMaven]
Yes, let's see some Balzac (heh heh). [Carlos]
Not much was eaten last night [at the compromiso dinner]. Polita, Jean Marie and Balzac must have made out pretty good though. [the Gringo]
What have they done with Balzac (heh heh)? He should have been in the kitchen last night. [Carlos]
Maybe Balzac (heh heh) got sick on all that fiesta food from the night of the compromiso. [Anita]
But then Odette did kick Balzac (heh heh) to the curb... didn't she? [Carlos]

NM- LOL! Thank you for the hilarious opening interview with Balzac*. So do we think he self medicates? We all needed some self medication after this episode. [Vivi]
*Reproduced in full either at Epi #126 or AV Extra – El Clamor Público, Issue #2 (6/2/13)

NovelaMaven, too cool... you were able to snag an interview with Balzac (heh heh). I just wish you'd asked him more about his time out on the street, but you did reveal his association with Opalina. Who knew? [Carlos]

Good morning! Balzac (heh heh) has asked me to pass along his regards. He's glad you enjoyed the interview though he is still feeling emotionally shaken by the experience. He needs a little time now to lick his ... er ... wounds -- he hopes you will all understand.  He did mention, however, that he disapproves very strongly of Kendra co-opting Betty's plot line. One character should respect another's space -- Kendra Ferretti has definitely closed a line. (According to Balzac (hehe)). He also asks that no one on the Patio refer to Roy as a "dog" since it would be an insult to canines everywhere. (He is fine with "troll".) [Novela Maven]

Yippee, the return of Balzac. [Niecie]



THE COLLECTED WISDOM OF DIANA, GODDESS OF THE HUNT, THE MOON AND BIRTHING  (We pick up where we left off in Issue #3--be sure to re-read the Schnitzel convo which took place while Diana was absent)

How do you solve a problem like Felipe? The man just doesn't seem to learn his lesson. I'm not even sure that being beaten to a pulp will deter him from gambling further. A 12 stop [sic—good one, intentional or not] program is a must.

Was it just me or did [Leo] really seem to rip the tape from Bea's mouth? Ouch!! The big brute was throwing her around like a rag doll. He will stop only when he's dead. Which, by the way, can't come quickly enough for me.

Not quite understanding why Vikki and Adriana cannot get over their anger about Paula but never held Anibal to the same standard. Takes two to tango.

Anibal could not have concocted a more nefarious plan. [The rocks in the coffin.]  It was beyond evil. Now that Adriana knows her child is alive, he could at least soothe her pain somewhat by admitting what he did and trying to help her. He really is despicable.

I'm annoyed with myself that I keep holding out hope for[Paula]. I think it's because she has two wonderful children. Bea cares so much about her and Francisco can't be whole without her.

I'll just say I love the chemistry between JA and Vikki. The sizzling chemistry the smoldering looks. Sigh. It was truly a lovely moment between JA and Vicky.

[Kendra] must have a large closet of fantasy gear. I can only hope we've seen the last of her little outfits. Maybe I imagined it but I thought Nelson was trying to stifle a laugh when she first grabbed him. I hope they are all having fun making this.

Mothers are such a factor in our galans’ (and galán wannabes - Santino) lives in this novela. Sinners, saints and a mixture of both. The mother in the mix whose past silence and knowledge, that may or may not be revealed has the potential to rock the world of many. Paula.

Cris is who she is. Sometimes I cheer her, sometimes I just wish she would tone it down a bit and sometimes I wish she would just keep things to herself.

Bad enough Kendra is providing Cris with atrocioius fashion guidance (put the girls away - NO ONE can concentrate on anything you are saying), but her new look and independence is driving a further wedge between JA and Cris. I also have a bad feeling about her trip [to Cozumel].

I applaud Vicky for realizing she has been a bit of a tiger mom and opting to take piano lessons herself. Is a friendship and ultimately forgiveness for Paula in the works?

JA's balancing and juggling a myriad of secrets, lies, and several unhappy and desperate women is precarious at best. And Anibal thinks HE has stress? Anibal hasn't a clue.

For the first time, I was totally disillusioned with Cris, who spread Kendra's nasty, lying garbage gossip in mere minutes. I wouldn't want her as a friend either. What a terrible example for Lili. We are never too old to be influenced by our mothers, are we?

While frustrated by the poor communication and misunderstandings between José Angel and Vicky, I'm tolerating it because it is helping to prevent them for doing something they will both be sorry for later. Both are honorable and there will need to be major life changes before the two can be together and be happy. Starting a life with cheating goes against both of their moral characters.

Cris is one of the few characters who can make you smile one minute but cringe the next. Seeing her fuss and fawn over Kendra is hard to swallow.

Can Francisco really take Roy seriously? I mean they aren't even on the same playing field. I could see him being jealous if Nikki had anything remotely resembling a real man but...

I think JA is simply acknowledging the truth and no longer supressing it. The huge difference is "Angel says the relationship between him and Cris will never be the same." The cosmic shift is (IMHO) he still cares for Cris but he no longer loves her. That said, I do not believe he will break up his marriage. He believes in fidelity and so does Vicky.

Editors Note: During Diana’s unforseen and unfortunate absence, we replace her Collected Wisdom with Doris’ Wit, Susanlynn & NovelaMaven’s Wittier, and Julia’s Wittiest (and Carlos’ Confectionary Confessions).

Good grief, Vikki, you didn't have to destroy all your drawings & painting of JA. Sheesh….! [Doris]

Wow, those cupcakes that Roy brought looked delicious. [Carlos]

For a moment there, I thought the strippers were going to sing the "Y.M.C.A." song. [Doris]

Now that Balzac (heh heh) has lived with Jean Marie for awhile, I wonder if he'll have ambivalent feelings (much like José Ángel now has) about getting back with Steve? [Carlos]

Royero really could stand some sensitivity training, even if he is only marrying Nikki for her family money. Sheesh. What a dolt. [Doris]

Nelson keeps breaking glasses that the staff has to clean up. They should start giving him his whiskey in a plastic sippy cup. [Julia]

JA could learn to lanzar Nerfazos next time he gets angry. [Doris]

How did this crabby old coot run a successful agency before Victoria came on board? [Doris]

Oh yeah. The best part is still ahead of us. Release the Circus! :) [Aribeth]

What; this isn’t the Circus yet?? [Emarie]

OMG!!! Ms Vikki goes down. Even with four bodyguards. Well, I guess that only three were on duty. [The Gringo]

I wonder how bad Vikki's injury will be. Oh well, probably yet another classic telenovela hospital scene, with oxygen tubes to the nose and everything. [Doris]

Have we ruled out bullet-proof Spanx? [NovelaMaven]

Please tell me Meta*Mart stocks the bullet-proof Spanx in animal prints. [Julia]

I hope Zambrano doesn’t get fired. [Vivi]

That was a gorgeous dress and color Vikki was wearing when she got shot. What a shame it's ruined by a bullet hole. [Doris]

From Elvira’s recap…Thomasina is having to give a statement to the police, including describing her would-be galán to a police artist. She has stars in her eyes as she "corrects" the rather accurate drawing of the galán/bad guy, comparing his looks to both Brad Pitt and Dustin Hoffman. The police exchange dubious looks.

Doesn't seem like Espanto will be calling [Tomasina] for a second date. [Niecie in MD]

From Elvira’s recap…Roy the Boy has to leave for a training session (which most likely involves a couple of German blondes with wiener schnitzel for brains).

Oh, the insult to the wiener schnitzel, lol, to those German Girls. Let's just say they have schmaltz for brains. I love wiener schnitzel! It's all crispy and golden and lemony. Too good for their brains I must say. Schmaltz is definitely better. [Madelaine]

I say we throw Royero under a bus. Soon. [Doris]

Definitely, Roy is ripe for a sartenazo. I'm not sure about "schmaltz for brains" for Roy the Boy's girl toys. It makes them sound all over-the-top sentimental. [NovelaMaven]

Schmaltz in German means fat, lard, grease. Royero might have that instead of gray matter in his head. I could easily call him "lard head." [Doris]

Maybe instead of schmaltz, the cuties have schmutz [German for ''mess''] in their noggins. [Susanlynn]

Now I have it schmutzkopf, that will work. They do have "messy heads" don't they. [Madelaine]

I hear they are serving wiener schnitzel for lunch today on the Patio. [NovelaMaven]

Hey...new idea...maybe the two blondes' heads are filled with what we just had for dinner...sauerkraut!!!!...or maybe borsht. [Susanlynn]

It strikes me that the conversations that people seem to be most engaged in around here concern things that haven't even happened. The two blondes -- who may be German, though some think Russian -- had a walk-on part several episodes back and here we are trying to agree on the appropriate German food metaphor for their brains. Bratgehirn, Bratpfanne, Muskelmagen -- who cares what they mean? They roll off the tongue so delightfully. [NovelaMaven]

Yay!! Diana is back with her Better Words of Wisdom

There is now no doubt Cris has lost JA and her raw, naked calmness is all that remains. It was difficult to watch, especially as we know she has lost him emotionally if not (yet) physically.

I can only surmise Roy's smarmy charm, lopsided grin and sweet nothings (literally) does work on naïve young women. Sigh.

So glad Lili came to her senses and can't wait until she encounters Roy and Nikki.

The love between JA and Vicky is deepening as is the chasm between JA and Cris. Huge sigh.

I hope JA puts some movement behind his words and pummels Nelson at the next opportunity.

We've all surmised that something has to give here and unfortunately Cris seems to be "it." Still, her latest actions (while heartfelt) aren't ringing true. I've always felt JA and Vicky would never truly be happy together by knowing they decimated Cris. While I want them to be together, I'm not comfortable that things have progressed to the point that Cris knows without a doubt JA and Vicky are in love. He has admitted his love to Vicky, she has admitted her love for him to herself. Will they be able to leave it at that?

Not aware that Kendra has ever dispensed ANY valuable (or honest) advice, but I think Cris did select the only viable option she had. The alternatives to either suffer in silence (an almost impossible task for her) or continue to rage and spew recriminations (breaking down the relationship to an irretrievable low) seemed no longer feasible. I was relieved JA did offer to quit and go back to the country - at least his conscience is still functioning. Glad Cris did not give in and accept that option as she likely knows in her heart she would be relocating them but not solving the problem.

Roy is contemptible. Pond scum.

EY's tears were too much alone, combined with Erika's - pitiful. I was a little relieved that declarations were made but thankfully, nothing further (I don't consider the kissing of hands unpardonable). I think I'm going to trust JA and Vicky will continue to love from afar...

…here and now, JA and Vicky have done nothing really wrong. Inappropriate perhaps but...

…as to the signage near Lili and Rolando’s "epic smooch..." Explosive and dangerous for certain.

JA did the right thing by going to Cris and I totally believe that had she melted into his arms, their story might have had a happy ending. A reconciliation and relocation to the country might have healed their wounds and allowed them to move forward.

It didn't appear Vicky harbors any secret longing for [Carlos Gonzalez]. But then again, how could anyone compete with JA's love and lavish attention. Sigh...

I would preferred “The Kiss” to have been delayed, but that was not to be. While I wanted to smile and share in their delight, I could only grimace as Cris' pain was so fresh. So was this the end or the real beginning?

Leo has mental health issues and while that would never excuse or justify what he has done, Kendra has made the foul choices on her own of her own volition. She is the guiltier of the two.

Even though I knew what would happen and I'd been preparing myself for months, I thought her death was simply horrible. The fact that she was murdered was a shock.

I'm glad that JA did the right thing by leaving. I can't begrudge him and Vicky the goodby kiss. The heartbreak he and Lili are in for will be devastating.

I keep feeling sorry for Paula and am rather disgusted with myself. Paula says a silent prayer: "God, please save her. Don't leave me with this guilt." Yes. Please. Don't let Paula feel any guilt for this tragedy she herself wrought. Blech.

While I thought it entirely inappropriate that Vicky went to the hospital, I think she had to show up at the wake. I cringed when she walked in but understood that she had to (and needed to) make an appearance. I think JA and Vicky did the right things. She by appearing and he by acknowledging her but knowing it was best that she leave.

JA has always disliked Kenda - knowing she is Nelson's amante and then having Cris work for her just added fuel to the fire. I'm sure he surmised Kendra may have been behind Cris saying she wanted a separation. I wasn't at all surprised how he treated her - he has never hidden his feelings when he doesn't like someone.

As well done as Cris' death and aftermath has been handled, could the writers please treat us with a small ray of happiness? A Santino/Bea kiss? A Balzac sighting? Something? Anything??