Tuesday, October 28, 2014
La Gata #42- Tue 10/28 - La Charada
Rita gives the babies a limpia (spiritual cleansing) so the jealous neighbors in the 'hood don't put the evil eye on the kids. Gata prefers to just vaccinate them. She's happy that she got hired.
Pablo's boss continues to be impressed with his work on the mural and invites him to lunch, but…
Pablo has a lunch date with Gisela. AKA sexy art lady. He shows her the paintings/drawings of Esme and she proclaims him "talented." She wants to give the exposition a name and she's sure his work will sell. So, about that model…? Pablo confesses she's his love and his muse. Not the answer Gisela was looking for.
Esme shows the babies the first drawing Pablo did of her and remembers him talking about the sparkle in her eyes when he gave her the drawing. She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is. Meatball shows up…gross!
Gisela gives Pablo an advance that he thinks is too much. She hopes the advance will encourage him to leave the mural, but Pablo has "ethics," yo. When he tells her he's a writer, too, she…becomes excited…you'd better believe that's a euphemism! She offers to introduce him to her brother, who happens to be a publisher at one of the biggest publishing houses in the country.
In lieu of listening to Meatball, I decide that I like Esme's more natural makeup in this scene. And also both babies appear to be real in this scene. But then she picked Pablito up and turned him around and now I'm not so sure. So that's why I can't tell you why he brings up the bizarre neighborhood gossip that he's not really Italian again.
Augie's drinking again. David's right--strap that guy in before he falls out of the chair again (or, you know, throws a temper tantrum and throws himself out of the chair, whichever). Augie rants at Mariano and Lorenza about being overprotective and tells Omar to take him to the car. And that's how he finds out that he's actually under house arrest, in deference to his health. Hey, what was that about showing Augie some mercy, Pablo? Stuff it, son!
They've changed around the opening credits again.
Augie still blames Pablo for everything and Lorenza is still trying to figure out how to avoid social disgrace.
Fernando, Osorio, and Damian confab. Augie is under house arrest and when his health is better, he won't be able to get out of jail on bail. Also, they have an idea to keep him from selling off all his goods and moving the money offshore.
Mariano tries to call Esme, but Mercedes tells him she doesn't live there anymore. Yes, Mariano, we're all shocked that she's back at Rita's house.
Maria finds Pablo on the hill to tell him that Esme is back at Rita's.
Meatball brought cribs for the babies. I think Rita's trying to push her at him again…or maybe she's doing it so Esme will go back to Fernando's, 'cause, ick! Don't touch the babies! No kissing the babies! Pablo walks in and sees the disgusting display of Meatball's affection. Rita gives Pablo lip, calling him "Pedro" because he just walked in "como Pedro por su casa" (as if he owned the place). Pablo picks a fight with Esme about visiting the babies, so she runs out of the hut, leaving the babies behind and leaving Pablo to get yelled at by Meatball.
Mariano nearly runs Esme over and then offers her a ride so they can talk. Or she can stick around and deal with Pablo. As Pablo starts shouting for her, she gets in the car.
Pablo wants Meatball not to give Esme or the babies things that it's his job to give them. Meatball says Pablo's the one who isn't doing his job in the first place. And also, Meatball wants Gata.
Mariano takes Esme to the zoo and suggests they not talk about Pablo. This is Mariano's favorite place. He feels connected to the animals because animals don't suck the way people do. Esme tells him about Principe and he starts introducing her to all the animals by name and trying to make her laugh. The giraffe is "Lorenza" because she's "estirada" (snooty; stretched). He named the lioness "Esmeralda." "I know everyone calls you the cat, but I see you more as a lioness." Hey, show? Esme may have forgotten the lies and the annulment, but I haven't. Although, Lorenza the Giraffe was funny.
Meatball and Pablo fight over Esme. I ignore them.
Back at the zoo, Mariano's funny story about the elephants is interrupted by La Girafa herself. He tells the truth about being at the zoo…and calms her shouting by telling her that he filed some paperwork at the court. They're going to get back to him with an answer about lifting the house arrest.
Osorio already knows about the request and Fernando agrees that Augie does need to be able to get medical help. Damian says the Martinez Negretes are going to give all his money back. Fernando wants the money for Esme, sure, but he wants her to have a "clean" name. Damian thinks all she needs is love, and to know that Fer's her daddy. Fernando would prefer she not be the daughter of an ex-con.
Esme does NOT want to talk to Jarocha about Pablo. Fernando misses her at the house. Esme tells Jarocha about her job. And also she went to the zoo with Mariano. She thinks he's "different" and they can be "friends." Jarocha reminds her that Mariano's in luuuuurve with her.
Mariano wants to talk to El Sil, but Damian won't let him by. El Sil comes downstairs and thinks that Mariano's got cojones. He invites him in to talk.
Esme doesn't think Mariano isn't in love with her, he's just…her brother-in-law. And therefore, he "can't" be. Jarocha calls BS on that. She'll be saying "I told you so" when both guys are chasing after Esme.
Fernando tells Mariano that he IS sorry about his dad, because he'd rather be fighting man-to-man. He doesn't feel responsible for Augie's medical problems. Mariano doesn't want to hear Fernando talking smack about his dad. Even if it's true. Mariano says he's not there to argue guilt or innocence. He wants his dad to have access to medical care. He makes the mistake of invoking the word "justice" and Fernando reminds him of the "justice" that Augie denied him, which is what started this mess. Fernando says he'll drop this when his name is cleared. Mariano leaves, and Fernando calls Osorio and tells him to hurry up and get Augie's house arrest revoked, but to make sure no one knows he did it.
Augie figures he's done for, but he wants Mariano to talk to Pablo and convince him to go after Gata again, but in some way that they won't have to humiliate themselves in front of Fernando. He says using Pablo's love for Esme is the only way to save them.
Lorenza summons Pablo to the house. Not only does he know about the house arrest, but with the cop car outside, so does the whole neighborhood. Lorenza wants him to get engaged to Gata. Pablo says when that happens it will be because they've worked out their problems--not for the convenience of his family. Pablo, out on the front stairs, thought bubbles that with Maria's help, he'll get Gata and the kids back.
As soon as Esme is on her way out to her first day on the job, Rita is complaining about watching the kids…and then complaining that she doesn't want anybody else getting their filthy hands on the kids. Maria shows up to drag Esme away without telling her why.
Garabato, Ines, and the boys talk about something I don't pay attention to. Chácharas comes along in the cart, with some hair combs for Rita, so Garabato and the gang jump the cart and mug him.
Because we haven't already had enough horrors in this show, Maria leads Esme to a mime. Is this Pablo? I know I was complaining about him not being any fun, and this is certainly not stuffy, but…NO, this is NOT FUN! Mime!Pablo holds up a handwritten note asking her to live the adventure called "life" with him. Esme appears charmed by this whole display.
Tomorrow: Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets.
Previous: Episode 41
Next: Episode 43
Pablo's boss continues to be impressed with his work on the mural and invites him to lunch, but…
Pablo has a lunch date with Gisela. AKA sexy art lady. He shows her the paintings/drawings of Esme and she proclaims him "talented." She wants to give the exposition a name and she's sure his work will sell. So, about that model…? Pablo confesses she's his love and his muse. Not the answer Gisela was looking for.
Esme shows the babies the first drawing Pablo did of her and remembers him talking about the sparkle in her eyes when he gave her the drawing. She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is. Meatball shows up…gross!
Gisela gives Pablo an advance that he thinks is too much. She hopes the advance will encourage him to leave the mural, but Pablo has "ethics," yo. When he tells her he's a writer, too, she…becomes excited…you'd better believe that's a euphemism! She offers to introduce him to her brother, who happens to be a publisher at one of the biggest publishing houses in the country.
In lieu of listening to Meatball, I decide that I like Esme's more natural makeup in this scene. And also both babies appear to be real in this scene. But then she picked Pablito up and turned him around and now I'm not so sure. So that's why I can't tell you why he brings up the bizarre neighborhood gossip that he's not really Italian again.
Augie's drinking again. David's right--strap that guy in before he falls out of the chair again (or, you know, throws a temper tantrum and throws himself out of the chair, whichever). Augie rants at Mariano and Lorenza about being overprotective and tells Omar to take him to the car. And that's how he finds out that he's actually under house arrest, in deference to his health. Hey, what was that about showing Augie some mercy, Pablo? Stuff it, son!
They've changed around the opening credits again.
Augie still blames Pablo for everything and Lorenza is still trying to figure out how to avoid social disgrace.
Fernando, Osorio, and Damian confab. Augie is under house arrest and when his health is better, he won't be able to get out of jail on bail. Also, they have an idea to keep him from selling off all his goods and moving the money offshore.
Mariano tries to call Esme, but Mercedes tells him she doesn't live there anymore. Yes, Mariano, we're all shocked that she's back at Rita's house.
Maria finds Pablo on the hill to tell him that Esme is back at Rita's.
Meatball brought cribs for the babies. I think Rita's trying to push her at him again…or maybe she's doing it so Esme will go back to Fernando's, 'cause, ick! Don't touch the babies! No kissing the babies! Pablo walks in and sees the disgusting display of Meatball's affection. Rita gives Pablo lip, calling him "Pedro" because he just walked in "como Pedro por su casa" (as if he owned the place). Pablo picks a fight with Esme about visiting the babies, so she runs out of the hut, leaving the babies behind and leaving Pablo to get yelled at by Meatball.
Mariano nearly runs Esme over and then offers her a ride so they can talk. Or she can stick around and deal with Pablo. As Pablo starts shouting for her, she gets in the car.
Pablo wants Meatball not to give Esme or the babies things that it's his job to give them. Meatball says Pablo's the one who isn't doing his job in the first place. And also, Meatball wants Gata.
Mariano takes Esme to the zoo and suggests they not talk about Pablo. This is Mariano's favorite place. He feels connected to the animals because animals don't suck the way people do. Esme tells him about Principe and he starts introducing her to all the animals by name and trying to make her laugh. The giraffe is "Lorenza" because she's "estirada" (snooty; stretched). He named the lioness "Esmeralda." "I know everyone calls you the cat, but I see you more as a lioness." Hey, show? Esme may have forgotten the lies and the annulment, but I haven't. Although, Lorenza the Giraffe was funny.
Meatball and Pablo fight over Esme. I ignore them.
Back at the zoo, Mariano's funny story about the elephants is interrupted by La Girafa herself. He tells the truth about being at the zoo…and calms her shouting by telling her that he filed some paperwork at the court. They're going to get back to him with an answer about lifting the house arrest.
Osorio already knows about the request and Fernando agrees that Augie does need to be able to get medical help. Damian says the Martinez Negretes are going to give all his money back. Fernando wants the money for Esme, sure, but he wants her to have a "clean" name. Damian thinks all she needs is love, and to know that Fer's her daddy. Fernando would prefer she not be the daughter of an ex-con.
Esme does NOT want to talk to Jarocha about Pablo. Fernando misses her at the house. Esme tells Jarocha about her job. And also she went to the zoo with Mariano. She thinks he's "different" and they can be "friends." Jarocha reminds her that Mariano's in luuuuurve with her.
Mariano wants to talk to El Sil, but Damian won't let him by. El Sil comes downstairs and thinks that Mariano's got cojones. He invites him in to talk.
Esme doesn't think Mariano isn't in love with her, he's just…her brother-in-law. And therefore, he "can't" be. Jarocha calls BS on that. She'll be saying "I told you so" when both guys are chasing after Esme.
Fernando tells Mariano that he IS sorry about his dad, because he'd rather be fighting man-to-man. He doesn't feel responsible for Augie's medical problems. Mariano doesn't want to hear Fernando talking smack about his dad. Even if it's true. Mariano says he's not there to argue guilt or innocence. He wants his dad to have access to medical care. He makes the mistake of invoking the word "justice" and Fernando reminds him of the "justice" that Augie denied him, which is what started this mess. Fernando says he'll drop this when his name is cleared. Mariano leaves, and Fernando calls Osorio and tells him to hurry up and get Augie's house arrest revoked, but to make sure no one knows he did it.
Augie figures he's done for, but he wants Mariano to talk to Pablo and convince him to go after Gata again, but in some way that they won't have to humiliate themselves in front of Fernando. He says using Pablo's love for Esme is the only way to save them.
Lorenza summons Pablo to the house. Not only does he know about the house arrest, but with the cop car outside, so does the whole neighborhood. Lorenza wants him to get engaged to Gata. Pablo says when that happens it will be because they've worked out their problems--not for the convenience of his family. Pablo, out on the front stairs, thought bubbles that with Maria's help, he'll get Gata and the kids back.
As soon as Esme is on her way out to her first day on the job, Rita is complaining about watching the kids…and then complaining that she doesn't want anybody else getting their filthy hands on the kids. Maria shows up to drag Esme away without telling her why.
Garabato, Ines, and the boys talk about something I don't pay attention to. Chácharas comes along in the cart, with some hair combs for Rita, so Garabato and the gang jump the cart and mug him.
Because we haven't already had enough horrors in this show, Maria leads Esme to a mime. Is this Pablo? I know I was complaining about him not being any fun, and this is certainly not stuffy, but…NO, this is NOT FUN! Mime!Pablo holds up a handwritten note asking her to live the adventure called "life" with him. Esme appears charmed by this whole display.
Tomorrow: Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets.
Previous: Episode 41
Next: Episode 43
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"Rita gives Pablo lip, calling him "Pedro" because he just walked in "como Pedro por su casa" (as if he owned the place)."
I meant to ask if the name switch to Pedro had any significance? Is I part of the idiom?
Sue NY
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Gisela is SO going to hit on Pablo before this is all over.
Meatball needs to go away, permanently.
Garabato needs some jail time.
NO MIMES!
Gisela is SO going to hit on Pablo before this is all over.
Meatball needs to go away, permanently.
Garabato needs some jail time.
NO MIMES!
Spot-on recap, Kat! For me, this TN is one of the most bizarre ever. Although CI collapsed into a mess, there was some type of story trajectory for the first two-thirds or so. (Plus, I prefer Ana Brenda to Maite, due to Cuidado con el Angel.)
For me, the plot here is like stickers pasted into a children's scrapbook. Each night, pull a few stickers from the sheet and put them into place. Repeat again the next night.
El Italiano resuming his friendship/courtship of La Gata. Noooooo! The junkyard gang robbing the old guy boyfriend, and then the beatdown. He's annoying, but relatively harmless. Why? Why? Hate Garabato.
A mime! No, just no! I couldn't bear to look at him, so it took a minute to see it was Pablo. I'm sure the art gallery lady would almost faint with joy at his mime act.
The best parts: seeing Augie do his stroke effect persona and hearing Mariano expound on how much he loves the zoo and how he relates to the animals. He's coming across as a little weird.
Is there a NO MIMES table on the patio?
For me, the plot here is like stickers pasted into a children's scrapbook. Each night, pull a few stickers from the sheet and put them into place. Repeat again the next night.
El Italiano resuming his friendship/courtship of La Gata. Noooooo! The junkyard gang robbing the old guy boyfriend, and then the beatdown. He's annoying, but relatively harmless. Why? Why? Hate Garabato.
A mime! No, just no! I couldn't bear to look at him, so it took a minute to see it was Pablo. I'm sure the art gallery lady would almost faint with joy at his mime act.
The best parts: seeing Augie do his stroke effect persona and hearing Mariano expound on how much he loves the zoo and how he relates to the animals. He's coming across as a little weird.
Is there a NO MIMES table on the patio?
Paloma there IS a mime-free table on the patio, pull up a chair!
5ft, thank you as always for a sparkling and bubbly recap that went beyond just retelling the action. Always a delight and always much appreciated by all.
Okay, why does Esme hold the girl baby facing out (someone called it "Michael Jackson-style) and the other baby with its face hidden ("cap baby"). Come to think of it she holds the girl baby exactly the way she used to hold Principe. Speaking of, where is he hanging out these days?
Yesterday I didn't comment but was uber-annoyed by Pablo telling Esme that he couldn't talk to her right then about "them" because he was too worried about his papa. However 10 minutes later he is schmoozing with Monica on the balcony, in broad daylight. Ugh!
The only good thing about Pablo the mime is that he didn't talk.
The Garabato gang attacking Rita's beau was too much; punching him in the stomach left me gasping in disbelief. Bet before long the old guy is going to recognize those fancy combs in Ines' hair...
J in Oregon
(mime-free state)
5ft, thank you as always for a sparkling and bubbly recap that went beyond just retelling the action. Always a delight and always much appreciated by all.
Okay, why does Esme hold the girl baby facing out (someone called it "Michael Jackson-style) and the other baby with its face hidden ("cap baby"). Come to think of it she holds the girl baby exactly the way she used to hold Principe. Speaking of, where is he hanging out these days?
Yesterday I didn't comment but was uber-annoyed by Pablo telling Esme that he couldn't talk to her right then about "them" because he was too worried about his papa. However 10 minutes later he is schmoozing with Monica on the balcony, in broad daylight. Ugh!
The only good thing about Pablo the mime is that he didn't talk.
The Garabato gang attacking Rita's beau was too much; punching him in the stomach left me gasping in disbelief. Bet before long the old guy is going to recognize those fancy combs in Ines' hair...
J in Oregon
(mime-free state)
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: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 12:13:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 12:13:00 AM EDT
Good morning, 5ft. This was just a great, snarky recap! Thank you.
Augie is under house arrest with a cop car outside to enforce the order? What a waste of money! Don't they have ankle bracelets in Mexico? I want to see an escape scene where Augie busts out of the house and flees his captors in his silla de ruedas pursued by droves of Mexican SWAT teams.
El Italiano is just too distracting. I can't understand the logic of his continued presence. (Okay, I humbly admit that logic isn't a primary driving force in tn structure.)
I didn't get the scene where Rita was playing with the babies, and for some reason Esme seemed to take offense.
At the rate these babies are maturing, by the time they are in kindergarten everyone else will be dead.
I didn't mind the mime scene. Yeah, Pablo has been a horse's ass, but, like Esme's facial expressions seemed to imply, I thought it was kind of an inventive and touching way to apologize to her.
David
Augie is under house arrest with a cop car outside to enforce the order? What a waste of money! Don't they have ankle bracelets in Mexico? I want to see an escape scene where Augie busts out of the house and flees his captors in his silla de ruedas pursued by droves of Mexican SWAT teams.
El Italiano is just too distracting. I can't understand the logic of his continued presence. (Okay, I humbly admit that logic isn't a primary driving force in tn structure.)
I didn't get the scene where Rita was playing with the babies, and for some reason Esme seemed to take offense.
At the rate these babies are maturing, by the time they are in kindergarten everyone else will be dead.
I didn't mind the mime scene. Yeah, Pablo has been a horse's ass, but, like Esme's facial expressions seemed to imply, I thought it was kind of an inventive and touching way to apologize to her.
David
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 6:52:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 6:52:00 AM EDT
No idea how you cobbled this together from what was offered last night, but thanks.
"She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is."
"she…becomes excited…you'd better believe that's a euphemism!"
"Mariano's funny story about the elephants is interrupted by La Girafa herself"
"Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets"
A fricken MIME. Never believed a MIME would be the thing to give me a head rush like I've not experienced in 40 years and that big ole kreeeeepy face is what they wanted me remember till next tonight. So, all within a minute, bewilderment (WTFment), flight, cringe-worthiness, curiosity, wonder, terror, hilarity (but only for a second because I wasn't amused), stupefied, horrified, petrified, discomfort that escaped as a yelp that also raised me off my seat to bolt out of the room but there I freeze, wanting, needing, wishing to turn away but am immobile and praying to come down.
Gisela - yeah, yeah, yeah, that's nice, stand up and turn around
Esmeralda - it was ok for my first date, Ever
Pablo - you like this lipstick
Mariano - now don't you leap out as spiderman
Garabato - like candy from an old man
Augie - can't a boy change his mind
Maria - what are you mixed up in, aiding an idiot is a crime
Meatball - I know, I'll dress as a MIME
"She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is."
"she…becomes excited…you'd better believe that's a euphemism!"
"Mariano's funny story about the elephants is interrupted by La Girafa herself"
"Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets"
A fricken MIME. Never believed a MIME would be the thing to give me a head rush like I've not experienced in 40 years and that big ole kreeeeepy face is what they wanted me remember till next tonight. So, all within a minute, bewilderment (WTFment), flight, cringe-worthiness, curiosity, wonder, terror, hilarity (but only for a second because I wasn't amused), stupefied, horrified, petrified, discomfort that escaped as a yelp that also raised me off my seat to bolt out of the room but there I freeze, wanting, needing, wishing to turn away but am immobile and praying to come down.
Gisela - yeah, yeah, yeah, that's nice, stand up and turn around
Esmeralda - it was ok for my first date, Ever
Pablo - you like this lipstick
Mariano - now don't you leap out as spiderman
Garabato - like candy from an old man
Augie - can't a boy change his mind
Maria - what are you mixed up in, aiding an idiot is a crime
Meatball - I know, I'll dress as a MIME
Diva! Just Divine! I also cringed when they beat up old Coocaracha or whatever his name is. Hey! Leave the old man alone! He's annoying and all but he doesn't deserve this! Now meatballs, yeah, y'all can kick his arse all day and take breaks and come back and continue. . .
La Paloma, you hit the nail on the head: "For me, the plot here is like stickers pasted into a children's scrapbook. Each night, pull a few stickers from the sheet and put them into place. Repeat again the next night." That is SO it! Not only the fricken MIME, but the zoo trip! Say what?!
As for the MIME. Does Esme even know it's Pablo? She's pretty rattle-brained, running off leaving her babies after having professed her love for their Dad to them, then accepting gifts from meatball, jumping in the car with his brother. . .totally unnecessary and stoopid, romping in the zoo without a care. . .
. . .then the MIME. Is this where this is going? "Oh, both brothers are so fun. . .I don't know which one to choose. . .oh help me Virgincita!" Gag me!
Thanks Diva! Love the read some other reactions to this indeed bizarre episode. Tofie, your reaction is priceless! Well, back to my conference. See y'all!
Lila
La Paloma, you hit the nail on the head: "For me, the plot here is like stickers pasted into a children's scrapbook. Each night, pull a few stickers from the sheet and put them into place. Repeat again the next night." That is SO it! Not only the fricken MIME, but the zoo trip! Say what?!
As for the MIME. Does Esme even know it's Pablo? She's pretty rattle-brained, running off leaving her babies after having professed her love for their Dad to them, then accepting gifts from meatball, jumping in the car with his brother. . .totally unnecessary and stoopid, romping in the zoo without a care. . .
. . .then the MIME. Is this where this is going? "Oh, both brothers are so fun. . .I don't know which one to choose. . .oh help me Virgincita!" Gag me!
Thanks Diva! Love the read some other reactions to this indeed bizarre episode. Tofie, your reaction is priceless! Well, back to my conference. See y'all!
Lila
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 8:32:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 8:32:00 AM EDT
Thanks, I'm so tired of Meatball. I was hoping that when Garabato trashed his pizza parlor he'd disappear. Why didn't he call the cops? Speaking of Garabato he's such a waste of oxygen. I've had enough of him. OK, so Inez will eventually get busted for the combs but will Garabato have any consequences for beating the old man. I think not.
As much as I want everything that Pablo does or says to be stupid, I have to admit that I didn't mind the mime scene considering how thrilled Esme was with it. (I have to keep reminding myself it's about her, not me). In fact I initially misread Esme's expression as not recognizing the mime as Pablo. I couldn't read the paper he gave her but when I saw how happy she was with the situation I was happy for her.
Sue NY
As much as I want everything that Pablo does or says to be stupid, I have to admit that I didn't mind the mime scene considering how thrilled Esme was with it. (I have to keep reminding myself it's about her, not me). In fact I initially misread Esme's expression as not recognizing the mime as Pablo. I couldn't read the paper he gave her but when I saw how happy she was with the situation I was happy for her.
Sue NY
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 9:10:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 9:10:00 AM EDT
With Lila, ". . .then the MIME. Is this where this is going? "Oh, both brothers are so fun. . .I don't know which one to choose. . .oh help me Virgincita!" Gag me!"
These are 20 something educated guys and we get the obligatory MIME and a trip to the zoo (though Mariano's commentary worth the trip and Esmeralda did enjoy). Pablo has yet to contribute a nickle for his children, yet lurks in the park in greasepaint. Same guy that just spent 20 minutes arguing with fathead Meatball over the property line.
I just cannot, (I do try) take Pablo serious except as a caricature and a bad one at that. Now I would like to see an in earnest wooing of Esmeralda by Mariano. He at least is cleaver, has a personality, knows what he wants and I loved the brief exchange between the two when he almost ran her down in the dump.
Gimme more Mariano
These are 20 something educated guys and we get the obligatory MIME and a trip to the zoo (though Mariano's commentary worth the trip and Esmeralda did enjoy). Pablo has yet to contribute a nickle for his children, yet lurks in the park in greasepaint. Same guy that just spent 20 minutes arguing with fathead Meatball over the property line.
I just cannot, (I do try) take Pablo serious except as a caricature and a bad one at that. Now I would like to see an in earnest wooing of Esmeralda by Mariano. He at least is cleaver, has a personality, knows what he wants and I loved the brief exchange between the two when he almost ran her down in the dump.
Gimme more Mariano
La Paloma, thank you! Love your observation about the sticker book. It would explain a lot! If I ever come across it, there are some stickers I'd like to steal so they NEVER get used again!
J, gracias! I'll join you at the mime-free table. I may even make a t-shirt "Limes, not mimes." It won't make any sense to anyone, but that makes it perfect for this show! It freaks me out whenever anyone holds both babies at the same time. It's been a while since I held a baby, but all the babies I've ever known have been pretty squirmy, so I get nervous that one of the kids is going to pitch themselves out of her arms. I think Principe is still back at the house.
Thanks, David! Rita was doing a cleansing, and then that morphed into a protective blessing and my guess is that Esme's not used to seeing Rita do anything so nice, so she thought Rita was cursing the kids.
Gracias, tofie! I see you understood my euphimism w/r/t Gisela. Good grief, she's obvious! So help me, if Meatball gets into a costume of any kind, you'll hear the screams at your house. Oh, she will be asking the Virgencita for help "choosing"...and then one of them will make the correct romantic gesture, like pressing the right combination of buttons on a video game, and they'll win her. Why do the writers not think that people talking about their problems is dramatic enough? Spend five minutes talking about what happened and how you're going to handle it if it happens again, and THEN if he wants to do something with giant balloons and fireworks, have at it.
Thanks, Lila! I can't tell if Esme knows. If she knows, then why isn't she smacking him over the head with her purse? If she doesn't know...well...the smacking him over the head with her purse may come later.
Sue, gracias! Garabato seems like the kind of guy who always gets away with it. I predict Ines will end up back in jail for his crimes before he will.
Thank you, Sara! I hope the episode was marginally more entertaining than your school stuff!
Conservative Democrat, no one has. I've never actually seen one. How does it work?
J, gracias! I'll join you at the mime-free table. I may even make a t-shirt "Limes, not mimes." It won't make any sense to anyone, but that makes it perfect for this show! It freaks me out whenever anyone holds both babies at the same time. It's been a while since I held a baby, but all the babies I've ever known have been pretty squirmy, so I get nervous that one of the kids is going to pitch themselves out of her arms. I think Principe is still back at the house.
Thanks, David! Rita was doing a cleansing, and then that morphed into a protective blessing and my guess is that Esme's not used to seeing Rita do anything so nice, so she thought Rita was cursing the kids.
Gracias, tofie! I see you understood my euphimism w/r/t Gisela. Good grief, she's obvious! So help me, if Meatball gets into a costume of any kind, you'll hear the screams at your house. Oh, she will be asking the Virgencita for help "choosing"...and then one of them will make the correct romantic gesture, like pressing the right combination of buttons on a video game, and they'll win her. Why do the writers not think that people talking about their problems is dramatic enough? Spend five minutes talking about what happened and how you're going to handle it if it happens again, and THEN if he wants to do something with giant balloons and fireworks, have at it.
Thanks, Lila! I can't tell if Esme knows. If she knows, then why isn't she smacking him over the head with her purse? If she doesn't know...well...the smacking him over the head with her purse may come later.
Sue, gracias! Garabato seems like the kind of guy who always gets away with it. I predict Ines will end up back in jail for his crimes before he will.
Thank you, Sara! I hope the episode was marginally more entertaining than your school stuff!
Conservative Democrat, no one has. I've never actually seen one. How does it work?
So, because Pablo just can't catch a break with me...
Am I the only one who is bothered that he only makes these overtures towards Esme every time he gets paid for something? He's really stuck on this idea that he has to be making money, which I get, but it's a little messed up to be so focused on making enough to support the entire family that he insists on not being part of the family until he makes that much and in the meantime...they're on their own. He has a job and an apartment, they're back in the dump, and he's not asking asking her to move in with him so he can actively co-parent his children. He's trying so hard to do things in what he thinks is the "right" way that he's ignoring that everything doesn't have to be perfect before he makes an effort.
Am I the only one who is bothered that he only makes these overtures towards Esme every time he gets paid for something? He's really stuck on this idea that he has to be making money, which I get, but it's a little messed up to be so focused on making enough to support the entire family that he insists on not being part of the family until he makes that much and in the meantime...they're on their own. He has a job and an apartment, they're back in the dump, and he's not asking asking her to move in with him so he can actively co-parent his children. He's trying so hard to do things in what he thinks is the "right" way that he's ignoring that everything doesn't have to be perfect before he makes an effort.
"It freaks me out whenever anyone holds both babies at the same time."
I wholeheartedly agree. A few episodes back I almost had a heart attack when Esme came down stairs wearing heels, carrying a baby in each arm. I couldn't concentrate on whatever point they were trying to make because I was busy praying that she'd make it down the steps safely.
Sue NY
I wholeheartedly agree. A few episodes back I almost had a heart attack when Esme came down stairs wearing heels, carrying a baby in each arm. I couldn't concentrate on whatever point they were trying to make because I was busy praying that she'd make it down the steps safely.
Sue NY
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:16:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:16:00 PM EDT
"Rita gives Pablo lip, calling him "Pedro" because he just walked in "como Pedro por su casa" (as if he owned the place)."
I meant to ask if the name switch to Pedro had any significance? Is I part of the idiom?
Sue NY
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:23:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 1:23:00 PM EDT
Pablo is stuck in preteen cutesie and really it is when he believes other men are hovering around Esmeralda. Each time he has to make sure she still crushes on him then he's good for a few hours. Anything that has to do with an actual conversation, planning or commitment he doesn't have the bandwidth.
The guy refuses to be ignored so he throws a hissy fit, breaks something, then gets all whiny and sulks and when the sniffles stop like a child, wants hugs & kisses and out come the love u's.
MIME on second or third thought is appropriate because he only has a 15 word vocabulary and half are mine or want related.
The guy refuses to be ignored so he throws a hissy fit, breaks something, then gets all whiny and sulks and when the sniffles stop like a child, wants hugs & kisses and out come the love u's.
MIME on second or third thought is appropriate because he only has a 15 word vocabulary and half are mine or want related.
If you look online, there are a couple of different stories for why it's "Pedro" as opposed to any other name. One that I found was that it's a reference to Pedro I of Aragon conquering the territory of Huesca so easily that it was almost as if there was no resistance. So it started as someone who just shows up and makes themselves at home in a new place being "Like Pedro coming into Huesca" and then shifted to "Like Pedro coming into his house."
"He doesn't have the bandwidth." That is priceless, tofie! Can we chip in and buy him an upgrade? He is very much conducting this relationship on a childish level, focusing on big dramatic gestures and never getting into the adult part where relationships require actual work. He, well, both of them, make "promises" but they don't talk about the practicalities. Fernando has vowed revenge, Lorenza and Augie really did commit a crime--those things aren't going away. They can't just "promise" not to let it affect them without talking about *how* that's going to work. And neither one can expect the other to control anyone else's behavior, although only Pablo has tried that. Esme has never said "You need to talk to your parents and get them to stop calling me gutter trash."
5ft – Terrific recap. My favorites:
She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is.
Meatball shows up…gross!
Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets.
I can’t blame Giselle for hitting on Pablo. He’s cute and dumb -- what more could one ask for in a boy toy?
I actually liked Pablo’s miming --for once, he was humbling himself to apologize to Esme. But I liked Mariano at the zoo too, kind of sexy when he likened Esme to a lioness.
Most disturbing to me is Esme leaving the babies with Rita, and not even bringing cribs herself for the babies.
I like the Grumpy Old Men. Augie and Fernando are stealing the show for me right now.
She tries to do some PR work with the babies about what a great guy their dad is.
Meatball shows up…gross!
Lorenza fights; Fernando defends; Pablo borrows; rain wets.
I can’t blame Giselle for hitting on Pablo. He’s cute and dumb -- what more could one ask for in a boy toy?
I actually liked Pablo’s miming --for once, he was humbling himself to apologize to Esme. But I liked Mariano at the zoo too, kind of sexy when he likened Esme to a lioness.
Most disturbing to me is Esme leaving the babies with Rita, and not even bringing cribs herself for the babies.
I like the Grumpy Old Men. Augie and Fernando are stealing the show for me right now.
Gracias, Niecie! I wonder if this is a pattern for Gisela...is Pablo the latest in a string of young male artists who she legitimately thinks are talented and wants to help, but also expects sexual favors from in return? Or at least, thinks she can talk them into later out of gratitude. And how much of my perception is influenced by my having seen this actress as that type of character in the past?
Gisela, already offered a showing, whipped out a check quick to prepay him for future sales, almost guaranteed she would get him published and hasn't read one word of his on paper. If she saw his MIME routine she would get him a part in a TN.
5ft and tofie - In Amores Verdaderos, the Gisela actress was the faithful but inconvenient wife and got run over by a car, freeing her husband to have his new true love without guilt. That could be why I don't mind her having a little happy something-something with Pablo before he and Esme get their act together.
Thank you 5ft.---I always love your recaps. Today this line caught my eye. Don't know why but I really liked it.---Meatball and Pablo fight over Esme. I ignore them. I'm still laughing, don't know why.
David---from yesterday. By Augie a seatbelt for Christmas. YES! He
needs one. Today---Don't they have ankle bracelets in Mexico?
Keep it up David, you're good.
The mime scene didn't bother me and besides it made our raven haired goddess smile. I was happy for that.
What did bother me though was Garabato---yeah big tough guy beating up and robbing an old man. You punk coward!!! I can't wait to see you and Ines in jail.
No, your whole worthless punk gang too. SCUM!!!
Lila---Your are so funny. "Oh, both brothers are so fun. I don't know which one to choose. Oh help me Virgncita."
the gringo
David---from yesterday. By Augie a seatbelt for Christmas. YES! He
needs one. Today---Don't they have ankle bracelets in Mexico?
Keep it up David, you're good.
The mime scene didn't bother me and besides it made our raven haired goddess smile. I was happy for that.
What did bother me though was Garabato---yeah big tough guy beating up and robbing an old man. You punk coward!!! I can't wait to see you and Ines in jail.
No, your whole worthless punk gang too. SCUM!!!
Lila---Your are so funny. "Oh, both brothers are so fun. I don't know which one to choose. Oh help me Virgncita."
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 3:52:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 3:52:00 PM EDT
Oh, I want Gisela to buy and take Pablo home and she can dress him up and parade the arm candy around. Just don't let the fool speak in polite company.
I also want Mariano to start putting on the woo. Esmeralda, had a grin from ear to ear hanging with him and the chick was enjoying herself with no explosion to ruin it at the end. He actually speaks in complete sentences. I want them to be daters but don't tell Pablo who would just go and ruin a good thing.
I also want Mariano to start putting on the woo. Esmeralda, had a grin from ear to ear hanging with him and the chick was enjoying herself with no explosion to ruin it at the end. He actually speaks in complete sentences. I want them to be daters but don't tell Pablo who would just go and ruin a good thing.
Niecie, good! I'm glad she's not always the unhinged bad girl. I still remember her as Silvana from Amar sin Limites...*shudder*.
Gringo, gracias! I'm with you on Garabato and his little gang. Buncha creeps.
Gringo, gracias! I'm with you on Garabato and his little gang. Buncha creeps.
tofie, for some reason your comment about Mariano taking Esme out reminded me about the promos from yesterday! Damn promo monkeys! They didn't just "hint," they outright SAID that Pablo was going to catch Esme with Mariano. I really don't like it when they do that.
"Like Pedro coming into Huesca" and then shifted to "Like Pedro coming into his house."
Thanks 5ft. I'm glad to know that it has history/a meaning. I like it. I thought that Rita was being forgetful and mixing up the names.
Sue NY
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Thanks 5ft. I'm glad to know that it has history/a meaning. I like it. I thought that Rita was being forgetful and mixing up the names.
Sue NY
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 4:13:00 PM EDT
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