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Topic: What Jack actually said.


Topic Posted by: maggimae
Date Posted: Sun Jun 29 11:21:26 2008
Additional Comments: I just finished watching Friday's show and have to correct some posters who have said that Jack asked himself what Carly was up to. What he actually said was, ''Okay, Carly, what is going on?'' Like others, I have not liked how Jack has treated Carly in the past, but to be fair he does seem sincerely concerned about her and isn't necessarily ready to jump on her for doing something wrong.



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Posted by: Miss Marple
Date posted: Sun Jun 29 19:03:29 2008
Message:
That's the good thing about daytime. One minute you hate a character, the next your defending him/her.  One year it's all Jack's fault and he is an unspeakable &^%(#, then the next thing you know he's a good guy trying to do right against all the odds.  The next month it's poor misunderstood, mistreated Carly, then soon she's again the pariah of the town, no better than she should be. How long were posters saying that Holden should dump the princess and move on; then he starts to do so (twice) and he's the scum of the pond. But what fun for all of US, because we can defend our favorites and interpret scenes and conversations anyway we want to, while remembering all the wicked things our hated one has done in the past and predict what they will do in the future.

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  • I've been rooting for Holden to dump PPP for ages now. It's the sleazy way he's doing it that earns my wrath. gallyn

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    Posted by: MartyB
    Date posted: Sun Jun 29 15:44:56 2008
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    What is going on here? Are posters actually stating things that are pro Jack? Come out it's okay to do it. It's like cleansing the soul. Nothing bad will happen.

    I am not 100% certain how Jack will deal with Holden after it all comes out. Remember Jack already knew what was going on at the opening of Metro. Holden was lying to Jack right there & Jack trusted his slimeball cousin. As big a goofball & competitive a brother that Brad is (this current version of Brad) would never have done anything this remotely disgusting to his brother. Yes I know that Jack & Carly are not married but Holden knows what the consequences of something like this will be for Jack but he's given his best friend & cousin not a thought or care. Holden is a total dirt bag both to his wife & his cousin.

    Even though I'm enjoying Jack & Janet what I'm really hoping for is that Jack & Lily get even with those two slimeballs & show those two morons what heat is really all about. That's the only way I will be happy with this inane & moronic storyline.

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  • LOL! I am neither pro nor anti Jack. Just an observer without an agenda./mm
  • ''Are posters actually stating things that are pro Jack?'' Why wouldn't we? The Jack I saw on Friday is not the Jack we've been seeing for the past several years. He seemed genuinely worried and concerned about Carly for the first time in I don't know how long. Why? Because for the first time since the day she met him, Carly is not acting as though Jack is the center of the universe. We've never seen this Carly before, and neither has Jack. It's obviously quite puzzling to him. As for Coldumb, nothing Jack has done in the past can in any way excuse their behavior. All I want is for Jack to blame them EQUALLY-- something I highly doubt he will do. Yes, the Idiot Cousins will get into one of their patented fistfights-- big whoop. It'll all be over within days, and Jack will assure Holden that he understands how a man with a *lying wife* just needs to go out and get laid once in awhile. Believe me, I'd love to be proved wrong. I'd love for Jack to hold this against Holden for YEARS. But based on history... It ain't gonna happen. eom MaryHatch
  • Well the Jack over the last two years has been subjected to lies, manipulations, treachery, criminal behavior & abaondenment of his children by their mother....I think that would cloud someones attitude just a bit. But Jack is not allowed the same defference as Carly because supposedly she pays for her crimes..How exactly has Carly paid for her crimes? She seems to be doing okay...
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  • MartyB...I totally agree. And I miss so much Carly & Jack together. I still cannot stand them with anyone but each other. so this affair with Holden is not one I can cheer on...at all!
  • I'm lovin' Jack with Janet..he's showing a side of himself that I haven't seen in a long time. /// Bd

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    Posted by: gallyn
    Date posted: Sun Jun 29 15:23:33 2008
    Message:
    Boy, I can't imagine the seismic shock to this board (and others) if Jack really blames Holden when this sh*t hits the fan.

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  • From your keyboard to the soap god's eyes, gallyn. I would be HAPPY to side with Jack (yes, you read that right! LOL). eom MaryHatch
  • OMG...I think I would pee my pants if Jack got all up in Holden's face, blasting him for deceiving Lily and taking advantage of the emotionally vulnerable Carly right now. After all, Jack was in almost the same position last fall, and he immediately confessed to his wife. I can't help but hope Jack's finally experiencing some of that personal growth he's put off for the last two years or so. I'm probably a sucker for hoping...but I'm used to cruel disillusionment. gallyn

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    Posted by: claire
    Date posted: Sun Jun 29 15:12:11 2008
    Message:
    that's exactly how he said it and I agree with your reasoning 100%.

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    Posted by: MaryHatch
    Date posted: Sun Jun 29 13:27:48 2008
    Message:
    His concern seemed sincere to me, too.

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    Posted by: CannaLily
    Date posted: Sun Jun 29 13:14:37 2008
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    Semantics.  I think the two sentences basically say the same thing, especially the way he said it.  He knows something is going on and it's clear he wants to find out.

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  • I wanted to add, I don't get what the big deal is just because she was in a bad mood. When she schemed, she would act a bit TOO happy when covering her tracks. lol.
  • But it's not just semantics. There is a huge difference between *What are you UP TO Carly* and *What is going on Carly*. One implies he's accusing her of being up to no good, the other implies he's concerned because he can see how upset she is and something's wrong,...eom

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