I would be curious to know of the people who are complaining about the over the top characters how many are from…
Gay male American here. I think we've been spoiled by the recent Filipino offerings of Gameboys (maybe the best BL I've ever seen) and Hello, Stranger.
I'm enjoying My Day, but it seems more like one of the "just okay" Thai BL series, at least to me. Sure, over-the-top fem guys exist in gay culture, that's a fact. But -- in my opinion -- those "caricature" gay stereotypes have been portrayed in 75% of BL series, and negatively.
I'd love to see the fem characters portrayed with a little more substance, rather than coming off as just silly and predatory. How about delving more into what's behind that? A little deeper look into their souls. Same with the "caricature" trans characters, such as Miss Becky. The majority of gay people don't look like supermodels. I'm sure this is the case in the Philippines, just as it is all over the world.
It would also be nice to get away from the "I'm straight, but I'm only gay for you" trope (which has been a staple of so many Thai BL series), because it's ridiculous and... well, insulting to gay people. It looks like that's exactly where My Day is going, with the relationship of Ace and Sky (both with attractive girlfriends).
The fact is, if a guy is going to engage in anal/oral sex with another guy, he's not straight. Why can't "I'm gay" or "I'm bi" be acknowledged, without a disclaimer? (Granted, My Day hasn't done that yet, so I could be wrong.)
I've already posted my dislike for "redos." Although, I don't really have a problem with "reboots." I'm just a…
Totally agree with you about Techno/Kengla. For me, that was the worst part about LBC1, and now they're just making excuses for that awful plotline, with Techno saying he liked it.
I do like that they changed Tin's brother. Unfortunately, I'm not so sure about the "re-do," especially Can's…
Interesting... I didn't notice that, I felt Can was just as nuts as he always was. (I see him almost as some crazy homeless person who walks around talking to himself, lol.)
I know a lot of people are upset that Pete isn't in the series but, from what I've heard, Pete really is sent away in the original story. And what else were we supposed to get from Ae/Pete, anyway? Happily ever after? There's no story in that, and more drama between them would just upset people. I'm happy to have the focus on Tin/Can.
Does anyone know if the My Day actors and crew are taking COVID precautions? Have they all been tested? From what I hear, it's still pretty bad in the Philippines. Gameboys recently announced that all of their actors were tested before filming the final episode (all were negative).
I don't see any attempt at social distancing in any of the My Day episodes. Really hoping they are all safe.
So what do you all think of Wesley? Here's my take: Wesley has been friends with Cai for a long time and, when he started communicating with Cai last episode, he didn't know anything about Gav. But now he does. My guess is that Wes does have a thing for Cai. Anyone who wears a t-shirt saying "Be With Me" is advertising SOMETHING. But...
I think we can trust Cai. He is with Gav now (argument aside), and there's no reason to think he's going to cheat on him.
As for Terrence, I really do get the feeling that he is okay now. He seemed genuinely supportive to Gav when they talked during this last episode.
So Sky tells Moira that her mood swings are "why he loves her."
That's a pretty heavy thing to say to someone, that you love them. Assuming that Sky is going to declare love to Ace in the near future, I would be damn pissed if I were Moira (as much of a nasty bitch as she is).
I'm mostly watching for Green and the secondary couples.
The story is meh for me. I mean -- come on -- Wat is away for two weeks and Tine turns into a crying baby over it? You'd have thought Wat was gone for two YEARS or even died, lol!
" white-worshiping colorist thailand would." what do you mean?
You've posted some well known ones, good job! I've seen quite a few others. Off the top of my head: Perth in LBC, the actor who played Talay in Thank God It's Friday come to mind.
I'm enjoying My Day, but it seems more like one of the "just okay" Thai BL series, at least to me. Sure, over-the-top fem guys exist in gay culture, that's a fact. But -- in my opinion -- those "caricature" gay stereotypes have been portrayed in 75% of BL series, and negatively.
I'd love to see the fem characters portrayed with a little more substance, rather than coming off as just silly and predatory. How about delving more into what's behind that? A little deeper look into their souls. Same with the "caricature" trans characters, such as Miss Becky. The majority of gay people don't look like supermodels. I'm sure this is the case in the Philippines, just as it is all over the world.
It would also be nice to get away from the "I'm straight, but I'm only gay for you" trope (which has been a staple of so many Thai BL series), because it's ridiculous and... well, insulting to gay people. It looks like that's exactly where My Day is going, with the relationship of Ace and Sky (both with attractive girlfriends).
The fact is, if a guy is going to engage in anal/oral sex with another guy, he's not straight. Why can't "I'm gay" or "I'm bi" be acknowledged, without a disclaimer? (Granted, My Day hasn't done that yet, so I could be wrong.)
It's 2020, not 1975.
I know a lot of people are upset that Pete isn't in the series but, from what I've heard, Pete really is sent away in the original story. And what else were we supposed to get from Ae/Pete, anyway? Happily ever after? There's no story in that, and more drama between them would just upset people. I'm happy to have the focus on Tin/Can.
I don't see any attempt at social distancing in any of the My Day episodes. Really hoping they are all safe.
I think we can trust Cai. He is with Gav now (argument aside), and there's no reason to think he's going to cheat on him.
As for Terrence, I really do get the feeling that he is okay now. He seemed genuinely supportive to Gav when they talked during this last episode.
That's a pretty heavy thing to say to someone, that you love them. Assuming that Sky is going to declare love to Ace in the near future, I would be damn pissed if I were Moira (as much of a nasty bitch as she is).
The story is meh for me. I mean -- come on -- Wat is away for two weeks and Tine turns into a crying baby over it? You'd have thought Wat was gone for two YEARS or even died, lol!